What is the Global Bridegroom Fast? A monthly solemn assembly of believers in unified holy abandonment to
Jesus Christ for three days. We are echoing the global call to all
believers to join together in unified prayer and fasting for revival
motivated by experiencing love for Jesus. This is a time when we are
called to listen to God directly, not just the words of man. This is
not an event but a new lifestyle in the grace of God.
Extreme Measures for Extreme Times Behold, darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you and His glory will be seen upon you. (Isaiah 60:2)
In order to more effectively preach the Gospel, heal the sick, and serve
the poor, it is time for the church to rise up in her bridal identity
and abandon herself to Jesus in lovesick worship with fasting and purity
of heart. The Holy Spirit is answering the fasting of the world
religions by raising up a globally unified church that fasts, worships,
and prays to Jesus as a lovesick Bride in all purity.
May the leaders of our city and the believers across denominations and
generations be so gripped by the Holy Spirit's invitation to partner
with Christ Jesus, that all other agendas and ministry opportunities
will be laid aside each month in order to raise a unified cry in St.
Louis that will mingle in harmony with the cries of our brothers and
sisters throughout the earth.
When Is the Global Bridegroom Fast? The first Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of every month. Three days
each month and seven days in December. The result is a total of 40 days
throughout the year of unified worship, prayer, and fasting as a top
priority in our lives. Global Bridegroom Fast Dates for 2009:
Jan. 5-7 Feb. 2-4 March 2-4 April 6-8 May 4-6 June 1-3 July 6-8 Aug. 3-5 Sept. 7-9 Oct. 5-7 Nov. 2-4 Dec. 7-13
These dates combined equal 40 days of fasting and prayer.
Then King David said, 'I will surely buy it from you for a price; nor will I offer to the LORD my God that which costs me nothing.' (2 Sam.24:4)
Who Should Be Involved? Everyone who loves Christ Jesus with a pure and simple devotion. This fast is for pastors, leaders, youth groups, campus ministries, business leaders, moms, dads, grandparents, students etc. We encourage everyone to exercise their option to be wholehearted. Everyone from every facet of society can do this in the grace of God. All prayer models and emphases are welcome from all parts of the Body of Christ. This is an ecumenical, inter-denominational call to a concert of prayer and fasting. What is a "Bridegroom" Fast? It is fasting that is motivated by having experienced the burning desire of Jesus' love. Jesus taught the apostles (Matt. 9:15) that they would fast from a place of "mourning" for the touch of the Bridegroom that they had become accustomed to while He was physically present with them on the earth. They had tasted intimacy with Jesus the Bridegroom, and they would mourn with fasting for more intimacy with Him after His death. Jesus said that when the Bridegroom is taken away (by His death on the cross and ascension to the Father), mourning for the former embraces of His Divine beauty (or "lovesickness") would drive them to cry out, "I must have more." This is the fruit of having experienced even the early stirring of Divine love. This fast is focused not on earning or deserving more of God, but on enlarging our capacity to freely receive more experience of the ocean of Divine love. And the Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come!' And let him who hears say,
'Come!'" (Rev. 22:17)
For What Are We Praying? 1. Fullness of the Holy Spirit and unity in the Church (John 14:12,17:2-23) Spiritual breakthroughs in the Church worldwide with unprecedented unity, purity, and power
2. The Great Harvest (Matthew 24:14) Over one billion souls converted by the power of God
3. Youth Revival Movement (Malachi 4:6) Worldwide revival especially among the poor of the earth
4. Revival to Israel (Romans 9-11) Fulfillment of all the prophetic promises to the nation of Israel 5. Houses of Prayer (Isaiah 62:6-7) The release of "grace for fasting" with worship and prayer to
establish 24 hour a day houses of prayer in the cities of the earth
6. Wealth of the Nations (Haggai 2:7-9)
Release of finances for the Harvest, the prayer movement, and the poor
7. The Wall of Fire (Zechariah 2:5) Divine protection of all that is birthed through prayer
Suggested Resources on FastingBooks on Fasting & Prayer
A Hunger for God by John Piper
God's Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis
The Hidden Power of Prayer & Fasting by Mahesh Chavda
Shaping History Through Prayer & Fasting by Derek Prince
Prayer & Fasting by Kingsley Fletcher
Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough by Elmer Towns
The Rewards of Fasting by Mike Bickle with Dana Candler
Teaching CDs on Fasting by Mike Bickle, IHOP-KC The Global Bridegroom Fast
Benefits of the Bridegroom Fast
The Lovesick Heart of the Fasted Lifestyle
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