Awakening: Prayer and Fasting

At all the Fair Haven Ministries Sites – Fair Haven, Harbor Chapel, HarborLife, Rock Harbor , and South Harbor – we will be joining together for Awakening: a time of prayer and fasting during the month of March. From March 11 through April 1, we will embark on 21 days of prayer, fasting and personal devotion. We invite you to join us for this time of seeking God. On this site you will find all the resources you need to connect with us during this experience. If you are planning on participating, we encourage you to fill out the form below. May God richly bless you as you seek Him in prayer and fasting in the coming weeks!

awakening guides
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Adult Devotional and Fasting Guide (.pdf)
Adult Devotional Bookmark (.pdf) coming soon!
Student Devotional and Fasting Calendar (.pdf)
Children's Scriptures and Fasting Calendar (.pdf)

sign up to participate!
If you have not yet filled out a commitment card to participate, you can do so here!

share your story
As God works in your life throughout this experience, we'd love to hear about it! You can share stories of what God is doing in your life and in the lives of your children here.

resources
Below are some resources for you to refer to as you complete your Awakening fast. We will continue to add additional resources in the coming days and weeks. If you have a great suggestion, feel free to email it to us!

Fasting

Your Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer (Campus Crusade for Christ International)
Seven Basic Steps to Successful Fasting and Prayer
Daniel-Fast.com
The Daniel Fast Blog
Daniel Fast Food List
See chapter 4 of Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Click here for a vegetarian chili recipe: if on the Daniel fast, skip the sour cream and cheese

Prayer

Prayer Central: a great resource website with prayer devotionals and articles on prayer
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala
He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer
God Guides by Mary Geegh
Prayer: Finding Your Heart's True Home by Richard Foster
Too Busy Not to Pray by Bill Hybels
Quiet Talks on Prayer by SD Gordon (free on Kindle here)
Common Prayer: a Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals (pocket edition) by Shane Clairborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship by Kenneth Boa
Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Spiritual Growth by Kenneth Boa
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Spiritual Growth

YouVersion: online Bible including many reading plans and mobile apps
The Story: read through the story of the Bible in chronological order. Resources available for all ages. Additional resources are available through the South Harbor website.
CompassPoints Assessment: helps you locate areas of strength and areas which might require greater focus as you seek to grow in your faith
AssessMe.org: assessments to help identify your spiritual gifts and leadership style
Daily Passion for the Word: a basic resource of Fair Haven Ministries to help you begin daily devotions and learn how to study scripture.
Experiencing God by Blackaby, Blackaby, and King
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard
Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice by Dallas Willard and Jan Johnson
The Spirit of Disciplines by Dallas Willard
Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul by Erwin MacManus
To Be Told: God Invites You to Co-author Your Future by Dan Allender
The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg

Children and Students

Letter to Parents of Elementary Kids (Fair Haven Kids version)
Children's Fasting and Bible Reading Cards
Prayer and Fasting for Kids Video
Staying One Bible Ahead: Bible recommendations for each age group
The Story: read through the story of the Bible in chronological order. Resources available for all ages. Additional resources are available through the South Harbor website.