start here RESET by Prayer 5 Prayer Guide 6 Prayer Methods 8 RESET by Fasting 9 Fasting RESET by Studying 11 SOAP Bible Study Method 12

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1 21 DAY FAST JOURNAL

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3 start here RESET by 5 Guide 6 Methods 8 RESET by Fasting 9 Fasting RESET by Studying 11 SOAP Bible Study Method 12 Bible Study Tools & Resources 13 RESET Journal 14 Sample Journal Entry 15

4 Happy New Year! re set the act of setting again or back to the original position. My old iphone locked up on me. I didn t know what was going on, but I would begin using an app and out of nowhere it would just stop responding. I was frustrated so I searched Google and discovered that I can do something called a reset. I watched the video online and walked through the steps. When I did, I had to wait for a few moments as it went through the process and ultimately was reset to the correct settings. From then on, it worked better and I didn t have that problem any longer. I was able to use my iphone for its designed purpose. Sometimes, in our lives, we get locked up or stuck. Stuck in bad habits, stuck in miserable mindset, stuck in unhealthy relationships, and even stuck in our relationship with God. I know what it is like to be stuck and RESET is our journey together to putting first things first again. On January 12th at 12:00 midnight, we will begin the journey to RESET so we can get out of stuck and get restored in our relationship with God. RESET is a 21-day journey of prayer, fasting and Bible study. God Bless Your Journey, Pastor Deveraux Hubbard REGISTER HERE! SPBaptist.org/RESET.PHP

5 by PRAYER We will be praying each day for 21 days. is crucial in our lives as believers and essential to having a growing relationship with God. We will be gathering together for prayer each Wednesday in January (starting January 14th) at 6:00pm in the Chapel. We will also have prayer time each Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 am to 7:00 am at St. Paul. PRAYER FOCUS Rest by Believing God for answered prayer to our specific needs Reset by Declaring our dependence on God in every area of our lives Reset by Asking for forgiveness for our sins and the sins of our land Reset by Praying for the completion of the Great Commission Reset by Inviting the Presence of God in our church and our lives Reset by Crying out to God for revival in our generation

6 PRAYER GUIDE Sunday Our Hearts (2 Chronicles 16:9) For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. Make worship and prayer the priority of your life. Declare your complete dependence on God. Ask for a renewed passion for His presence and fresh revelation of His Word. Monday Our Purpose (Colossians 1:28-29) We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. Our purpose is the Great Commission. Pray for people to be saved, connected in a local church, discipled, and fulfilled in their ministry. Tuesday Our Nation, State, and City (1 Timothy 2:1-2) I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Pray for America and the leaders of our country. Pray for Illinois and the city of Peoria. Pray for the Governor, the state legislature, courts, mayors and other city officials, schools, police departments, and churches. Wednesday Our Points of Passion (Matthew 9:37-38) The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Pray for our local missions efforts in Peoria (counseling services, food pantry, mentoring programs, economic development, etc.) and our international mission effort in Trinidad. 6

7 Thursday Our Family (Acts 16:31) Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household. Pray for God s blessing on your family (spouse, children, grandchildren, grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, cousins, etc.) Friday Our Needs (Philippians 4:6-7) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Believe God for answered prayer to your specific needs (finances, relationships, health, family members to be saved and other personal needs.) Saturday Our Church (Ephesians 3:20-21) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Pray for St. Paul Baptist Church and the ministry that will take place in Pray for Pastor Hubbard and his family, along with our leadership, small group leaders, and ministry leaders. Pray for unity in our church family and for a heart of service. 7

8 THE A.C.T.S. METHOD OF PRAYER Use the A.C.T.S. method of prayer during your daily time alone with God. 1. Adoration: Give God praise and honor for who He is as Lord over all. 2. Confession: Honestly deal with the sin in your prayer life. 3. Thanksgiving: Verbalize what you re grateful for in your life and in the world around you. 4. Supplication: Pray for the needs of others and yourself. During your time of Adoration, here are some attributes of God that you can incorporate: Self-Existence, Transcendence, Eternalness, Omnipotence, Immutability, Omniscience, Wisdom, Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Love, Infinitude, Immensity, Goodness, Justice, Mercy, Grace, Omnipresence, Immanence, Holiness, Perfection... (Read The Attributes of God: A Journey into the Father s Heart - A.W. Tozer) SAMPLE PRAYER Adoration Dear God, I love you. I trust you and you are my shepherd and king. You represent love & goodness. I know that you are all loving and all caring. You are my salvation. Confession Please forgive me for all of the times that I hurt others. Help me to forgive those who have hurt me. Lord, I want to be a better person, with your grace. Thanksgiving Thank you, Lord, for all that you do for me. Thank you for dying on the cross to save me from my sins. Thank you for my family and my friends. Thank you for the chance to learn and to get a good education. Thank you for giving me clothes to wear and food to eat. Thank you for everything. Supplication Please, Lord, help me to be a better person. Help me to be more loving and caring. Help me to be able to do well at work. Help me to get along with my coworkers. Please bless my family and my friends. Help them to get what they want in life. Amen. 8

9 by FASTING Fasting is to deny myself food for spiritual purposes. It is a spiritual discipline that allows one to reset and refocus on God by removing things we normally enjoy. We will be practicing a Daniel fast, which is a vegetarian fast. FASTING TIPS Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily throughout the fast Anyone with a medical condition related to eating or under the treatment of a physician must consult their doctor before proceeding No Fried foods or use of margarine, shortening, and high fat products You may experience moderate to severe headaches for the first day or two as your body rids itself of various impurities

10 FASTING 101 Fasting Fasting is a Christian s voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes. Fasting does not have to be specifically food, but the denial of any legitimate desire for spiritual purposes. describes the fasting of numerous individuals including Jesus (Matthew 4:2), Daniel (Daniel 1:12), John the Baptist (Matthew 3:4) and Esther (Esther 4:16). Types of food included in this Daniel fast: Vegetables, such as potatoes, beans, and soybeans will help provide substance. Fresh or frozen vegetables are recommended. If canned vegetables are desired, use sodium free or drain and wash prior to cooking. Individuals who have an intolerance to beans should substitute with soy products. It is advisable to take a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement during the fast (1 per day). You may also include various nuts to serve as a protein supplement. Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats (including Oatmeal), Barley and Pasta Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas Fruits: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oranges, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon (Limit your intake to 2 citrus fruits per day i.e. lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges) Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gingerroot, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini, Collard greens, Turnip greens Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts, Olive Oil, Seasonings and Spices Liquids: Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% All-Natural Fruit Juices, 100% All Natural Vegetable Juices (apple juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, etc.) No sweetened drinks or sweetened fruit. To maintain portion control refer to the USDA Food Pyramid on for the recommended number of servings per day. For example, limit fruits or vegetables to 7-10 per day and nuts to per meal. Foods NOT included in this Daniel fast: Sugar, sugar substitutes and sugar products (desserts, soft drinks, etc.) Table or box salt Drinks including caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.) Bread, enriched grains, and rice Meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, eggs Fried foods Margarine, shortening, high fat products Water: Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily throughout the fast. This is very important. Side effects: You may experience moderate to severe headaches for the first day or two as your body rids itself of caffeine, salt, sugar, and various impurities. You may need to take Advil or aspirin. If your doctor has advised against Advil or aspirin, please contact your doctor for an alternative. Important exceptions: Use your discretion along with the advice of your physician and prayer to modify the Daniel Fast to adhere to your medical needs. Anyone with a medical condition related to eating or under the treatment of a physician must consult their doctor before proceeding. Also, if you have extreme difficulty with the fast, such as an impairment of your ability to work at your job, you will have to make adjustments. Utilize wisdom. Seek the Lord and discuss it with other Christians involved in the fast, to find alternatives. 10

11 by STUDYING Bible study is crucial to resetting our lives, it is God s Word that gives us the instruction and inspiration we need for our lives. We have chosen to study the Sermon on the Mount found in the book of Matthew, chapters 5 7. Each day, you will read an assigned passage and practice the SOAP bible study method which is explained on page 12. STUDY TIPS Give God your best you Find an accountability partner who you can connect with daily Journal about your discoveries Consider reading as a couple or family together Aim for 20 minutes 11

12 S.O.A.P. Bible Study Method A S I M P L E S YS T E M F O R D E V OT I O N Getting Started Identify a consistent time and place to meet with God. Turn off all distractions to focus on your time with God. Using a bible reading plan greatly assists your passage selection, is very helpful. SCRIPTURE Read the entire passage of scripture that you have identified. Pick one verse from the passage that speaks to you. Copy that verse at the top of your entry for that page. OBSERVATION Observe what the verse says. Think about who it was addressed to and why it was written. Ponder its meaning, tone and purpose. Take several moments to meditate on it and let it soak into your heart. Write down your observations in a paragraph or a few sentences in your journal. APPLICATION Write out how you plan to put into practice the lesson from what you have read? How will you be different today as a result of what you ve just read? How does this verse apply to me? PRAYER Write out word for word your prayer to God based on your reading. Ask him to help you and thank him for his word. Name It Go back to the top and give your journal entry a name. 12

13 BIBLE STUDY TOOLS & RESOURCES Online Tools YouVersion is the leading online Bible website that offers various Bible versions and reading plans. You can access it from your phone or computer. Join the St. Paul Baptist Church group ( groups/spbaptist ) to connect with other members or create a group for your Bible study group. YouVersion will also allow you to listen to the Bible. FaithLifeBible.com This is an exceptional and free online study Bible that will greatly assist your study with explanations, illustration, maps and other support material. Join the St. Paul Baptist Church group ( to connect with other members or create a group for your Bible study group. Tools to Help You in Your Study Bible Version Recommended: NLT or ESV (app also available) Study Bible Recommended: Zondervan NIV Study Bible (app also available) Recommended: ESV Study Bible Bible Dictionary Recommended: Zondervan Bible Dictionary by J. D. Douglas, Merrill C. Tenney English Dictionary Commentaries Recommended: Zondervan NIV Bible Commentary, Volume One: Old Testament Recommended: Zondervan NIV Bible Commentary, Volume Two: New Testament 13

14 JOURNAL GETTING READY TO RESET Write down some prayer request you are asking God for these 21 days Who is going to be your accountability partner? Spend a few moments in prayer

15 SAMPLE JOURNAL ENTRY Title Look in the Mirror First Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her. - John 8:7 Jesus is talking to the Pharisees and scribes that brought a woman caught in adultery to stone her. The only thing he says to them is Let him with no sin, stone her first. Before I judge someone else, I need to always consider my own issues. We all have issues we need to work on. The best way to help another person is to remember how God brought me through. Today I am going to be more sensitive to the struggles of others by considering my own struggles. I know I need to talk to my co-worker, Jessica, about her attitude but I also realize I need to approach her the right way. I really need wisdom for this. I also know that I need to change my own tendency to be so negative. Lord, thank you for your Word. Today, I repent before you for allowing pride to cause me to think I am better than anyone else. I need you desperately to forgive me and cleanse me today my mind and my heart need you Lord and thank you for forgiving me. Today when I go to work and even when I deal with my kids help me to be sensitive and to see their situation with love. In Jesus name, Amen. 15

16 Jan 12 Day 1 The Beatitudes (Matt 5:1-12) 16

17 Jan 13 Day 2 Salt & Light (Matt 5:13-16) 17

18 Jan 14 Day 3 The Fulfillment of the Law (Matt 5:17-20) 18

19 Jan 15 Day 4 Murder (Matt 5:21-26) 19

20 Jan 16 Day 5 Adultery (Matt 5:27-30) 20

21 Jan 17 Day 6 Divorce (Matt 5:31-32) 21

22 Jan 18 Day 7 Oaths (Matt 5:33-37) 22

23 Jan 19 Day 8 Eye for Eye (Matt 5:38-42) 23

24 Jan 20 Day 9 Love for Enemies (Matt 5:43-47) 24

25 Jan 21 Day 10 Giving to the Needy (Matt 6:1-4) 25

26 Jan 22 Day 11 (Matt 6:5-8) 26

27 Jan 23 Day 12 (Matt 6:9-15) 27

28 Jan 24 Day 13 Fasting (Matt 6:16-18) 28

29 Jan 25 Day 14 Treasures in Heaven (Matt 6:19-24) 29

30 Jan 26 Day 15 Do Not Worry (Matt 6:25-34) 30

31 Jan 27 Day 16 Judging Others (Matt 7:1-6) 31

32 Jan 28 Day 17 Ask, Seek, Knock (Matt 7:7-12) 32

33 Jan 29 Day 18 The Narrow & Wide Gate (Matt 7:13-14) 33

34 Jan 30 Day 19 True & False Prophets (Matt 7:15-20) 34

35 Jan 31 Day 20 True & False Disciples (Matt 7:21-23) 35

36 Feb 1 Day 21 The Wise & Foolish Builders (Matt 7:24-28) 36

37 You Did It! 37

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