IHOP-Atlanta

July 30th, 2010

Global Bridegroom Fast

What is the Global Bridegroom Fast?

The Global Bridegroom Fast is a monthly, solemn assembly of believers all over the globe in unified holy abandonment to Jesus for three days. We are calling believers worldwide to join together in unified prayer and fasting for revival motivated by experiencing love for Jesus. This is not simply an event, but a new lifestyle in the grace of God.  Anyone in any place can participate in the Global Bridegroom Fast.  At IHOP Atlanta, we set aside these three days as corporate fasting days for anyone who wants to participate.

Isaiah 60:2 “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.”

Millions of Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims fast and pray with an intensity unknown by many in the Western Church. In this global climate of heightened spiritual activity, the Lord is bringing His bride to maturity by raising up a globally unified church that fasts, worships and prays.

When is the Global Bridegroom Fast?

The Global Bridegroom Fast is held on the first Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of each month. In December, the fast is extended to seven days from the first Monday through Saturday. This results in 40 days throughout the year of unified worship, prayer and fasting.

Global Bridegroom Fast Dates 2009

Jan 5-7, Feb 2-4, Mar 2-4, Apr 6-8, May 4-6, Jun 1-3, Jul 6-8, Aug 3-5, Sep 7-9, Oct 5-7, Nov 2-4, Dec 7-13

Who Should Be Involved?

We are calling all pastors, leaders, youth groups, campus ministries, business leaders, moms and dads, students, etc. to join with us in fasting and prayer. The Global Bridegroom fast is an ecumenical, inter-denominational call to a concert of prayer and fasting. We are calling all who are willing to embrace this lifestyle in the grace of God, from churches to youth groups, to campus ministries to businesses. 

Why is it called a “Bridegroom” Fast?

Jesus said in Matthew 9:15 that the days would come when He, the Bridegroom would be taken away.  He described those days as days when His disciples would long for Him in the place of spiritual mourning.  Jesus said that when He was taken then His followers would fast out of desire for intimacy with Him.  This fast is focused not on earning more of God but on enlarging our capacity to receive a greater experience of the love of God in our hearts. When we fast we become more vulnerable and receptive to the moving of the Holy Spirit. Through the Bridegroom fast, we are able to posture ourselves in a position of spiritual mourning; whereby, we deeply embrace longing and desire for our Bridegroom Jesus.

Rev 22:17  And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!”

What are we praying for?

The Knowledge of God

(Ephesians 1:17-19, Proverbs 2:1-6) A greater revelation and encounter with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

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

The Great Harvest

(Matt 24:14) Over one billion souls converted by the power of God

Youth Revival Movement

(Mal.4:6) Worldwide revival especially among the youth and poor of the earth

Revival to Israel

(Romans 9-11) Fulfillment of all the promises to the remnant of Israel

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 (including Israel)

Calendar

Awakening Services
7/30/2010 to 8/1/2010

Service times are:

Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm
Sundays at 6 pm

Encounter Service
8/1/2010 10:00am - 1:00pm
The IHOP Atlanta Encounter Service is held twice weekly, on Sundays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Each service incorporates prophetic worship, Biblical teaching, prayer, and ministry times. Each service is geared to call individuals to a depth of the knowledge of God, intimacy with Jesus, urgency for the hour, and the Sermon on the Mount lifestyle. Through proclamation and impartation, each service is focused on providing a place for encounter with God for the individual, as well as generating a shift in the spiritual atmosphere over the city of Atlanta. Immediately following the service, there is an Information meeting for anyone desiring more information regarding IHOP Atlanta.
Encounter Service
8/1/2010 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The IHOP Atlanta Encounter Service is held twice weekly, on Sundays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Each service incorporates prophetic worship, Biblical teaching, prayer, and ministry times. Each service is geared to call individuals to a depth of the knowledge of God, intimacy with Jesus, urgency for the hour, and the Sermon on the Mount lifestyle. Through proclamation and impartation, each service is focused on providing a place for encounter with God for the individual, as well as generating a shift in the spiritual atmosphere over the city of Atlanta. Immediately following the service, there is an Information meeting for anyone desiring more information regarding IHOP Atlanta.
Global Bridegroom Fast
8/2/2010 to 8/4/2010
The Global Bridegroom Fast is a monthly, solemn assembly of believers all over the globe in unified holy abandonment to Jesus for three days. We are calling believers worldwide to join together in unified prayer and fasting for revival motivated by experiencing love for Jesus. This is not simply an event, but a new lifestyle in the grace of God. Anyone in any place can participate in the Global Bridegroom Fast. At IHOP Atlanta, we set aside these three days as corporate fasting days for anyone who wants to participate.
GSM: The Book of Daniel
8/2/2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The book of Daniel is to the Old Testament what the book of Revelation is to the New Testament. The book details many familiar stories, such as: Daniel's three friends in the fiery furnace, Nebuchadnezzar's insanity, and Daniel in the lion's den. Yet the book of Daniel is much more than just a collection of great stories, it is a book that testifies of the Most High God as the "Revealer of Mysteries" (Dan 2:47) and powerfully exhibits the sovereignty of God (Dan 2:21). The Book of Daniel is one of the most foundational studies on the subject of the end times. Anyone who has a desire to gain insight into dreams, visions and the realm of the prophetic, as well as understand the activity of the end of the age is invited to come and gain "skill to understand" (Dan 9:22).

Staff Intercession Meeting
8/3/2010 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday is a designated prayer and fasting day for IHOP Atlanta staff and family. We have scheduled intercession meetings at 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m., and midnight. We ask that all staff make it a priority to attend the weekly Tuesday 4 p.m. intercession meeting, as this is the one time weekly that we come together as a community for worship and intercession. Full-time staff are required to attend the 4 p.m. and an additional intercession meeting on Tuesday. Part-time staff are required to attend only the 4 p.m. intercession meeting. This meeting is open to the public as are all IHOP Atlanta prayer meetings
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