PRAY FIRST
At Radiant Church, prayer is our first response, not our last resort.
Here are some helpful resources to support you in your prayer and fasting practice.
Why we Pray
Prayer is essential to our faith, and we believe that when we pray, things change. Prayer is our direct line of communication with God. When we pray, we can express adoration, confess our sins, give thanks, and make our requests and supplications known. We see through the life of Jesus that He spent hours in prayer.
Luke 5:16 (NIV): “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
If Jesus withdrew from the busyness of life to spend time in prayer, how much more should we? He set the example for us to prioritize prayer, so we could live in intimacy with the Father and align our hearts with His will and our community.
There are different ways to pray, but one we would encourage you to use is the ACTS prayer model.
Acts Prayer Model
Adoration: We worship God for who He is—His character, attributes, and greatness.
Confession: We humbly acknowledge our sins and seek forgiveness through Christ.
Thanksgiving: We express gratitude to God for His blessings and faithfulness in our lives.
Supplication: We bring our requests and needs before God, trusting in His provision and wisdom.
Why we Fast
Types of Fasting We Practice
Full Fast: Abstaining from all food and only consuming water.
Liquid Fast: Consuming only liquids for a specific period of time.
Partial Fast: Abstaining from specific kinds of food, such as meat or sugar.
Media Fast: Choosing to abstain from certain technologies, like TV or social media, to prioritize prayer and spiritual reflection.
Messages on prayer & fasting
Do you have a prayer request?
Let us know
We would love to pray with you
join the altar prayer team
We believe in creating space for people to encounter God in a personal way. As part of the Altar Prayer Team, you’ll stand at the front of the auditorium during the prayer segment in the service, ready to pray with and care for those seeking breakthrough, or simply needing encouragement. If you have a heart to support others through the power of prayer, this is a meaningful way to serve.
