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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

Fasting holds a significant place in Scripture, which makes it vital for every believer. It is a time for us to humbly express our utter dependence on God. When we fast, we’re communicating to God that we desire him more than anything else. Practically, fasting is voluntarily abstaining from food, or other worldly comforts, for a specific period of time. Fasting is found throughout the Bible as a means of self-denial, repentance, and seeking God’s will (Matthew 6:16-18, Joel 2:12-13). It is a spiritual discipline that helps us focus on God and discern His voice more clearly.

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.

At Radiant, prayer is our first response, not our last resort. We’re setting aside seven intentional days to seek God together, believing for His power to move in our lives, our church, and our city.

August 17th-23rd

Upperzoom

AUGUST 18th – 23rd

Start each day in prayer with us on Zoom:

Monday, August 18th – Friday, August 22nd
🕕 6:00–6:30AM
Saturday, August 23rd
🕗 8:00–8:30AM

Each morning includes a short devotional and guided prayer. You’ll also have a chance to share your prayer requests in the chat.

(Passcode: radiant)

Midweek Prayer Night

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20th

Join us for a powerful night of worship and prayer across all Radiant locations:

🗓️ Wednesday, August 20
🕡 6:30–8:00PM
📍 All Radiant Locations

Find a location below. Let’s believe for breakthrough, together.

South Tampa3938 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611
Brandon – 1310 John Moore Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
Heights3205 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33603
Clearwater – 1739 S M.L.K. Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
West St. Pete7900 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Odessa7708 Van Dyke Rd, Odessa, FL 33556
Trinity1350 E Lake Rd N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
East St. Pete – TBC
Westchase – Midweek location: First Reformed Church: 8283 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
New Tampa – TBC
Online – Join us for a special online prayer gathering. Meeting link coming soon.

Messages on prayer & fasting

Resources

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.