Introduction

40 Days of Life

Starting Monday, January 4th, we, as congregation will begin a journey of 40 Days of life. Our focus will be prayer & fasting as always, but this year with an added blessing- the joy of walking with others on this exciting journey. 

For 40 days we encourage you to: 

• Read a daily devotional to jumpstart your day, provided at www.mhcgb.com/40days and take a journey through the Bible and discover your purpose and uniqueness in God. 
• Partner up with at least two other people and create a personal small group for the next 40 days.
• As a group, once a week, you can click on video links and discussion questions (everything you need to have a meaningful discussion on a variety of topics related to "40 Days of Life". 
• If you aren't able to join with 2 others, join a small group. Visit www.mhcgb.com/groups to sign up for an in-person or Zoom group. We encourage you to gather or Zoom together at least once a week for six weeks. ​

During these difficult times, we all must make it a priority to gather together as much as possible because life is better together. We need one another. There is something for everyone, whether you read daily, meet with a small group, or choose a type of fast. 

There is great significance to the number 40 in the Bible. 

•  Noah’s life was transformed by 40 days of rain.
• Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mt. Sinai.
• The spies were transformed by 40 days in the Promised Land.
• David was transformed by Goliath’s 40-day challenge.
• Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from a single meal.
• The entire city of Nineveh was transformed when God gave the people 40 days to change.
•  Jesus was empowered by 40 days in the wilderness.
•  The disciples were transformed by 40 days with Jesus after His resurrection.

I believe as we embark on these 40 days of fasting and growing closer to God, that your entire being will be filled to overfill with the life of God!