Thank you for being a part of Awaken 2023. This is a special time in the life of our church where we set aside a period of time to seek God more intently, know Him more deeply and encounter His presence in a way that brings life change in us and those around us.
The Psalmist calls it ‘times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord’. That’s my prayer for you. In a world that can feel like a desert sometimes, that you’d be filled up and refreshed by the Spirit of God.
Our theme for Awaken this year is ABIDE. When we make ourselves at home in Jesus and in His word, He fills us with His Spirit, satisfies our hearts and bears fruit in and through us. He gives us love, joy and peace for those around us, so that our friends and neighbors would know Christ, see Christ and experience His love through us. This happens through abiding, not through striving, and by making room and resting in His love.
I am praying that He would use it to bring a season of renewal and refreshing for you personally, as well as revival to our church and city. I can’t wait to hear the stories of what God does in you and through you over the next 28 days.
Abiding with you,
Pastor Kevin
FASTING DURING AWAKEN
Fasting is giving up something we want (often food) for something we want more (God). We fast as a spiritual practice to deepen our relationship with God, to connect with Him, seek His guidance and grow in humility.
If you’re unfamiliar with fasting, we’ve created a guide to help you. Abstaining from food physically stirs up hunger in our souls. It makes room for God and gives space to encounter his presence. God uses fasting to bring about refreshment. It’s like digging a well in the desert. It takes effort, but it’s worth it. Prayerfully consider fasting over this month.
To help you fill up and engage with God, we’ve created this prayer guide for you. Each day you’ll find a short selection of scripture, a prayer prompt and space to discern what God is saying to you. You can access the whole packet below or click the images to view each week in turn.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Awaken Podcast
This is a daily podcast that runs from January 31 – February 28 with several pastoral voices from Cross Point’s staff that will help lead you through the Awaken Prayer Guide.
They are short episodes that are meant to meet you as you commute to work, take a walk in the morning, do the dishes or drink your first cup of coffee for the day, and give you space to pray on your own as we abide in Christ for the sake of others during Awaken. Click below to access the Cross Point Church Podcast.
KEY DATES
February 1
Awaken Campus Prayer
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at all Middle Tennessee campuses
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with our Online campus
February 5
Monthly Campus Prayer
4:00 PM at our Nashville campus
5:30 PM at all other Middle Tennessee campuses
4:00 PM with our Online campus
February 7
Weekly Cross Point Prayer Gathering
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at our Nashville campus
February 8
Awaken Campus Prayer
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at all Middle Tennessee campuses
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with our Online campus
February 14
Weekly Cross Point Prayer Gathering
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at our Nashville campus
February 15
Awaken Campus Prayer
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at all Middle Tennessee campuses
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with our Online campus
Worship Night at Ethos Church
6:30 PM at Marathon Music Works
February 21
Weekly Cross Point Prayer Gathering
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at our Nashville campus
February 22
Awaken Campus Prayer
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at all Middle Tennessee campuses
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with our Online campus
February 28
Weekly Cross Point Prayer Gathering
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at our Nashville campus
Awaken Worship Night
Nashville Campus
Auditorium doors open at 6:15 PM