Pastor Jentezen Franklin
Motivated by a shocking report he read recently on the high rise of young people’s involvement in alcohol and marijuana, Jentezen Franklin, the head pastor of Jentezen Franklin Ministry is calling for a concerted prayer for the young people.
He stated: “Pray and fast urgently for the young people in your life. If you have a young person in your life, place a hedge of prayer around them. Fast on his or her birthday for their spiritual growth. But also fast and pray for the young people you may never meet—tomorrow’s leaders. Our future is in their hands.”
Franklin noted that a study, released by The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, found that thirty-nine percent of teens in grades nine through 12 reported using alcohol, while twenty-five percent of teens reported smoking marijuana in the last month.
He said that his organization is bringing an extraordinary opportunity this month to impact the next generation through the Forward Conference, coming up this June 24-27, at the Gwinnett Arena.
According to him, the conference will empower youth and youth leaders to stand firm against temptations and also to reach and impact their peers for Christ pointing out that the Scripture shares the story about a woman who prayed and fasted for God's promise that would be found in a young boy.
“Anna was widowed seven years into her marriage. But instead of remarrying, she served God with fasting and prayers night and day. For 84 years, Anna prayed for the hope of the Messiah to be revealed to her people. And in her old age, she saw the realization of her prayers and fasting when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for the first time,” he added.
Franklin said that fasting and prayer is the hope for this generation and the future stressing that he would love to hear how God is moving in the life of people as a result of their fast. “Share your personal story so that we may rejoice with you.”
He stated: “The monthly fast tip is a quick word or lesson from me to encourage you as you personally make fasting a year-round way of life. It is meant to help grow you spiritually and reveal the ongoing benefits and possibilities from a fasting lifestyle.”
For more information on this log on to Jentezen Franklin Ministry website: http://www.jentezenfranklin.org/
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