Wednesday Fast—Hunger for God Above All! 25K Match Still Underway with $11,223 Left to Go!
Thank you for continuing to fast with us each week! The fall semester has begun and we are excited for all God has in store this year!
A staff member has been in contact with a former student leader. This young man shared that he wants to stay consistent with the Lord stating, "I just want to give my all to Him." God has done an amazing work in his heart!
Our $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge is still underway with $11,223 left to go! All funds will be used to win souls and make disciples!
Our goal is to launch all Montgomery and Atlanta clubs in August or September. Our team is also in the process of launching social media to adults and students. Continue to pray for the Atlanta revivalist. Javan and Christine still look promising but we are waiting for a final confirmation. God's will be done! Our mission is to see a catalytic gospel movement among Gen Z and Gen Alpha with 100s of souls born again and made disciples this year!
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Tomorrow as we fast, we’re reminded that fasting is not about deprivation—it’s about desire. Jonathan Edwards described fasting as a way “to animate and engage devotion” and to express that the hunger for God exceeds the hunger for food.
In his own life and in his church, Edwards often set apart special Fast Days—whether in response to calamity, for revival, or simply out of longing for God’s mercy. He reminded his people that Jesus didn’t say “if you fast” but rather “when you fast” (Matthew 6:16–18).
Edwards believed that fasting was not only for ministers but for all Christians, in secret and together. He counseled young believers that when facing special trials, deep needs, or longings for mercy, they should “set apart a day for secret prayer and fasting.” In other words, fasting was not extraordinary—it was expected.
What strikes us most is this: Edwards himself lived what he preached. His thin frame bore witness to a greater hunger: for the presence and blessing of God. When he called his congregation to fast, even his opponents knew he was no hypocrite—he had already been on his face before God.
So as we fast tomorrow, let us follow in that same spirit. Let’s humble ourselves, repent, and cry out for mercy—not only for our personal needs but for revival in our churches, schools, and nation.
“But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” (Matthew 6:17–18)
Thank you for fasting and praying with us—your hunger is not in vain!
United for the harvest,
Joseph Blanchard and the Crossroads Team
