Last night at small group I was introduced to The H2O Project. 

Many in our church and small group are participating and I knew I had to join in.

During lent, we are giving up all drinks except water. No coffee. No tea. No soda.

Just H2O.

The H20 Project is a simple but powerful campaign. Give up coffee, soda, etc. for two weeks and just drink water. The money you save will help us provide clean, safe water for people in need!

Pray

“Where two or three come together in my name,” Jesus said, “there am I with them.” It’s never been easier to come in his name.

Father,

We entreat you as one body to be gracious as we fast. We ask for your name to be made Holy. We, together, trust you to fulfill your promise that you hear the cry of the thirsty and you “will answer them”, and that you “will not forsake them”. As we join together as your body, we desire to partner with you in this effort. We give our bodies, mind, heart, and soul to your work. We ask that as we do, would you grant wisdom, resources, and provision for those we long to serve around the world. We know that it is your heart to love the poor and we long to do the same. We pray for India, Africa, Haiti, Central America, and Mexico today – please be with those who lack access to clean water. Our desire is that all the people of the world would have access to clean water and know your presence fully – come Lord Jesus! As we anticipate your return – we join with you in this mission to love the least of these, and in so doing we are loving you and bringing glory to your name. To the glory of God the Father, in the name of Jesus, and by the power of the Holy Spirit we pray.

Amen

Fast

Christ already made the real sacrifice for us. We don’t need to do this—we do it to proclaim what God’s already done for us. This is a dogma-free fast. Mold it so it’s meaningful to you, but we encourage you to make it a daily reminder of how blessed we are to have clean water, and a reminder of the people we serve.

Most people take the H2O Challenge. Choose a period of time—two weeks, ten days, three days, forty days, it’s up to you—and during that time, make water your only beverage. Set aside the money you would have otherwise spent on beverages. It’ll give life later.

God honors our private fasts, so if you’re doing it alone, know that thousands are praying along with you. Many find it even more meaningful to do this kind of fast with a group.

Give

Use all that money you set aside during your fast to provide safe drinking water to the thirsty. Jesus said that to give a drink to the least of our thirsty brothers is to give a drink to him. Here’s our chance!

Every bit counts. Just $20 helps provide water for a family. If you’re doing this as a group, though, and your total is more than a few thousand, you might find it fun to get in touch with a Living Water representative about sponsoring an entire project. Write to info@water.cc to get in touch.

Give online here.

Checks made out to Living Water International can be mailed to:

Living Water International
PO Box 35496
Houston, TX 77235-5496

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Won’t you join us?