February 15, 2026
The Starting Point
We talk about wanting breakthrough—when everything you’ve been praying for suddenly shifts and God’s power overcomes resistance. But what if your breakthrough is crowded out? What if God is saying, “Create space for me”?
Matthew 11:28 (MSG) – “Are you tired? Worn out? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.”
We’re maxed out. Full calendars, full minds, full phones. But spiritually we’re running on empty.
Lent centers around one question: What are you giving up?
INFORMATION: What is Kingdom Alignment?
When most people hear “fasting,” they think “giving up food.” But fasting represents something bigger.
Isaiah 58:6-8 (NLT) – “No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free… Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless… Then your salvation will come like the dawn.”
He’s not talking about an empty stomach—He’s demanding change and living aligned with the Kingdom of God.
Kingdom Alignment Has Three Components:
1. The Internal – Your HEAD
When you create space, you’re saying, “God, align my thinking with Yours.”
Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first the kingdom of God.”
2. The Vertical – Your HEART
Your relationship with the Father shifts.
Matthew 5:8 – “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.”
3. The Horizontal – Your HANDS & FEET
How we serve using our spiritual gifts.
Ephesians 4:16 – “As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow.”
INSPIRATION: Aligning My Heart
When you create space and align with the Kingdom, God fills it with transformation.
Romans 12:2 (NLT) – “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”
Here’s the progression:
- Revival is the fruit of transformation
- Transformation is the fruit of breakthrough
- Breakthrough is the fruit of alignment
- Alignment is the fruit of repentance (change)
2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”
When you subtract distractions, God multiplies impact. You’ll see:
- Chains breaking
- Clarity on decisions
- Divine appointments with the next one
- Breakthrough in family, workplace, community
MOTIVATION: How We Serve
Obstacle 1: “I Don’t Think I Can Do This”
Creating space isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment. Do NOT fast from food for 40 days. Some ideas:
- Fast one meal a week and pray instead
- Break from social media and call someone
- Break from TV and read God’s Word
- Break from complaining and speak life
Hebrews 10:24-25 – “Let us think of ways to motivate one another… encourage one another.”
Obstacle 2: “What If Nothing Happens?”
Daniel 10:12-13 – “Since the first day you began to pray… your request has been heard… But for twenty-one days the spirit prince blocked my way.”
Sometimes breakthrough is coming—we just can’t see it yet.
Galatians 6:9 – “Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up.”
TRANSFORMATION: Following Jesus, Sent On A Mission
For the next 40 days, we’re creating space together as strategic alignment with the Kingdom of God.
Your Three Action Steps
1. RIGHT NOW: Ask the Lord what you should give up
2. THIS WEEK: Commit
Visit www.tc.church/info and click on fasting.
Choose one thing for 40 days starting Wednesday, February 18th:
- One meal per day (skip lunch, pray instead)
- Social media
- TV or streaming
- Complaining
3. DAILY: Pray for the Next One
Pray for 3 people by name who need to return to the family.
Pray Luke 10:2 (at 10:02 daily) – “Pray that the Lord of the harvest would send more workers.”
Don’t fast alone. Fast with your church family.
Following Jesus, Sent On A Mission
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