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Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace | God’s Plans for Your Restoration | Anthony Delaney

GOD’S PLANS FOR YOUR RESTORATION — WEEK 2 Learning “The Unforced Rhythms of Grace” 📅 Sunday 11 January 2026 🎤 Message by Anthony Delaney 📖 Matthew 11:28–30 ✨ 21 DAYS OF PRAYER & FASTING BEGINS! Welcome to Week 2 of our new series: God’s Plans for Your Restoration — and the official start of our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting at Ivy Church. Last week we heard the prophetic word for 2026: This is the Year of Restoration. Not someday. Not later. Now. And restoration always begins in the same place: The heart. Before God fixes what’s around you, He restores what’s within you. 🔥 TODAY ANTHONY INVITES US TO LEARN THE “UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE.” Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11: “Come to me… Take my yoke… Learn from me… and you will find rest for your souls.” A yoke isn’t a weight — it’s a way. A way of walking with Him. Side-by-side. His strength carrying the load. His presence setting the pace. This year, God is drawing us back from: • hurried hearts • cluttered minds • distracted lives • “virtual atheism”—believing in God but living as if He’s distant Into: • deep connection • soft hearts • renewed strength • clear spiritual hearing • peace at the centre 🕊 WHY WE FAST Not to twist God’s arm. Not to impress anyone. Not to earn anything. Fasting is about making space: Silencing the noise. Stilling the hurry. Letting your heart breathe again so you can hear God’s whisper. Fasting doesn’t move God closer. It moves us closer to God. Throughout Scripture, when God’s people fasted: • Power was released • Chains broke • Courage rose • Strength returned • God’s voice became clearer This is why we start our year with 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting. Not for guilt. For grace. Not for pressure. For presence. Everyone can join in — but not everyone should fast food. Choose what’s wise, safe, and Spirit-led: food, screens, sugar, social media, noise… Anything that makes space for God to restore your heart. ❤️ RESTORATION STARTS HERE Your heart is God’s favourite restoration project. He promises in Ezekiel: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” And He’s saying again today: “Come to Me. Walk with Me. Learn My rhythm. Let Me restore your soul.” If you feel far… cluttered… tired… If you believe in God but don’t feel close… This is your moment. This is your until. And God is ready for your when. 🙏 RESPONSE Lift your hand where you are and pray along: “Lord Jesus, restore my heart. Bring me back to You. Teach me Your unforced rhythms of grace. Slow me down where I rush. Move me when I hold back. Clear the clutter. Heal the hurt. Draw me close again. I return to my first love. Amen.” 🔗 CONNECT WITH IVY CHURCH: Website – https://www.ivychurch.org Instagram –   / myivychurch   Facebook –   / myivychurch   🙏 Need prayer? Get in touch via our website. 💌 New here? We’d love to connect with you - hi@ivychurch.org ⛪️ JOIN US IN PERSON Didsbury • 9:30am & 11:30am Cheadle Hulme • 10:30am For locations & details: https://www.ivychurch.org