Daily Prayer Emphasis - October 5-12
Sunday (Day 1): The Church on Mission Specifically Columbia, Missouri
Scripture: Romans 10:14–15
“How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for our church that we would be bold and faithful in proclaiming the Gospel not just here in Arkansas but also as we prepare to launch our campus in Columbia, Missouri. Ask God to raise up missionaries, pastors, and leaders to be sent from within the congregation. Pray that every believer, young and old, would see themselves as a witness in their everyday life.
“How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for our church that we would be bold and faithful in proclaiming the Gospel not just here in Arkansas but also as we prepare to launch our campus in Columbia, Missouri. Ask God to raise up missionaries, pastors, and leaders to be sent from within the congregation. Pray that every believer, young and old, would see themselves as a witness in their everyday life.
Monday (Day 2): Revival in our Community and Nation
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2
“Lord, I have heard the report about you; Lord, I stand in awe of your deeds. Revive your work in these years; make it known in these years. In your wrath remember mercy!”
Prayer Focus: Ask God to bring true revival, starting in our own hearts, then our Central, our cities, our state, and our country. Pray for repentance, unity, and the Holy Spirit to move powerfully.
“Lord, I have heard the report about you; Lord, I stand in awe of your deeds. Revive your work in these years; make it known in these years. In your wrath remember mercy!”
Prayer Focus: Ask God to bring true revival, starting in our own hearts, then our Central, our cities, our state, and our country. Pray for repentance, unity, and the Holy Spirit to move powerfully.
Tuesday (Day 3): Our Nation’s Leaders
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1–2
“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for our Federal, State, and local level leaders. Pray for wisdom, humility, and integrity, above all, pray for salvation through Christ. Pray they would govern with justice and fairness.
“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for our Federal, State, and local level leaders. Pray for wisdom, humility, and integrity, above all, pray for salvation through Christ. Pray they would govern with justice and fairness.
Wednesday (Day 4): The Lost and the Broken
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for those in our community who do not know Christ. Ask God to open doors for conversations, break chains of addiction, heal brokenness, and soften hearts toward the Gospel.
“The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for those in our community who do not know Christ. Ask God to open doors for conversations, break chains of addiction, heal brokenness, and soften hearts toward the Gospel.
Thursday (Day 5): Praying for Farmers, Agri Businesses, Rural Communities.
Scripture: Psalm 67:6–7
“The earth has produced its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.”
Prayer Focus: Lift farmers, agricultural workers in our community, pray for healthy crop yields, fair market prices, and strength for families whose livelihood depends on farming.
“The earth has produced its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.”
Prayer Focus: Lift farmers, agricultural workers in our community, pray for healthy crop yields, fair market prices, and strength for families whose livelihood depends on farming.
Friday (Day 6): Families
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for families in our community to be strengthened in Christ. Lift up marriages, parents, and children. Ask God to restore broken homes, protect children from the enemy’s lies, and guide families to live on mission together.
“These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Prayer Focus: Pray for families in our community to be strengthened in Christ. Lift up marriages, parents, and children. Ask God to restore broken homes, protect children from the enemy’s lies, and guide families to live on mission together.
Saturday (Day 7): Personal Renewal
Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.”
Prayer Focus: End the week by seeking personal renewal. Ask God to examine your heart, remove sin, and fill you afresh with His Spirit. Pray for strength to continue walking faithfully after this fast.
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.”
Prayer Focus: End the week by seeking personal renewal. Ask God to examine your heart, remove sin, and fill you afresh with His Spirit. Pray for strength to continue walking faithfully after this fast.
What is a fast?
Fasting is a spiritual discipline in which a person voluntarily abstains food (or certain types of food), drink, or certain activities (social media, wireless devices, computers, TV, etc) for a specific period to focus and substitute that with prayer, seeking God’s guidance, and deepening their relationship with Him.
Focus on God
Abstain from food
Substitute eating with prayer and study
Taste and see that God is good
Focus on God
Abstain from food
Substitute eating with prayer and study
Taste and see that God is good
Why should we fast?
First and foremost, it should be done to draw us near to God. It will also enable us to celebrate the goodness and mercy of God.
- Express Repentance and Return to God
- Strengthen Prayer
- Discover God’s Will
- Express Grief
- Seek Deliverance or Protection
- Express Concern for the Work of God
- Obedience and Answer God’s Call
Where do we see corporate fasting take place?
Esther 4:16 - Esther asks her people to fast for her before she goes to the king.
Joel 2:13-16 - God’s people were called to fast and gather to return to the Lord.
Jonah 3:6-10 - King of Nineveh called for a fast for his people after Jonah’s warning
1 Samuel 7:5-6 - Samuel gathered Israel they fasted and confessed their sin against God.
Nehemiah 9:1 - The Israelites gathered, fasted, and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors.
Ezra 8:21-23 - Ezra called the people together to fast, humble themselves before God, and ask him for a safe journey.
Acts 13:1-3 - The church at Antioch fasted prior to sending out Saul and Barnabas.
Joel 2:13-16 - God’s people were called to fast and gather to return to the Lord.
Jonah 3:6-10 - King of Nineveh called for a fast for his people after Jonah’s warning
1 Samuel 7:5-6 - Samuel gathered Israel they fasted and confessed their sin against God.
Nehemiah 9:1 - The Israelites gathered, fasted, and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors.
Ezra 8:21-23 - Ezra called the people together to fast, humble themselves before God, and ask him for a safe journey.
Acts 13:1-3 - The church at Antioch fasted prior to sending out Saul and Barnabas.
How do I choose what type of fast?
Selective Fast
This type of fast involves removing specific things from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the “Daniel Fast”. The Daniel Fast removes meats, bread, sweets and replaces that with water, juice, fruits and vegetables.
Partial Fast
This is when you fast all food for a set specific time throughout the day. For example, you may decide to fast from sunrise to sunset and eat food only in the evenings.
Refocus Fast
This fast is a great option if you have health issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you can’t fast from food due to life circumstances. For example, you might stop the use of technology (social media), cut out nonessential foods (sweets).
This type of fast involves removing specific things from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the “Daniel Fast”. The Daniel Fast removes meats, bread, sweets and replaces that with water, juice, fruits and vegetables.
Partial Fast
This is when you fast all food for a set specific time throughout the day. For example, you may decide to fast from sunrise to sunset and eat food only in the evenings.
Refocus Fast
This fast is a great option if you have health issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you can’t fast from food due to life circumstances. For example, you might stop the use of technology (social media), cut out nonessential foods (sweets).