Daily Prayer Emphasis - September 30-October 6
Monday (Day 15): Praying for a Heart of Service
Scripture: Matthew 20:28 CSB
“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Focus: Pray for a heart that seeks to serve others selflessly. Ask God to help you follow the example of Christ by serving those around you in love. Pray that you would find opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus in your community.
“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Focus: Pray for a heart that seeks to serve others selflessly. Ask God to help you follow the example of Christ by serving those around you in love. Pray that you would find opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus in your community.
Tuesday (Day 16): Praying for School Safety/Protection of Our Children
Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2 CSB
“The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
Focus: Pray for God's protection over our children, especially in their schools. Ask for safety from harm, both physical and emotional, and that they would thrive in an environment where they can grow in wisdom and truth.
“The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
Focus: Pray for God's protection over our children, especially in their schools. Ask for safety from harm, both physical and emotional, and that they would thrive in an environment where they can grow in wisdom and truth.
Wednesday (Day 17): Praying for Finances
Scripture: Philippians 4:19 CSB
“And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Focus: Pray for provision and wisdom in financial matters. Ask God to help you be a good steward of the resources He has entrusted to you. Pray for those in need, that God would provide for them as they trust in Him.
“And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Focus: Pray for provision and wisdom in financial matters. Ask God to help you be a good steward of the resources He has entrusted to you. Pray for those in need, that God would provide for them as they trust in Him.
Thursday (Day 18): Praying for Government and Leaders
Scripture: Romans 13:1 CSB
“Let everyone submit to the governing authorities, since there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God.”
Focus: Pray for wisdom and discernment for government officials and leaders at every level. Ask that they make decisions that honor God and promote justice, peace, and the well-being of all people.
“Let everyone submit to the governing authorities, since there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God.”
Focus: Pray for wisdom and discernment for government officials and leaders at every level. Ask that they make decisions that honor God and promote justice, peace, and the well-being of all people.
Friday (Day 19): Praying for Victims of Hurt and Trauma
Scripture: Psalm 34:18 CSB
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.”
Focus: Pray for those who have experienced trauma, hurt, or abuse. Ask God to bring healing to their hearts and minds. Pray that they would find comfort in God's love and peace in His presence.
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.”
Focus: Pray for those who have experienced trauma, hurt, or abuse. Ask God to bring healing to their hearts and minds. Pray that they would find comfort in God's love and peace in His presence.
Saturday (Day 20): Praying for Contentment and Gratitude
Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12 CSB
“I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. I know both how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot.”
Focus: Pray for a heart of contentment in all circumstances. Ask God to help you practice gratitude daily, focusing on His blessings. Pray for those who struggle with discontentment and that they may find joy in God’s provision.
“I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. I know both how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot.”
Focus: Pray for a heart of contentment in all circumstances. Ask God to help you practice gratitude daily, focusing on His blessings. Pray for those who struggle with discontentment and that they may find joy in God’s provision.
Sunday (Day 21): Praying for Patience and Perseverance
Scripture: James 1:3-4 CSB
“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”
Focus: Pray for patience and perseverance in difficult seasons. Ask God to help you endure trials with faith and trust in His timing. Pray for others who are waiting on God's promises to be fulfilled in their lives.
“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”
Focus: Pray for patience and perseverance in difficult seasons. Ask God to help you endure trials with faith and trust in His timing. Pray for others who are waiting on God's promises to be fulfilled in their lives.
Daily Prayer Emphasis - September 23-29
Monday (Day 8): Restoration of Marriages & Relationships
Scripture: Colossians 3:13-14
“bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.”
Focus: Pray the marriages to be restored, and for broken relationships with family, friends, or coworkers to be healed. Ask God for reconciliation, forgiveness, and healthy Christ-centric connections in every area of life.
“bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.”
Focus: Pray the marriages to be restored, and for broken relationships with family, friends, or coworkers to be healed. Ask God for reconciliation, forgiveness, and healthy Christ-centric connections in every area of life.
Tuesday (Day 9): Fear & Anxiety
Focus: Pray for those struggling with fear and anxiety to find peace and trust in God. Pray they can release those things holding them captive to Jesus’ feet. Pray they would dwell in his loving arms giving them rest.
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
"Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
"Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
Wednesday (Day 10): Families & Prodigals
Focus: Pray for families to be united and for prodigals to return home. Pray for those lost and wandering souls to be broken by the Holy Spirit and returned home. Pray their eyes are open to the lies of this world and that they would see God’s Truth for the first time.
Scripture: Luke 15:20
"So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him."
Scripture: Luke 15:20
"So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him."
Thursday (Day 11): Sexual Purity
Focus: Pray for strength to pursue sexual purity and to resist temptation. Pray a hedge of protection around yourself, your marriage, your future spouse, those around you. Pray for those that are living in habitual sin or for a true repentance of your own life if you are entangled in this sin.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
"For this is God’s will, your sanctification: that you keep away from sexual immorality, that each of you knows how to control his own body in holiness and honor."
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
"For this is God’s will, your sanctification: that you keep away from sexual immorality, that each of you knows how to control his own body in holiness and honor."
Friday (Day 12): Unforgiveness
Focus: Pray for the release of any bitterness or anger held against others, asking God to soften your heart and help you forgive as He has forgiven you. Pray for the strength to let go of past hurts and resentment, and for the healing that comes through true forgiveness. Pray the Holy Spirit would reveal any areas where you may be holding onto unforgiveness and to give you the courage and power to seek reconciliation.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32
“Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”
Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32
“Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”
Saturday (Day 13): Call to Ministry
Focus: Pray for those who feel called to ministry, that they would clearly discern God's voice and follow His calling. Pray your own heart would be open to the Lord speaking that calling into it as well. Pray for wisdom and guidance as those that are called or even yourself would step into their/your calling. Pray they will trust God to equip them for the work ahead.
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.”
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.”
Sunday (Day 14): Salvations
Focus: Pray for salvation for those who are lost and need to know Jesus. Lift up family, friends, and others who have yet to place their faith in Christ, asking God to soften their hearts and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Pray for boldness in sharing your faith and for God to provide opportunities to speak His truth. Ask the Holy Spirit to draw people toward repentance and a relationship with Jesus, trusting that God’s desire is for all to be saved.
Scripture: Romans 10:9
"If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Scripture: Romans 10:9
"If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Daily Prayer Emphasis - September 16-22
Monday (Day 1): Praying for Repentance
Scripture: Psalms 139:23-24 NASB95
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.”
Focus: Pray the Lord would examine your life and reveal unknown sin in your life so you may confess that as well. Ask the Lord to reveal things in your life that are causing distractions from growing closer to Him.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.”
Focus: Pray the Lord would examine your life and reveal unknown sin in your life so you may confess that as well. Ask the Lord to reveal things in your life that are causing distractions from growing closer to Him.
Tuesday (Day 2): Praying for Personal Spiritual Growth
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 NASB95
9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Focus: Pray for your own spiritual growth. Ask God to deepen your knowledge of Him, increase your faith, and help you bear fruit in your daily life and through this week.
9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Focus: Pray for your own spiritual growth. Ask God to deepen your knowledge of Him, increase your faith, and help you bear fruit in your daily life and through this week.
Wednesday (Day 3): Praying for the Lost
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 NASB95
1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Focus: Pray for the salvation of a specific friend or family member who is not a believer. Ask God to open their hearts to the Gospel and provide opportunities to share Christ with them. Also pray for the lost in our community.
1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Focus: Pray for the salvation of a specific friend or family member who is not a believer. Ask God to open their hearts to the Gospel and provide opportunities to share Christ with them. Also pray for the lost in our community.
Thursday (Day 4): Praying for the Nation
Scripture: Psalm 33:12 NASB95
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.”
Focus: Pray for the nation’s leaders, for God’s guidance in their decisions, and for a return to biblical values in society.
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.”
Focus: Pray for the nation’s leaders, for God’s guidance in their decisions, and for a return to biblical values in society.
Friday (Day 5): Praying for Missions and Evangelism
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 NASB95
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Focus: Pray for missionaries around the world. Ask God to open doors for the Gospel and for many to come to faith in Christ. Pray that the Lord would set apart missionaries and church planters from Central Baptist Church to take the Gospel to the ends of the Earth.
Visit Central Missions
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Focus: Pray for missionaries around the world. Ask God to open doors for the Gospel and for many to come to faith in Christ. Pray that the Lord would set apart missionaries and church planters from Central Baptist Church to take the Gospel to the ends of the Earth.
Visit Central Missions
Saturday (Day 6): Praying for Church Leadership & Congregation
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3 NASB95 (added: Ephesians 4:11-16)
2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.
Focus: Pray for the pastors of Central Baptist, the leaders of Central Baptist, our church congregation, and surrounding Bible believing churches.
2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.
Focus: Pray for the pastors of Central Baptist, the leaders of Central Baptist, our church congregation, and surrounding Bible believing churches.
Sunday (Day 7): Praying for Revival
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
14 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Focus: Pray for revival within Central, within the other local churches, our community, and our nation. Ask God to stir the hearts of His people and bring about a renewed commitment to Him.
14 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Focus: Pray for revival within Central, within the other local churches, our community, and our nation. Ask God to stir the hearts of His people and bring about a renewed commitment to Him.
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).