JAN 5 - JAN 25
BEGINNING WITH GOD
As the New Year begins we encourage you to dedicate two weeks of the New Year to prayer. To make
that possible we have put together a guide to help you during this time of prayer. The purpose of prayer
is for God’s Will to be established here on earth and in our lives. Prayer has always been about God’s
Will. (1 John 5:14-15)
Prayer should not be a ritual but a real-time of fellowship with the Lord.
Fasting is not a payment for what God gives. We always receive freely as the Bible says; there are no specific instructions in the Bible on how long to fast or how many meals to mis
Prayer should not be a ritual but a real-time of fellowship with the Lord.
Fasting is not a payment for what God gives. We always receive freely as the Bible says; there are no specific instructions in the Bible on how long to fast or how many meals to mis
Here are the churches guidelines and precautions
- Pregnant Mothers are not recommended to fast
- Infants and children under the age of 13 (there are child abuse laws, and we are commanded to obey those in authority too).
- Mothers who are breastfeeding.
- Those who are using medication should consult their doctors as to how to fast without aggravating their situation.
- Long fasts must be done only if the LORD GIVES THAT INSTRUCTION is never on presumption.
- Please do not impose fasting on people; we give willingly not by compulsion.
Prayer & Fasting Guide: January 5-25
Thematic Prayer Focus Areas
- Week 1: Personal Consecration
Week 1: Personal Consecration
Days 1-3: Repentance & Renewal
• Confession of your sins (1 John 1:9)
• Asking for forgiveness (Matthew 6:12)
• Forgiveness of others (Matthew 6:12)
• Asking for a pure heart (Psalm 51:10)
Days 4-5: Worship & Adoration of God
• God's love for you (Psalm 52:8)
• God's goodness (Psalm 145:7)
• God's holiness (Psalm 29:2)
• What God's done in your life and others' (Psalm 9:1)
• God's Word (Psalm 119)
Days 6-7: Gratitude & Spiritual Growth
• Things that make you smile or laugh (Psalm 68:3)
• Gratitude for your trials (James 1:2–4)
• To increase your faith (Luke 17:5)
• Wisdom (James 1:5)
• Spiritual strength (Ephesians 6:10–17) - Week 2: Kingdom & Mission
Week 2: Kingdom & Mission
Days 8-9: Personal Needs & Trust
• Your honest feelings about your circumstances (Jeremiah 9:19–21)
• Things you're worried or anxious about (Matthew 6:25–34, Philippians 4:6)
• Your basic needs (Matthew 6:11)
• Your craziest dreams (Mark 11:23)
Days 10-11: Work, Purpose & Justice
• Your work (Colossians 3:23)
• Freedom (Luke 4:16–19)
• Peace, justice and righteousness (Amos 5:24) )
Days 12-14: Global Church & Leadership
• The government and world leaders (Romans 13:1–6)
• Church leaders (Hebrews 13:7)
• Worldwide and local missions (Ephesians 6:18–20)
• The impoverished and suffering (Psalm 74:21)
• The persecuted
• The church (global and local) and ministries you are a part of - Week 3: Relationships & Community
Week 3: Relationships & Community
Days 15-17: Marriage & Family
• Your spouse and your marriage relationship (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
• Your kids (their faith, trials, education, relationships) (3 John 1:4)
• Your parents
• Your extended family (Psalm 133:1)
• Your kids' teachers and caregivers (Proverbs 9:9)
Days 18-21: Community & Relationships
• Friends who are believers, near and far (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
• Friends who are not believers (Colossians 4:5-6)
• Coworkers (Colossians 3:23-24)
• Neighbors (Romans 13:10)
• Siblings
• Your enemies (Matthew 5:44)
• The city/community you live in (Jeremiah 29:7)