Prayer & Fasting

Harvest Prayer

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

Church-Wide Prayer September & October

How to Join:

1 - Sign up for 30-minute slots here

2 - Pray during your slot, using the guided weekly prayers as a starting point

Scripture passage for this week:

Colossians 1:9-14

Prayer Points for this week:

Pray for Our Church Family:

Make us a people, God, who pray continually. We ask that you would fill us with the knowledge of Your will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that we would live lives worthy of the Lord and pleasing to You. We pray that we would bear fruit in every good work, and that we would grow in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that we may have great endurance and patience. We joyfully give thanks to you today, Father!

Pray for Our City:

We pray that many in our city would experience rescue from the dominion of darkness, and be brought into the kingdom of the Beloved Son, in whom there is redemption. We pray for the lost to be saved and for prodigals to return home! We also pray that every church in our city would be strengthened by the power of the Spirit.

Pray for the Nations:

Thank you, God, that you are moving all across the nations of the earth. We pray for the global church to be filled with the knowledge of Your will. For those in Your church being persecuted, we pray for strength through the power of the Spirit and for great endurance. In this hour, would many across the earth come to faith in Jesus and experience rescue into His kingdom of light.

Pray for Halloween Outreaches:

God, we thank you that your church is committed to knowing you and making you known. We ask that you would prepare every neighborhood where Christians are making the most of the Halloween festivities to love people and share the gospel with them. We ask for the Holy Spirit to fill the church with boldness, clear proclamations of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and that You would stretch out your hand to perform signs and wonders to confirm the message so that many might have a saving, life-long knowledge of You.

Fasting 101

    1. Clarify what you are praying for as you fast.

    2. If this is your first time to fast, start slowly (fasting from one meal, fasting for one day, etc.) and move up to longer fasts over a period of time.

    3. Set a definite beginning and ending time. If it is an extended fast, be accountable to someone.

    4. Begin the fast with the faith resolve that it is going to be effective.

    5. Plan ahead - look at your schedule and make it a part of your planning for the week (set specific prayer times, etc.).

    6. You may experience some physical discomforts (headache, etc.). Decide ahead of time that you will let these times lead you to desperation for God. Walk by faith and not be feelings. Focus on the fact that you are obeying God.

    7. Always drink lots of water and/or 100% juice (if including juice in your fast).

    8. On longer fasts, you may need to rest more than normal.

    9. Break the fast with healthy food — soup, broth, bread, fruit, etc.

    10. If you have a medical situation (hypoglycemia, pregnancy, etc.) or are taking medication, please consult your physician if you have any questions about fasting. In this case you may consider a different kind of fast (ie. a Daniel fast).

    • Morning

      • Begin the day with worship and praise, if possible, on your knees.

      • Open your hands and surrender your day and your life to God.

      • Clarify and write down what you will believe for as you fast today.

      • Drink water until you start to feel full, then drink some juice (if you’re drinking juice).

    • Other Meal Times

      • Set aside specific times for the Word and prayer. Don’t just starve.

      • Sample prayer time (30 minutes):

        • LOOK UP: worship and thanksgiving (5-10min.)

        • LOOK IN: Word of God, confession, prayer, listening (15 min.)

        • LOOK OUT: intercession for others (5-10 min.)

      • Keep a journal of what you hear God saying throughout the fast.

      • Pray with someone for at least one prayer time.

      • Drink 8-16 oz. of 100% juice or vegetable drink.

    • Throughout the Day

      • Play worship music throughout the day to “feed” your spirit.

      • Abstain from any media unless absolutely necessary.

      • Drink lots of water throughout the day.

      • Develop a prayer declaration to say when your stomach growls, like “I do not live by bread alone, but by the Word of God".

      • Pray in the Spirit to yourself often.

    • Breaking the Fast

      • Give thanks to God before you eat for what He has done.

      • Take it slow! Don’t gorge or eat fatty foods.

      • Break your fast with raw fruit, salad, or other vegetables.

      • Continue to drink lots of water and 100% juice.

Prayer & Fasting Resources

  • Join Revival Prayer Zoom meetings happening Sunday-Friday at 9pm CST. These prayer times are led by various facilitators across the movement to worship Jesus and contend for revival in our nation and the nations of the earth.