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:

2 Corinthians 4:6-12

Prayer Points for this week:

Pray for Our Church Family:

Lord, we thank You for the treasure of your Gospel, and the gift it is to know You and experience your power. Thank you that your light shines in our hearts, even in the midst of weakness. Remind us today that though we are pressed, we are not crushed, and though we are struck down, we will not be destroyed because of your grace and power within us. Let Your resurrection life be revealed in us as a church family, so that we can see and experience your power and glory.

Pray for Our City:

Father, we thank You that You have placed the treasure of Your light within us.. We surrender our weakness to You, asking that Your surpassing power be made visible not only in us, but also through us for the sake of our city. Shine Your light in places of darkness, bring hope where there is despair, and let the life of Jesus be revealed in every street, school, workplace, and home. Use us as vessels of Your love and truth, so that our city may see and know Your glory.

Pray for the Nations:

Thank you Father that your light shines in the hearts of your people across the world. We lift up our churches and teams in the nations, asking that You empower them in every land to proclaim the Gospel boldly and faithfully. Strengthen them in weakness, guide them in every decision, and protect them in the face of trials, so that Your life and truth are revealed to every people, tribe, and tongue. May their work bear lasting fruit, drawing hearts to Jesus and bringing glory to Your name across the nations.

Special Request from Psalm 18:6

Lord, our nation is in distress with the violence of our land and the hatred on display this week. We cry to You for help. Hear our voices; let our cries come before You. We ask for mercy for our nation. Forgive our sins. Help us to choose to love our neighbor, listening to one another even if we differ in our perspectives. Help leaders lead in kindness, dialogue, and respect. Help Your Church display Your love to a broken and hurting world, that all would know that Jesus is Lord and Savior, sent by the Father to bring peace to the dividing hostility so prevalent today.

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.