PRAYER FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIFE

Day 1 – Tuesday 3/8/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Identity in Christ – Galatians 4:6-7

Galatians 4:6-7 (NLT)
And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.

Prayer Directive
Pray that God would open your understanding that you are a child of God, and that you are no longer a slave to sin.

Responding to God
Write out 5 ways that knowing you are a child of God changes your relationship with God.

Day 2 – Wednesday 3/9/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Personal and Family Needs – Isaiah 44:3

Isaiah 44:3 (NLT)
For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.

Prayer Directive
Review areas where you and/or your family have need for refreshing and provision. Pray for those areas.

Responding to God
Write what provision/blessings you requested from the Lord today.

Day 3 – Thursday 3/10/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Fellowship with the Holy Spirit – 2Corinthians 13:14

2 Corinthians 13:14 (NLT)
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Prayer Directive
Pray, “Father would you show me how to experience the communion, the sharing together, and the participation I can have with the Holy Spirit?

Responding to God
Using www.biblegateway.com or Bible software, search for “Holy Spirit” and see all the ways that the Spirit is available to help you as a Christian.

Day 4 – Friday 3/11/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23

Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Prayer Directive
Pray for the fruit of the Spirit to be present in you and your loved ones today.

Responding to God
From the reading, list the fruits of the Spirit. Next to each fruit, write your name or the name of a loved one who needs that fruit in their lives today.

Day 5 – Saturday 3/12/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Filled with the Holy Spirit – Acts 1:4-8

Acts 1:4-8 (NLT)
4 Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. 5 John baptized with[b] water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” The Ascension of Jesus 6 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” 7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Prayer Directive
Ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit, or to refill you with the Holy Spirit, and with His power to be God’s witness wherever you go.

Responding to God
Talk with a friend or spiritual leader who is filled with the Holy Spirit and ask how you can nurture your relationship with the Lord.

Day 6 – Sunday 3/13/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

An Increase in Love – Romans 5:5

Romans 5:5 (NLT)
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.

Prayer Directive
Pray that the Holy Spirit fill your heart with love in the areas in which you lack love.

Responding to God
Ask the Lord to bring 3 people to mind you can love more. Ask the Lord how you could specifically respond to them in His love today. Write down what you sense He is saying to you.

Day 7 – Monday 3/14/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Boldness in Faith – Acts 4:29-30

Acts 4:29-30 (NLT)
29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 30 Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

Prayer Directive
Pray for God to give you great boldness in sharing your faith, and ask Him to do His miraculous work in and through you.

Responding to God
Write down the names of people who God brings to your mind and send them a note, a text, an email, or give them a phone call inviting them to come to church with you.

Day 8 – Tuesday 3/15/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Hope for Now and the Future – Romans 8:23

Romans 8:23 (NLT)
And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us.

Prayer Directive
Pray for the Kingdom of God to break in with a gift of hope, for you and your loved ones today.

Responding to God
What would the Lord invite you to “eagerly hope” for in Him today?

Day 9 – Wednesday 3/16/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Perseverance through Difficulty – 2Corinthians 1:8-11

2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (NLT)
We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us. And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.

Prayer Directive
Pray that God would deliver you or someone you know from difficulty, despair, danger, or depression. Ask God to help you or someone you know to stop relying on self and learn to rely only on Him.

Responding to God
If you prayed for someone else, write them a short note and let them know you prayed for them.

Day 10 – Thursday 3/17/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Joy in the Holy Spirit – Romans 14:17

Romans 14:17 (NLT)
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Prayer Directive
Ask your heavenly Father for the joy of the Holy Spirit to saturate you today.

Responding to God
Begin to list the blessings and provisions that God has poured into your life.

PRAYER FOR PEACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Day 11 – Friday 3/18/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Devoted to Prayer – Colossians 4:2

Colossians 4:2 (NLT)
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Prayer Directive
Pray that our church would be deeply committed to seeking God in prayer. “Jesus, twice You cleared the Temple in righteous anger, because Your house was to be a house of prayer. Help us not to take that lightly. Lord, direct us to our knees, and seal our commitment and desire to be devoted to communing with You in prayer. Let our church be known as a house of prayer. Keep us awake, alert. Fill our hearts with joy no matter the circumstances as we come to You as a church body in prayer. Amen.”

Responding to God
Ask the Lord how you can encourage another brother or sister in our church to join you in seeking God in prayer. Write down what you sense He brings to your mind.

Day 12 – Saturday 3/19/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Cling to our First Love – Revelation 2:4-5

Revelation 2:4-5 (NLT)
But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.

Prayer Directive
Pray that we will cling to our first love. “Jesus, we can only love because You first loved us. You gave Yourself for us. We are YOUR body. We are nothing without You. Do not allow us as a church to take You or Your message of redemption for granted. Deepen our love. Show us how to love. We proclaim as a church that we love You!! You are our God! We want no one but You! Show us where we have failed. Bring us to repentance. Forgive us! You are our first, and only love, dear Jesus.”

Responding to God
Ask the Lord to reveal to you anything, or anyone you have put a higher priority on than Him. What is the Lord revealing to you about your priorities?

Day 13 – Sunday 3/20/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Discipleship of all Ages – Colossians 1:28-29

Colossians 1:28-29 (NLT)
So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.

Prayer Directive
Pray for the church’s dedication and perseverance to lead believers onto maturity in discipleship, instant and total obedience to Jesus.

Responding to God
Who are you discipling (simply saying come obey Jesus with me)? Who is discipling you (they are simply saying come obey Jesus with me)?

Day 14 – Monday 3/21/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

The Poor and Downtrodden– Matthew 25:37-40

Matthew 25: 37-40 (NLT)
“Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

Prayer Directive
Pray that God would show you how you can personally engage with the poor and the marginalized in our own city. Ask God to show you how to invite others in our church to join you.

Responding to God
Look for opportunities to volunteer and serve others in need in our city. Write down who you could invite to join with you.

Day 15 – Tuesday 3/22/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Individuals and Families in our Church – 2Thessalonians 2:13

2 Thessalonians 2:13 (NLT)
As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.

Prayer Directive
Pray for the Holy Spirit to be poured out on brothers, sisters, families, and individuals in our church.

Responding to God
Write a note to a few people to tell them you prayed for them today

Day 16 – Wednesday 3/23/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Trust in Christ Grows His Church – Matthew 16:18

Matthew 16:18 (NLT)
Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.

Prayer Directive
Pray that the church will trust Jesus to grow the church, in His way and in His power. “Jesus, build us, strengthen us, grow our faith. This is YOUR church. You created us. We are Yours. Use this church as YOU will, not as we will. Do what only You can do. We claim this promise: the forces of Hell will not overcome Your church. We stand in faith, covered in Your armor and armed with Your Word. You are our source of life and strength. We find sure footing, security and victory in the all-powerful, supreme King of Kings and Lord of Lords — Our Savior Jesus Christ! It’s in Your almighty name we pray, Amen.”

Responding to God
Write down 3 areas/ministries of our church that the Lord brings to your mind that you can pray for specifically today.

Day 17 – Thursday 3/24/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Finances and Provision – 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (NLT)
Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Prayer Directive
Father in Jesus’ name, give me a willing and cheerful heart so that I can be generous in giving and supporting my local church.

Responding to God
Where is the Lord calling you to obedience in giving? Think about how the Lord may be calling you to give over and above your regular giving so that we might be able to reach even more with the love of Jesus.

Day 18 – Friday 3/25/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Encouragement of Pastors and Leaders – 1Thessalonians 5:12-13

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NLT)
Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. 13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.

Prayer Directive
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you needs/hopes of pastors, and leaders in our church. Ask the Holy Spirit how you can encourage them in the Lord.

Responding to God
Which leaders in your church would the Lord invite you to encourage today? Call, text, email, or write a note of encouragement right now.

Day 19 – Saturday 3/26/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Encountering God in Worship – Revelation 1:10

Revelation 1:10 (NLT)
Suddenly, I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet blast.

Prayer Directive
Ask the Lord to ignite a depth of worship in our church like John had in Revelation, people clearly hearing the voice of the Lord.

Responding to God
How would the Lord invite you to take your personal worship deeper in corporate worship moments? Pray this same prayer for everyone in our congregation.

Day 20 – Sunday 3/27/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Asking God What He Wants – Colossians 1:9

Colossians 1:9 (NLT)
So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Prayer Directive
Ask the Holy Spirit to give His wisdom and direction to our whole church congregation.

Responding to God
Where do you sense the Lord calling you to stop and seek Him today? Where are you seeking His will specifically today? Take some time today and share that with a friend.

PRAYER FOR OUR CITY, STATE AND COUNTRY

Day 21 – Monday 3/28/22

Type of fast - No meat or dessert

Unity Among All Christians – John 17:20-23

John 17:20-23 (NLT)
“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. 21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.
22 “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. 23 I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me.

Prayer Directive
Pray for unity between all Christians. Pray that denominational, theological, and ethnic, economic walls will come down so that we will love each other, pray together, and serve each other

Responding to God
Ask the Lord to bring to your mind or help you meet someone who loves Him and does not go to our church. How could you build unity between the two of you today? How could you live in obedience to Jesus together today?

Day 22 – Tuesday 3/29/22

Type of fast - No meat or dessert

Spiritual Awakening – Acts 2:37-41

Acts 2:37-41 (NLT)
Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” 40 Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” 41 Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.

Prayer Directive
Pray that Jesus will revive the Church and awaken Avondale to His greatness and supremacy. Pray that God will pour out His Spirit on Avondale, forgive our sin, and heal our land. Pray that thousands will be convicted by the Holy Spirit, repent of their sins, and turn to God with all their hearts.

Responding to God
Acknowledge before the Lord that an outpouring of repentance and obedience always starts in an individual heart. Ask the Lord to start a revival in your heart today.

Day 23 – Wednesday 3/30/22

Type of fast - No meat or dessert

Unbelievers to be Saved – 2 Peter 3:9

2 Peter 3:9 (NLT)
The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.

Prayer Directive
Pray that people’s hearts will be opened to repent of their sins and confess Jesus as Savior. Pray that every person will be able to hear the gospel.

Responding to God
Write down the names of three people the Lord brings to your mind, who to the best of your knowledge don’t know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Begin to pray for them daily. If you can’t think of anyone ask the Lord to help you meet people today who don’t know Him yet.

Day 24 – Thursday 3/31/22

Type of fast - No meat or dessert

Boldness to Witness – Acts 4:13, 19-20

Acts 4:13,19-20 (NIV)
13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him? 20 We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.”

Prayer Directive
Ask God to give us more boldness to speak up about what we have seen and heard of Jesus. Ask God to help you join with others in our church in courageously sharing your faith in Jesus with others in our city.

Responding to God
What do people notice or take note about you? Is there anyone in your life who hears you speak about what Jesus is doing in you? What would it look like for all believers in our city to speak more about what Jesus is doing in our lives than we do about our own churches?

Day 25 – Friday 4/1/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Racial Reconciliation – Romans 10:12-13

Romans 10:12-13 (NIV)
12 Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. 13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Prayer Directive
Pray for supernatural humility and reconciliation between people of different ethnic backgrounds, among men, women, and children throughout our city, state and country.

Responding to God
Read through today’s scripture again and ask the Spirit to highlight areas of fear, prejudice, or unreconciled attitudes in your own heart. Give those to God as they are revealed to you.

Day 26 – Saturday 4/2/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Life to be Valued – Psalm 139:13-16

Psalm 139:13-16 (NLT)
13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
15 You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.
16 You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.

Prayer Directive
Pray for life to be valued and protected through all stages of life, beginning at conception. Pray for God to break the culture of death in America and restore a culture of life.

Responding to God
Prayerfully consider volunteering at the Hope Center or similar ministries leading the way in ministering to women in a time of need.

Day 27 – Sunday 4/3/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Remembering the Poor – Galatians 2:10

Galatians 2:10 (NLT)
Their only suggestion was that we keep on helping the poor, which I have always been eager to do.

Prayer Directive
Pray that you, our church, and the body of Christ in our city would continue to lead the way by caring for the poor and marginalized through our churches.

Responding to God
How is the Lord inviting you to have “eyes to see” those who are poor around you, and to respond to His invitation for you to care for the “least of these?”

Day 28 – Monday 4/4/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Vibrant Worship in Avondale – John 4:23-24

John 4:23-24 (NIV)
23 But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. 24 For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”

Prayer Directive
Pray and ask God to inhabit the praises of His people in our church and all the churches in the city in a way that honors Him, breaks down dividing walls, and sets people free to know Him and be changed.

Responding to God
Take a moment. Invite the Lord to come and show you ways you connect and are changed through worship times. Give thanks.

Day 29 – Tuesday 4/5/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Local, State and National Leaders – 1 Timothy 2:1-2

1Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT)
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.

Prayer Directive
Pray that God will give our local, state and national leaders wisdom to make wise decisions and to govern with integrity, justice, and mercy.

Responding to God
Seek the Lord for a desire to pray for all our leaders even the ones whom you disagree with. What might it look like if the entire body of Christ lifted up each elected leader in prayer? How might God break our hearts and fill us with love and a burden for them?

Day 30 – Wednesday 4/6/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Spiritual Battle – Ephesians 6:12

Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Prayer Directive
Pray that God would strengthen you against temptation. Pray that He would teach you to do His will, guiding you. Admit that you cannot do it yourself. Thank God that He can defeat the enemy and bring you victory in HIS NAME.

Responding to God
Write down the struggles you are facing and then pray them back to God. Give them to Him with a heart of worship and thanksgiving – even before you see the victory.

Day 31 – Thursday 4/7/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

For Cities to Turn to God – Jonah 3:1-10

Jonah 3:1-10 (NLT)
Then the Lord spoke to Jonah a second time: 2 “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message I have given you.”
3 This time Jonah obeyed the Lord’s command and went to Nineveh, a city so large that it took three days to see it all. 4 On the day Jonah entered the city, he shouted to the crowds: “Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!” 5 The people of Nineveh believed God’s message, and from the greatest to the least, they declared a fast and put on burlap to show their sorrow. 6 When the king of Nineveh heard what Jonah was saying, he stepped down from his throne and took off his royal robes. He dressed himself in burlap and sat on a heap of ashes. 7 Then the king and his nobles sent this decree throughout the city: “No one, not even the animals from your herds and flocks, may eat or drink anything at all. 8 People and animals alike must wear garments of mourning, and everyone must pray earnestly to God. They must turn from their evil ways and stop all their violence. 9 Who can tell? Perhaps even yet God will change his mind and hold back his fierce anger from destroying us.” 10 When God saw what they had done and how they had put a stop to their evil ways, he changed his mind and did not carry out the destruction he had threatened.

Prayer Directive
Pray that God would give you the boldness to proclaim His word to those in your sphere of influence. Pray for those in your city who know Jesus to be bold to share the gospel with those around them.

Responding to God
Go back to the list of 3 names you wrote down and have been praying for. Ask God for specific ways you can begin sharing the gospel with them. Write down what He tells you. Be prepared to obey.

Day 32 – Friday 4/8/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Against Division – James 3:14-18

James 3:14-18 (NLT)
14 But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 15 For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16 For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. 17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

Prayer Directive
Ask God to reveal and remove any bitterness, envy, and selfish ambition from your heart. Ask Him to replace those things with wisdom and help you bear the fruit of peace, love, mercy, and righteousness in your church and your city.

Responding to God
What are some ways you can promote peace instead of division in your church family? Your workplace? Your city? Think about your conversations that take place with other members of the church family, workplace or city? Do they promote peace? Or do they harbor bitterness, envy or selfish ambition?

Day 33 – Saturday 4/9/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Children in Our City – Luke 18:16

Luke 18:16 (NLT)
16 Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.

Prayer Directive
Pray that God would protect the children of our city. Pray over children experiencing trauma from violence in the home or in their neighborhood. Pray over children in foster care, separated from their parents and experiencing loss, grief, and confusion. Pray that each child would know he or she is loved and a unique gift to You.

Responding to God
Find a way to encourage a child in your life through words of encouragement, a small gift (when appropriate) or through a note of encouragement. Make sure to give it when the child’s parents are present.

Day 34 – Sunday 4/10/22

Type of fast - Omit something (meal, TV, social media, etc...)

Teens in Our City – 1 Timothy 4:12

1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)
12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

Prayer Directive
Pray specifically for the teenagers in our city. Pray that they would come to a saving relationship in Jesus Christ. Pray for their friendships. Pray for protection from drinking, drugs, and pornography. Pray for their purity in dating relationships. Pray that they would find their worth in Christ.

Responding to God
Write a note of encouragement to our youth leaders or to a teenager in your life. If you do not know a teenager, write a note and give it to our leaders to distribute to a teenager as they see fit.

Day 35 – Monday 4/11/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Families in Our City – Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NLT)
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Prayer Directive
Thank God for creating and establishing the family. Thank God for creating men and women and assigning them unique roles and responsibilities within families. Confess on behalf of our city, that we have neglected and forgotten the importance of the family as part of God’s design. Ask for an end to the epidemic of fatherlessness in our communities. Ask for a newfound love for children, for them to be seen as a blessing and a gift, not a burden.

Responding to God
How can you support a family in need today? Donate to a food pantry or pray about how you can support families in our church and in the community.

Day 36 – Tuesday 4/12/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Elderly in Our City – Job 12:12

Job 12:12 (NLT)
Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.

Prayer Directive
Thank God for the elderly in your life, in your church, and in your city. Pray for them as they navigate their current stage in life. Ask God to give grace to those that find it difficult to come to terms with other people caring for them. Pray that God would draw them into a closer relationship with Him, showing them that they have purpose and wisdom to give to younger generations.

Responding to God
Find a way to love and encourage someone who is elderly in your life. Call, write, or spend time with them in a meaningful way.

Day 37 – Wednesday 4/13/22

Type of fast - Fast from 6am to 6pm (It could be anything that distracts you from God)

Neighborhood Impact – Colossians 1:8

Colossians 1:8 (NLT)
He has told us about the love for others that the Holy Spirit has given you.

Prayer Directive
Pray for your neighborhood. Picture each house on your street and pray specifically for each family. If you know them by name, pray for them by name.

Responding to God
Begin praying about what you might be able to do to reach out to a neighbor. Perhaps it is bringing them a gift or inviting them to dinner at your home. How can you reach your neighborhood for Christ by starting with just one family?

Day 38 – Thursday 4/14/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Local Schools – Matthew 18:5-9

Matthew 18:5-9 (NIV)
5 “And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. 6 But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 “What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting. 8 So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet. 9 And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.

Prayer Directive
Pray for local schools – specifically for the students, the teachers, the administrators, and the staff who work there. Pray for South Avondale Elementary, Rockdale Elementary and North Avondale schools. Name any teachers and administrators you know who work in the local schools and pray that they would have an eternal positive impact on their students.

Responding to God
If you know any teachers or administrators, let them know you’ve been praying for them. You can share those prayers on social media, over the phone, in a conversation, or in a personal note.

Day 39 – Friday 4/15/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Global Impact – Matthew 28:19-20

Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT)
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Prayer Directive
Seek God’s will for you as you respond to the Great Commission. Pray about those you meet on a regular basis – how should you share the gospel with them? Pray for missionaries in other countries. Pray that God would give them boldness to share the gospel.

Responding to God
Revisit the list of names you’ve written down and prayed for over the last 40 days. If you haven’t already, make a definitive plan to share the gospel with them.

Day 40 – Saturday 4/16/22

Type of fast - No meat or no dessert (choose)

Come Holy Spirit – Acts 4:31

Acts 4:31 (NLT)
After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.

Prayer Directive
Pray specifically that you will be changed dramatically by the Holy Spirit. Pray for our church, our city, our nation, and our world. Pray for our gathering together after the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting, that God would speak to us and we would obey.

Responding to God
How might God be asking you to obey after these 40 Days? What is He specifically calling YOU to do in response to this time of prayer and fasting? Share it with an accountability partner so you can follow through.