Message from the Pastor

Last year we did 30 days of Prayer and fasting, and we saw amazing things come forth. God blessed us so much. So, on October 17th I am asking you again to join me in 30 days of prayer and fasting. Each day I am asking you to stop and pray morning, noon, and evening for a specific request that we will assign for that day. And then to make it complete, I am asking you to fast from one item in your life, it might be desserts, etc., or your favorite TV program or something that you can give God for 30 days. Below is a 30-day prayer schedule. Make a plan to pray 3 times a day, sacrifice something by fasting, get some accountability, and stay in the Word. Let’s do it together and see what incredible things that God will do.​

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Day 1
​October 17th

Prayer Focal Point: 
Your Relationship with God

Guiding Thought: 
​As with everything, it all boils down to you and God.  Starting this challenge off, we would like you to turn to God and speak with Him about your relationship.  Ask Him for direction and guidance in growing closer to Him.

DAY 2
​October 18th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Family

Guiding Thought:
Lift up the members of
​your family to God today.  Ask God where He is leading your family and how you can follow His call.  Ask God where healing may be needed in your family and celebrate the joy your family has brought you.

DAY 3
OCTOBER 19th 

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Work

Guiding Thought:
Even if you do not have "work", we all have tasks
​we do whether we are paid for it or not.  Reflect on the work you do throughout your day.  Ask God to bring more of His purpose and will to your work.  

DAY 4
​OCTOBER 20th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Friends

Guiding Thought:
Reflect on your friends, both past and present. 
​Lift up each name and ask God to show His love and grace on that person today.  Also, thank God for these people and all of the joy and blessing they have brought to your life.  

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DAY 5
​OCTOBER 21st

Prayer Focal Point:
​The Church

DAY 6
​OCTOBER 22nd

Prayer Focal Point:
People Who Are Suffering

Guiding Thought:
People all around us are suffering, often silently.  Lift up those who may be going through trials and ask God to give them peace and perseverance.

DAY 7
​OCTOBER 23rd

Prayer Focal Point:
Mentors in Your Life

Guiding Thought:
​Reflect on all the people who have shaped you into the person you are today.  Thank God for those people, both past and present in your life.

DAY 8
​OCTOBER 24th

Prayer Focal Point:
The World

Guiding Thought:
​The world is in desperate need of Jesus' love.  Pray today for the world at large and for the realization of Christ among all people and all nations.

DAY 9
​OCTOBER 25th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Health

Guiding Thought:
Health is something we all need, whether we have physical problems or not.  The world we live in is very hostile and affects not only our bodies, but our hearts and minds as well.  Spend some time reflecting on where you need God's healing in your life.  Perhaps it is a physical healing or maybe an emotional one.

DAY 10
​OCTOBER 26th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Dreams and Ambitions

Guiding Thought:
We all have, or had, dreams in our lives.  Often times, dreams are not realized, for many reasons.  What might you be dreaming of today?  Bring it before God and ask Him to help you in your quest.  Ask Him to reveal His will in your dream.  Maybe you find yourself today without any dreams.  Talk to God and seek His will.

DAY 11
OCTOBER 27th

Prayer Focal Point:
​Government

Guiding Thought:
Pray today for your local and national government.  Pray that God's will be done and that the leaders would hear God in their lives and respond courageously to His call.

DAY 12
​OCTOBER 28th

Prayer Focal Point:
Forgiveness

Guiding Thought:
Jesus told the disciples that we should forgive not 7 times, but 7 times 70 (Matthew 18:22).  Forgiveness is not natural to any of us; we all need God's power, grace, and love to fully take our forgiveness to a new, holy level.  Turn to God and ask Him to help you with those you may be harboring a grudge or past hurt.  Ask God to help you release that pain into His arms.  Ask Him for guidance on how to move forward.

DAY 13
​October 29th

Prayer Focal Point:
Soldiers

Guiding Thought:
​Pray today for soldiers. Ask God to help them both on the field and when the return home. Many soldiers struggle with returning home after combat. Pray that God helps them transition back into their home life and seek the support they need.

DAY 14
​October 30th

Prayer Focal Point:
People Affected By Natural Disaster

Guiding Thought:
People all around the world are constantly faced with natural disaster. Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, earthquakes and other disasters can strike at any time. Lift up those who have recently, or currently, are facing natural disaster and  ask God to bring them comfort, peace and His stability into their lives. Ask God to help them also receive the resources they need for survival. 

DAY 15
​October 31st

Prayer Focal Point:
People Who Do Not Know
Or Follow God

Guiding Thought:
There are many people in our world and in our personal lives who do not know Jesus. Pray specifically for those people today and ask the Lord to come into their lives.

DAY 16
​November 1st

​Prayer Focal Point:
People You Have Hurt

Guiding Thought: Unfortunately, there are people in your life you have hurt. It is part of being human; we are not perfect. Whether you intended it or not, people have been hurt
​by your actions, or inactions. Ask God to reveal someone you have unintentionally hurt and seek His guidance on what He would like you to do. Or perhaps you already know of the person or people you have hurt. In that case, turn to God and speak to Him about the situation and ask for His direction on how to proceed.

DAY 17
​November 2nd

Prayer Focal Point:
Christian Leaders

Guiding Thought:
​Christian leaders always need prayer. Since we live in a world operated by darkness, Christian leaders are always under attack. Pray that God’s presence always outshines darkness in their lives. Pray that they do not fall under temptation to follow the ways of the world and that God is their primary pursuit.

DAY 18
​November 3rd

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Neighbors

Guiding Thought:
We all have neighbors. Maybe you know them, maybe you don’t. Regardless, pray for them today. Ask that God’s presence is realized among them today and that there day is filled with His goodness. This is how you can bless them today.

DAY 19
​November 4th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Stress

Guiding Thought:
​What is it that is stressing you today? Maybe it’s bills? Health issues? Children? Family or work problems? Personal pursuits? Whatever it is that is occupying your heart and mind, turn to God with the stressor in hand and give it over to Him today. Ask for help in trusting that He is good and will honor your request. Repeat this practice as much as needed, because stress is not easily defeated with one mere prayer. 

DAY 20
​November 5th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Calling

Guiding Thought:
​Do you realize we all have a calling? Most are not called to professional Christian work, but we are all called to work in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Maybe you already are aware of your calling. If so, turn to God and continue to seek His guidance and Fruit in your calling. If you are not sure what you are called to do, turn to God and start a dialogue about where He is calling you and equipping you to serve.

DAY 21
November 6th

Prayer Focal Point:
Children

Guiding Thought:
​Children are the most innocent in our world and need the most guidance. Whether you have children or not, bring before the Lord the children you know in your life and pray for His protection, guidance and love over their lives.

DAY 22
​November 7th

Prayer Focal Point:
Enemies

Guiding Thought:
Pray today for your enemies. Try to think of all of the people who are your enemies. Maybe it is people in your everyday life, or perhaps you consider your enemies to be political leaders or other notable figures. Turn to God with all the people who you find fault with and talk to Him about why they bother you. Seek God’s guidance
and will as you speak with Him about your enemies.

DAy 23
​November 8th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Christian Community

Guiding Thought:
Pray today for your Christian community, your local church, your fellow Christian companions. Ask God for His protection, guidance and love in their lives.

Day 24
​November 9th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Worries

Guiding Thought:
​What is of concern to you today? What are you worried about? Bring your concern(s) before God and know that He will guide you through your worries. Ask Him for His wisdom in this matter and trust that He will provide the answer. 

Day 25
November 10th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Joys

Guiding Thought:
​What is it that brings you joy? Maybe it’s certain people, activities, work, and nature and so on. Reflect on all those things and thank God for these wonderful gifts in your life. 

DAY 26
​November 11th

Prayer Focal Point:
Where You Live

Guiding Thought:
​Thank God for where you reside. Thank Him for how He has provided a shelter over your head and food in your belly.

DAY 27
​November 12th

Prayer Focal Point: Disadvantaged Nations

Guiding Thought:
​There are many countries in dire need of the basics of life, like clean water, substantial food and safety. Pray for all those nations today, and that God’s provision would be found among them. Ask God if there is any way you could help this epidemic. 

Day 28
November 13th

Prayer Focal Point:
Rest

Guiding Thought:
​Thank God today for the ability to rest. Speak to Him about how you use this necessary gift. Seek His will in your utilization of rest and listen for His direction.

DAy 29
November 14th

Prayer Focal Point:
Your Salvation

Guiding Thought:
​Spend time thinking about your life before following Christ. Thank God for all the wonderfulness He has brought you in your life because you chose to follow Him. Reflect, with God, on what life will look like in perfection, which is Heaven. 

DAY 30
November 15th

Prayer Focal Point:
​Love