These 40 days are an invitation into deeper intimacy with God and greater dependence on His presence and power. Prayer shapes us, strengthens us, humbles us, corrects us, and builds us. As a church, we are setting aside this season expecting God to speak, to move, and to reveal His will like never before. Some breakthroughs only happen after prayer. Some healing only happens after prayer.Some clarity only comes after prayer. Walk slowly with God in these pages. Let Him meet you, shape you, and renew you. Grab a journal or notebook to journal daily as you journey these 40 days. Writing down what God says will help you see His faithfulness from day to day.
As we begin this journey, remember that fasting is a personal and prayerful decision. Each of us is at a different place in our spiritual growth, and fasting should never become an opportunity for comparison or competition.Instead, we lean on the encouragement of Hebrews 10:24–25 which reminds us to stir up one another to love and good works, encouraging one another as we seek the Lord together.
If you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, taking medication, or managing health conditions of any kind, we strongly suggest consulting your primary care physician before participating in any food-related fasting. Your health is stewardship entrusted to you by God. If you cannot fast at this time, know that God honors your sincere heart you can fully participate through prayer, journaling, Scripture meditation, and daily quiet time with the Lord. Your devotion is what matters most, not the method.
During these 40 days, the Sanctuary will be open for prayer one hour before each service. Please enter quietly so as not to distract others who are seeking the Lord in silence and reflection.
Fasting means giving up food or sweet pleasures for a time so we can surrender more fully to God’s will, hear His voice more clearly, obey His leading, repent where needed, and rejoice as He moves in our lives. The purpose of fasting is not deprivation but devotion positioning our hearts to receive from God.
The Daniel Fast
This removes meat, dairy, bread, sugar, processed foods, fried foods, caffeine,and alcohol. You enjoy fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains,and water.
One Meal A Day Fast (HEC Suggested Fast)
Skip one meal each day and dedicate that time to prayer, reading Scripture, journaling, worship, or quiet reflection. Allow physical hunger to awaken deeper spiritual dependence. This is the recommended fast for most of our congregation because it is both meaningful and manageable for many.
Pulling Away From Distractions
A caveat to our fasting is to minimize distractions and to step away from anything that dulls our spiritual sensitivity. When we eliminate distractions,we break the grip of noise, hurry, and constant stimulation so our hearts can hear the Holy Spirit more clearly.
This may include reducing television, streaming, social media,entertainment, constant news, and unnecessary screen time. Pulling away from distraction creates sacred space for God to speak, guide, correct, comfort, and strengthen us, especially when paired with solitude, slowing down enough to sit with God.
Extended Time With God
Deepen your fast by setting aside intentional daily time in silence, solitude,and stillness. Read Scripture slowly. Sit quietly. Listen for the Spirit’s whisper. Let God minister to the deep places of your soul.
Fasting creates space for God to shape our desires, soften our hearts,strengthen our faith, expose what needs healing, lead us into obedience, renew our joy, bring clarity and breakthrough, and cultivate repentance and reconciliation. This is a season to put the past to rest and walk in the freedom Christ has given us.
Biblical meditation is not emptying your mind; it is filling your mind with the Word of God and allowing it to settle deeply into your heart.
• Read the verse slowly and repeatedly
• Emphasize different words each time
• Ask: “What is God saying to me right now?”
• Picture the truth shaping your thinking
• Turn the verse into a prayer
• Write down what the Spirit reveals
Meditation slows you down so God can speak clearly.
S – Scripture: Write the verse that stands out.
O – Observation: What truth is being revealed?
A – Application: What is God calling you to do, change, believe, or obey?
P – Prayer: Write a short prayer asking God to help you live out this truth.
• Read the verse
• Turn it into prayer
• Insert your name or situation into the promise
• Declare God’s Word over yourself and others
Example: “Lord, You are near to all who call on You.”
Pray: “Father, be near
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January 5
Scripture: Psalm 5:3
Devotional Thought: David approached God early and waited expectantly.Prayer is not rushed; it is relational. God meets those who come with open hearts and attentive ears.
Reflection Question: Do you expect God to speak when you pray?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, awaken my expectation and help me meet You with a listening heart.
January 6
Scripture: Psalm 145:18
Devotional Thought: God draws near to those who call on Him sincerely.Prayer is not formal; it is honest, straightforward, and heartfelt.
Reflection Question: How does God’s nearness change the way you pray?
Prayer Prompt: Father, draw near to me today as I call on You with sincerity and trust.
January 7
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12
Devotional Thought: God promises to listen when we call on Him. Prayer is not a monologue; it is a divine conversation with a God who hears.
Reflection Question: What do you need to bring honestly before God today?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, hear me as I call to You. Give me the courage to bring everything to You.
January 8
Scripture: Psalm 34:17
Devotional Thought: God delivers His people when they cry out to Him.Some things change only when we pray, seek, and cry out earnestly.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God’s deliverance or clarity?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, deliver me from everything that hinders my walk with You.
January 9
Scripture: Proverbs 15:29
Devotional Thought: God hears the prayers of the righteous. Prayer is heard not because we are perfect but because we belong to Him.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God to hear you and respond?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, hear my cry and give me peace and direction.
January 10
Scripture: James 4:8
Devotional Thought: When we draw near to God, He draws near to us.Prayer is an invitation to intimacy—a relationship, not a ritual.
Reflection Question: What is one distraction you need to remove to draw closer to God?
Prayer Prompt: Draw me near, Lord. Let nothing compete with Your presence.
January 11
Scripture: Psalm 63:1
Devotional Thought: A seeking heart finds God in every season. Hunger for God is the beginning of transformation.
Reflection Question: What does seeking God practically look like for youth is week?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, awaken my desire for You. Help me seek You earnestly and consistently.
January 12
Scripture:Ezekiel 36:26
Devotional Thought: God promises to give us a new heart and a new spirit. Prayer softens places that have become hardened by disappointment,pride, fear, or routine.
Reflection Question: Where has your heart grown hardened or numb?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, give me anew heart. Remove anything that keeps me from loving You fully.
January 13
Scripture:Psalm 51:10
Devotional Thought: David prayed for a clean heart. Prayer cleanses us,restores us, and aligns us with God’s holiness.
Reflection Question: What part of your heart needs cleansing today?
Prayer Prompt: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
January 14
Scripture: Colossians 3:2
Devotional Thought: Transformation begins by setting our minds on things above. Prayer helps us refocus and recalibrate.
Reflection Question: What earthly concerns have been distracting your mind from things above?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, fix my thoughts on what matters most. Renew my mind by Your truth.
January 15
Scripture:2 Timothy 2:21
Devotional Thought: A life of prayer prepares us to be vessels fit for God’s use. When we submit to God, He purifies and equips us for His purpose.
Reflection Question: What area of your life needs consecration?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, cleanse me.Make me a vessel You can use for Your glory.
January 16
Scripture:Psalm 19:14
Devotional Thought: God desires our thoughts and words to please Him.Prayer shapes our inner dialogue and outer expression.
Reflection Question: What thoughts or words do you need God to reshape?
Prayer Prompt: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart honor You today.
January 17
Scripture:1 Peter 5:6-7
Devotional Thought: Prayer helps us humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand as we cast our worries on Him. Humility grows through surrender.
Reflection Question: What anxieties do you need to place in God’s hands?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, I cast every care on You. Lift the weight off my heart.
January 18
Scripture:Philippians 1:6
Devotional Thought: God completes the work He begins. Prayer aligns us with His ongoing process of growth and maturity.
Reflection Question: Where do you see signs of God’s work in your life?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, continue Your good work in me. I surrender to Your shaping.
January 19
Scripture: Psalm 18:6
Devotional Thought: When we cry out in distress, God hears us.Breakthrough begins with an honest cry to the Lord.
Reflection Question: What situation in your life feels overwhelming and needs God’s intervention?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, hear my cry today and move in power on my behalf.
January 20
Scripture: Isaiah 65:24
Devotional Thought: Before we speak, God already knows and is working.He moves ahead of our prayers.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God to work before you even know what to ask?
Prayer Prompt: Father, move ahead of my prayers and work in unseen ways.
January 21
Scripture: Psalm 107:13-14
Devotional Thought: God breaks chains—chains of fear, addiction,discouragement, and darkness.
Reflection Question: What personal chain or pattern needs to be broken in your life?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, break every chain that holds me back.
January 22
Scripture: Micah 7:7
Devotional Thought: Breakthrough requires watching, waiting, and expecting. God moves for those who look to Him.
Reflection Question: Where do you need to renew hope and expectation?
Prayer Prompt: I look to You, Lord. Strengthen my hope as I wait on You.
January 23
Scripture: Psalm 138:3
Devotional Thought: God strengthens us the moment we pray. Sometimes the breakthrough is the strength He gives us.
Reflection Question: What part of your heart needs strength from God today?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, strengthen my soul and refill me with courage.
January 24
Scripture: Isaiah 43:19
Devotional Thought: God creates new paths in dry places. Breakthrough often looks different from what we expect.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God to create a new way forward?
Prayer Prompt: Father, make a new way for me where there seems to be noway.
January 25
Scripture: Psalm 20:4-5
Devotional Thought: God grants victory and fulfills His purpose in us.
Reflection Question: What victory do you need God to bring into your life?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, fulfill Your purpose in me and bring the victory only You can give.
January 26
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12
Devotional Thought: When we don’t know what to do, prayer lifts our eyes above the battle.
Reflection Question: Where do you feel overwhelmed or unsure of the next step?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, my eyes are on You. Lead me and fight for me.
January 27
Scripture: Isaiah 54:17
Devotional Thought: Weapons may form, but they will not succeed. God protects His people.
Reflection Question: What recent attack has tried to steal your peace or joy?
Prayer Prompt: Father, let no weapon formed against me prosper.
January 28
Scripture: Psalm 3:3
Devotional Thought: God lifts our heads when life weighs us down.
Reflection Question: What has discouraged your heart lately?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, lift my head and restore my joy.
January 29
Scripture: Nahum 1:7
Devotional Thought: God is good and He is a refuge. He knows those who trust in Him.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God to be your place of safety and rest?
Prayer Prompt: Father, be my refuge today.
January 30
Scripture: Psalm 144:1
Devotional Thought: God trains and strengthens us for spiritual battles.
Reflection Question: What area of spiritual discipline do you need God to strengthen?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, train my heart and hands for the battles ahead.
January 31
Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2
Devotional Thought: Dwelling in God’s presence brings supernatural covering.
Reflection Question: How can you dwell more intentionally with God this week?
Prayer Prompt: Cover me, Lord, and let me abide in You.
February 1
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4
Devotional Thought: Our weapons are spiritual and powerful for tearing down strongholds.
Reflection Question: What stronghold needs to be torn down in your life?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, tear down every stronghold and set me free.
February 2
Scripture: Psalm 37:7
Devotional Thought: Waiting before God quiets the heart and builds trust.
Reflection Question: What part of your heart needs to be quieted?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, help me wait in stillness before You.
February 3
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3
Devotional Thought: God’s promises come at the appointed time.
Reflection Question: What promise are you waiting for?
Prayer Prompt: Strengthen my faith as I wait for Your timing.
February 4
Scripture: Psalm 130:5
Devotional Thought: God's Word sustains us in seasons of waiting.
Reflection Question: Which Scripture anchors you in this season?
Prayer Prompt: Anchor my heart in Your Word.
February 5
Scripture: Lamentations 3:26
Devotional Thought: Waiting is good when it draws us to depend on God.
Reflection Question: Where is God teaching you to be patient?
Prayer Prompt: Help me wait with humility and trust.
February 6
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Devotional Thought: Trust requires surrendering our own understanding.
Reflection Question: What are you trying to control?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, direct my paths and help me trust You fully.
February 7
Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5
Devotional Thought: God guides those who seek Him earnestly.
Reflection Question: What direction do you need from God?
Prayer Prompt: Lead me in Your truth and teach me Your ways.
February 8
Scripture: Isaiah 30:18
Devotional Thought: God waits to be gracious to us even as we wait on Him.
Reflection Question: How has God shown you grace in past seasons of waiting?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, let Your grace meet me as I wait.
February 9
Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-8
Devotional Thought: God honors humility and brings healing to the humble.
Reflection Question: Where do you need to walk in humility?
Prayer Prompt: Lord, make my heart humble and teachable.
February 10
Scripture: Psalm 84:11
Devotional Thought: God withholds no good thing from those who walkup rightly.
Reflection Question: What “good thing” do you need to trust God for?
Prayer Prompt: Help me trust Your goodness in every season.
February 11
Scripture: John 14:13-14
Devotional Thought: Prayers that glorify Jesus are always heard.
Reflection Question: Which of your prayers most glorifies Christ?
Prayer Prompt: Let my prayers honor Your name, Jesus.
February 12
Scripture: Psalm 37:4
Devotional Thought: When we delight in God, He shapes and fulfills our desires.
Reflection Question: What desire is God reshaping in you?
Prayer Prompt: Align my desires with Your heart, Lord.
February 13
Scripture: Jude 24-25
Devotional Thought: God can keep you from falling and sustain you with joy.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God’s sustaining strength?
Prayer Prompt: Keep me faithful,steady, and close to You.
Reflection Question:
What prayers has God answered?
Where have you grown?
What breakthroughs have you experienced?
What clarity did God give you?
What old things have you put to rest?
What new commitments will you carry forward?
What is God calling you to do next?
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