Prayer Room

🙏⏰️ This Season of Prayer and Fasting is a call to unite in prayer, to deepen our connection to God, and a collective rallying point to refocus our efforts to being disciples and making disciples.

💪🏿GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR FAST!

1. Determine the Type of Fast (normal Fast, absolute/total fast, or partial fast).
2. Invite friends, family and those on your FRANCES list to join!
3. Review the calendar and visit this page daily for daily prayer focus videos, scriptures, and important links!
4. Be intentional about setting aside time to read your Bible.

📆 2026 PRAYER CALENDAR

🥇WEEK ONE: PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER

MONDAY, JAN. 12
Be a Pupil of Prayer
Scripture: Luke 11:1

Reflection:
Prayer begins with posture. Like the disciples, we acknowledge that prayer is learned through relationship with Jesus. When we ask God to teach us to pray, we surrender our methods and receive His guidance.

Prayer:
Lord, teach us to pray. Shape our hearts, align our desires, and guide our words as we seek You. Amen.

Tuesday, JAN. 13
The Purpose of Prayer
Scripture: John 15:7 ESV

Reflection:
Why we pray: Prayer flows from our relationship with God. It is not just about requests—it is about abiding in Him, aligning our hearts with His will, and expressing dependence and communion with Him.

Prayer:
Father, strengthen our relationship with you. We desire you to be our Lord and not just our Savior.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14
Our Personal Petitions
Scripture: 1 Thess. 5:16-18

Reflection:
God invites us into continual conversation with Him. Our personal petitions are not interruptions to God’s will—they are invitations into deeper dependence. Rejoicing, praying consistently, and giving thanks shape our hearts to trust God in every circumstance and recognize His hand at work.

THURSDAY, JAN. 15
Engage in Persistent Prayer
Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Reflection:
Persistence in prayer builds spiritual endurance. God invites us to remain devoted, watchful, and thankful. Even when answers seem delayed, consistent prayer strengthens our trust and deepens intimacy with Him.

Prayer:
Lord, help me remain devoted to prayer. Strengthen my consistency and discipline. Teach me not to grow weary, but to trust You as I pray with faith and gratitude. I commit to showing up daily in prayer. Amen.

FRIDAY, JAN. 16
Peace Through Prayer
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Reflection:
Prayer replaces anxiety with peace. God invites us to bring every concern to Him with thanksgiving, trusting that His peace will guard our hearts and minds.

Prayer:
God, I release every worry and anxious thought to You. Teach me to pray instead of panic and trust instead of fear. I receive Your peace today and rest in Your presence. Amen.

Jan. 17-18
Weekend Reflection:
Time of Reflection

🥈WEEK TWO: Partnered PRAYER

MONDAY, JAN. 19                                                                                                                                                                                                Dealing with Rejection
Scripture: Romans 1:16

Reflection:
The gospel itself is the power of God, not our delivery or reception. Rejection does not diminish the truth of the message or our obedience in sharing it. When we remember that salvation belongs to the Lord, we are freed from fear and strengthened to remain faithful witnesses.

TUESDAY, JAN. 20
Boldness to Share the Gospel
Scripture: Acts 4:29

Reflection:
Boldness is not the absence of fear—it is obedient despite it. The early believers prayed not for safety, but for courage to speak God’s Word. When we rely on the Holy Spirit, God empowers us to proclaim the gospel with confidence and clarity.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21
Handling Difficult Situations
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Reflection:
God uses relationships as pathways for the gospel. Preparing our hearts allows us to engage in difficult conversations with gentleness, respect, and confidence. Prayer, wisdom, and gracious speech help us communicate truth while honoring the people God places in our lives.

Prayer:
Lord, guide my conversations and relationships. Give me wisdom, grace, and discernment as I interact with others. Use my words to reflect Your love and truth. Amen.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22
Being Authentic
Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Reflection:
Our witness is strengthened when our lives align with our words. Authentic faith reflects Christ in how we live, serve, and respond to others. When we live worthy of the gospel, our consistency invites others to see Jesus through our actions.

Prayer:
God, help me live in a way that honors You. Let my life shine before others so they may see You through me. Amen.

FRIDAY, JAN. 23
The Joy in Sharing the Gospel
Scripture: Luke 15:10

Reflection:
Evangelism is rooted in heaven’s joy over one sinner who repents. When we remember God’s joy in salvation, sharing the gospel becomes an overflow of gratitude rather than obligation. Our testimony becomes a celebration of what God has done.

Prayer:
Lord, help me live worthy of the gospel. Give me boldness to share my story and unity with other believers as we stand firm in faith together. Amen.

Jan. 24-25
Weekend Reflection:
Time of Reflection

🥉WEEK Three: Compassion for the Lost

MONDAY, JAN. 26
Love for God
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Reflection:
Evangelism begins with wholehearted love for God. When we love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind, our lives naturally reflect His presence.

Prayer:
Lord, deepen my love for You. Help me to love You fully and sincerely so my life points others to You. Amen.

Tuesday, JAN. 27
Love for People
Scripture: Matthew 22:39-40

Reflection:
Loving people reflects God’s heart. As we love others genuinely, we create opportunities for meaningful connection and gospel impact.

Prayer:
Father, help me love others as You love me. Remove judgment and replace it with compassion. Use my love to draw people closer to You. Amen.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28
Compassion like Jesus
Scripture: Matthew 9:36

Reflection:
Jesus was moved with compassion when He saw people who were weary and lost. God calls us to see others not as interruptions, but as souls in need of His love. Compassion softens our hearts and moves us to respond with grace, patience, and care.

Prayer:
Lord, prepare my heart and words. Help me speak with gentleness, respect, and confidence as I share my faith with others. Amen.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29
Patience like God
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Reflection:
God’s patience reveals His deep desire for all to come to repentance. Evangelism requires trust in God’s timing and compassion for those still on the journey. As we wait, we remain faithful, loving, and open to God’s work in every heart.

Prayer:
God, I trust you with every step. Lead me and direct my path as I follow You in obedience. Amen.

FRIDAY, JAN. 30
Divine Appointments
Scripture: Colossians 4:3

Reflection:
God prepares opportunities before we ever speak a word. As we pray for open doors, we become more aware of divine appointments—moments where God invites us to share His truth. Our obedience positions us to participate in His mission.

Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, send workers into Your fields—and let me be one of them. Give me compassion, boldness, and obedience to go where You send me. Amen.

Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
Weekend Reflection:
Time of Reflection

📖 A guide to fasting

🤔 Why pray & FAST?
There are some things that will only be changed because of prayer and fasting. Would you want to miss something that God has for you only because you did not pray and fast?

Matthew17:21: However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.

The Bible tells us to fast and to call a group together to cry out to the Lord.

Joel 1:14: Consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the houseof the Lord your God and cry out to the Lord.

🤔 WHAT IS PRAYER?

Prayer is communicating and taking time to commune with God. We are told throughout the Bible to pray and to pray without ceasing (I Thessalonians 5:17).

One of the keys to a successful fast is staying in close communication with God.

Fasting without prayer is simply skipping a meal.

🤔 WHAT IS FASTING?

To fast is to purposefully and voluntarily abstain from a pleasurable activity. This spiritual discipline is effective in focusing our attention away from the flesh and toward God. Fasting is also an effective response to challenging physical or emotional situations, circumstances, relationships and needs.

In Scripture, fasting is almost always linked to abstaining from food. However, there are other ways to fast as well. Anything that can be given up temporarily in order to focus on and grow closer to God can be considered a fast. One may choose to abstain from television, social media, certain types of foods or activities. Fasting should be limited to a set time (I Corinthians 7:5), especially when the fasting is from food. Some may choose to fast from sun up to sun down.

🚨 Please Note: You should not begin a fast from food, medicines or prescribed treatments without first consulting your personal physician. Some people may not be able to physically fast from food, but everyone can temporarily give up something in order to draw closer to God.

🍎🍇🫐 TYPES OF FASTS

NORMAL FAST
To abstain from all forms of food and only drink water.

(Luke 4:1-2, Matthew 4:2-3 and Genesis 24:33)

ABSOLUTE OR TOTAL FAST
To abstain from all food as well as water. This type of fast can be extremely dangerous if not done properly. Therefore, it is a limited fast and should last for a maximum of three days.

(Acts 9:9, Ezra 10:6, Esther 4:16, Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 9:9 and Deuteronomy 9:18)

PARTIAL FAST                                                  To abstain from certain foods such as meats, sweets, carbohydrates, etc. Alternatively, you may only eat certain types of foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

(Daniel 1:12-15, Daniel 10:2-3 and Matthew 3:4)

🙉 Benefits of Fasting

Prepares the Penitent Heart
Joel 2:12-12-13

Adds Power for Spiritual Service
Matthew 17:21

Aids in Pursuing God
Daniel 9:3

Aids in Focusing on God
Joel 2:12

Rewarded When Done Discreetly
Mathew 6:16-18

Puts Us in a Posture of Humility
Psalm 35:13

Weapon in Spiritual Warfare
Esther4:16

Sets the Captives Free
Isaiah 58:6

Ushers in Healing
Isaiah 58:8

Aids in receiving Direction
Acts 13:2

Get Specific Prayers Answered
Ezra 8:23

Aids in Receiving Revelation
Daniel 9:3, 21-22

✅️ TIPS on Fasting

• Everyone should consult his or her physician before beginning a fast. Those who are under a physician's care, on medications, currently ill or have a history of eating disorders must be especially careful.
• When the designated time of fasting has been completed, it is important to transition out of the fast with care. You must end your fast gradually. Rushing into a diet of solid foods following a fast can produce serious side effects.
• When the desire for the thing you are fasting from rises up, recognize that is the flesh opposing the spirit. Press against it during your time of fasting with prayer, praises to God and meditation in His Word.
• Fast as unto God. Make your fast as a form of worship and present it as an offering to the Lord. (Zechariah 7:5, Acts 13:2)

Have a great week and have fun reading the Bible! 📖 🙏👈♥️📣