28 day prayer and fast journal

So I say, live by the Spirit… -Galatians 5:16

 

The purpose of this 28 day fast and prayer journey is to strengthen the inner self to become more Spirit minded. If we walk by faith, led by the Spirit of God, we will make the right decisions every time. As we operate under the guidance of the Spirit of God our ministry, work, and family life will not be overwhelming tasks but part of a pleasant journey of service, of love, of peace. As we walk a Spirit led and Spirit minded life, whenever we encounter opposition, obstacles, and challenges, these hurdles become small tasks compared to the joy of eternity with Jesus. Join me for 28 days of meditating in God’s Word and seek with me His guidance.

 

Day 1 -  If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. -Colossians 3:1-2

Lead me oh Lord into your path of righteousness. Guide me through this world I’m living. I am blind to so much of spiritual reality. I need your hand to guide me. Deliver me from the perils of this world, from all seen and unseen dangers threatening my life and that of my loved ones. As I begin this 28 day journey, let me walk under open heavens, let my prayer and my worship reach you unabridged and let your blessings pour down over me. As your Holy Spirit guides me, let me clearly hear your voice, clearly see your light and closely follow your lead. For 28 days I want to set my mind on the things above, not on the things on the earth.

Ask God to give you extra strength, to sustain you for these 28 days that you may endure the fast. Pray for divine revelation of God’s will for your life.

Day 2 - 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. -1 Corinthians 2:13-15

Teach me Oh Lord your ways, lead me into understanding your eternal truths. Push me into obedience of your perfect will. Deliver me from temptations and forbid me to walk astray from your path of righteousness and holiness. I praise you Oh Lord, for you alone are great. You are wonderful beyond measure, my soul overflows with your love. I thank you for the wisdom you have placed in my mind. I receive it as a gift from you. Help me overcome pride and in all humility acknowledge you as the source of all wisdom and knowledge. I want to understand spiritual matters, be able to judge all things and be judged by no one. I will not seat in the seat of the scorned but in heavenly places with Jesus.

Give God a heartfelt praise. Thank God for everything He has done for you in your life. Look back even to your childhood and your past and recognize God’s hand over your life. Share with somebody something God has done for you. 

Day 3 - But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. "Get behind me, Satan!" he said. "You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." -Mark 8:33 

Lord, Peter was a great disciple and even standing in the physical presence of Jesus, Peter fell for the trap of the enemy of our souls. Help me Oh Lord to set my mind on Your things and not on the things of men. I trust my life into your hands and believe with all of me that You are my provider, my healer, my caretaker, I need nothing because of You. You satisfy all my needs and you take care of every one of my affairs on earth, even from the smallest details to the greatest deal. Let me be an instrument of your peace and love. Let me behold your glory and walk in your presence. Let me think, feel, say and act according to your perfect plan for my life.

Memorize and repeat the following verses throughout the day:

 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. -Romans 12:2

 … the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. -Romans 8:7

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. -Ephesians 4:17

Day 4 - Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence. -Colossians 2:23 

Lord, I want to worship in Spirit and truth, not in hypocrisy. I want to worship not by force, nor by any one's pressure, doctrine or religious habit, but only because my soul desires to worship you Oh King, and serve you. Lord you have engraved your law upon my heart and I will follow your commandments, not by the letter of the law, but by your Spirit. Lord these days of prayer and fasting, I do not punish my flesh harshly to present an outward appearance of piety, but I deny the desires of the flesh to seek you. Let my meditations be pleasing to you.

Repeat these verses throughout the day:

 … and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness -Ephesians 4:24

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day -2 Corinthians 4:16 

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 2:5  

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. -Romans 8:5

Day 5 - And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on The Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. -Rom 13:11-14  

I reject the pleasures this world offer and put on the armor of God’s light. I will be bright in this world of darkness as I have been marked and sealed by the Holy Spirit of God. I refuse to give in to temptations. I will fulfill my call to be the salt and light of this world. Lord, remove from me any impurity that could prevent my light from shining bright. Do your perfecting work in my life. Point out my defects that I must remove myself, and in those areas where I am weak and cannot help myself, Lord be my strength.

Pray for the salvation of every single member of your family, present each one by name to God. If reconciliation needs to take place with any of them, surrender to God and if possible reach out to them.

Repeat these verses throughout the day: 

For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. -Gal 3:26-27 

... that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. -Eph 4:22-24 

...put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him... -Col 3:10 

Day 6 - So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. -Galatians 5:16

I renounce sin, I renounce the ways of iniquity of this world, I must gratify my spirit with your Spirit Oh Lord. You are a fountain of living waters flowing from within me because your Spirit fills me. Wash away my sinful nature; baptize me with your Spirit one more time. Baptize me with your Spirit and fire, with your fire Oh Lord. Cleanse me through and through, break every chain, and break every yoke. Set me free, free, completely free.

Meditate on the following verses today:

Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. –2 Corinthians 3:17

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God –2 Corinthians 3:5

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. –2 Corinthians 5:21

Day 7 -…in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit. - Romans 8:4

…clearly you are an epistle of Christ… written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. - 2 Corinthians 3:3

I am a living letter written by Your hand, I am a walking testimony of Your love and justice. Oh God, thank you for turning my world around, for leading me in to green pastures and still waters of peace and serenity. I need a clear mind and a steady hand to fight all spiritual battles, thank you God for giving me the strengths I need. I am determined to carry on with your command. I will be a trumpet from heaven, and announce your soon return. I will pray harder and louder. With my brothers and sisters I will bind on earth that which you would bind in heaven and lose that which you would lose. Even if it is for just a short while I will be your prophet.

Ask God to give you spiritual discernment and activate the gift of prophecy in your life today.

Meditate in these verses:

And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in Me; of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. -John 16:8-11

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all… you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged…. -1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:31

Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm in My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; For the day of the Lord is coming, For it is at hand… Blow the trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; -Joel 2:1,15

 
Day 8 - Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. -John 4:23-24

Lord, a sinful woman came to Jesus and washed His feet with her tears and anointed his feet with an expensive perfume. I want to be like that woman at your feet and worship you with all my love. I want to pour out my soul to you today and offer myself as living sacrifice of praise and worship.

If you are able, kneel to pray today. Physically bow down, put your face to the ground and worship God in no uncertain terms. Today sing a song of worship to God.

Day 9- Then the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with man forever…" -Genesis 6:3

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." -John 4:24

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us…-2 Corinthians 5:21

I have made an altar of your Word and there I sacrificed my sin I shattered all my idols. On earth Jesus made himself sin so that I did not suffer the death penalty; He took my guilt and shame and nailed it to the cross on my behalf. Thank you for freeing my soul. I humbly accept your amazing grace and your love. Now I live for you. I will be your eyes to see for the blind, your hands to give to the poor, your feet to carry your Word, your mouth to speak your blessings wherever you send me, wherever I am.

Today make a random act of charity.

Day 10 -  For this is God, Our God forever and ever; He will be our guide Even to death. -Psalm 48:14

You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. -Psalm 73:24

The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. -Isaiah 58:11

God, I am refreshed in your presence, you strengthen my bones and satisfy my soul. Lord, you guided the Hebrews in the dessert as a column of fire by night and as a pillar of smoke during the day. I am not lost because you guide me; you have set clear signs for me to follow until the end. I feel safe walking under your guidance. I am comforted by your rod and staff. My step is firm; you give me strength to go on and a clear vision of the way to follow. I follow you.

Today meditate on the glorious prize of life eternal in the presence of Jesus. Set your eyes on the prize. Walk in joy in the presence of God.

Day 11 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Lord thank you for one more day, for another opportunity to serve you by reaching out to my fellow human beings. Thank you for waiting a little bit longer for the unsaved to be rescued by your amazing grace. Lord, place in me your love for mankind, so much so that I would not waver at the chance of bringing lives to your light, to your truth. All the glory and power and honor is yours and only yours. All I want is to be like you in faithfulness, love, self control and humility for the glory of your name. The name of Jesus is above all names.

Today, share the truth of salvation with an unsaved loved one; be careful not to be judgmental but exercise compassion. Just tell this person about God’s love.

Day 12- But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Galatians 5:18

Heavenly Father, you are my daily provision, my strength and my protection. You are the source of all life and every good thing comes from you. I am so glad I have this personal relationship with you. I am so glad that you are not too busy for me. I love you so much. Forgive me when I forget you are near me, sometimes my eyes lead me away from you. Deliver me from all temptations.

Today, pick up the Bible, open its pages and read the Word of God. Before reading, ask Him to speak to you through his word.

Day 13- For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Galatians 5:5

 so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 1:7

Lord, I am eagerly waiting for your justice. You are my redeemer, our hope is in you. I am so excited for the soon manifestation of Jesus throughout the whole earth. The glorious day of our redemption is near. Lord bring your justice, establish your kingdom of glory once and for all. End all the injustice that is taking place in this world, and strengthen your servants that are praying day and night.

Today, if you are able, send a donation to a charity that is helping combat poverty and hunger.

Day 14- There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1

... you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15

Father, you have given me your Spirit and adopted me as your son. As your child I will proudly carry your name which is Holy. I will be more Spirit minded and seek the things from above and as you show me and reveal your truths to me I will walk in the strength of your power doing good, loving the world with your love.

Tell somebody you love that you love him. Read 1 Corinthians 13.

Day 15-  O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Romans 7:24

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,… For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. Romans 8:16;19

Lord I once was lost in sin and you have made me one of yours. You rescued me. I am your son now like the angels in heaven. I will join you forever upon your return and at last your creation will enjoy everlasting peace.

Pray earnestly for God’s soon return to earth.

Day 16- and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:17

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

Lord, thank you for cleaning my heart, I can now offer my body as a living sacrifice, a body with out sin, without vices, without blemishes; living, breathing, walking for you in the righteous path of your guidance. You healed my body and my soul.

Today give up a meal, join the millions that are hungry today and pray for God’s kingdom soon establishment on earth.

Day 17 – For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; 1 Timothy 4:4

in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thank you for the water, thank you for the sun, thank you for the air I breath, for the daily bread, thank you for the trees and the plants that bring life and food, thank you for the shelter, You are my refuge. Thank you for my clothing, I put on Jesus, thank you for your spiritual armor that protects me from the darts and attacks of the enemy. Thank you for my friends, for the opportunity to serve you, for one more day, for every breath. Thank you thank you thank you. You are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, you are everything to me, everything I have, everything I see, everything I can think of is only because of you. You are the source of life, you hold the universe in the palm of your hand.

Make this day a day of thanks giving. Tell someone you are grateful for their presence in your life.

Day 18 - But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.” 6 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. 7 And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, 9 and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.” Acts 15:5-11


Lord, religious burdens are still dividing your body, the church. Some churches believe certain traditions should be imposed, others have different opinions about Your Word and commands. Father, bring your church together, let your church be one with Christ as the head. Let us accept each other’s differences and stop us from entering into fruitless discussions. Help us by your Spirit to grow closer to each other as we draw closer to you.


Pray for your church, your pastor and for the churches you have ever visited. Pray for unity in the church and for the denominational barriers to cease.



Day 19 - “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:18

Lord in the last days there will be great disasters on this earth, clear signs of your soon return. I am convinced that we are living these days. Help me be bold to bring people to your saving light. Move your Spirit on this earth, let the world see clearly and hear your calling. Let the lost souls come to you, oh Lord, in repentance and submission.

Today, pray again for your relatives. If you are able to call one today, do it, and talk to them about God’s calling in this generation.


Day 20-4 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” 6 Then said I: “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth.” 7 But the Lord said to me: Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’ For you shall go to all to whom I send you, And whatever I command you, you shall speak.8 Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord. 9 Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. 10 See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, To root out and to pull down, To destroy and to throw down, To build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:4-10

Don’t leave me alone Oh Lord, I am nothing without you. I am not strong enough. You are my strength, you are my life. If I don’t have your Spirit to guide me, I am lost, if I don’t have your Word to feed me I will starve. I am dead without You. Your Spirit and your Word are my life and my strength. My trust is in you, it's the only way I could stand firm. You alone are faithful. I live to worship you.

Meditate in this:

He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, Colossians 1:13


Day 21 -There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory.... It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:41,44

Your word tells us that soon you will redeem our bodies and transform us into the eternal beings. I have confessed my sins and repented. I have decided to follow Jesus. I know He is your Son and that after living a perfect life free of sin, He died for me. He paid for my life with his blood. He suffer on the cross for my faults. He gave His life willingly as ransom for humanity. In his life, death and resurrection he reconciled man with God, and thanks to Him I can come freely to You. I am a new creation in Jesus.

Present your body to God. Romans 12:1

Day 22- Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel has come to Me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” Exodus 3:9-10

In restoring the ruined city of our hearts, I will work. I will be a stone worker and will help in shaping those cold rocks into warm breathing souls. I will carry the mortar, and the water, and the material to repair the broken walls. I will measure and will balance, I will climb and will life, I will do whatever necessary to rebuilt and reconstruct, you are the architect, I am a laborer in this project. I will spend my life in this project as Nehemiah.

Read Nehemiah 5: 14-19


Day 23- “For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth. The Lord did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the least of all peoples; but because the Lord loves you, and because He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers, the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Deuteronomy 7:6-8

You alone are God, above all the earth, the universe declares your majesty. I have seen the glory of the stars and of the sun and of the moon, and nothing compares to you. The heavens declare your great science. The angels above sing your glory, and you alone Oh God are worthy of all praise. You keep your promise and your judgments are just.“Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments; and He repays those who hate Him to their face, to destroy them. He will not be slack with him who hates Him; He will repay him to his face.11 Therefore you shall keep the commandment, the statutes, and the judgments which I command you today, to observe them. Deuteronomy 7:9-11


Day 24 -“Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, at the Feast of Weeks, and at the Feast of Tabernacles; and they shall not appear before the Lord empty-handed. Deuteronomy 16:16

Lord, I celebrate your sacred holidays on a daily basis, although I am not subscribed to the law of Moses, in my heart I will celebrate every sacred feast, and observe every Sabbath because your law is perfect and it has been perfected in my spirit by you. Your presence in my life gives new meaning to every word in the Bible. You open my mind to understanding of your word and your word is a lamp unto my fee and a guide unto my path.

If you are able, make a special offering to the church.

Day 25 -And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Revelation 12:11

Lord, help me overcome by my testimony. Help me be uphold my testimony, deliver me from temptation, deliver me from all evil. Let the blood of the Lamb be alive in me to give me strengths and prevent me from failing. Your spirit guides me, your spirit strengthens me, your spirit Oh Lord lifts me up, I will not be put to shame.

Tell God your commitment to follow Him, tell Him you are determined to do His will, that you will not give up and will persevere to the end.


Day 26- He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young. Isaiah 40:11

Lord you have led me and carried me like a shepherd, carrying me in your heart. I am eternally grateful for your protection, care and guidance. You give me strengths to go forward. My heart is to follow you always and never forget of your loving-kindness. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. You give consolation to the suffering, you will reign forever.

Meditate in God’s love for your life and in the following scriptures:

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. Psalm 145:18

Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3


Day 27- “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” Revelation 2:11

You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. Revelation 3:4
I shall remain pure of thoughts, pure in my actions, retain a pure heart. My name is written in the Book of Life. I shall be raised to be with Jesus forever. For the rest of my life, I shall walk in purity of though. My words shall reflect my heart, My heart is filled with the love of God. The Spirit of God is upon me. In the midst of trials and tribulations even in the face of death, I shall overcome by the word of my testimony and by the blood of the Lamb.

Remind yourself of your commitment to remain faithful to God. Meditate on this scripture:

And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. Revelation 20:12


Day 28 - Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

Thank you Holy Spirit for 28 days of prayer. Let my life be a constant prayer to you, maintain the communication opened at all times, have your spirit talk to mine often. Open my ears I want to listen to your words, and open my eyes, I want to see your revelations. Don’t let me be fooled by false doctrines, help me speak your truth always. As I walk the rest of my life towards my destiny of eternity with you, continue perfecting your will in my life, so that I become a better servant and make you proud of me.

Continue praying for your family, for the close relatives and also for those that are distant. Let those close to you know that you love them. Show your love to them, if there is conflict in your relationships, resolve them with love. If this is too difficult for you to do, ask God for help, ask God to send someone to help you. Be blessed and be a blessing.

010613 Renewing the mind to become Spirit minded and Spirit led

 As we move forward into the new year, we often make new year resolutions and traditionally we think of the new year as a new beginning. I have preached about this topic a few times and likely will continue to talk about this topic forever, as it is imperative that we reflect on the spiritual new birth to move forward in live in a journey that is close to the Heart of God. We have established that when a person is born again in the Spirit, the person is given a new spirit, we become a new creation that is in tune with the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, the Spirit of God himself is now dwelling in us. This is the Spirit that will lead us out of danger, that will guide us through the paths of truth, peace, righteousness, and God’s justice. The Spirit of God within you will help you talk to God as you pray, give you words when you speak, heal your body when you are afflicted by disease and operate that which is miraculous in your life and in the lives of those for whom you intercede. The Spirit of God helps you not only in the difficult circumstances and what seems impossible, but also on your day to day activities.

When we allow the Spirit to lead our lives, then we act and think according to the exact will of God. The steps of the righteous are ordained by God. God can set up the circumstances,  prepare the ground and walk you right into His plan for your life, when you live a Spirit led life. The message today is about living a spiritual life, to enter the new year becoming spirit minded people.

We can see a clear distinction between living a spirit minded life and living a carnal minded life but not very often we see the distinction between living a a life led by the heart (mind) and the difference of living by the spirit. To appreciate the difference we can always look and learn from the life of Jesus and from what is written in His word. The Bible says that the heart is deceiving above all things, and also that to live for the flesh is a death sentence.

Jesus did not let circumstances worry him so much as to distract him from fulfilling his mission on Earth. His mind was focused on the heavenly matters, on the will of God not just for mankind but for all His creation. A born again Christian will care more about the things of God than the things of this world. The Bible suggests that we transform our minds into the mind of Christ.

This month of February  join me in 28 days of prayer and fasting asking God to help us transform our minds into the mind of Christ in us so that we may truly become spirit minded and Spirit led people.

But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you... Romans 8:9 

40 days of prayer and fasting

40 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING

ALWAYS PRAY FOR: DIVINE PROTECTION, DIVINE PROVISION, FOR OUR DAILY NEEDS AND A FRESH SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FROM GOD’S HOLY WORD. PRAY FOR THE SICK AMONG US, FOR THE SALVATION OF OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES. PRAY FOR THE PRISONERS, FOR THE HUNGRY AND THE HOMELESS. PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR AND LEADERS OF THE CHURCH, FOR THE GROWTH OF OUR MINISTRY AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. PRAY FOR JESUS’ SOON RETURN, FOR PEACE IN ISRAEL, PRAY FOR EACH OTHER. WHEN YOU PRAY, PRAISE AND WORSHIP GOD AND GIVE HIM THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.

Day 1 Luke 11:1 Jesus was praying and his disciples asked him to teach them how to pray.

Lord, as I embark in a month of prayer, please teach me to say words that You will hear, to pray according to Your will. Holy Spirit, guide me in my prayer. This month I will present to you my ministry, my family, my country and my own life. Let my prayers be aligned to your perfect will. Lord, as I begin to fast and pray, let this be a time in which I seek and find your face, when I will truly have a daily experience with you. I want to talk to you from the bottom of my heart. Let me feel your presence in this walk, and let your Holy Spirit reassure my steps.

Pray for our ministry, for a healthy growth, for the Lord of the harvest to send capable and willing workers, truly the harvest is great.

Day 2 Jude 20 – Pray in the Spirit

Search within me Oh Lord, my heart my thoughts, my self, and remove from me anything and everything that is not pleasing to you. Renew me; transform me to be that new creation you always wanted me to be. Clean my soul and make me pure in your sight, that I may be approved by you.  I want to be worthy of been called your servant. Give me the right words to present to you. Speak for me, present my case before your throne, help me communicate my needs. Search me Oh Lord, and do with me that which you know is best for me. Thank you for your presence in my life. Thank you for interceding for my needs, for your daily protection and your daily provision.

Pray for the Lord to give us wisdom in the decisions we have to make, for favor in the world, for doors of opportunities to open and to give us the ability to take advantage of them.

Day 3 John 9:3 Jesus stated that the reason why a man was blind was to allow a manifestation of God’s works.

Lord Jesus, today I am like that blind man. He was born that way so that your work in his life became a testimony of your power and love. Please let your works be manifested in my life. Lord be strong in my weaknesses. I want to be a vessel of your healing power. I want to be set free by your liberating power, set me free from every curse. With Your power help me overcome my own flaws to conquer the world for you. I want to be strong in you but also humble like you. I never want to lose humility. Do not let me have a prideful spirit, instead always correct me, never let arrogance become an obstacle to my communion with you. Lord, do not let me say “I see” in my blindness or “I know” in my ignorance. Open the eyes of my heart let Your Word be my wisdom.  Be glorified in my life. Let my works be the work of your hands, my words be an utterance of your Spirit, my steps be guided by Your Word. Make my thoughts to be clean. I am searching for You Oh Lord, to show me the way to handle the things you have placed before me. Never leave me Oh Lord.

Pray for the missionary work of God’s churches around the world, that the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom be spread out through the whole world. Pray for the churches in Guatemala, Honduras, Argentina and for Lazarus Ministry. Ask God to be a blessing to those he has placed before us.

Day 4 Mark 3:13; John 6:44 - Jesus called for himself those he wanted.

Thank you Lord for calling me. Thank you Lord, for the Father in Heaven drew me to your side. Thank you for giving me a new purpose in life, to preach your word to the world. Thank you for letting me be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. Jesus is my light; Your Word is my light. Lord, give me the courage to speak boldly to others about your great love; that even when I was such an undeserving sinner, you loved me so much to give the life of your Son for me. I want to let the world know you did it for love, because that is your nature, you are love. Thank you for loving me so much, I feel loved by you, and I will follow you all the days of my life until you call me into your presence.

Pray that God will use you to share His love to a friend and or a loved one.

Day 5 Isaiah 58:6-7  6 “ Is this not the fast that I have chosen:   To loose the bonds of wickedness,  To undo the heavy burdens,  To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?... 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,  And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out;  When you see the naked, that you cover him,  And not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Lord today in my fast I ask you to loose the bonds of my wickedness, Lord break every evil intention that binds me, my family and my friends, I stand before You today asking for freedom from evil. You showed us to pray to deliver us from all evil, so today Oh Lord I beg you to destroy the chains of evil within me and around me that I may walk freely in holiness, in the sanctity of your holiness, in your righteousness, as only by your grace I am justified. Only by Your grace and mercy I could be righteous. Be merciful today Oh Lord and operate the necessary changes in my thinking, in my actions, that I may live a pleasing live for you. And help me be an instrument of your deliverance. Take away the heavy burden of sin, let the oppression be removed, break the yoke of sin and replace it with the yoke of Jesus, and help me learn from Him meekness and humility in the power of Your Holy Spirit for Your glory.

Pray for your lost relatives, that they may know the healing power of the Holy Spirit, that they repent of their sins and embrace Jesus and enjoy his rest.

Day 6 Joshua 24:14; Acts 16:31-  As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.

Lord, today I cry out to you for my family. Baptize my family with the Holy Spirit.  I thank you for those you have already saved, and will ask you to continue working your power in their lives. Use them for the ministry, keep them safe, healthy and provide for their needs. Lord, I present to you my other family that doesn’t know you well. They have heard of you but have not shown interest in following you. Lord, please, let them hear loud and clear your call and move them to respond. I want my family to go to heaven and not perish. I want them to enjoy of the glory that you have reserved for your children. I want my family to be yours. Lord, help me be an instrument of your will and help me share you with them. Give me the right words and the courage. Do not let me offend them but instead give them hope.

Keep praying for your lost relatives, and for all your family members, the close relatives and the ones that are distant, call a distant relative today, and let them know that you have been praying for them.

Day 7 Joshua 5:10-12 - The Promised Land became a fulfilled promised and the manna was no longer needed.

Lord, thank you for the Bread from Heaven that fills me up in the time of trial as the manna from heaven was sent to feed the people in the desert. And thank you Lord for placing me in such abundance that my cup is full to the top and you have placed a banquet before me in the presence of my enemies. Lord thank you for providing in the time of need and thank you for the abundance when we enjoy your promise land. I know that one day we will be in the fullness of your glory and there will be no need for manna and there will be no need of light, as You will be our bread, our water and our light, You are all we need to live. On that day in the fullness of glory we will sing day and night your praises, and worship the Lamb for eternity.

Pray that God will place you in a land flowing with milk and honey that from the abundance of His riches, you may enjoy His blessings. That this abundance becomes a reality for the only purpose of giving Him glory and becoming a blessing to His kingdom work. There is much need around us, be a blessing to somebody.

Day 8 Isaiah 58:6-7  Matthew 25:35-46 6 “ Is this not the fast that I have chosen…  7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,  And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him,  And not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Lord, let me share my bread with the hungry, and help me bring the poor into your house. Help me help the homeless and the needy, help me be one with you in your love and be merciful as you. Take away any traces of arrogance from my life, and help me be like you full of love for the unfortunate, I want to be compassionate like you, forgiving like you. Help me overcome been judgmental recognizing that the judging of all belongs only to you. Let me be that which you want me to be and do what you want me to do. Let me feed the hungry and clothe the naked, provide shelter to the homeless and do not let me walk away from that responsibility ever. Let my family and my church be in agreement with you in this.

Pray for the poor, the hungry and the homeless and for the ministries that are feeding the hungry like Fire of God ministries, Saint Francis House, Salvation Army and Lazarus ministries. Ask God to get our offerings in time to help the ones that need it the most. Help the ministries that are helping the children in Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala Africa and India.

Day 9 Malachi 3:10 The Lord promises blessings until they overflow

Lord, I present before you my finances. I thank you Lord for you have provided everything what I need to sustain myself and even to pay all my debts. I ask you Lord to give me wisdom to handle my accounts and finances. It is my desire to be free of debts, to be able to serve you with greater freedom. I want to give generously to your work. Lord, open the windows of heaven and pour out your blessings until they overflow. Yours is the glory. Lord we did not request riches from you, because we know that our wealth is in heaven. I only asked you to free me of debts. Lord, provide the resources to bless our homes and provide liberally for your work.

Pray that God gives you of the wisdom on how to invest and manage your money, so that it frees you of all debts, and places you in abundance. Pray that God helps you stay faithful so that his blessing will not depart from you. 

Day 10 Colossians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 15:10- The apostle Paul worked harder than the other apostles and enjoyed the grace of God.

Lord, thank you for my job. Bless the company for which I work, so that the economy does not affect it and I may have job security. Lord, let me be in grace with my superiors, my coworkers and with those who I serve. Lord, allow me to develop to my full potential at work. Deliver me from discussions and help me do everything as if for you.

Ask the Lord to help you do a good job, to give you promotions, to give you favor at work. That everyone see the hand of God in your life, so that in your secular work God be glorified.

Day 11 - Mat 7:4; Isaiah 1:16; Rom 12:9 - Check yourself before judging others

Lord, today I ask you to reveal to me those areas in my life that need improvement. I want to remove the plank from eye. I further ask you, Lord, that if I am unable to remove it, you remove it entirely from me so that I may be in a position where I can help my others. I don’t want to be hypocritical. I want to stand in your righteousness. Before I can help others to change I have to start with me.

Ask God to show you that which you can’t see in yourself that will interfere with your ability to help others. You can’t help others if you are not right with God.

Day 12 - Isaiah 1:17; Rom 12:10 -  learn to do well

Lord, today, I want to learn your ways. Teach me oh Lord your ways, open the ears of my spirit, that I may hear your teachings. I cannot be satisfied with yesterday’s blessing.  I need your daily love. I need your grace, only your grace is sufficient. There are so many things I don’t understand about life, but my only desire is for your will.  Renew my mind, fill me with your Spirit. Transform my thoughts.  Teach me oh Lord to learn from the lilies of the field, from the fig tree, from the birds, from your creation. Teach me from your Word. Let your word be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

Read the Bible today, any book, at least for one hour.  Ask God to give you today a new lesson from His word.

Day 13 - Isaiah 1:17; Rom 12:10 Do Well

Lord, your Word says I need to learn to do well, to love my neighbor, like the Good Samaritan. Sometimes, I don’t know what to do or how to do it. Lord, I understand that I cannot change the whole world and there are things I cannot change. But Lord, show me the things I can change and give me extra strength to do it. Only by your Spirit I can conquer the world.

Set aside a special offering for the children of Coatepeque, Guatemala. Pray for them and the ministers that are spending their lives on these children. These workers do not get paid in dollars. Their reward is to see the children smiling, healthy and away from the vicious streets.

Day 14 - Mark 5:36; Heb 4:15 – Jesus is full of mercy

Oh Lord, I praise your Holy Name! You are such a loving God! You cared for Jairus and encouraged him after he heard his daughter was dead. You restored his hope. You not only brought life back to the girl, but also to that man. Lord, you said “Only believe”. I believe. I believe you can do anything and that nothing is impossible to you. You have the power to overcome death with life. You bring light into darkness, hope into despair, life to the dead. Only you Great God can do these things!

Pray for your children. If you have no children of your own, pray for your nieces and nephews, or your friend’s children, or the children of brother’s and sisters in the faith. Tell God  “I believe in you”. Ask him to move His glorious hand in favor of this child of God. Bask in the presence of the Divine.

Day 15 - 1 Timothy 1:13-16; 2 Cor 4:15 God had mercy on me

In your presence Oh Lord, there is fullness of joy. I have decided to follow you, and only you. I have surrendered to you and you have forgiven my sins. You have made me a new creature. I can’t express how much it means your love for me. I wills serve you. I will praise you all of my days.

Think of someone who has offended you.  Pray for that person and practice forgiveness.

Day 16 - 2 Corinthians 1:6; 2 Cor 4:15; 12:15; Eph 3:1, 13; 2 Tim 2:10 Servant of all, prisoner of Christ

Lord, in Christ I am your prisoner.  I want to offer my life for others as Jesus did for all including me such a sinner.  So many people throughout history have given their lives for your kingdom so that others enter into heaven with you.  I want to spend my life serving you.  It is my joy to honor you.  In all I do, I’ll honor you. Lord, send relief to the persecuted church throughout the world, especially those who are risking their lives for your cause, risking their lives to save others.

Think of someone you may have offended. Pray for that person. Confess in your heart your offense. If necessary and if possible, ask that person for forgiveness. Today seek reconciliation with someone with whom a relationship has been affected.

Day 17 – John 13:35; 1 John3:14; 1 John 4:20 – Love one another, unity in the church

Father in heaven, I am praying for all the churches to unite in Jesus name. For unity in your body, unity in your bride. That the believers are one. Lord end the division among the churches. End the fractioning of the universal church of Jesus Christ. Help the ministers get alone and stop the jealousy, and the backstabbing. Lord, make your pastors stop criticizing each other.  Stop, the doctrinal, sectarian and denominational strife. Instead, Lord, make your church appreciate the rich diversity in worshiping styles. Let Your Spirit of Unity flow freely through your church Lord.  Let the name of Jesus be glorified.

Make an inventory of all pastors and ministers you know, lift them up in prayer.  Pray for unity in the churches, among ministers.  Pray for God to stop the division in his church.

Day 18 - 2 Corinthians 1:6; Rom 8:28; 1 Peter 2:9 – Sometimes we go through difficult times

Lord, I thank you because today you have saved me from the snares of the devil.  Lord, remember those people who lost their jobs because of the economy. Restore their employment. Lord, provide today for those families. Lord, everything indicates that the economy and the world is heading into a deeper economic  crisis. I ask Lord to have mercy upon mankind and send relief to the children and the innocent.  Lord, when I go through my own crisis, help me put things in perspective and do not let me make a storm out of a glass of water.

Pray for Jesus’ soon return.  Pray for God’s prompt intervention in this world’s affairs. Pray for the hungry, the extremely poor of the world for those who are in of need food, water, medicines, shelter.

Day 19- Psalm 29:11; Isaiah 66:10 Psalm 122:6; Deut 7:6 - Pray for the peace in Israel

Lord the holy land of Jerusalem is constantly under attack. The enemies of your name and of your people are constantly plotting for the destruction of Israel. But you instructed us to pray for Israel, to bless Israel. Let your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Protect Israel, prosper her, and deliver her from every attack. Let Israel be victorious in every battle.  Let the name of Jesus be lifted high among your people in Israel.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray for a harvest of souls among the Jews. Pray for Jewish Jewels ministry and for the Messianic Jews movement so that those who once denied Jesus, today will accept him as the Son of God.

Day 20- 1 Peter 2:9; Deut 7:6 – A holy nation

Lord, restore holiness among your people. Restore holiness in me.  You have called me to be your nation, you asked me with my brothers and sisters to be as a bride in the spirit, holy and pure reserved for you.  Oh Lord, I struggle to maintain holiness.  Cleanse me with your Spirit, burn my soul with your purifying fire, like silver and gold, make me pure and holy for you, for your service.

Continue asking God to work in your life perfecting you, transforming you into the image of Jesus Christ.

Day 21- God delivers me from temptations - James 1:2-3; James 1:12; 1 Corinthians 10:13

Lord, thank you for delivering me from temptations. Your word says that we fall into temptation when we succumb to the yearnings of our flesh. But you have provided a way out in every situation, and have not laid a burden on me that I could not carry. Thank you for your help. I want to be faithful to you always. Lord, today I just want to thank you for your presence in my life. Because thanks to your intervention, I am set free from the bondage of sin. Praised be your name for ever. Praised be the name of Jesus, my savior.

Praise God, give him thanks, tell him how great He is to you.  Thank him for bringing you out of difficult situations and for coming to your rescue when you needed him the most.

 Day 22 – Pray for the Islamic world - 1 Timothy 2:1-8; John 16:1-4; Colossians 4:3

Lord your word says to pray for all men. You send your Son so that whosoever believes in Him will not perish. Today millions of people in the Muslim world, yearn for you but they don’t know you and your son. Lord, your word has become true with the extremist terrorists that believe they are doing your work by killing your children. Lord, open the door of opportunity for missionaries to penetrate these areas, guide them and protect them by your Spirit and let your word never return void. Let Jesus be known in the Islamic world.

Today, pray for the truth to be spread in the Islamic world and also in the Buddhist world. Pray that the false teachings of the New Age spirituality movement be revealed as false against the truth, peace, power and love of Jesus Christ.

Day 23 – Store up treasures in heaven – Matthew 6:19-20; Matthew 16:9

Lord, you have provided for all my needs. You asked your followers to abandon earthly possessions. Sometimes I do not want to let go of things. I want to learn to trust you more; to depend on you more and not on my own strength. I do not want to be rich on earth and lose my inheritance with You from heaven.

Ask God to help you overcome greed and teach you to give generously.

Day 24 – Pray for the gay and lesbian people -1 Timothy 1:15; Luke5:32; John 3:16

Lord, the days we are living are like the days of Noah. The world is turning its back on you. Today I want to pray for the gays and lesbians of the world. Lord, so many of them have suffered so much persecution and discrimination by the church. Would you Oh Lord, warm the heart of your church to show love and mercy to those that are different from us? Most gays have suffered traumatic experiences in their lives, heal their hearts and let them cry out to you. Oh Lord, as you hear their cry, move your mighty Spirit to restore their souls to what you want them to be.

If you know someone who is gay or lesbian, lift that person up in prayer. Pray for this group of people that they may find Jesus, abandon sin, and turn their lives over to Him.

Day 25 – The Holy Spirit gives me discernment - 1 Timothy 4:1; James 3:15; 1 John 4:1; 2 John 1:7

Heavenly Father, I come to you today to ask you again, to help us maintain the sound doctrine in your church. Many have gone astray believing lies and trickery from deceivers. Lord, unveil the liars that are taking your sheep away from the truth. Speak expressly through your Spirit to the pastors and ministers of your word to remain faithful to the message of salvation, healing and new life in Jesus Christ. Lord, shut the doors to deception and depravity in our souls and in your church.

Pray for God to help you maintain your faith in the sound doctrine of Jesus Christ and not to fall for the lies of men who listen to demons and to their own desires of the flesh. Pray for divine revelation, for the Spirit of God to speak to you directly and for the ability to recognize His voice.

Day 26 – Matthew 24:6-8; Is 19:2; Rev 6:8; Psalm 27:3; Psalm 91:14– Pray for our troops

Lord, your word says that in the last days there will be wars all over the world. I know these things must happen. But Lord, today I ask you to be merciful to our armed forces and bring them home safe from every conflict and war our country may be involved. Today our soldiers are in Afghanistan and Iraq and there is great risk of further military conflict for our country. I ask you Lord, to keep our soldiers safe and protect our country from enemy attacks. Lord, turn each soldier’s heart to you and let them acknowledge your hand of protection. You are our refuge and our shelter. You are our victory and our peace.

Ask God to continue protecting our soldiers and our country from terrorist attacks. Ask God to be our prince of peace.

Day 27 - Matthew 6:25-29; Phil 4:6-7; Psalm 23-  The Lord is your daily provision

Father in heaven, thank you for your daily provision. Your word says that in the last days there will be famines and natural disasters, we certainly can see this happening today.  But you have been faithful and merciful to your children and as of today we lack nothing.  Lord, let your children start acting like men and women of God, and let them be ready for Your Day. Lord help the church be smart about life, help our families be good stewards of the resources with which you have blessed us.

In everything, give thanks to the Lord especially in these hard times and in the uncertain  future.

Day 28 - Philippians 1:27-28; Psalm 37:5; Psalm 55:22; Proverbs 16:3; 1 Peter 5:7 – Commit your day to God

Today Lord, I want to make sure my life is yours. I give you my day. I surrender my life to your care. I cast my burdens to you. I will trust you completely.  I will remember that my life is in your hands and I will let go of the need to take control of my own destiny.  I am yours.

Today, ask God to remove from you the need to take control of everything.  Acknowledge that God is in control. Today God is not the copilot. God is the pilot and you are a passenger.  Pray for your pastor and his family. If you don’t have a pastor, ask God to send you one.

Day 29 - Malachi 2:7; James 1:5-6; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 5:25 – Pray for your pastor

Lord I thank you for placing a pastor over my life. Today I want to ask a special blessing over him Lord, I ask you to maintain him faithful to you and to the gospel of truth. Lord, I ask you to fill him with your Holy Spirit, give him wisdom, and words of knowledge. Bless my pastor in every aspect of his life. Bless his family, his marriage, and his children with good health, joy, and prosperity. Lord, help my pastor overcome the temptations of the world, Be with him, talk to him, let him know you are with him. Bless my pastor with many spiritual children.

Pray good things for your pastor and show him some appreciation today. If you don’t have a pastor, ask God to bless you with a good one.

Day 30 – 1 Timothy 2:1-2; 1 Peter 2:13; Romans 13:1; Daniel 2:21; Daniel 4:17; John 19:11 - Pray for our leaders

Lord, your word says that we ought to pray for the rulers of our land.  Today I want to lift up in prayer President Obama and the members of Congress. Lord, move our leaders to recognize that their authority is only given by you. Let them humble themselves and come to you in worship. Lord, move our leaders to abolish the laws that are offensive to you. Let our nation move towards you and not away from you. Heal our land. Bring peace to our land. Let our government bring you honor and walk away from false gods and false religion. God, move our country to worship you in spirit and truth.

In addition to praying for the president and congress, pray for the governor of your state, the mayor, county commissioner, the leaders in the neighbor countries and our countries of origin.

Day 31 – Exodus 22:21; Leviticus 19:33-34; Leviticus 25:35; Deuteronomy 27:19 ; Deuteronomy 26:5; Malachi 3:5; Matthew 25:35 – Lord, protect the immigrants

Lord, your word tells us that we need to be merciful to the aliens in our land. Many of the immigrants crossing our borders come escaping persecution, poverty and hunger. Many of these immigrants offer great service to our communities. I ask you Lord, to help the immigrant to settle into our country. Help reform the immigration laws so that they will reflect your mercy as well as your justice. Give me compassion for the aliens amongst us and remove from me any prejudice against any other human being, especially the foreigners that come seeking refuge in our land.

Pray for a fair reform of the immigration laws. Lift the immigrant friend, family, brothers and sisters in Christ you know. Pray for help for the ministries that offer assistance to the most unfortunate.

Day 32- 1 Timothy 5: 1-16; James 1:27 - Pray for the single parents.

Lord in today’s society, we have single mothers, like you had widows in Jesus’ days on earth. Our Master taught us to care for the widows. Today, many women are left by their husbands to raise children as single mothers. These women are the modern day widows, abandoned by a dead husband. I pray for these brave women who seek you for help. Lord, do not leave them without recourse. Give them strength and wisdom and virtue to raise godly children. Even in the absence of a man, Lord, be a father to the children and provide love and care as a good husband would to the poor abandoned mothers. Listen to the cry of today’s orphans and widows.

Pray for single mothers everywhere. Also pray for the widows and orphans of the world. Ask God to always provide for the orphanages. Consider helping a single mother you may know. Pray for deadbeat fathers to repent, to pay their owed child support and to become involved in their abandoned children’s lives.

Day 33 – I Peter 2:24; Acts 5:16;Mark 16:17-18;Psalm 34:19;Psalm 41:3;James 5:14-15 -Pray for the healing of AIDS, Cancer, MS and and the so called “incurable” diseases.

Lord, every good thing comes from you. In your heavenly kingdom, there is no room for diseases. From your throne flows a river of healing waters. Lord, allow the healing of cancer and AIDS and the so called incurable diseases. You have the power to heal every single ailment. Lord, please open the eyes of the scientists and reveal to them the cure. Your people will shout for joy at the marvels you do. Lord, facilitate supernatural healings in response to our prayers in the churches, that the world knows Yah is our healer.

Lift up in prayer someone in particular afflicted by Cancer, AIDS, or with any so called incurable disease. God has the healing power. Pray for miraculous healings to happen as a result of your faith and answer to your prayer. Speak directly to the disease and apply the blood of Jesus in the spirit. Do not forget to give thanks to the Holy Spirit for healing.

Day 34 – Matthew 22:36-40; Matt 7:12; 22:40; Rom 13:8, 10; Gal 6:2 - Pray for your neighbors

My Strength and my Refuge, I come to you with thanksgiving and praises. You have bestowed upon me such great love and favor! I will always be indebted to you. I will praise your name forever! Lord, thank you for the neighbors I have. Lord, I want to be a good neighbor. Your word says that a close friend is better than a distant relative. Help me improve on my social skills. I want to be a good neighbor to my neighbors. If they need me, I want to be there for them. Most of all let them see the love of Your Son in my life.

Present to the Lord your immediate neighbors. Ask God to bless them with good health, joy, and peace. Today reach out to a neighbor. Introduce yourself to a neighbor you don’t know.

Day 35 – 1 Corinthians 12:8-10;Ephesians 4:7-13; Romans 12:3-8;2 Peter 1:3 - Pray for spiritual gifts

Lord of Heaven and Earth, glory and power and honor to you forever. Be magnified Heavenly Father of Glory. In you my soul finds peace. In you my body renews its strengths. In you my spirit rejoices. In you is life and rest. Holy Spirit of Christ, you have shared your nature with your children and endowed us with your power. This you have done to give us the ability to deliver your message of salvation to the whole world. Nothing can stop me because in your Spirit, in the Name of Jesus, I will cast out demons, heal the sick and will not be poisoned; Because of your gifts to me I understand realities of spiritual nature; I have love and peace within me to enjoy and to give.

Thank God for the spiritual gifts He has given you. If you lack anything or you desire a spiritual gift, reach out for it, God said for you to pursuit. The gifts are there for you. 

Day 36 – Matthew 9:37; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Luke 10:2; Luke 24:47; John 4:35-36; James 5:4; Acts 16:9 -The Lord is the Lord of the Harvest

My soul rejoices at the sound of your name. Your name is Wonderful, Mighty God. This year I will walk farther and will work harder towards the cause of your kingdom. I fear no evil because you are by my side. I can do anything in Jesus my strength. Use me. There is no uncharted water in my walk because my steps are ordered by you. I may not know what battles I have ahead of me, but I trust you and your grace is sufficient. I am walking by faith and not by sight. I believe this year we will have a harvest of souls greater than ever.

Pray for this year to be the greatest harvest of souls in history for God. Pray that God uses you as an effective soldier in his salvation army.

Day 37 – Lord, awaken your people - Mat 9:37;1 Tim 2:1-2; Mark 11:22-24; John 14:13-14; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 2 Chronicles 7:14

Lord, ignite your fire in our hearts. Let your fire come down from heaven and fill us with your Spirit. These days the world thirst and hunger for you, but most don’t know you. Lord, move your church to action. Move your church to fulfill your command to deliver your message of salvation in Jesus Christ before it is too late. Lord, your name has been exalted in this generation like never before, yet there is a sea of people who don’t know you. Show your wonders, show your might, open the spiritual eyes of the blind and the spiritual ears of the deaf that they may see and hear clearly that there is none like you. Fill us with your fire. Let us burn in passion for your name.

Pray for revival in every church of Christ. Pray for a move of the Holy Spirit to stir up the heart of every Christian. Revival means to bring new life, like a second wind. Ask God to give you this second wind, to renew your strength and purpose.

Day 38 – Mark 1:14-19; Mat 4:22 - I will be very intentional

Lord, I will follow your example. Jesus knew that the time was ready to preach the good news of salvation and he devoted his life to save the world. This year I intend to carry out your command to follow you. I will be obedient and step in faith to do your will. If necessary I will leave behind earthly possessions. In your name I will cast out demons and people will be set free. In your name I will pray for the sick and they will be healed. I will deliver your good news to the world against all odds. In your name I will work towards the unity of your bride, the church. I will not be discouraged because I know my reward is great in You.

Ask God to help you from this moment forward to live a life with a renewed purpose. Ask God to give you give you the strength to detach yourself from love of material things and to set your mind into that which is eternal.

Day 39 –  John 4:35; Luke 12:54-56; Matthew 16:2-3 - I will remain alert to the fulfillment of the prophecies

Lord, as your prophecies unfold in this generation, unveil my eyes that I may see the warnings signs as they are written in your word. Lord, give me insight into your truth that I may share it with the world around me. Give me understanding of your word. You have engraved your law in my soul, and given me a new name. Now Lord, open my lips to speak your word. Move my feet to walk in the path you have ordained for my life. Move my hands to work for you. Use me Lord to bring peace, and understanding. Fill my heart with your love to share with the world around me.

Pray for knowledge to gain insight in God’s word. Ask for courage to speak it. Begin to share what God is revealing to you with those around you at home.

Day 40 –  Eph6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Psalm 34 - Last day of this set of prayers but will not stop praying and praising.

Lord, as I conclude this day 40 days of seeking your face I want to thank you for exposing my soul to Your Truth making me new again. Your love and power floods my soul. My cup is overflowing. I will sing my praises to you because you have set me free. You have destroyed the bonds of sin and the curses from life. Your touch is a fire that purifies my soul. Your Spirit reigns in my life. No longer I long to please my soul by pleasing my flesh, but it is my joy to worship you in every breath I take and in every move I make.  Every word I say and thought I think is to praise you. As I await your soon return, I will break bread and sup with my brothers and sisters in the church as often as I can.

Thank God for a successful time of prayer.  Do not let your guard down. Praying time is not over. We need to continue praying without ceasing.  His praises will remain always in our mouths. Renew your commitment to fellowship with God loving, Bible believing, Spirit lead people.