FCF Prayer and Fasting Weekly Focus

Pray for Self

The Holiness of God in our Lives

Day One - Sunday, January 6

Hunger: As you begin fasting, pray that you would have a hunger

for the things of God…His Word, His righteousness, His will.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”   Matthew 5:6

Day Two - Monday, January 7

Repentance: Spend some time reflecting on your areas of weakness. Do you have unconfessed sin? Are there actions you need to change? Repentance means a internal change of heart that leads to an external change of action. Confess your sin and allow Christ to change your actions.

“For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10

Day Three - Tuesday, January 8

Brokenness: Fasting is certainly difficult…as a result brokenness is not only possible but expected. As you pray, allow God to break you as He desires. Remember that brokenness before God leads to a deeper understanding of blessedness in God.

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Psalm 51:17 

Day Four - Wednesday, January 9

Temptation: Fasting  puts you in direct conflict with the enemy of this age, Satan. This battle is not about food, drink, or activity, but is a battle for the focus of your soul. Take a moment and ask the Lord to give you strength to endure temptation.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11

Day Five - Thursday, January 10

Grace: Grace is not only what we need for salvation, but it’s also extremely necessary for strength and focus. Grace not only saves…but delivers. Pray for an overwhelming understanding of God’s grace toward you.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

Day Six - Friday, January 11

Contentment: Fasting always reminds us of what we actually have. Food is readily available in our culture…in fact there is abundance. Learn contentment without complacency. Are you finding yourself content?

“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” Philippians 4:11-12

Day Seven - Saturday, January 12

Faith: Faith isn’t merely realizing there is better day ahead, it’s what necessary to get there. Pray for your faith to increase during this journey.

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6