As a church family, we’re leaning into Prayer & Fasting to start 2026. This year, that looks like 7 days of focused prayer & fasting, following along with this guide (January 4th to 10th). We will also gather for special times of prayer and worship (Jan 4th, 6th, 8th, & 10th). But you can use this prayer guide any time of the year! For tips on how to have a successful fasting experience, flip to the end of the guide.
The theme of this week is Consecration. In the Greek language of the New Testament, the word is hagiazō. It means to consecrate, dedicate, sanctify, purify, or make holy. The Apostle Paul uses a form of this word to describe our lives when offered to God.
Romans 12:1 (NIV): “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy (hagios) and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
You’re invited into a Consecration Week, following this pattern of:
* Viewing God’s mercy
* And dedicating yourself to him in a special way
Use the prompts in this guide as a starting point for prayer and meditating on God’s truth. You can use the space provided on each page of the printed guidebook to write out prayers, reflections, and/or what you sense the Lord is speaking to you.
We hope this week blesses you, prepares you for a year of immense growth, and positions you to fulfill your God-given commission for the Kingdom!
The theme of this week is Consecration. In the Greek language of the New Testament, the word is hagiazō. It means to consecrate, dedicate, sanctify, purify, or make holy. The Apostle Paul uses a form of this word to describe our lives when offered to God.
Romans 12:1 (NIV): “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy (hagios) and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
You’re invited into a Consecration Week, following this pattern of:
* Viewing God’s mercy
* And dedicating yourself to him in a special way
Use the prompts in this guide as a starting point for prayer and meditating on God’s truth. You can use the space provided on each page of the printed guidebook to write out prayers, reflections, and/or what you sense the Lord is speaking to you.
We hope this week blesses you, prepares you for a year of immense growth, and positions you to fulfill your God-given commission for the Kingdom!
Day 1
Mercy
Lamentations 3:21–24 (ESV): “ 21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: 22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’”
* Call to mind the truth you know about the love and mercy of God.
* In what ways have you experienced his faithfulness before?
* Express gratitude and set your will towards hopefulness in Him.
* Call to mind the truth you know about the love and mercy of God.
* In what ways have you experienced his faithfulness before?
* Express gratitude and set your will towards hopefulness in Him.
Consecration
1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 (NIV): “ 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify (hagiazō) you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
* Offer all of yourself to the Lord for consecration.
* Dedicate this week of prayer & fasting to him.
* Ask Jesus, the faithful one, to do a sanctifying work in you today.
* Offer all of yourself to the Lord for consecration.
* Dedicate this week of prayer & fasting to him.
* Ask Jesus, the faithful one, to do a sanctifying work in you today.