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 4
Mercy
Psalm 116:1–2,5-7 (NIV): “ 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live … 5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. 6 The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. 7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.”
* Receive the graciousness and compassion of God.
* Enjoy the truth that he hears you and find rest for your soul in him.
* Express gratitude for his goodness towards you.
* Receive the graciousness and compassion of God.
* Enjoy the truth that he hears you and find rest for your soul in him.
* Express gratitude for his goodness towards you.
Consecration
Hebrews 10:5–14 (NIV, excerpts): “ 5 … when Christ came into the world, he said: ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, my God.’ … 10 And by that will, we have been made holy (hagiazō) through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all … 14 For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy (hagiazō).”
* Embrace the will of God accomplished in Christ: your consecration.
* Stir a sense of wonder as you reflect on his sacrifice “once for all.”
* Set your will towards living in alignment with his love for you.
* Embrace the will of God accomplished in Christ: your consecration.
* Stir a sense of wonder as you reflect on his sacrifice “once for all.”
* Set your will towards living in alignment with his love for you.