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 6
Mercy
Titus 3:4–7 (NIV): “ 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.”
* Thank God for his gift of mercy through Jesus.
* Put away any sense of earning his favor through righteous deeds.
* Enjoy the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
* Express your gratitude for the hope of eternal life.
* Thank God for his gift of mercy through Jesus.
* Put away any sense of earning his favor through righteous deeds.
* Enjoy the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
* Express your gratitude for the hope of eternal life.
Consecration
John 17:15–19 (NIV): [Jesus Prays to the Father for His Disciples]
“ 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify (hagiazō) them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify (hagiazō) myself, that they too may be truly sanctified (hagiazō).”
* Embrace your identity as “in the world, but not of the world.”
* Rehearse God’s truth as a tool of consecration to sanctify you.
* Jesus set himself apart for the work of the cross, in what ways is he calling you to set yourself apart?
“ 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify (hagiazō) them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify (hagiazō) myself, that they too may be truly sanctified (hagiazō).”
* Embrace your identity as “in the world, but not of the world.”
* Rehearse God’s truth as a tool of consecration to sanctify you.
* Jesus set himself apart for the work of the cross, in what ways is he calling you to set yourself apart?