January 2026 Prayer & Fasting Guide

Monthly Theme — A Church on Mission

As we enter a new year, we seek clarity about who we are as God’s people. Mission is not merely something we undertake—it is part of our identity. These daily prompts are crafted to help our congregation embrace who we are as a people sent into the world for the glory of Christ.


Week 1 — We Are a People Sent by Jesus

Day 1 — John 20:21

  • Pray that we will understand ourselves as a people sent—shaped by Jesus’ own commission.

Day 2 — John 20:21

  • Ask God to deepen our awareness that being “sent” is central to our identity, not an optional task.

Day 3 — John 20:21

  • Pray that our church will enter 2026 with the confidence of people who know they are sent by Christ Himself.

Day 4 — Matthew 28:18

  • Pray that our identity will be anchored in Christ’s authority rather than limited by our own abilities.

Day 5 — Matthew 28:19

  • Ask the Lord to form us into a disciple-making people—faithful in relationships and intentional with purpose.

Day 6 — Matthew 28:20

  • Pray that our confidence as a church will rest in Christ’s abiding presence.

Day 7 — Reflection

  • Ask God to help each member live as one sent—attentive to people, open to opportunities, and ready to obey.

Week 2 — We Are a People Empowered and Formed by the Spirit

Day 1 — Acts 6:1

  • Pray that we will recognize ourselves as a people who face real challenges yet trust God to guide us through them with unity and grace.

Day 2 — Acts 6:2–4

  • Ask the Lord to shape us into a church that prioritizes prayer and the ministry of the Word—the foundations of faithful mission.

Day 3 — Acts 6:3

  • Pray that the Spirit will raise up men and women of good reputation, full of wisdom and empowered by the Spirit, to serve faithfully in every ministry.

Day 4 — Acts 6:5–6

  • Pray for a spirit of unity—where decisions are made with humility and where the church gladly affirms God’s work in one another.

Day 5 — Acts 6:7

  • Ask God to make us a fruitful people—bold in witness, steady in prayer, and confident that the gospel continues to multiply disciples.

Day 6 — Acts 6:8–10

  • Pray for courage like Stephen’s: a life marked by grace, power, and unwavering truth even when we are opposed or misunderstood.

Day 7 — Acts 6:11–15

  • Ask God to form us into a people whose character reflects integrity, peace, and the unmistakable presence of Christ—even in moments of pressure or accusation.

Week 3 — We Are a People Formed by God’s Story and Faithful to the End

Day 1 — Acts 7:2–8

  • Pray that we will remember who we are by remembering where we come from—a people shaped by God’s covenant faithfulness across generations.

Day 2 — Acts 7:9–16

  • Ask God to help us see that even in hardship, He is sovereign, present, and working out His purposes.

Day 3 — Acts 7:17–36

  • Pray that we will recognize ourselves as a people delivered by God and called to follow Him, even when His leading challenges our expectations.

Day 4 — Acts 7:37–43

  • Ask the Lord to guard our hearts against drifting toward idols—anything that competes for our loyalty or dulls our obedience.

Day 5 — Acts 7:44–50

  • Pray that we will understand that God’s presence is not confined to places or traditions, but that He dwells with His people and sends us into the world.

Day 6 — Acts 7:51–53

  • Ask God to make us a repentant people—responsive to the Spirit, humble before Scripture, and willing to confront sin with honesty and hope.

Day 7 — Acts 7:54–60

  • Pray that we will embody Stephen’s courage and Christlike mercy—a people faithful under pressure, generous in forgiveness, and confident in God to the very end.

Week 4 — We Are a People Who Carry the Gospel Wherever God Sends Us

Day 1 — Acts 8:1–4

  • Pray that we will understand ourselves as a people who carry the gospel even in seasons of disruption, hardship, or unexpected change.

Day 2 — Acts 8:4

  • Ask God to make us a church that proclaims the word wherever we go—not only in worship gatherings but in everyday life.

Day 3 — Acts 8:5–8

  • Pray that God will use our witness to bring joy to our communities as people hear and respond to the good news of Jesus.

Day 4 — Acts 8:9–24

  • Ask the Lord to guard our church from distorted motives—praying for pure hearts, sincere faith, and gospel-centered ministry.

Day 5 — Acts 8:26–29

  • Pray that we will become a Spirit-led people—attentive, obedient, and ready to go wherever the Lord directs.

Day 6 — Acts 8:30–35

  • Ask God to make us a people who explain the gospel clearly, patiently, and faithfully to those who are searching or confused.

Day 7 — Acts 8:36–40

  • Pray that we will celebrate every step of obedience and every transformed life, trusting that God will send us again to new places and new people for His glory.

Closing Encouragement

When we ask, “Who are we?” the Scriptures answer with clarity:

We are a people sent by Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, formed by God’s story, and faithful to the mission entrusted to us. As you pray and fast this month, ask God to shape our identity as a church that reflects His heart and advances His mission with conviction and joy.

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Prayer & Fasting Guide

Praying for Direction as We Form a Pastor Search Team

As our church seeks the Lord’s will in selecting those who will serve on the Pastor Search Team, we commit ourselves to prayer. Use the Scriptures and prompts below to guide your intercession.


Praying for God’s Direction

Jeremiah 33:3 — Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know. 

  • Pray that God will clearly reveal the individuals He is calling to serve in this important role. 
  • Ask the Lord to show us qualities and people we may not naturally think of but whom He has prepared. 
  • Seek God’s insight so that our choices reflect His wisdom rather than our assumptions. 

James 1:5 — Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him. 

  • Ask God to give our church the wisdom we need to identify men and women of spiritual maturity and unity. 
  • Pray that our decisions will be guided by the Spirit rather than personal opinion or convenience. 
  • Request confidence and clarity as we seek God’s generous, unfailing guidance. 

Waiting on God’s Direction

Psalm 25:4–5 — Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long. 

  • Pray for patience as we wait on God to make His choices clear. 
  • Ask the Lord to show us not only who should serve, but also who should not. 
  • Pray for hearts that remain teachable as we seek His leading. 

Jeremiah 10:23 — I know, Lord, that a person’s way of life is not his own; no one who walks determines his own steps. 

  • Pray for deep dependence on God as He guides every step of this process. 
  • Ask the Lord to redirect us away from plans formed by habit or pressure. 
  • Pray for a willing spirit to follow God’s direction, even when it challenges our expectations. 

Trusting in God’s Direction

Psalm 37:23–24 — A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord supports him with his hand. 

  • Pray for assurance that God is establishing this process and preparing the right individuals to serve. 
  • Ask God to steady our church if differences of opinion arise. 
  • Pray that we will trust His sustaining hand from beginning to end. 

Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight. 

  • Pray that we will trust the Lord wholeheartedly instead of relying on preference or tradition. 
  • Ask God to unify our church as we acknowledge His leadership in every decision. 
  • Pray for a clear and straight path as God gives shared conviction about the ones He is calling. 

John 16:13 — When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak on his own, but he will speak whatever he hears. He will also declare to you what is to come. 

  • Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide us in understanding the needs of our church in this season. 
  • Ask for discernment to recognize those He is prompting us to consider. 
  • Pray for insight into the future so that those selected will lead wisely through what lies ahead.

A Closing Encouragement

As we seek the Lord together, we do so with confidence that He is faithful to guide His people. The same God who has shepherded this church through every season will direct us now. Let us pray boldly, trust deeply, and move forward knowing that God delights to lead a church that seeks Him first.