February 2026 PRayer & Fasting Guide

Monthy Theme — Living with Purpose

In a world full of noise and distraction, God calls His people to live with clarity and conviction. Purpose is not something we invent; it is something we receive from the Lord who created us, redeemed us, and sent us. These daily prayers are designed to help our congregation live intentionally—anchored in Christ and aligned with His mission.


Week 1 — We Live with Purpose Because We Belong to Christ

Day 1 — Romans 14:7–8

  • Pray that we will understand our lives belong fully to the Lord—whether in life or in death.

Day 2 — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

  • Ask God to shape our decisions, habits, and priorities around the truth that we were bought with a price.

Day 3 — Galatians 2:20

  • Pray that Christ’s life in us will define our purpose more than our preferences or ambitions.

Day 4 — Colossians 3:1–3

  • Ask the Lord to lift our focus from temporary things to eternal realities.

Day 5 — Ephesians 1:11–12

  • Pray that we will live as a people chosen to bring praise to God’s glory.

Day 6 — Titus 2:11–14

  • Ask God to purify our hearts and shape us into a people eager to do good works.

Day 7 — Reflection

  • Pray that our church will live with purpose rooted not in success, but in faithfulness to Christ.

Week 2 — We Live with Purpose by Walking in Obedience

Day 8 — Micah 6:8

  • Pray that our lives will reflect justice, mercy, and humble obedience before God.

Day 9 — John 14:15

  • Ask the Lord to deepen our love for Him through joyful obedience.

Day 10 — James 1:22

  • Pray that we will be doers of the Word, not hearers only.

Day 11 — Psalm 119:105

  • Ask God to guide our steps as we seek to walk faithfully each day.

Day 12 — Luke 9:23

  • Pray for grace to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ fully.

Day 13 — Deuteronomy 10:12–13

  • Ask God to align our lives with His commands for our good and His glory.

Day 14 — Reflection

  • Pray that obedience will become our instinct as a church—not out of duty, but out of love.

Week 3 — We Live with Purpose by Making Christ Known

Day 15 — 2 Corinthians 5:17–18

  • Pray that we will live as reconciled people entrusted with the message of reconciliation.

Day 16 — Matthew 5:14–16

  • Ask God to help us shine the light of Christ clearly in our communities.

Day 17 — Colossians 1:28–29

  • Pray that we will proclaim Christ faithfully, pointing others toward maturity in Him.

Day 18 — Romans 1:16

  • Ask the Lord to remove shame or fear that keeps us silent about the gospel.

Day 19 — 1 Peter 3:15

  • Pray for readiness to speak about our hope with gentleness and respect.

Day 20 — Acts 13:47

  • Ask God to strengthen our commitment to missions—locally and globally—as part of our calling.

Day 21 — Reflection

  • Pray that our church will be known as a people who live on mission with purpose and conviction.

Week 4 — We Live with Purpose by Faithfully Using What God Has Given Us

Day 22 — Ephesians 2:10

  • Pray that we will walk in the good works God has prepared for us.

Day 23 — 1 Corinthians 4:2

  • Ask God to make us faithful stewards of every opportunity entrusted to us.

Day 24 — Matthew 25:21

  • Pray that we will long to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Day 25 — Colossians 3:23–24

  • Ask the Lord to help us serve wholeheartedly, knowing we ultimately serve Him.

Day 26 — Proverbs 16:3

  • Pray that our plans will be submitted to the Lord and shaped by His will.

Day 27 — Hebrews 12:1–2

  • Ask God to help us lay aside distractions and persevere with endurance.

Day 28 — Reflection

  • Pray that our church will finish well—living with purpose until Christ calls us home.

Closing Encouragement

Living with purpose is not about having all the answers—it is about faithfully following Christ. As you pray and fast this month, ask the Lord to give our church a clear heart, a steady faith, and boldness in mission. May our lives point unmistakably to Jesus, and may our purpose be found in glorifying Him and making Him known.

Pastor search Team

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.