NOVEMBER PRAYER & FASTING GUIDE

Theme — Praise & Thanksgiving


How to Use This Guide

  • Personal Prayer Times — Pray through one section each day as you give thanks to God for His blessings.
  • Meetings & Small Groups — Use a Scripture and prayer focus to center your time together in gratitude and worship.


1. Praise the Lord’s Character

Psalm 138:1–2 (CSB) — 1 I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings. 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your constant love and truth. You have exalted your name and your promise above everything else.


Prayer Prompts

  • Heavenly Father, I come before You with a grateful heart, acknowledging Your steadfast love and unwavering faithfulness.
  • As I bow before You, I praise the greatness of Your name and the power of Your promises.
  • Fill my heart with genuine gratitude and help me to boldly proclaim Your goodness before others.
  • May my worship bring You honor and draw me closer to Your holy presence. Amen.

2. Praise the Rock of Our Salvation

Psalm 95:1–2 (CSB) — 1 Come, let’s shout joyfully to the LORD, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving; let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.


Prayer Prompts

  • Jesus, thank You for being the rock of our salvation and the foundation of our hope.
  • Teach us to enter Your presence with joy and thanksgiving, celebrating Your faithfulness with hearts full of praise.
  • May our worship reflect our love for You and overflow with songs of gratitude.
  • Strengthen our voices and our lives to declare Your goodness boldly. Amen.

3. Thankful for Our Leadership

1 Timothy 2:1–2 (CSB) — 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.


Prayer Prompts

  • Lord, today we lift up all those who lead—nationally, locally, and within Your church. Grant them wisdom, integrity, and courage to lead according to Your truth.
  • May our prayers for them create peace and stability in our communities and churches.
  • We thank You for their service and ask that You guide them toward righteousness and justice. Amen.

4. Thankful for His Provision

Philippians 4:6–7 (CSB) — 6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.


Prayer Prompts

  • Heavenly Father, I bring before You every concern and burden, trusting in Your perfect provision.
  • Help me to replace anxiety with prayer and gratitude, knowing that You are faithful to meet every need.
  • Fill me with Your peace that surpasses understanding, guarding my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
  • Thank You for Your goodness and constant care. Amen.

5. Thankful for Peace with God and His Church

Colossians 3:15–17 (CSB) — 15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.


Prayer Prompts

  • Savior, thank You for the peace of Christ that unites us as one body.
  • Let Your Word dwell richly among us, guiding our speech, our worship, and our relationships.
  • Fill our hearts with gratitude as we sing, teach, and serve together in Your name.
  • May everything we do bring honor to You and reflect the joy of belonging to Your family. Amen.

6. Thankful to Be Part of the Kingdom

Hebrews 12:28–29 (CSB) — 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.


Prayer Prompts

  • Lord, thank You for welcoming us into Your unshakable kingdom.
  • Teach us to serve You with reverence, awe, and gratitude.
  • Purify Your church so that our conduct reflects Your holiness and our lives bring You glory.
  • Keep us faithful and steadfast as citizens of Your eternal kingdom. Amen.

7. Thankful for Our Walk with Jesus

Colossians 2:6–7 (CSB) — 6 So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, 7 being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.


Prayer Prompts

  • Lord Jesus, thank You for saving me and calling me to walk daily with You.
  • Root me deeply in Your truth and build me up in faith.
  • Let my life overflow with gratitude as I grow in Your likeness.
  • Strengthen our leaders and every believer to walk humbly, faithfully, and joyfully with You. Amen.

Closing Encouragement

As you pray and fast this month, let gratitude rise in every area of life. Thanksgiving is not just an expression—it’s a posture of faith. When the church gives thanks, the Spirit renews its strength, its unity deepens, and its witness shines brighter for the glory of Christ.

December prayer & Fasting guide

Theme — Advent Season

As we enter this season of anticipation and reflection, we turn our hearts toward Christ—our Hope, our Peace, our Joy, and our Love. Use these Scriptures and prayer prompts each week to guide your intercession.


How to Use This Guide

  • Personal Prayer Times — Pray through one section each day as you give thanks to God for His blessings.
  • Meetings & Small Groups — Use a Scripture and prayer focus to center your time together in gratitude and worship.

Week 1 — Hope in Jesus

Isaiah 40:31

“Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength… they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.”

  • Pray that God will renew your strength and the strength of our church as we place our confidence fully in Him.
  • Ask the Lord to lift weary hearts and restore courage for the days ahead.
  • Pray for a spirit of endurance as we wait on God with expectation during this Advent season.

Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace… so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

  • Pray that God will fill our church with hope that is steady, joyful, and rooted in the gospel.
  • Ask for the Spirit’s power to make hope overflow into every ministry, every home, and every relationship.
  • Pray that those struggling with discouragement will experience a fresh sense of God’s nearness and hope.

Week 2 — Peace in Jesus

John 14:27

“My peace I give to you… Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.”

  • Pray for Christ’s peace to calm troubled hearts and quiet anxious minds throughout our congregation.
  • Ask God to replace fear with trust as we remember the One who holds all things together.
  • Pray for peace to reign in our homes, relationships, and church family during this season.

Philippians 4:6–7

“Don’t worry about anything… the peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds.”

  • Pray for the discipline to bring every concern to God in prayer rather than holding onto worry.
  • Ask the Lord to guard our hearts and minds with peace that surpasses all understanding.
  • Pray that our church will be marked by a deep confidence in God’s faithful provision.

Week 3 — Joy in Jesus

John 15:11

“My joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete.”

  • Pray that the joy of Christ will fill His people and renew their strength in every circumstance.
  • Ask God to restore joy where it has faded, reminding us of His presence and His promises.
  • Pray that our church will display a joy that draws others to the beauty of Christ.

Psalm 16:11

“In your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures.”

  • Pray for a deeper awareness of God’s presence throughout the Advent season.
  • Ask the Lord to lead you in the path of life and anchor your joy in Him alone.
  • Pray that our worship, gatherings, and service will overflow with the joy found only in Christ.



Week 4 — Love in Jesus

1 John 4:16

“We have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us.”

  • Pray for a renewed confidence in God’s love—a love stronger than fear, doubt, or uncertainty.
  • Ask God to help our church remain rooted in His love as we love one another faithfully.
  • Pray that God’s love will shape our attitudes, actions, and relationships.

Romans 5:8

“God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

  • Thank God for the sacrificial love displayed through Christ’s death.
  • Pray that this good news will stir humility, gratitude, and a spirit of repentance.
  • Ask God to help us reflect this sacrificial love to our community.

Romans 8:38–39

“Nothing… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

  • Pray for confidence in God's unshakeable love, especially for those walking through hardship.
  • Ask God to anchor our church in the security of His eternal faithfulness.
  • Pray that this assurance will embolden our worship, service, and mission.


Closing Encouragement

As you pray and fast this month, let your heart rest in the beauty of Advent—Christ has come, Christ is present, and Christ will come again. Gratitude strengthens the soul, uplifts weary hearts, and unites the church in purpose. As we give thanks, may the Spirit renew our strength, deepen our unity, and brighten our witness for the glory of Jesus.