PRAYER AND FASTING

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THEME: TRUSTING GOD AS FAITHFUL STEWARDS

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 DAYS 1–3: GOD IS OUR FOUNDATION  

Day 1 — God Owns Everything (Wednesday - January 14, 2026)

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Scripture: Psalm 24:1  "The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it."

 

Prayer Focus: Acknowledge that everything belongs to God. Pray for hearts that recognize His ownership over lives, resources, and the future. Let us begin this 18 day fast in worship.

 

You can pray in this way: “Father in heaven, you created all things, everything belongs to you. I recognize your sovereignty and rule over everything even over my own life, family and church. You appointed your Son, the Lord Jesus, to be heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe, the radiance of your glory sustaining all things by his powerful Word. I surrender my life to you and everything I have and all that I am I offer to you …”

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Pray that you acknowledge God’s ownership and rule. Pray that your family, our church members, our church leaders and pastor, our ministry and Life Group leaders, and disciple-maker acknowledges God’s ownership and sovereignty.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 2 — Stewards, Not Owners (Thursday - January 15, 2026)

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1–2  "Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy."

 

Prayer Focus:  Ask God to shape us into faithful stewards who manage His resources with integrity, wisdom, and obedience.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord let my heart and life be a humble and faithful steward of all the resources and talents you bless me with. Grant me the faith, knowledge and wisdom, as well as an obedient and willing heart to use and manage all these for your glory, honor, and praise.”

 

You may be specific in this request as to what resources, talent, skill, and blessing will be used for God’s glory. Pray the same for your family, the church members, pastor, and the church leaders.

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Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 3 — Building for God’s Glory (Friday - January 16, 2026)

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Scripture: Psalm 127:1 "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain."

 

Prayer Focus: Pray that every plan, decision, and desire is aligned with God’s glory and not personal ambition or comfort.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, you are holy, let my heart be holy and pure as I serve you. Let my heart’s desire and motives be for your glory and honor; love for you; and love for your people. Forgive me of every unholy motive and cleanse me of such things. It is you who works in me, by your Holy Spirit, to give me both the right desire and the ability to accomplish your will.”

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You may be more specific in this request (a ministry, a plan or an ambition). Pray for your family, church members, pastor, and church leaders to have motives and purposes that honor the Lord. 

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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 DAYS 4–6: TRUSTING GOD FULLY  

Day 4 — Trust Over Fear (Saturday - January 17, 2026)

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Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.”

 

Prayer Focus: Let go of anxiety and fear. Release the need for control. Ask God for the strength to trust Him completely.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, deliver me from an anxious heart, replace this with faith, peace and hope in you even though I don’t fully understand your plan. I entrust to you everything that causes worry, all my needs, fears, and concerns I present before you. Grant me your promised peace that exceeds understanding. I pray that as a church, we will learn to trust you in both small and great things you called us to do.” 

 

Be specific in presenting everything before God that brings anxiety and worry. Pray on behalf of your family, people you know, our church family and church leaders/pastor (name them specifically) to grant them a heart of peace that trusts the Lord to meet their needs, to be faithful in prayer, and be freed from an anxious and a fearful heart.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 5 — Seeking God First (Sunday - January 18, 2026)

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Scripture: Matthew 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and He will add all these things to you.”

 

Prayer Focus: Keep God’s kingdom and righteousness as the top priority. Ensure every decision aligns with His will.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, set my heart on things above, with your kingdom, righteousness, and purposes first in my life and each day. Help me walk faithfully with you daily, seeking your face as I begin my day and with my heart sensitive and submissive to your Spirit’s leading all day. I pray that every decision and direction I take and we take as a church will be in accordance with your purposes and will.”

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church family, our church leaders and pastor.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 6 — Depending on God’s Power (Monday - January 19, 2026)

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Scripture: Zechariah 4:6 Then he said, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel saying, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts.”

 

Prayer Focus: Acknowledge reliance on God’s Spirit. Move away from depending solely on human strength, strategies, or resources.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, you are all-powerful and all-knowing, you are more than able to meet my needs, and the needs of our church. You know our needs and know how to meet our needs. We trust in your answer, how you answer our prayers, and the timing of your answer. We depend upon you as a church for strength, Spiritual wisdom and knowledge, and the needed resources to accomplish your purposes.” 

 

Be specific when presenting to God the matters you are depending on Him for. Pray the same for your family, for our church family, our church leaders and pastor.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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 DAYS 7–9: THE HEART OF STEWARDSHIP  

Day 7 — Generous Hearts (Tuesday - January 20, 2026)

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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 “Think about this: if you sow sparingly, you’ll reap sparingly. But if you sow bountifully, you’ll reap bountifully. Each person should give what they’ve decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under pressure. God loves a cheerful giver. Plus, God can bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times, having all you need, you’ll abound in every good work.”

 

Prayer Focus: Ask for hearts filled with joy, willingness, and sacrificial generosity within your church community.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, grant me and our church family hearts that recognize that it’s more blessed to give than to receive.  Grant us generous, willing, and joyful hearts as we offer to you our time, talents, and treasures. Grant me a loving heart, spiritual wisdom, and the resources needed as I support the ministry of Riverlife as well as support my brothers and sisters in Christ.”   

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders and pastor - that they will have a generous, willing and joyful heart as they support the ministry of Riverlife Church with their time, talent and treasure.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 8 — Contentment and Gratitude (Wednesday - January 21, 2026)

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Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6–8 “Godliness paired with contentment is great gain. After all, you brought nothing into this world, and you can’t take anything out. If individuals have food and clothing, they should be content with that.”

 

Prayer Focus: Seek contentment and gratitude for God’s provision, steering clear of comparison and greed.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, help me resist the enticements on the flesh, the world and the devil. Keep my heart free from any hint of greed, lust, and covetousness. Forgive me for giving in to the lust of my eyes, lust of my flesh, and the pride of life. Grant me a heart that is at peace with what I have in you. Help me, by your strength, to be content whether in plenty or in need, in every situation.”

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church family, our church leaders and pastor - that the Lord will grant them a heart of contentment and peace through His strength.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 9 — Faithfulness in All Things (Thursday - January 22, 2026)

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Scripture: Luke 16:10 “Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with much. Conversely, whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

 

Prayer Focus: Request help to remain faithful in both the small and large tasks entrusted to you.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, help me and our church to be faithful. I confess that I’m easily distracted and drawn to the comforts and temptations of this life, I fail to consistently spend time with you, to meditate on your word daily, and I’m inconsistent, and at times unloving and self-centered in fellowship and witness, help me by your grace to be faithful in both in my daily walk with you and your calling upon my life.”     

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders and pastor. (you may mention them by name before the Lord)

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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 DAYS 10–12: UNITY AND LEADERSHIP  

Day 10 — Unity in the Church (Friday - January 23, 2026)

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

 

Paul encourages believers to live in a way that reflects their calling. He emphasizes the importance of: Humility and gentleness, Patience and tolerance, Maintaining unity through peace.

 

Prayer Focus: Ask for humility, love, and unity as you journey together as one community.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, by you great power, mercy and grace - unite our church in love, purpose, doctrine, and in our mission. Help us function as one body, each one obedient to Christ alone and submissive to one another and the leadership of the church as you lead them. If there is any kind of division, pride, unforgiveness - humble those who are involved and quickly restore the relationship and the unity. Teach us to be patient with one another. Let every teaching and preaching on Sundays and in our Lifegroups unite the Church in Christ Jesus.” 

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders, and pastor. (you may mention them by name before the Lord)

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 11 — Wisdom for Church Leadership (Saturday - January 24, 2026)

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Scripture: James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 

 

James advises those who seek wisdom to ask God, who provides generously. Pray for: Wisdom and discernment for leaders Courage for pastors and elders

 

Prayer Focus: Support your leaders by seeking God’s wisdom and courage for them.

 

You can pray in this way: "Father in heaven, fill our church leaders and the pastor with spiritual wisdom and understanding, insight, knowledge of the truth - your Word. Fill them with a growing knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ - that as they lead and fulfill their role in the body of Christ, it will be according to your Spirit’s leading, in accordance with your Word. Keep their hearts humble and in tune with the Holy Spirit. Grant them the love of Christ and genuine love for your people, joy in the Spirit, and the strength as they serve you. Deliver them from the work of the evil one.” 

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders, and pastor. (you may mention them by name before the Lord)

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Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 12 — Clarity and Direction (Sunday - January 25, 2026)

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Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2–3 2 Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald[a] may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

 

The Lord instructs to write the vision clearly so people can pursue it. Key points include: Recording the vision for clarity, Trusting in its timely fulfillment

 

Prayer Focus: Seek clear vision, patience, and trust in God’s timing for your community’s projects.

 

You can pray in this way: ”Lord, set our minds to the thing above. Grant us a clear vision of your purpose and direction for Riverlife. Grant us faithfulness, obedience, and steadfastness towards your mission and purpose for us, the salvation of lost people, the building up of the saints - your people and to serve you with all our heart. In whatever we pursue, guide us in every step. We trust your provision for you promised to supply all our needs. Grant us the patience to wait for your perfect timing.”

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders, and pastor (you may mention them by name before the Lord)

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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 DAYS 13–15: THE BUILDING AND THE MISSION  

Day 13 — Purpose of the Building (Monday - January 26, 2026)

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Scripture: Acts 2:46–47 “Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

 

Prayer Focus: Pray that the building serves God’s mission—to make disciples and reach the community with the gospel of Christ.

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Pray for the future church building, those involved in leading this effort (church building project and fundraising team),  and our church family as we support this effort. 

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 14 — God’s Provision (Tuesday - January 27, 2026)

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Scripture: Philippians 4:19 “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

 

Prayer Focus: Trust God to provide every need according to His will and His riches in Christ.

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Praise the Lord he provided the Land for us to build on. Pray for the team that oversees this effort - insight, wisdom, knowledge, and abilities. Pray for the finances needed to build the structure, the fund raising effort, the finance institutions, the right contractors, and trades, architect, materials, construction process, and equipment to be used. Pray that the Lord will lead other people and ministries to support this vision.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 15 — Blessing the Community (Wednesday - January 28, 2026)

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Scripture: Matthew 5:14–16 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

 

Prayer Focus: Ask God to use our church and future building as a light and blessing to our community.

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Pray that this building will bring good and will be a great blessing - first to our church family also to the community that we are reaching out to, our mission field - the nations that are in Austin TX. That this facility will glorify the Lord and will be utilized everyday for God’s purpose. A meeting place for our community and our mission field.

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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 DAYS 16–18: OBEDIENCE, COMMITMENT, AND PRAISE  

Day 16 — Obedient Faith (Thursday - January 29, 2026)

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Scripture: Genesis 22:1–14 “Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you.” So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and Isaac his son; and he split wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. On the third day Abraham raised his eyes and saw the place from a distance. Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go over there; and we will worship and return to you.” Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together. Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” And he said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. Then they came to the place of which God had told him; and Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood, and bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.” Then Abraham raised his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket by his horns; and Abraham went and took the ram and offered him up for a burnt offering in the place of his son. Abraham called the name of that place The Lord Will Provide, as it is said to this day, “In the mount of the Lord it will be provided.”

 

Prayer Focus: Seek faith that leads to unwavering obedience, even when it demands great sacrifice.

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders, and pastor. (you may mention them by name before the Lord)

 

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 17 — Commitment to God’s Work (Friday - January 30, 2026)

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Scripture: Romans 12:1 “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”

 

Prayer Focus: Dedicate your life, plans, time, and resources to God, viewing it as an act of worship.

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders, and pastor. (you may mention them by name before the Lord)

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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Day 18 — Thanksgiving and Trust (Saturday, January 31, 2026)

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Scripture: Psalm 136:1-4 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the Lord of Lords, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. To Him who alone does great wonders, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;”

 

Prayer Focus: Express gratitude for God's unwavering faithfulness and entrust the church's future entirely to Him.

 

Pray the same for your family, for our church members, our church leaders, and pastor. (you may mention them by name before the Lord)

Additional prayer needs God leads your heart to pray for at this moment:

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