21-Day Corporate Prayer & Fasting

(January 2-22, 2025)


The Year of Expansion

"Let's make it a Problem"


This 21-day corporate prayer and fasting guide is designed to help Renovation Church focus on "The Year of Expansion." Together, we will align our hearts with God's vision and purpose for this season of growth and transformation.



  • Fasting Guidelines

    FAST 

    Verb (used without object) 1. to abstain from all food.

    Verb (used with object) 2. to cause to abstain entirely from or limit food; put on a fast:

    to fast a patient for a day before surgery.

    Noun 3. an abstinence from food, or a limiting of one's food, especially when voluntary and as a religious observance; fasting.


    Fasting guidelines: 

    WATER and FRUIT/VEGETABLE JUICE ONLY or DANIEL FAST (Fruit and Vegetables with Water only). Those that are able to participate are restricted to water, fruits and vegetables from 6am-6pm. 6pm until the following morning you are unrestricted.


    PRECAUTIONS IN FASTING

    People of the following categories are traditionally forbidden from fasting long hours:

    Diabetics

    Pregnant women

    Small children

    Elderly people

    Malnutrition

    Terminal illness

    Osteoporosis (a condition where bone thinning takes place predisposing them to fracture of bones) may not abstain from milk products.


    Diabetics on Insulin and oral medications should modify their medications as per the advice from their physician.


    If your condition demands food for health reasons for example:

    Soda, candy, foods with sugar, social media, television, etc.



    Tips


    1. Make time for personal prayer.

    2. If you accidentally eat something while fasting, repent and get back on your fast. 

    3. To begin, you may wish to try spending about 1 week, or so, eating smaller meals and abstaining from sugary foods and caffeine to prepare yourself for total fasting.


    Isaiah 58:3-7

    ‘Why have we fasted,’​they say,​ 'and You don't see it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You do not notice?’

    Hear this [O Israel], on the day of your fast [when you should be grieving for your sins] 

    you find ​something you​ desire [to do],

    And you force your hired servants to work [instead of stopping all work, as the law teaches].“You fast ​only​ for strife and brawling and to strike with the fist of wickedness. You do not fast as ​you do​ today to make your voice heard on high. “Is a fast such as this what I have chosen, a day for a man to humble himself [with sorrow in his soul]?

    Is it ​only​ to bow down his head like a reed and make sackcloth and ashes as a bed [pretending to have a repentant heart? Do you call this a fast and a day pleasing to the Lord?

    ​“[Rather] is this, not the fast which I choose, To undo the bonds of wickedness,

    To tear to pieces the ropes of the yoke, To let the oppressed go free and break apart every [enslaving] yoke?"




Week 1: Foundations of Faith

Surrender to God [Romans 12:1 (NLT)]

"And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you."


Prayer Focus: Commit to fully surrendering to God’s will.

Unity in the Spirit [Ephesians 4:3 (NLT)]

"Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare unity within Renovation Church and the Body of Christ.

Seeking God’s Vision [Proverbs 29:18 (NLT)]

"When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild."


Prayer Focus: Ask for clear vision and guidance for Renovation Church’s expansion.

Empowerment and Strength [Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)]

"But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare strength and empowerment for leaders and volunteers.

Growing in Faith [2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT)]

"For we live by believing and not by seeing."


Prayer Focus: Seek increased faith for challenges ahead.

Wisdom from Above [James 1:5 (NLT)]

"If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare divine wisdom in decision-making.

Love and Service [Mark 10:45 (NLT)]

"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others."


Prayer Focus: Cultivate a heart for service and love for others.



Week 2: Building the Community

Outreach and Impact [Matthew 5:16 (NLT)]

"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare effective outreach and transformative impact in the community.

Financial Provision [Philippians 4:19 (NLT)]

"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs."


Prayer Focus: Ask for financial provision for Renovation Church.

Spiritual Revival [Psalm 85:6 (NLT)]

"Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you?"


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare a spiritual revival within Renovation Church that transforms lives and glorifies God.

Discipleship and Growth [Matthew 28:19 (NLT)]

"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare that effective discipleship programs will be established and bear fruit for God's kingdom.

Innovation in Ministry [Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)]

"For I am about to do something new."


Prayer Focus: Seek creative and innovative approaches in ministry.

Relationships and Fellowship [Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT)]

"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare strong, supportive relationships within Renovation Church.

Gratitude and Praise [1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)]

"Be thankful in all circumstances."


Prayer Focus: Offer gratitude and praise for God’s faithfulness.


Week 3: Embracing God's Promises

Breaking Barriers [Philippians 4:13 (NLT)]

"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."

 

Prayer Focus: We decree and declare the breaking of barriers and the overcoming of challenges.

Protection and Guidance [Psalm 91:11 (NLT)]

"For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go."


Prayer Focus: Ask for God’s protection and guidance.

Generosity and Stewardship [2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)]

"You must each decide in your heart how much to give."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare a spirit of generosity and wise stewardship.

Healing and Restoration [Jeremiah 30:17 (NLT)]

"I will give you back your health and heal your wounds."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare healing and restoration in all aspects.

Joy and Hope [Romans 15:13 (NLT)]

"I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace."


Prayer Focus: Seek joy and hope as Renovation Church trusts God’s plans.

Empowered Worship [John 4:24 (NLT)]

"For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth."


Prayer Focus: We decree and declare an empowered and genuine worship experience.

Celebration and Dedication [Psalm 150:6 (NLT)]

"Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!"


Prayer Focus: Celebrate God's promises and dedicate the expansion to Him.


Renovation Church family, as we embark on this 21-day journey together, may you experience breakthrough, spiritual growth, and witness God’s hand guiding our church toward a season of fruitful expansion.

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