Our church is holding a week of prayer and fasting starting on January 18, 2026. Below are daily psalms for focusing your mind on God's Word.
January 18, 2026
Give Him Your Heart
Scripture: Joel 2:12-13
A Call to Repentance
12 That is why the Lord says,
“Turn to me now, while there is time.
Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13 Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Be sensitive to the Spirit’s leading as you begin this week of prayer and fasting. A good place to start is by confessing any known sin, including spiritual apathy. Submit wholeheartedly to Jesus and trust Him to hear your prayers, and to respond to them with perfect wisdom, as He furthers His work of grace in you.
Scripture: Joel 2:12-13
A Call to Repentance
12 That is why the Lord says,
“Turn to me now, while there is time.
Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13 Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Be sensitive to the Spirit’s leading as you begin this week of prayer and fasting. A good place to start is by confessing any known sin, including spiritual apathy. Submit wholeheartedly to Jesus and trust Him to hear your prayers, and to respond to them with perfect wisdom, as He furthers His work of grace in you.
January 19, 2026
Hunger and Thirst for God
Scriptures: Psalm 42:1-2 // Matthew 5:6
Psalm 42:1-2
1 As the deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for you, O God.
2 I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before him? NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: As you seek the Lord, express to Him your sincere desire for His presence and power in your life. Ask Him to give you a growing passion for His Word, prayer, and a deeper intimacy with Him. Keep in mind that fasting increases our spiritual sensitivity while our body’s natural appetites are replaced with a longing for God Himself.
Scriptures: Psalm 42:1-2 // Matthew 5:6
Psalm 42:1-2
1 As the deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for you, O God.
2 I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before him? NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: As you seek the Lord, express to Him your sincere desire for His presence and power in your life. Ask Him to give you a growing passion for His Word, prayer, and a deeper intimacy with Him. Keep in mind that fasting increases our spiritual sensitivity while our body’s natural appetites are replaced with a longing for God Himself.
January 20, 2026
Use God’s Mighty Weapons
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
3 We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. 4 We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. 5 We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Thank God that spiritual battles are won through spiritual resources, and those resources are available in Jesus Christ, His Word, His church, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask and thank God for victory over sin, freedom from spiritual oppression, breaking of strongholds in your mind, healing of broken relationships, and wounds on your soul.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
3 We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. 4 We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. 5 We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Thank God that spiritual battles are won through spiritual resources, and those resources are available in Jesus Christ, His Word, His church, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask and thank God for victory over sin, freedom from spiritual oppression, breaking of strongholds in your mind, healing of broken relationships, and wounds on your soul.
January 21, 2026
Clothe Yourselves in Love
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15
Colossians 3:12-15
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Take time to pray for healthy marriages, intentional parenting, faithful discipleship of our children, and strong families. Pray for those suffering from church hurt, and for estranged relationships to be reconciled by God’s mercy, power and grace. Pray that the world would see Jesus through our love for Him, and for one another.
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15
Colossians 3:12-15
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Take time to pray for healthy marriages, intentional parenting, faithful discipleship of our children, and strong families. Pray for those suffering from church hurt, and for estranged relationships to be reconciled by God’s mercy, power and grace. Pray that the world would see Jesus through our love for Him, and for one another.
January 22, 2026
Stand In the Gap
Scriptures: Ezekiel 22:30 // 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Ezekiel 22:30 30
“I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. NLT
1 Timothy 2:1-4
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Intercede for loved ones, for the unsaved, for those who have walked away from God and church, and for those suffering sickness, financial difficulties, or grieving loss. Pray for our church and its leadership team, for our President and his administration, our military and their families, our local and state leadership, peace in Israel, CCO ministries and missionaries, and the persecuted church around the world.
Scriptures: Ezekiel 22:30 // 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Ezekiel 22:30 30
“I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. NLT
1 Timothy 2:1-4
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Intercede for loved ones, for the unsaved, for those who have walked away from God and church, and for those suffering sickness, financial difficulties, or grieving loss. Pray for our church and its leadership team, for our President and his administration, our military and their families, our local and state leadership, peace in Israel, CCO ministries and missionaries, and the persecuted church around the world.
January 23, 2026
Keep Yourselves United
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4
Ephesians 4:1-4
1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. 4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Pray for healthy relationships in our church family, for people to be peacemakers, ambassadors for Christ and ministers of reconciliation. Ask the Lord to increase your capacity to faithfully serve and generously give in a unified effort to proclaim the gospel and strengthen the church, as we reach this community and our world for Jesus.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4
Ephesians 4:1-4
1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. 4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: Pray for healthy relationships in our church family, for people to be peacemakers, ambassadors for Christ and ministers of reconciliation. Ask the Lord to increase your capacity to faithfully serve and generously give in a unified effort to proclaim the gospel and strengthen the church, as we reach this community and our world for Jesus.
January 24, 2026
Never Forget the Good Things
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5
Psalm 103:1-5
1 Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
2 Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the good things he does for me.
3 He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases.
4 He redeems me from death
and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
5 He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: End your week of prayer and fasting celebrating and praising God for answered prayers, increased joy, spiritual renewal and strength, deeper intimacy with Him, and a clearer sense of your life purpose in Christ.
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5
Psalm 103:1-5
1 Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
2 Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the good things he does for me.
3 He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases.
4 He redeems me from death
and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
5 He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! NLT
Prayer Points & Posture: End your week of prayer and fasting celebrating and praising God for answered prayers, increased joy, spiritual renewal and strength, deeper intimacy with Him, and a clearer sense of your life purpose in Christ.