The goal of this prayer guide is to inspire and center your prayer time over the next 21 days. If you don't already have a daily, set prayer time, plan a time/way you can spend 15 minutes a day praying and include these daily topics during that time.
Week 1: Personal Focus - Intimacy with Christ and Growth
Day 1 - Vision for the Year
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Prayer Focus: Ask God for clarity and purpose for the year ahead, surrendering your plans to Him.
Day 2 - Spiritual Hunger and Intimacy with God
Scripture: Psalm 42:1 - "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God."
Prayer Focus: Pray for a deeper desire to know God and spend time in His presence.
Day 3 - Obedience to God's Word
Scripture: James 1:22 - "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."
Prayer Focus: Ask for a heart that is quick to obey God's voice and follow His commands.
Day 4 - Freedom from Fear and Anxiety
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Prayer Focus: Pray for peace and freedom from fear as you trust in God's promises.
Day 5 - Strength and Perseverance in Trials
Scripture: James 1:2-3 - "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
Prayer Focus: Seek strength and endurance in challenges, trusting God's refining work.
Day 6 - Fruit of the Spirit
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to develop Christlike character in you.
Day 7 - Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
Scripture: Romans 1:16 - "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes."
Prayer Focus: Pray for courage and opportunities to share your faith.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Prayer Focus: Ask God for clarity and purpose for the year ahead, surrendering your plans to Him.
Day 2 - Spiritual Hunger and Intimacy with God
Scripture: Psalm 42:1 - "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God."
Prayer Focus: Pray for a deeper desire to know God and spend time in His presence.
Day 3 - Obedience to God's Word
Scripture: James 1:22 - "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."
Prayer Focus: Ask for a heart that is quick to obey God's voice and follow His commands.
Day 4 - Freedom from Fear and Anxiety
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Prayer Focus: Pray for peace and freedom from fear as you trust in God's promises.
Day 5 - Strength and Perseverance in Trials
Scripture: James 1:2-3 - "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
Prayer Focus: Seek strength and endurance in challenges, trusting God's refining work.
Day 6 - Fruit of the Spirit
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to develop Christlike character in you.
Day 7 - Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
Scripture: Romans 1:16 - "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes."
Prayer Focus: Pray for courage and opportunities to share your faith.
Week 2: Local Focus - Praying for Our City and Community
Day 8 - Peace and Unity in Our City
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7 - "Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."
Prayer Focus: Pray for peace and cooperation among leaders, organizations, and residents.
Day 9 - Revival and Spiritual Awakening
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 - "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven."
Prayer Focus: Ask God for spiritual renewal and revival in the city.
Day 10 - The Church's Impact on the Community
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 - "You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others."
Prayer Focus: Pray for churches to be a light and meet the physical and spiritual needs of the city.
Day 11 - Protection and Safety
Scripture: Psalm 91:11 - "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."
Prayer Focus: Ask for safety over schools, neighborhoods, and first responders.
Day 12 - Compassion for the Homeless and Needy
Scripture: Proverbs 19:17 - "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord."
Prayer Focus: Intercede for those experiencing poverty, asking for provision and restoration.
Day 13 - Youth and Schools
Scripture: Psalm 144:12 - "Then our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants."
Prayer Focus: Pray for students, teachers, and administrators to thrive academically and spiritually.
Day 14 - Healing and Restoration
Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17 - "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds."
Prayer Focus: Ask God to heal broken relationships and bring restoration.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7 - "Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."
Prayer Focus: Pray for peace and cooperation among leaders, organizations, and residents.
Day 9 - Revival and Spiritual Awakening
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 - "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven."
Prayer Focus: Ask God for spiritual renewal and revival in the city.
Day 10 - The Church's Impact on the Community
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 - "You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others."
Prayer Focus: Pray for churches to be a light and meet the physical and spiritual needs of the city.
Day 11 - Protection and Safety
Scripture: Psalm 91:11 - "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."
Prayer Focus: Ask for safety over schools, neighborhoods, and first responders.
Day 12 - Compassion for the Homeless and Needy
Scripture: Proverbs 19:17 - "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord."
Prayer Focus: Intercede for those experiencing poverty, asking for provision and restoration.
Day 13 - Youth and Schools
Scripture: Psalm 144:12 - "Then our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants."
Prayer Focus: Pray for students, teachers, and administrators to thrive academically and spiritually.
Day 14 - Healing and Restoration
Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17 - "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds."
Prayer Focus: Ask God to heal broken relationships and bring restoration.
Week 3: National and International Focus
Day 15 - National Leaders and Authorities
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 - "I urge... that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people -for kings and all those in authority."
Prayer Focus: Pray for wisdom, humility, and integrity for national leaders.
Day 16 - Justice and Righteousness in the Nation
Scripture: Amos 5:24 - "But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!"
Prayer Focus: Seek God's guidance for laws and policies that promote justice.
Day 17 - Unity and Healing Across Divisions
Scripture: Ephesians 4:3 - "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Prayer Focus: Pray for reconciliation and peace across racial, political, and social divides.
Day 18 - Global Missions and Persecuted Christians
Scripture: Matthew 28:19 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations."
Prayer Focus: Intercede for missionaries and believers facing persecution around the world."
Day 19 - Nations in Crisis
Scripture: Psalm 46:1 - "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Prayer Focus: Pray for countries experiencing war, famine, or disaster, asking for peace and provision.
Day 20 - Global Revival and Harvest of Souls
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:14 - "For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea."
Prayer Focus: Ask for a global outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the advancement of God's kingdom.
Day 21 - Christ's Return and Preparation of the Church
Scripture: Revelation 22:20 - "He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.'"
Prayer Focus: Pray for readiness in your heart and across the Church as we await Christ's return.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 - "I urge... that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people -for kings and all those in authority."
Prayer Focus: Pray for wisdom, humility, and integrity for national leaders.
Day 16 - Justice and Righteousness in the Nation
Scripture: Amos 5:24 - "But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!"
Prayer Focus: Seek God's guidance for laws and policies that promote justice.
Day 17 - Unity and Healing Across Divisions
Scripture: Ephesians 4:3 - "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Prayer Focus: Pray for reconciliation and peace across racial, political, and social divides.
Day 18 - Global Missions and Persecuted Christians
Scripture: Matthew 28:19 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations."
Prayer Focus: Intercede for missionaries and believers facing persecution around the world."
Day 19 - Nations in Crisis
Scripture: Psalm 46:1 - "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Prayer Focus: Pray for countries experiencing war, famine, or disaster, asking for peace and provision.
Day 20 - Global Revival and Harvest of Souls
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:14 - "For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea."
Prayer Focus: Ask for a global outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the advancement of God's kingdom.
Day 21 - Christ's Return and Preparation of the Church
Scripture: Revelation 22:20 - "He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.'"
Prayer Focus: Pray for readiness in your heart and across the Church as we await Christ's return.
May this guide help deepen your prayer life and inspire you to pray fervently for yourself, our city, our nation, and the world!