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Page 1: 21 DAYS…21 DAYS of prayer & fasting Day 1 “Father, please eradicate racism locally, nationally, and globally” Ephesians 6:12 - “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood

week 1: facing the racial divideStarting Monday, June 8

21 DAYSof prayer & fasting

Day 1

“Father, please eradicate racism locally, nationally, and globally”

Ephesians 6:12 -Ephesians 6:12 - “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”

Day 2

“Fathe“Father, show me someone in my corner who is hurting because of racism. Let me grieve with them as you grieve with them.”

Challenge: Text or call the person God brings to your mind. Ask them how they feel, empathize with them, and ask how you can support them.

Day 3

“Fathe“Father, bring unity to your people like never before.”

1 Corinthians 12:26 - “ If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.”

Page 2: 21 DAYS…21 DAYS of prayer & fasting Day 1 “Father, please eradicate racism locally, nationally, and globally” Ephesians 6:12 - “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood

Day 4

“Father, give wisdom, guidance and grace to our local, spiritual, and political leaders.”

1 Timothy 2:2 - “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.”

DDay 5

“Father, thank you for the first responders. Protect and bless each and everyone of them.”

Challenge: Do you know any first responders? Reach out to them and thank them for what they do.”

Day 6

“Fathe“Father, heal the sick. Bring complete healing to their bodies.”

James 5:14 - “Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Day 7

“Fathe“Father, thank you for your presence. Help us sense it powerfully today.”

Challenge: Spend 10 minutes reading and meditating on the promise Jesus gives us in John 14:15-18

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week 2: hearing from GodStarting Monday, June 15

21 DAYSof prayer & fasting

Day 8

“Father, speak clearly to me today. I’m listening.”

1 Samuel 3:10 - “And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.”

Day 9

“Fathe“Father, give me patience. Please make your presence known to me.”

Challenge: Spend 20 minutes to be alone & still with God

Day 10

“Father, thank you for all the good thoughts you have towards me! Please replace my thoughts with yours.”

Psalms 139:17 -Psalms 139:17 - “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!”

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Day 11

“Father, speak to me loudly through this time of fasting. Grow my hunger for you.”

Challenge: Jump into the second half of our season of fasting if you haven’t already. Now is a great time to start.

Matthew 4:4 -Matthew 4:4 - “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Day 12

“Father, thank you for your word. Speak to me through it today.”

Challenge:Challenge: Ask God to show you a verse that he has for you and your life. Create a daily reminder in your phone to read that verse over yourself.

Day 13

“Father, how are you asking for me to be obedient today? How are you asking me to trust you?”

Challenge:Challenge: Write down what God shows. Share it with someone to help keep you accountable.

Day 14

“Father, I lift up my enemies and those who have hurt me to you. Fill my heart with forgiveness.”

Matthew 5:44 - “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!”

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week 3: how to pray: The Lord’s PrayerStarting Monday, June 22

21 DAYSof prayer & fasting

Day 15

“Father, thank you for being my good good Father!”

Matthew 6:9 - "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,”

Day 16

“Fathe“Father, holy is your name! I give you praise in every circumstance I face today.”

Challenge: Name the hardest thing faces you today. Put it in front of you, and worship God for 3 minutes.

Day 17

“Father, I ask for your will to be done in my life."

Challenge:Challenge: Write down one thing in your life you want or do that may contradict his will. Pray to surrender it to him today.

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Day 18

“Father, bring heaven down here! I ask for miracles signs and wonders to be done on earth!”

Matthew 6:10 - “On earth as it is in heaven."

Day 19

“Fathe“Father, thank you for your provision in my life. Provide supernaturally today for those in need."

Challenge: Give to someone in need today.

Day 20

“Father, forgive me as I forgive others.”

Challenge: Ask God who you need to forgive or ask forgiveness from. Reach out to them.

DDay 21

“Father, lead us away from temptation. Give us a spirit of power."

Matthew 6:13 - "And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one."