Choose your fast.
Let go of something meaningful to draw closer to God. Consider: • Fast one meal a day or one day a week • Give up social media, streaming, or screen time • Take a break from caffeine, sugar, or another routine comfort
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting
We’re inviting our church family into 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting:
a season to slow down, seek God intentionally, and create space for His peace, presence, and direction in our lives.
There’s no one “right” way to participate.
You can fast or pray in whatever rhythm fits your life, whether that’s once a day, once a week, or in small, consistent moments.
If you're not sure where to start, we've created daily prompts and weekly themes to help guide your journey.
Set a day and time for prayer.
Choose a time each day to pray, read scripture and reflect. This could be in the morning, on a lunch break, or before bed. Even 10–15 minutes of focused time with God can shape your day.
Use the daily prayer prompts.
Each day, we offer a short prompt to guide your prayer. Let it shape your conversation with God, and allow room for silence and listening.
Reflect weekly.
Each week, take time to journal: • What is God saying? • What are you noticing? • What are you releasing or receiving?
How you can join in:
- Day 1: “Search me, God, and know my heart.” Read Psalm 139:23
- Day 2: Ask God to reveal any distractions or misplaced priorities.
- Day 3: Repent of anything you’ve been relying on more than God.
- Day 4: Pray for a renewed hunger for God’s Word.
- Day 5: Reflect on God’s faithfulness in your past.
- Day 6: Write down one thing you’re surrendering to God this week.
- Day 7: Take time to rest and simply enjoy God’s presence.
- Day 8: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Read Psalm 46:10
- Day 9: Invite God’s peace into areas of anxiety.
- Day 10: Pray for mental and emotional clarity.
- Day 11: Surrender your calendar and your pace.
- Day 12: Pray for those in your life who feel overwhelmed.
- Day 13: Meditate on a Scripture that brings you peace.
- Day 14: Go for a walk and thank God for His nearness.
- Day 15: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Read Nehemiah 8:10
- Day 16: Ask God for strength in your weakness.
- Day 17: Surrender your plans to God’s will.
- Day 18: Pray for courage to obey even when it’s hard.
- Day 19: Thank God for His grace in your mistakes.
- Day 20: Reflect on a time God came through when you felt weak.
- Day 21: Worship God for being your source of strength.
- Day 22: “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” Read 1 Samuel 3:10
- Day 23: Sit in silence and ask God to speak.
- Day 24: Pray for discernment in a specific area.
- Day 25: Ask God to deepen your trust in His timing.
- Day 26: Journal what you’re hearing from God.
- Day 27: Reflect on a time when God’s timing was better than yours.
- Day 28: Choose to trust God today—especially in the unknown.
- Day 29: “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Read Psalm 51:10
- Day 30: Invite God to renew your mind and spirit.
- Day 31: Reflect and journal about the ways God is growing you.
- Day 32: Ask for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit.
- Day 33: Commit to new rhythms of grace.
- Day 34: Set boundaries that protect your spiritual health.
- Day 35: End the week with gratitude for God’s renewing work.
- Day 36: “Your kingdom come, your will be done.” Read Matthew 6:10
- Day 37: Pray for your family and loved ones.
- Day 38: Pray for your neighbors, coworkers, or someone you may be struggling with.
- Day 39: Pray for Midtown Church and our leaders.
- Day 40: Pray for Sacramento and our community.
- Day 31: Ask God to break your heart for what breaks His.
- Day 32: Pray for boldness to live out your faith.
- Day 33: Look for a chance to show unexpected kindness.
- Day 34: Pray for unity and healing in divided spaces.
- Day 35: Ask God to help you be a light where you are.
- Day 36: Thank God for what He’s done during this season.
- Day 37: Write down one way you’ve grown.
- Day 38: Share a testimony with someone.
- Day 39: Recommit your heart and habits to God.
- Day 40: Set aside intentional time to worship and praise Him for what He’s done in the past 40 days.