SCRIPTURES

• 2 Corinthians 3:18—“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”

• Colossians 3:1–2—“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”

• Exodus 34:6–7—“The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty…’”

• 2 Peter 1:3–4—“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises…”

DEVOTIONAL

We begin by turning our hearts to gaze upon God’s glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18 assures us that as we behold God’s glory, we are transformed into his likeness. Colossians 3:1–2 urges us to seek heavenly things, where Christ is enthroned. God’s character—merciful, gracious, and faithful—beckons us to trust his promises (Exodus 34:6–7; 2 Peter 1:3–4). This reorientation draws our eyes from worldly distractions to the eternal splendor of God.

As a church, we exist to glorify God and so we must begin by seeing and celebrating his majesty. By gazing upon his glory, we align with his will and draw strength from his promises. Let us meditate on his attributes and set our minds on the things above, trusting that a life consumed by his glory is one of purpose, transformation, and eternal joy. This focus will anchor us as we move into a new season.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• FAST. Skip one meal today and spend that time gazing upon God’s character.

• REFLECT. Meditate on one aspect of God’s character (e.g., mercy, faithfulness). How does it deepen your trust in him?

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Praise God for his attributes revealed in Exodus 34:6–7.

• Ask the Spirit to help you seek things above.

• Pray for our church to be transformed by gazing upon God’s glory.

• Thank God for his promises that equip and strengthen us for his purposes.

SCRIPTURES

• Ezekiel 36:23—“And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Lord God, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes.”

• James 4:10—“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.”

• Romans 3:23—“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

DEVOTIONAL

As we continue this journey, we confront the reality that we often live for our own glory rather than God’s. Ezekiel 36:23 reminds us that God’s holy name has been profaned by our sin, selfishness, and shortsightedness. Romans 3:23 and Philippians 2:21 reveal how we fall short, seeking our own interests instead of Christ’s. Yet, God calls us to repent, to turn from self-centeredness and align our lives with his glory. Humbling ourself before him, as James 4:10 urges, invites his mercy and grace to lift us up.

Repentance is not merely sorrow but a reorientation of our hearts and lives. It requires acknowledging where we’ve prioritized personal gain, comfort, or recognition over God’s purposes. As we face new opportunities to advance the mission, we must lay aside our agendas and seek God’s glory above all. This act of humility prepares us to receive his fresh grace, enabling us to live for him alone.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• FAST. Refrain from any type of media or entertainment today and direct your attention to focus on repentance.

• REFLECT. Ask God to examine your heart and reveal areas of selfishness or pride.

• JOURNAL. Write down the areas where you’ve sought your own glory.

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Ask God to reveal areas where you’ve pursued your own interests over his.

• Confess specific sins that have profaned God’s name in your life. Rehearse the gospel and affirm God's forgiveness.

• Pray for a humble heart, trusting God to exalt you in his time.

• Intercede for our church to repent collectively and to refuse to live for our own glory.

SCRIPTURES

• Psalm 95:6—“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!”

• Hebrews 12:28–29—“Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.”

• Isaiah 6:3—“And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!’”

• Romans 11:36—“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”

DEVOTIONAL

Worshiping God brings us into a posture of awe and reverence. Psalm 95:6 calls us to bow before our Maker, while Hebrews 12:28–29 urges us to offer worship with reverence, recognizing God as a consuming fire. Isaiah 6:3 and Romans 11:36 proclaim his holiness and sovereignty, reminding us that all things exist for his glory. As we grow in reverence for God, he humbles our hearts so that we are compelled to live for him alone.

Worshiping God with awe aligns our priorities and strengthens our resolve to sacrifice for his purposes. As we close this week, let us kneel before him, offering our lives as an act of worship, trusting his Spirit to guide us forward in his Kingdom purposes.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• FAST. Skip one meal and spend that time in worship.

• JOURNAL. Create and record your own prayer of adoration based on God’s holiness and sovereignty.

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Worship God for his holiness and glory (Isaiah 6:3).

• Express gratitude for his unshakable Kingdom.

• Ask for a heart of reverence to guide our church’s decisions.

• Pray for a spirit of worship to unite us as we pursue God’s vision.

SCRIPTURES

• Luke 19:10—“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

• 1 Timothy 2:3–4—“This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

• Romans 9:2–3—“That I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers…”

• Romans 10:1—“Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.”

• Ephesians 6:19—"and [pray] also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel..."

DEVOTIONAL

Jesus’ mission was to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10), and God desires all people to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:3–4). Like Paul in Romans 9:2–3 and 10:1, we are called to carry a burden for those who do not know Christ. This burden drives us to pray fervently for their salvation, trusting God to work through us to reach them.

As a church on mission, we pray for God to give us a heart like his for the lost so that he might make us instruments in his hands. We want to earnestly pray for God-given opportunities to live on mission for the gospel in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities so that we can see many more souls saved by grace, baptized, and added to his Kingdom (Acts 2:41).

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• CONSIDER. Who do you know by name that needs to know Jesus? Write their names down.

• FAST. Fast from one meal and pray for specific people who are lost.

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Ask God to give you a burden for the lost, like Paul’s.

• Pray for the specific individuals you wrote down to come to faith.

• Ask for open doors to share the gospel clearly (Colossians 4:3–4) and boldly (Ephesians 6:19).

• Pray for our church to see many baptized as a result of our witness.

SCRIPTURES

• Ephesians 4:13—“Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”

• Matthew 28:20—“Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

• Colossians 1:28–29—“Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.”

DEVOTIONAL

The mission doesn’t end with evangelism; it includes discipling believers to maturity. Ephesians 4:13 describes this as growing into the fullness of Christ, united in faith and knowledge. Matthew 28:20 emphasizes teaching new believers to obey all that Christ commanded. This process requires patience, teaching, and modeling a life of devotion to Christ.

We are a disciple-making church. We need strong, faithful disciples who are equipped to live out God’s calling. Let us pray for all of our discipleship ministries and efforts to bear fruit, producing believers who reflect Christ’s character and are ready for the work ahead.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• REFLECT. Identify one area where you need to grow in maturity.

• JOURNAL. How can you be used to help others grow?

• FAST. Set aside a time when you would normally eat, and make time to share what you recorded above with another believer (or a group) and pray together.

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Ask God to mature our church in faith and knowledge of Christ.

• Pray for teachers and leaders who disciple others in all the ministries across Christ Church.

• Seek wisdom to observe all that Christ commanded in your life.

• Pray for unity in our church as we grow together.

SCRIPTURES

• 2 Timothy 2:2—“And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”

• Luke 12:48—“Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.”

• Acts 2:41—“So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.”

DEVOTIONAL

Mature disciples are called to multiply and mobilize, passing on what they’ve learned to others. 2 Timothy 2:2 envisions a chain of discipleship, where faithful believers teach others who will teach still more. Luke 12:48 reminds us that having received much from God, we are responsible to give much. This multiplication fuels the mission, as seen in Acts 2:41, where thousands were added to the church.

To be good stewards, we must mobilize disciples who are growing in their ability and willingness to lead, serve, share the gospel, and minister to others. By investing in others, we extend God’s Kingdom and prepare for the opportunities ahead. Let us pray for courage and faithfulness to multiply disciples and mobilize them for God’s work.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• FAST. Fast from one meal and pray for those you can disciple.

• REFLECT. Who can you invest in to help them grow and teach others?

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Ask God to raise up faithful disciples who will teach others.

• Pray for boldness to mobilize our church for mission.

• Thank God for the responsibility to steward his gifts.

• Intercede for a multiplication of disciples in our church.

SCRIPTURES

• Mark 10:45—“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

• Philippians 2:7—“But [he] emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”

DEVOTIONAL

Discipleship demands sacrificial serving, following the example of Jesus, who came to serve and give his life (Mark 10:45). Philippians 2:7 reveals Christ’s humility as he emptied himself to become a servant. This sacrifice is not a one-time act but a lifestyle of putting others’ needs before our own, reflecting Christ’s love in tangible ways.

As our church advances the mission of Christ, our sacrificial service will be essential. Each of us has been given gifts by the Holy Spirit that are intended for the building up of the body. When we use these gifts by serving on teams, ministering to people, helping those in need, and sharing the gospel, God is glorified, and his Kingdom advances. Let us pray for hearts willing to serve without seeking recognition, trusting God to use our efforts for his glory.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• FAST. Fast from one meal and consider the example of the servanthood of Jesus.

• SERVE. Find a practical need you can go out of your way to meet today.

• JOURNAL. How can you sacrificially serve others in the church?

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Thank Jesus for his example of sacrificial service.

• Ask for a heart to deny yourself and serve others.

• Pray for our church to be marked by selfless service.

• Seek opportunities to serve in the new season ahead.

SCRIPTURES

• 2 Corinthians 8:3—“For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord.”

• Matthew 6:21—“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

DEVOTIONAL

Sacrificial giving is a mark of genuine discipleship, reflecting a heart surrendered to Christ. 2 Corinthians 8:3 describes believers who gave beyond their means, out of love for God and others. Matthew 6:21 reminds us that our giving reveals our priorities, directing our hearts toward God’s Kingdom. Such giving requires faith, trusting God to provide as we prioritize his work.

The opportunity for Kingdom advancement in the life of our church across all of our congregations will only come to fruition in this new season through the generous giving of God's people. As we offer our resources sacrificially, we participate in God’s work and experience his provision. Let us pray for cheerful, faith-filled giving that fuels the mission and prepares us for what lies ahead.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• FAST. Withhold a luxury (e.g., coffee, eating out) and set aside that money to begin an ongoing pattern of increased generosity.

• REFLECT. Evaluate your giving habits. How can you give more sacrificially?

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Ask God for a generous heart that gives beyond your means.

• Pray for all our church’s financial needs to be met for the new season.

• Thank God for his provision and faithfulness.

• Seek wisdom to prioritize Kingdom giving.

SCRIPTURES

• Acts 20:24—“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”

• Isaiah 6:8—“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’”

DEVOTIONAL

Discipleship culminates in sacrificial going—stepping out in faith to fulfill God’s calling. Acts 20:24 reflects Paul’s resolve to value God’s mission above his own life. Isaiah 6:8 captures the heart of surrender, as Isaiah responds to God’s call with willingness to go. Going requires courage and trust in God’s grace.

For our church, this means embracing the call to go where God leads, whether that means leaving to join a new congregation, staying in your current congregation with a new level of engagement, serving in a new way, or going to the nations. The opportunities ahead will require us to step out boldly, saying a costly “yes” to the Spirit's prompting. Let us pray for strength to obey sacrificially, trusting God to guide and empower us.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• FAST. Fast from one meal and pray for boldness to share the gospel.

• REFLECT. Where is God calling you to go, locally or globally? What’s holding you back?

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Ask for courage to go where God leads, like Paul.

• Pray for our church to embrace opportunities to share the gospel.

• Seek God’s guidance for specific ways to go in this season.

• Thank God for the privilege of testifying to his grace.

SCRIPTURES

• Psalm 77:11–12—“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.”

• Hebrews 10:24–25—“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

DEVOTIONAL

As we conclude our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pause to reflect on God’s work in us. Psalm 77:11–12 invites us to remember and ponder God’s deeds, acknowledging how he has revived our hearts. This reflection is not just personal; it’s communal. Hebrews 10:24–25 urges us to stir up one another, sharing what we’ve learned to encourage our church family.

Just like the Israelites piled up rocks after they crossed the Jordan to make a memorial to the work of the Lord, so we should pause to remember and record all that God has done as we step into all that we believe God will do.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

• REFLECT. Review your journal from the past 21 days. Write down key lessons, answered prayers, or things God has done in your life.

• SHARE. Share a brief testimony (written or spoken) with your spouse, your friend, your group, to highlight how God has worked in you. Please write to us and share what God has done over the course of this journey.

PRAYER PROMPTS

• Thank God for his faithfulness over these 21 days.

• Ask for clarity to articulate what you’ve learned and boldness to share it.

• Pray for our church family to be encouraged by shared testimonies, uniting us for the new season.

• Seek God’s continued guidance as you live out the lessons learned.