Rev. Emmanuel and Leonia United Methodist Church believe in the importance of praying and fasting. This is why we will do so from January 27 until February 2.
Below you will find the prayer and fasting guide for the seven days. This will help guide your prayer time during this important week, as we seek the Lord’s face.
Fasting and prayer can express repentance, seek direction from God, or grow deeper in our relationship with our Lord and Savior. Some may not be able to fast food, but you may fast technology, entertainment, or Social media. Whatever the Lord leads you to do, it is essential to separate time with God. This is why Pastor Emmanuel has designed different times when the church will be open to come together. We hope all will take advantage of this time.
Below is a list of when the church will be open. We hope you mark your calendar to attend this time as we seek God’s face together in these days that we live.
Day 1: Monday, January 27, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm / 6 pm – 7 pm
(Sanctuary Open for Prayer)
Prayer of Thanksgiving: Psalm 100
Thank God for the gracious gift of life, keeping you and your family alive and bringing you the year 2025.
Bless the Lord for all His daily benefits towards our church family; good health, provision, protection, His goodness, The Lord’s Faithfulness and mercies that are new each waking morning.
Thanking God for the families in church, health and wellbeing and peace.
Praise God for all his love towards you, lift up and locate a memorial of thanksgiving for 2024.
Pray that in 2025 your password will be “thank You” Enter into the gates of heaven with the password “thank You” Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. (Psalm 100: 4 Message
Day 2: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm / 6 pm – 7 pm
(Sanctuary Open for Prayer)
Prayer for Consecration: Psalm 51// Romans 12:1
Pray that the Lord forgives us from all unrighteousness. “Have mercy on me oh God according to your great compassion (Psalm 51:1).
Pray that God grants us a forgiving heart to let go of all forms of hurts and bitterness accrued from others. “Guide your hearts with all diligence, out of it flows the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23) “Create in us a clean heart oh God” psalm 51:10. Thus, Rededicate your life to God. Declare that in 2025, I present my life to God as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable as a true and proper act of worship. (Romans 12:1)
Pray that this year, as a church community we will be bold to proclaim the good news to those around us. So that many will gain a repentant heart and come to the saving knowledge of the cross. (‘psalm 51:13; then I will teach “Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you.”)
Day 3: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm / 6 pm – 7 pm
(Sanctuary Open for Prayer)
Praying the Promise of the Holy Spirit
John 14:15-31// Acts 2
Pray that you receive the promise of the Holy Spirit.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will empower you in this year and grant you the Spirit of Resilience even in times of difficulties.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts and minds with the peace of God that surpasses all understandings.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will help, teach and guide you into the deep understanding of God and God’s word.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will come afresh in your heart and grant us boldness to see and speak about God’s deeds of power. (Acts 2:11)
Pray that we will receive Divine strength and help from the Lord for our families. Isaiah 44:2-3
Day 4: Thursday, January 30, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm / 6 pm – 7 pm
(Sanctuary Open for Prayer)
Praying for The Nation: 2 Chronicles 7:14//1 Timothy 2: 1-4
Pray for the healing of the nation.
Pray for the leaders of the nation and those in authority.
Pray that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:2
Pray that all people, both citizens and migrants will be safe and come to the knowledge and truth of God’s salvation. 1 Timothy 2:3-4
Pray for those affected by natural disasters and for all who are responding with their treasures, talents and time.
Pray that the Lord will bless the land of America.
Pray that the Lord will help us to uphold the highest values of God’s kingdom.
Day 5: Friday, January 31, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm
6 pm – 8 pm: Prayer Service
(Sanctuary Open for Prayer)
Praying for Church Renewal: Isaiah 43
Pray that God will do a New Thing in our lives, congregation and communities. Isaiah 43:19
Pray that God will give us new pathways to reach our community.
Pray that there will be a revival in our worship and love for the Lord and our neighbors.
Pray that the Leonia Church will be the mountain of the Lord where many will run to find refuge, wisdom and love.
Pray that the Lord will prepare our hearts and minds for renewal.
Day 6: Saturday, February 1
(Home Prayer time)
Prayer of Divine Guidance & Protection:
Psalm 61:1-5 //Isaiah 54:14-17 // Jeremiah 1:18-19
Pray that in this year, we will seek the face of the Lord in everything we do.
Pray that as throughout the year, in times of difficulties; despair, confusion, and distress the Lord will always lead me to the “rock that is higher than I. (Psalm 61:2)
Pray that God will remember every family and home and cause the lines to fall in their pleasant places.
Pray that the mighty hand of God will contend on our behalf as Leonia United Methodist Church and deliver us from evil Mathew 6:9-13. prosperity and blessings in this year.
Pray that in 2025, any spiritual weapon lifted against your life and church family be overturned (Jeremiah 1: 19)
Pray that the anoints you with fresh oil for the journey in 2024 (Psalm 23:5)
Day 7: Sunday, February 2, 2025
10:00 am / Communion Service
Prayer to be Difference Maker: Matthew 5:13-16
Pray that in 2025 the Lord will bless you to be a blessing.
Pray that we will shine forth God’s light in all aspects of our lives in home, work and community.
Declare that your lines will fall in their rightful places. (Psalm 16: 6)
Pray that we will never lack any good thing including divine health. (Psalm 34: 10)