January 2026

twenty-one days

of prayer and fasting

Our focus for the first 21 days in 2026

is giving ourselves fully to prayer. David said in Psalm 109:4 “But I give myself to prayer.” (literally: “But I am prayer.”)
We give ourselves to so many things: work, worry, to-dos, screens. But what if we became a people who give ourselves to prayer, meaning living daily with a true awareness and real connection with God, to depend on His Spirit and partner with His purposes in a more present way.
Over the next 21 days, we wil journey together through three movements:

  • Week 1: Building a History With God Through Prayer

  • Week 2: Building a Home of Prayer

  • Week 3: Building God’s Kingdom Through Prayer


Each week will focus on a different emphasis in prayer: personal, communal, and missional. This is aimed at helping us become well-rounded praying church that lives, breathes, and find our being confidently in Him.

Understanding types of prayer

Throughout this guide, you’ll see six prayer types that shape how we engage with God. Each one reveals a different facet of prayer’s purpose and function in our lives, working together to form a whole picture of what it means to give ourselves to prayer.

ADORATION — Worship and Affection
We lift our eyes from our needs to behold who God is. Adoration centers our hearts on His character—His goodness, holiness, and majesty—and reminds us that prayer begins in awe, not anxiety.
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory of His name; Bring an offering and come into His courts. Worship the Lord in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth.” Psalm 96:8–9

CONFESSION — Honesty and Repentance
Confession is how we return to the truth. We bring our sin and struggle into the light, trusting that God’s mercy is greater than our failure. It’s not shame but recognition and a desire for alignment with Him.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

THANKSGIVING — Gratitude and Remembrance
When we give thanks, we open our eyes to see God’s faithfulness in past and present moments. Gratitude shifts our perspective and sources our prayers with genuine joy and faith. “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His faithfulness is everlasting.” Psalm 136:1

LAMENT — Grief and Hope
Lament is the language of those who love deeply. N.T. Wright says that it is “the deep human cry that this cannot be the way the world was meant to be.” (For All God’s Worth) It gives voice to sorrow and injustice while anchoring our hope in God’s goodness and standard. We cry out, not in despair, but in faith that He hears and redeems. “My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, ‘Where is your God?’ Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I will again praise Him For the help of His presence, my God.” Psalm 42:3, 5

INTERCESSION — Partnership and Compassion
To intercede is to stand in the gap for others—family, church, city, and world. It’s how we partner with God’s will and carry His heart for people who need His grace and intervention. “First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1–2

WARFARE — Authority and Resistance
Prayer is also battle. Warfare prayer resists the enemy’s lies and declares Christ’s victory in every place of fear, oppression, or temptation. It’s not striving for victory, but standing firm in the victory Jesus has already won and made way for us to model. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10–11

These next 21 days are about cultivating a rhythm of prayer and intimacy with God, not a religious performance. Whether this is your first time committing to daily prayer or a renewal of a lifelong practice, this guide will help you build a deeper life of prayer with God.

Purpose: These 3 weeks are about practicing a life as people who “give themselves to prayer.” Each day offers a verse, a focus, and an activation that move from personal encounter (Week 1), to home and relationships (Week 2), to prayer for the world (Week 3).

Helpful Reminders:

  • Find a consistent place and time for the next 21 days to dedicate to practicing this.

  • If you miss a day, don’t quit, just start the next day.

  • Keep a journal to write down what you sense or hear from God.

  • Ask a friend to do this with you.


The aim is formation, not completion, and learning to abide in prayer until it becomes who we are.

Heart: Building a History With God Through Prayer

As we begin these 21 days, our first focus is building a personal history with God through prayer. This week is about intimacy; learning to dwell with Him, listen to His voice, and recognize His presence. Let these days shape the foundation for all that will follow, as we build a life anchored in communion with our Father.

Day 1: Secret Place

Matthew 6:6 “But as for you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.”

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Build and define a “secret place” rhythm for the next 21 days, specifically for prayer as relationship, not performance. This sacred habit invites you to cultivate intimacy with God, where vulnerability and authenticity flourish away from the eyes of the world. It’s an invitation to experience prayer as a deep, personal conversation that transforms your heart.

Activation: Choose a daily place and time. Put it in your calendar, text a friend, and commit to showing up for the next 21 days. Begin each time by quieting your heart and asking God to meet you there; consider journaling your experiences afterward to track how this rhythm is shaping your heart.
Day 1: Secret Place

Matthew 6:6 “But as for you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.”

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Build and define a “secret place” rhythm for the next 21 days, specifically for prayer as relationship, not performance. This sacred habit invites you to cultivate intimacy with God, where vulnerability and authenticity flourish away from the eyes of the world. It’s an invitation to experience prayer as a deep, personal conversation that transforms your heart.

Activation: Choose a daily place and time. Put it in your calendar, text a friend, and commit to showing up for the next 21 days. Begin each time by quieting your heart and asking God to meet you there; consider journaling your experiences afterward to track how this rhythm is shaping your heart.
Day 2: Peace

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Prayer Type: Thanksgiving

Focus: Trade anxiety for gratitude today; peace is like a guard at your heart's door. Recognize that thanksgiving is a powerful spiritual posture that shifts your focus from fear to faith, inviting God's peace to saturate your mind and emotions even amid uncertainty.

Activation: Make a two-column list: "Anxieties" and "Thanksgivings." As you pray, linger on each thanksgiving, allowing it to replace worry; consider writing a prayer of gratitude that acknowledges God's faithfulness over your fears.
Day 2: Peace

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Prayer Type: Thanksgiving

Focus: Trade anxiety for gratitude today; peace is like a guard at your heart's door. Recognize that thanksgiving is a powerful spiritual posture that shifts your focus from fear to faith, inviting God's peace to saturate your mind and emotions even amid uncertainty.

Activation: Make a two-column list: "Anxieties" and "Thanksgivings." As you pray, linger on each thanksgiving, allowing it to replace worry; consider writing a prayer of gratitude that acknowledges God's faithfulness over your fears.
Day 3: Perseverance

Romans 12:12 "rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Build stamina. Persevere past discouragement. Understand that steadfast prayer is an act of hope that sustains you through trials, anchoring your soul in God's promises even when answers seem delayed.

Activation: Choose one person or situation to pray over for 30 minutes; set a timer. During this time, alternate between silent reflection and spoken prayer, asking God to reveal His heart for the person or circumstance; afterward, journal any impressions or scriptures that come to mind.
Day 3: Perseverance

Romans 12:12 "rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Build stamina. Persevere past discouragement. Understand that steadfast prayer is an act of hope that sustains you through trials, anchoring your soul in God's promises even when answers seem delayed.

Activation: Choose one person or situation to pray over for 30 minutes; set a timer. During this time, alternate between silent reflection and spoken prayer, asking God to reveal His heart for the person or circumstance; afterward, journal any impressions or scriptures that come to mind.
Day 4: Attention

Colossians 3:1-2 "Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth."

Prayer Type: Warfare

Focus: Spiritual warfare begins with attention; take your thoughts higher. This calls you to intentionally redirect your mind from earthly distractions and fears to the eternal realities and victory found in Christ, which strengthens your spiritual defenses.

Activation: Do a "thought audit" (three top recurring thoughts). Replace each with a matching Scripture. Spend time memorizing these verses and meditate on them throughout the day; consider sharing one with a trusted friend and praying together.
Day 4: Attention

Colossians 3:1-2 "Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth."

Prayer Type: Warfare

Focus: Spiritual warfare begins with attention; take your thoughts higher. This calls you to intentionally redirect your mind from earthly distractions and fears to the eternal realities and victory found in Christ, which strengthens your spiritual defenses.

Activation: Do a "thought audit" (three top recurring thoughts). Replace each with a matching Scripture. Spend time memorizing these verses and meditate on them throughout the day; consider sharing one with a trusted friend and praying together.
Day 5: Honesty

Mark 9:24 "Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, 'I do believe; help my unbelief!'"

Prayer Type: Lament

Focus: Bring doubt into the light; Jesus meets honest faith. Recognize that wrestling with doubt is part of a living faith, and Jesus welcomes your honesty, offering grace and strength to believe more deeply.

Activation: Name one doubt you struggle with. Ask Jesus directly: "Help my unbelief in this area." Write in your journal a prayer to Jesus expressing your doubts and hopes, then pray it aloud, inviting His presence to meet you in your uncertainty.
Day 5: Honesty

Mark 9:24 "Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, 'I do believe; help my unbelief!'"

Prayer Type: Lament

Focus: Bring doubt into the light; Jesus meets honest faith. Recognize that wrestling with doubt is part of a living faith, and Jesus welcomes your honesty, offering grace and strength to believe more deeply.

Activation: Name one doubt you struggle with. Ask Jesus directly: "Help my unbelief in this area." Write in your journal a prayer to Jesus expressing your doubts and hopes, then pray it aloud, inviting His presence to meet you in your uncertainty.
Day 6: Awe

Revelation 4:11 "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Center on God's worth, not your needs. Let your heart be captivated by the majesty and sovereignty of God, whose creative will sustains all things, inspiring worship that flows from awe rather than asking.

Activation: Pray only adoration for five minutes - no requests. Use this time to slowly name attributes of God you are grateful for; consider singing a worship song or writing a short poem of praise to deepen your adoration.
Day 6: Awe

Revelation 4:11 "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Center on God's worth, not your needs. Let your heart be captivated by the majesty and sovereignty of God, whose creative will sustains all things, inspiring worship that flows from awe rather than asking.

Activation: Pray only adoration for five minutes - no requests. Use this time to slowly name attributes of God you are grateful for; consider singing a worship song or writing a short poem of praise to deepen your adoration.
Day 7: Help

Hebrews 4:16 "Therefore let's approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help at the time of our need."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Pray boldly for real needs - yours and others'. Approach God's throne with assurance, knowing His mercy is always available, and your prayers have access to divine help that meets you in every circumstance.

Activation: Go on a walk and pray through the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15). As you pray each section, personalize it for your life and community; pause to listen and write down any insights or burdens God places on your heart.
Day 7: Help

Hebrews 4:16 "Therefore let's approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help at the time of our need."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Pray boldly for real needs - yours and others'. Approach God's throne with assurance, knowing His mercy is always available, and your prayers have access to divine help that meets you in every circumstance.

Activation: Go on a walk and pray through the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15). As you pray each section, personalize it for your life and community; pause to listen and write down any insights or burdens God places on your heart.

Home: Building a Home of Prayer

Last week, we learned to meet God in the secret place and strengthen our personal history with Him. This week, we turn outward, inviting God to dwell in our homes and relationships. As we pray for our families and community, we are simply asking the Lord to fill the places with Himself and His kingdom.

Day 8: Rhythms

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 "These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. And you shall repeat them diligently to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you get up."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Ask God to make Scripture the regular conversation in your home. Envision your household as a place where God's Word shapes daily rhythms, relationships, and responses to life's challenges.

Activation: Pick one verse for your household this week. Say it at breakfast/dinner and incorporate it into your prayer over the meal. Invite family members to share what the verse means to them.
Day 8: Rhythms

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 "These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. And you shall repeat them diligently to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you get up."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Ask God to make Scripture the regular conversation in your home. Envision your household as a place where God's Word shapes daily rhythms, relationships, and responses to life's challenges.

Activation: Pick one verse for your household this week. Say it at breakfast/dinner and incorporate it into your prayer over the meal. Invite family members to share what the verse means to them.
Day 9: Surrender

Psalm 127:1 "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain."

Prayer Type: Confession

Focus: Renounce self-reliance; embrace God as the Builder and Guard. Acknowledge areas where you've tried to control outcomes apart from God's guidance, and open your heart to His protective and creative work in your life and home.

Activation: Name one area you're "white-knuckling." Surrender it in prayer and choose one practical step of trust. Reflect on what trusting God looks like in this area and journal your fears and hopes as you release control to Him.
Day 9: Surrender

Psalm 127:1 "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain."

Prayer Type: Confession

Focus: Renounce self-reliance; embrace God as the Builder and Guard. Acknowledge areas where you've tried to control outcomes apart from God's guidance, and open your heart to His protective and creative work in your life and home.

Activation: Name one area you're "white-knuckling." Surrender it in prayer and choose one practical step of trust. Reflect on what trusting God looks like in this area and journal your fears and hopes as you release control to Him.
Day 10: Honor

Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor."

Prayer Type: Thanksgiving

Focus: Celebrate and practice an honor culture at home/church. Recognize that honoring others fosters unity and reflects Christ's love, building a community where everyone feels valued and cherished.

Activation: Privately honor a family member or friend in prayer to the Lord and then publicly honor them today with a text, call, or in person. Consider writing a brief note of encouragement or sharing a specific way they've blessed you.
Day 10: Honor

Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor."

Prayer Type: Thanksgiving

Focus: Celebrate and practice an honor culture at home/church. Recognize that honoring others fosters unity and reflects Christ's love, building a community where everyone feels valued and cherished.

Activation: Privately honor a family member or friend in prayer to the Lord and then publicly honor them today with a text, call, or in person. Consider writing a brief note of encouragement or sharing a specific way they've blessed you.
Day 11: Restoration

Malachi 4:6 "He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and strike the land with complete destruction."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Pray for generational reconciliation. Invite God's healing touch to mend broken relationships and restore trust across family lines, breaking cycles of pain and ushering in peace.

Activation: Reach out across a family gap (call, note, prayer) and ask God to restore hearts. Spend time journaling prayers for reconciliation and reflecting on your role as a peacemaker in your family's story.
Day 11: Restoration

Malachi 4:6 "He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and strike the land with complete destruction."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Pray for generational reconciliation. Invite God's healing touch to mend broken relationships and restore trust across family lines, breaking cycles of pain and ushering in peace.

Activation: Reach out across a family gap (call, note, prayer) and ask God to restore hearts. Spend time journaling prayers for reconciliation and reflecting on your role as a peacemaker in your family's story.
Day 12: Wisdom

Proverbs 24:3-4 "By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Ask God for wisdom that builds a spiritually rich home. Seek insight not just for practical matters but for nurturing love, grace, and faith that fill every corner of your household.

Activation: Identify one new life-giving household rhythm (prayer before school, nightly Scripture, screen-free evening). Start it tonight. Reflect with your family on how this rhythm can deepen your connection and invite God's presence into daily life. Pray as a family.
Day 12: Wisdom

Proverbs 24:3-4 "By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Ask God for wisdom that builds a spiritually rich home. Seek insight not just for practical matters but for nurturing love, grace, and faith that fill every corner of your household.

Activation: Identify one new life-giving household rhythm (prayer before school, nightly Scripture, screen-free evening). Start it tonight. Reflect with your family on how this rhythm can deepen your connection and invite God's presence into daily life. Pray as a family.
Day 13: Humility

Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."

Prayer Type: Confession

Focus: Replace self-interest with humble attention to others. Recognize pride or self-centeredness that may hinder your relationships, and ask God to cultivate a heart marked by empathy and selflessness.

Activation: Pray over one person in your life. Ask God to reveal a need to elevate above your own today. Reflect on practical ways to serve or encourage this person, and consider writing down your intentions to follow through.
Day 13: Humility

Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."

Prayer Type: Confession

Focus: Replace self-interest with humble attention to others. Recognize pride or self-centeredness that may hinder your relationships, and ask God to cultivate a heart marked by empathy and selflessness.

Activation: Pray over one person in your life. Ask God to reveal a need to elevate above your own today. Reflect on practical ways to serve or encourage this person, and consider writing down your intentions to follow through.
Day 14: Gratitude

Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful."

Prayer Type: Thanksgiving

Focus: Invite Christ's peace to "umpire" your home through thanksgiving. Understand that gratitude opens the door for peace to govern your relationships, decisions, and conflicts, creating harmony rooted in Christ.

Activation: Go on a walk and thank God for as many things as you can think of. As you walk, breathe deeply and let each thanksgiving hit your heart; consider ending your walk with a prayer asking God to bring His peace into any areas of tension at home.
Day 14: Gratitude

Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful."

Prayer Type: Thanksgiving

Focus: Invite Christ's peace to "umpire" your home through thanksgiving. Understand that gratitude opens the door for peace to govern your relationships, decisions, and conflicts, creating harmony rooted in Christ.

Activation: Go on a walk and thank God for as many things as you can think of. As you walk, breathe deeply and let each thanksgiving hit your heart; consider ending your walk with a prayer asking God to bring His peace into any areas of tension at home.

World: Building God’s Kingdom through Prayer

After focusing on God’s presence personally and within our homes, we now look outward. This final week is an invitation to join God’s mission through prayer by interceding for our city, our nation, and the nations of the earth. We ask for revival, justice, and transformation. A major function of prayer is to shift our hearts to better reflect what is in God’s heart, so don’t be discouraged if you find it harder than the previous weeks to engage with the daily focus. Often, our hearts need to be softened to others, injustices, and issues that don’t personally touch our lives. Prayer is where we can ask God to break our hearts for what breaks His. Press in and press through!

Day 15: Unity

John 17:20-21 "I am not asking on behalf of these alone, but also for those who believe in Me through their word, that they may all be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Pray for unity in the global church. Long for the Spirit to heal divisions and foster a tangible expression of Christ's love that transcends cultural, racial, and denominational boundaries.

Activation: Pray for a different local church by name. Look up the names of some of the pastors on staff and pray for them and their families. Consider writing a letter or email of encouragement to that church or pastor.
Day 15: Unity

John 17:20-21 "I am not asking on behalf of these alone, but also for those who believe in Me through their word, that they may all be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Pray for unity in the global church. Long for the Spirit to heal divisions and foster a tangible expression of Christ's love that transcends cultural, racial, and denominational boundaries.

Activation: Pray for a different local church by name. Look up the names of some of the pastors on staff and pray for them and their families. Consider writing a letter or email of encouragement to that church or pastor.
Day 16: Justice

Amos 5:24 "But let justice roll out like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."

Prayer Type: Lament

Take a moment to quiet your heart.
You don’t need to pray everything below.
Ask the Spirit to draw your attention to one area, and begin there.

Pray for justice to roll like waters in…

  1. Our Hearts & Church
    Repentant hearts where we’ve stood aloof or uninvolved
    Hearts that grieve what grieves God
    Courage to obey beyond comfort or convenience
    A church whose worship overflows into loving action as His hands and feet
    (Pause and listen. Where is God inviting repentance or obedience?)

  2. Our City
    Families facing poverty, housing insecurity, or food scarcity
    Children and students impacted by under-resourced systems
    Isolated communities facing barriers to dignity, access, and care
    Local leaders, educators, social workers, and first responders placed here for such a time as this
    (Name your neighborhood, a school, or a face God brings to mind.)

  3. Our Nation & World
    Global poverty, economic inequity, and lack of access to education
    Nations marked by conflict, war, or political instability
    Broken places becoming opportunities for the Church to respond
    A Bride moved to lament, pray, and intercede faithfully
    (Hold one nation or people group before the Lord.)

  4. Our Response
    Willingness to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God
    Faithfulness in small, unseen acts of obedience
    Strength to pursue justice without losing compassion
    Trust that God’s justice is redemptive, not merely corrective
    (Ask God for one step of faithfulness today.)

Praying Together as New Song

Our Church
Pray for the Body of New Song to faithfully say yes in the organizations, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and communities God has sent us into.

Our City
Pray that the story of the Bride would be clearly read in our city - through Serve Saturday, the Heart & Hands Community Assistance Program, and partners like Hope Is Alive, Kairos Prison Ministry, and Hope Center of Edmond - so that needs are met and injustice is confronted by the strength of God alone.

Our Nation & Our World
Pray for more laborers for the harvest of the world. Pray that we would stand as the Church for the nations wherever Kingdom reality is lacking. Pray especially for our New Song Network partners confronting modern-day slavery, like The Pearl House, and those moved by mercy in times of war, like The Woodall Foundation.

Closing Prayer Prompt
Lord, let Your justice roll through my life today.
Show me where to pray, where to listen, and where to act.
Amen.
Day 16: Justice

Amos 5:24 "But let justice roll out like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."

Prayer Type: Lament

Take a moment to quiet your heart.
You don’t need to pray everything below.
Ask the Spirit to draw your attention to one area, and begin there.

Pray for justice to roll like waters in…

  1. Our Hearts & Church
    Repentant hearts where we’ve stood aloof or uninvolved
    Hearts that grieve what grieves God
    Courage to obey beyond comfort or convenience
    A church whose worship overflows into loving action as His hands and feet
    (Pause and listen. Where is God inviting repentance or obedience?)

  2. Our City
    Families facing poverty, housing insecurity, or food scarcity
    Children and students impacted by under-resourced systems
    Isolated communities facing barriers to dignity, access, and care
    Local leaders, educators, social workers, and first responders placed here for such a time as this
    (Name your neighborhood, a school, or a face God brings to mind.)

  3. Our Nation & World
    Global poverty, economic inequity, and lack of access to education
    Nations marked by conflict, war, or political instability
    Broken places becoming opportunities for the Church to respond
    A Bride moved to lament, pray, and intercede faithfully
    (Hold one nation or people group before the Lord.)

  4. Our Response
    Willingness to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God
    Faithfulness in small, unseen acts of obedience
    Strength to pursue justice without losing compassion
    Trust that God’s justice is redemptive, not merely corrective
    (Ask God for one step of faithfulness today.)

Praying Together as New Song

Our Church
Pray for the Body of New Song to faithfully say yes in the organizations, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and communities God has sent us into.

Our City
Pray that the story of the Bride would be clearly read in our city - through Serve Saturday, the Heart & Hands Community Assistance Program, and partners like Hope Is Alive, Kairos Prison Ministry, and Hope Center of Edmond - so that needs are met and injustice is confronted by the strength of God alone.

Our Nation & Our World
Pray for more laborers for the harvest of the world. Pray that we would stand as the Church for the nations wherever Kingdom reality is lacking. Pray especially for our New Song Network partners confronting modern-day slavery, like The Pearl House, and those moved by mercy in times of war, like The Woodall Foundation.

Closing Prayer Prompt
Lord, let Your justice roll through my life today.
Show me where to pray, where to listen, and where to act.
Amen.
Day 17: Repentance

2 Chronicles 7:14 "and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

Prayer Type: Confession

Focus: Repent for national sins; ask God for mercy. Approach God with a humble heart, acknowledging collective failings and pleading for His healing and restoration for our communities and nation.

Activation: Fast one meal and intercede for our nation. During your fast, spend intentional time in prayer asking God to reveal areas needing repentance; journal any insights or burdens He places on your heart.
Day 17: Repentance

2 Chronicles 7:14 "and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

Prayer Type: Confession

Focus: Repent for national sins; ask God for mercy. Approach God with a humble heart, acknowledging collective failings and pleading for His healing and restoration for our communities and nation.

Activation: Fast one meal and intercede for our nation. During your fast, spend intentional time in prayer asking God to reveal areas needing repentance; journal any insights or burdens He places on your heart.
Day 18: Power

Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Thank God for the Spirit's power and leadership. Celebrate the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit who equips and guides believers to be bold witnesses and instruments of God's kingdom.

Activation: Go to Newsongpeople.com/missions and pray for one of our global partners. Ask the Spirit to fill them afresh and to guide their outreach; consider writing a note of encouragement or committing to support them through prayer regularly.
Day 18: Power

Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Thank God for the Spirit's power and leadership. Celebrate the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit who equips and guides believers to be bold witnesses and instruments of God's kingdom.

Activation: Go to Newsongpeople.com/missions and pray for one of our global partners. Ask the Spirit to fill them afresh and to guide their outreach; consider writing a note of encouragement or committing to support them through prayer regularly.
Day 19: Wrestle

Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."

Prayer Type: Warfare

Focus: Engage in spiritual warfare for your city. Recognize the unseen battles that affect your community and stand firm in prayer, declaring Christ's victory over every stronghold.

Activation: Pray aloud over one specific stronghold that has touched your family or community recently (violence, greed, addiction, anger, etc.).
Day 19: Wrestle

Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."

Prayer Type: Warfare

Focus: Engage in spiritual warfare for your city. Recognize the unseen battles that affect your community and stand firm in prayer, declaring Christ's victory over every stronghold.

Activation: Pray aloud over one specific stronghold that has touched your family or community recently (violence, greed, addiction, anger, etc.).
Day 20: Compassion

Romans 10:1 "Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Carry God's heart for the lost. Let Paul's words become your own; a sincere longing for those far from Christ to know the mercy you've received. Intercession for the lost begins with compassion as it mirrors the Father's desire that all might be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Activation: Write down the names of three people who don't yet know Jesus. Pray over each name slowly, asking the Holy Spirit to draw their hearts and open doors for you to show His love. End your prayer by asking God to renew your compassion for the spiritually lost in your life and city.
Day 20: Compassion

Romans 10:1 "Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Carry God's heart for the lost. Let Paul's words become your own; a sincere longing for those far from Christ to know the mercy you've received. Intercession for the lost begins with compassion as it mirrors the Father's desire that all might be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Activation: Write down the names of three people who don't yet know Jesus. Pray over each name slowly, asking the Holy Spirit to draw their hearts and open doors for you to show His love. End your prayer by asking God to renew your compassion for the spiritually lost in your life and city.
Day 21: Calling

Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Thank God for making His people a light in darkness. Embrace your calling to reflect Christ's light through acts of love and integrity that draw others toward God's glory.

Activation: Take a walk around your neighborhood or work building and pray for God's light to shine brightly in the lives of the people you are surrounded by. See who God puts on your heart as you pray.
Day 21: Calling

Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Thank God for making His people a light in darkness. Embrace your calling to reflect Christ's light through acts of love and integrity that draw others toward God's glory.

Activation: Take a walk around your neighborhood or work building and pray for God's light to shine brightly in the lives of the people you are surrounded by. See who God puts on your heart as you pray.

21 Day’s Reflection:

As we complete these 21 days, take time to reflect on what God has done. Write down moments of answered prayers, areas of growth, and ways you’ve noticed your heart has changed.

  • What specific prayers did God answer or redirect?

  • What have you learned about God through this season?

  • How might you continue to “give yourself to prayer” beyond these 21 days?

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