During the 21 days of prayer and fasting, we provided daily prayer prompts for our members to help them experience prayer and fasting individually, in their community groups, and as a church body.
Saturday, February 1
Day 1: Ask God to use the next 21 days to help you abide with Jesus more intentionally. Pray that our church will enjoy deeper intimacy with him. (John 15:4)
Sunday, February 2
Day 2: Pray for our Sunday gathering. Ask the Lord to use the worship, fellowship, and teaching to further mature you into Christlikeness. (Colossians 1:28)
Monday, February 3
Day 3: Thank God for the ability to enjoy life with fellow believers in Christ. Spend time reflecting on the joys of living in community. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
Tuesday, February 4
Day 4: Thank God for the gift of salvation. Ask the Lord to saturate your day with the truth of the gospel. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
Wednesday, February 5)
Day 5: Pray for the salvation of non-believers in your life. Ask the Lord for specific opportunities to share the gospel today. (Ephesians 2:10)
Thursday, February 6
Day 6: Pray for each member of your community group. Thank God for the role each person plays in your life and share the gratitude with them. (Romans 12:4-5)
Friday, February 7
Day 7: Spend extended time in prayer today to deepen your intimacy with Jesus. Ask God to grow your passion and excitement for prayer. (Acts 1:14)
Saturday, February 8
Day 8: Pray for the gospel to reach the nations. Consider what role God would have you play in praying for, giving, or going to the nations. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Sunday, February 9
Day 9: Pray God will reveal any grievous ways in you. Confess to your community group and ask the Spirit to lead you in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24)
Monday, February 10
Day 10: Sit quietly before God and enjoy his presence. Pray the Word will dwell richly in you and remind you of the fullness of joy in Christ. (Psalm 16:11)
Tuesday, February 11
Day 11: Pray for the next generation of disciples at Watermark. Ask God to show you what your role is in helping disciple the next generation. (2 Timothy 2:1-2)
Wednesday, February 12
Day 12: Pray for renewed commitment to your community group. Ask the Spirit to further unify the members of your community in Christ. (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Thursday, February 13
Day 13: Pray for God to transform you into a more Bible-revering person. Reflect on how you can treasure the Word more intentionally. (Matthew 4:4)
Friday, February 14
Day 14: Pray for open doors to share the gospel with your neighbors. Ask the Spirit to lead you to the people whose hearts he’s been preparing. (Colossians 4:3)
Saturday, February 15
Day 15: Ask God to give you excitement and desire for his Word. Pray Year of the Word is marked by growth and a greater love for Christ. (Matthew 5:6)
Sunday, February 16
Day 16: Pray for neighboring churches in Dallas. Ask the Lord to bless their ministry, congregation, and witness in the city of Dallas. (Ephesians 2:19-22)
Monday, February 17
Day 17: Ask the Spirit to identify opportunities for spiritual growth. Pray with gratitude for the ability to grow in intimacy with him. (John 3:30)
Tuesday, February 18
Day 18: Pray with thanksgiving for the gift of church membership. Praise God for the privilege of being shepherded by church elders. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Wednesday, February 19
Day 19: Ask the Spirit for discipline and perseverance for your time in the Word. Pray for renewed joy and delight towards the Word of God. (Psalm 119:105)
Thursday, February 20
Day 20: Pray members of Watermark are known for making disciples that make disciples. Pray that multiplication is a marker of our church body. (John 13:34-35)
Friday, February 21
Day 21: Thank God for how he worked over the past 21 days. Share with your community group what he has revealed and thank him together. (Colossians 4:2)