21 Days Prayer & Fasting

March 26th – April 18th

SJC 2025 Prayer Focus

Igniting Revival

OUR VISION

To transform lives with the message of Jesus Christ.

OUR MISSION

To equip disciples of Jesus Christ to INSPIRE the sinner, IGNITE the saint & IMPACT society with the message of Jesus Christ

OUR CORE VALUES

Christ-likeness, community, cordiality, creativity, commitment, character, Christian Education

OUR CREDO

Whether a guest, member, or friend, as a result of your encounter with the St. John Church you will be better!

The St. John Church 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting begins Wednesday, March 26 and ends Friday, April 18 (Good Friday). As we ignite revival during our 21 days of prayer and fasting together as a church family, let us pray to revive lives in 2025. In addition, we want to not only revive lives, but transform lives with the message of Jesus Christ.

Our theme this year is “Reviving Lives in 2025” (Ezekiel 37:1-14). This is a year of revival. God has given us a grace year of opportunity to get revived. During our 21 days of prayer and fasting, we desire revelation, spiritual revival and supernatural resurrection.

Our devotions this year are based on the book, “Igniting Revival” by Scott Hamby. Although it is not necessary to purchase the book to join in our daily devotions, it is recommended for supplemental information and greater understanding. This book can be purchased in the SJC Growing in the Spirit Book Store.

As we enter the season of prayer and fasting as a church, let us purify and consecrate ourselves. As we go forward, we must pray for one another, the church, our community and the world. We trust God to lead, guide and sustain us during our 21 days of prayer and fasting. It’s revival time

Important Dates

March 26 – April 18 (Good Friday): SJC Days of Prayer and Fasting (21 DPF)
March 26 – April 20: 6:00AM Daily Prayer Call
April 12: Eggstavaganza at Southlake campus; 10:00AM- 1:00PM
April 13: Palm Sunday
April 15 -16: Holy Week Revival at Grand Prairie campus 7:00PM
April 18: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting End
April 18: Good Friday Service at Grand Prairie campus 12:00PM
April 20: Resurrection Services – 7:00Am & 9:00AM at Grand Prairie campus and 10:30AM at Southlake campus

There are 5 components of SJC 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting:

Personal Quiet Time
Church-wide Prayer Call
Personal Fast
21-Day Devotional
Personal Journal

Five Components of the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting:

1. Personal Quiet Time: Daily personal devotion or quiet time is simply time set apart to spend with God. During this season, plan to set aside more time to spend with God every day and be consistent. Quiet time is an important part of a Christian’s everyday life. This time should allow one to draw closer to God without distractions. It consists of practicing the spiritual disciplines of prayer the spiritual disciplines of prayer, worship, listening, journaling, sculpture reading and meditating on God’s Word. We must desire to know God better and be willing to obey the Lord God that we seek to know. It is imperative that every believer intensifies his or her commitment to living in accordance and obedience to the Word of God to experience the glory of the Lord like never before!

2. Church-wide 6:00AM Prayer Call: Join the SJC Family for 6:00Am prayer call that begins Wednesday, March 6 (including and Sunday) and ends March 31 (Resurrection Sunday). Each day there is a prayer focus and scripture . Each morning Pastor Davis and/or SJC representative will lead in devotion and prayer. PRAYER LINE: 530-881-1212 / CODE: 291-359-153

3. Personal Fast: Your personal fast should be so impactful that in your sacrifice, you are constantly reminded of the power and presence of God in your life.

Choose your personal fast:

Food – Abstain from certain foods (example: Daniel Fast, eliminating meats, dairy, sugars, junk food, fried food, etc.)
Technology – Minimize the use of technology/television/social media
Financial – Eliminate non-essential spending (See addendum for Financial Liberation fast)

Divine cleansing and renewal of our bodies are some of the benefits of a personal fast. Pray for God’s wisdom to make appropriate choices during this time of fasting.

4. 21-Day Devotional: We will start each day with The Word, prayer, and focus on our theme. Our 21 daily devotions are included in this guide. Each morning, Pastor and/or SJC representative will lead in devotion and prayer. PRAYER LINE: 530-881-1212 / CODE: 291-359-153

5. 21-Day Journal: Journal your 21 days of fasting and prayer.

Download 2025 SJC 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Guide

DAY	FOCUS	SCRIPTURE	TAKE ACTION
Day 1, WED March 26	Why Do I Want Revival? – A Need for Personal Revival	Isaiah 64:8	Take the time right now to make a calendar entry for regular quiet time with God for the next 20 days to do just that—meet with HIM. Pause and pray for your growth, openness and personal revival in the next 20 days and beyond.
Day 2, THU March 27	So What, “God Loves Me”? – Desensitized to God	John 3:16-18	Meditate on John 3:16-18 and what this means for you. Thank God for his gift of salvation. Let His mind and desires shake your world, change your lifestyle and influence your choices.
Day 3, FRI March 28	Encountering… – Need for a Personal Encounter with God’s Holiness	Isaiah 6:1-4	Pray that God will open your eyes and heart to His holiness. Read Isaiah 6:1-4 and pray for an encounter of holiness.
Day 4, SAT March 29	He’s Just God – We Must Revere God	Genesis 1:1-2:2	Read Genesis 1. Contemplate on these names of God using your Bible’s concordance or internet, search them out in the Scriptures. Give homage to God.
Sunday, March 30	Revival and the Word of God 2 Peter 3:18
Day 5, MON March 31	It’s My Decision – Surrendering to God	Matthew 26:36-46	Today read Matthew 26:36-46 and reflect on the choices made by Jesus and the disciples. What choice will you make? Pray and reflect, asking the Father to help you.
Day 6, TUE April 1	He Is Accountable to Who? – God’s Sovereignty	Psalm 145:13 Proverbs 3:5-6	Reflect on the sovereignty of God. Pray that God will give you peace so that you may accept His sovereignty.
Day 7, WED April 2	Ah, There Is a Theme – Justice Is Required	Isaiah 6:5	Read Isaiah 6:5 Think, evaluate your relationship with your Lord and Savior. Cry out to the Lord over you sin. Let a new song of revival begin.
Day 8, THU April 3	What is Repentance – Time for U-turn and Abandonment	Romans 6:1-14	Pray that the Holy Spirit will show you your sins. Repent of your sins. Seek the Holy Spirit to help you no longer be enslaved to them
Day 9, FRI April 4	Struggling with Sin – Being on Auto-Pilot	Romans 7:12-25	Pray fervently for God to help you in your continuous struggle with sin.
Day 10, SAT April 5	Sin Makes a Better Testimony! – Sinning Must Stop	Romans 12-13	Pray today asking Jesus to convict you of the sin in your daily life
Sunday, April 6	Revival As Antidote to the Evils of this Present Darkness Ephesians 6:12

DAY	FOCUS	SCRIPTURE	TAKE ACTION
Day 11, MON April 7	Is There a Difference – A Need for Weeping, Sacrifice, and Repentance	Luke 18:18-29	Pray today that God would show you and lead you to shift your thoughts and actions to want the desires of God.
Day 12, TUE April 8	God Calls Me to Do What?? – Wrestling with Repentance	Genesis 32:22-32	Pray that God will meet with you, lift this burden, strengthen you to accomplish His agenda and bless you because of your repentance.
Day 13, WED April 9	I See You – Seeing Temptation for What It Is	Matthew 4:1-11	Pray and live to turn every temptation from an opportunity of failure into an opportunity of spiritual success.
Day 14, THU April 10	Out of This World – Struggle Against Evil	Ephesians 6:10-11	Prepare for battle mentally and spiritually by praying continuously.
Day 15, FRI April11	Tools Included, Part 1 – Understanding the Armor of God	Ephesians 6:13-15	Put on the armor! Look for ways to see how the armor of God protects, helps, and changes you today.
Day 16, SAT April 12	Tools Included, Part 2 – Understanding the Armor of God	Ephesians 6:16-18	Make a commitment to routinely put on the armor of God. Spend time with the Lord discussing these tools and their application in your life.
Sunday, April 13	GRACE PALM SUNDAY John 12:13
Day 17, MON April 14	No One Is an Island – The Church Is an Army Who Can Win Together	Acts 4:32-35	Call, text or email someone and ask them to meet you for prayer today.
Day 18, TUE April 15	The Power of Prayer – Pray to Discover and Move to His Will	Philippians 4:6-7	Read and memorize Philippians 4:6-7
Day 19, WED April 16	Getting Usable – Forgiveness Is Not Optional	Matthew 5:23-24	Pray today that God will show you who you need to forgive, then find them and forgive them before the sun sets.
Day 20, THU April 17	The Rules – Which Rules Are You Living By?	Colossians 3:1-17	Today pray through this list in Colossians 3. Christians living holy who separate themselves to Truth will bring a revival to themselves and others. Are you living holy?
Day 21, FRI April 18 GOOD FRIDAY	Hope – The Revival Has Begun	Romans 8:25, Romans 12:11-12, Hebrews 6:11	Pray earnestly for our Pastor, church family and yourself for a refreshing and empowering renewal in which we will experience the Lord’s presence and splendor! Attend Good Friday service, The Seven Saying of the Cross
Holy Saturday, April 19	HOLY SATURDAY (John 11:25 NKJV)
Resurrection Sunday, April 20	RESURRECTION SUNDAY (Luke 22:18, 20)