21 Days Prayer & Fasting
March 6th – March 29th
SJC 2024 Prayer Focus
More…Grace – Gather – Grow – Give – Go
SJC 2024 PRAYER FOCUS
MORE…Grace – Gather – Grow – Give – Go
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 SJC 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting begin Wednesday, March 6 and ends Friday, March 29 (Good Friday). As we move from faith to faith during our 21 days of prayer and fasting together as a church family, let us pray for MORE in 2024. We want to strive to do more in the church, in the community and in the world. We want to transform lives with the message of Jesus Christ. We have a work to do!
Our objective for this season of prayer and fasting as a church is to become a 5G ministry that is all about connectivity. The 5G’s are practical principles for spiritual maturity. During our 21 days of prayer and fasting, it is our desire to strengthen our connection with God and others.
We have five points of connectivity: Grace – Gather – Grow – Give– Go. It all starts with grace – our salvation, our relationship with God and our walk with the Lord. We praise God for His grace!
As we enter the season of prayer and fasting as a church, let us purify and consecrate ourselves. As we go forward, we have to pray for one another, the church, our community and the world. We are trusting God to lead, guide and sustain us during our 21 days of prayer and fasting.
Important Dates
- March 6 – 29: SJC Days of Prayer and Fasting (21 DPF)
- March 6 – 31: 6:00AM Daily Prayer Call
- March 24: Palm Sunday
- March 26 – 27: Holy Week Revival at Grand Prairie campus 7:00PM
- March 29: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting End
- March 29: Good Friday Service at Grand Prairie campus 12:00PM
- March 30: Eggstravaganza at Southlake campus 10:00AM – 1:00PM
- March 31: Resurrection Services – 7:00Am & 9:00AM at Grand Prairie campus and 10:00AM 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:
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- Abstaining from certain foods (example: Daniel Fast, eliminating meats, dairy, sugars, junk food, fried food, etc.)
- Minimizing the use of technology/television/social media
- Eliminating non-essential spending
Divine cleaning and renewal of our bodies are some of the benefits of a personal fast. Prayer of God’s wisdom to make appropriate choices during this time of fasting.
It is recommended that you consult with your physician before beginning a food fast. Remember to drink plenty of water and get sufficient rest.
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.
DEVOTIONALS AT-A-GLANCE
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DAY |
FOCUS |
SCRIPTURE |
DO MORE |
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Day 1 – March 6 |
GATHER |
Peter 3:8 |
Write out fasting plan and get rid of one thing that could compromise your commitment to God today. |
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Day 2 – March 7 |
GATHER |
Joel 2:12 |
Reflect upon the benefits of personal and corporate worship and fasting. |
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Day 3 – March 8 |
GATHER |
Psalm 100:2 |
Unplug from the world and do whatever it takes to spend more time with the Lord.
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Day 4 – March 9 |
GATHER |
Jeremiah 33:3 |
Make sure you have your bible and a way to document your fast.
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Sunday – March 10 |
GRACE Peter 3:18
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Day 5 – March 11 |
GROW |
Acts 2:42
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Make a commitment to attend in-person worship and/or noon day bible study during the month of March.
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Day 6 – March 12 |
GROW |
2 Peter 3:17-18
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Sit and think of something that you were taught to believe and later found out that the teaching was incorrect. Make it a habit to find the truth for yourself.
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Day 7 – March 13 |
GROW |
Romans 12:1-2 |
For the next 14 days what can you do to renew your mind that will lead to transformation?
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Day 8 – March 14 |
GROW |
Ephesians 4:15-16
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Take the time to reflect where you have spoken harshly and how you can take steps towards forgiveness.
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Day 9 – March 15 |
GROW |
2 Tim. 2:15
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Consider adding an additional 10 minutes to your personal study time.
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DAY |
FOCUS |
SCRIPTURE |
DO MORE |
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Day 10 – March 16 |
GROW |
Psalm 32:8
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Join one of the groups provided above. Registration available at sjbcfamily.com
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Sunday, March 17 |
GRACE 2 Timothy 3:16 |
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Day 11 – March 18 |
GIVE |
1 Peter 4:10
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Complete a spiritual gifts survey and see how they can be used in your local church.
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Day 12 – March 19 |
GIVE |
Colossians 3:23.
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As we reflect on Colossians 3:23, let’s remember that our work is more than a mere job; it’s a service to the Lord
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Day 13 – March 20 |
GIVE |
2 Cor 8:12
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Give to your local church or an outreach ministry |
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Day 14 – March 21 |
GIVE |
John 3:16
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Recommit your life to Christ and share the gift of salvation with a non-believer.
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Day 15 – March 22 |
GIVE |
Malachi 3:10
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Trust God and increase your giving.
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Day 16 – March 23 |
GIVE |
Luke 6:38
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Ask God how you can be used to bless others. |
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Sunday, March 24 |
PALM SUNDAY John 12:13
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Day 17 – March 25 |
GO |
Matthew 28:16-20
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How can you carry out this calling as you go along today? |
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Day 18 – March 26 |
GO |
Luke 10:1 John 17:18
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Place a penny where it’s visible each morning. The penny is a reminder to share your faith, trust in God and remember “You’re The One Cent (Sent)”. Now, GO
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FOCUS |
SCRIPTURE |
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Day 19 – March 27 |
GO |
Matthew 9:37-38
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Pray for other workers to help in the work of the ministry.
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Day 20 – March 28 |
GO |
Ephesians 6:18-19 |
Pray for an opportunity and boldness to share the gospel. |
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Day 21 – March 29 |
GOOD FRIDAY Luke 9:23-24 Attend Good Friday service, The Seven Saying of the Cross
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Holy Saturday, March 30 |
HOLY SATURDAY (John 11:25 NKJV) |
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Resurrection Sunday, March 31 |
RESURRECTION SUNDAY (Luke 22:18, 20)
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