Month of prayer
October 31 – To God Be the Glory
Jude 24–25 To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.”
We have come to the end of our month of prayer, but God isn’t done yet! Take a moment to pause and reflect on what God has taught you through this time of prayer. How has your prayer life grown? What has God done in your life or in the world around you?
We have talked a lot about revival and hopefully have spent a good amount of time asking God to revive our hearts, our church, and our world. The ultimate goal of revival is not the revival itself—it is the glory of God. Every answered prayer, every transformed life, every healed heart points back to Him. God revives us so that His majesty is known and His name is praised. As we finish these 31 days, our prayer is simple: May His glory dwell in our land, and may our lives reflect His splendor forever.
Prayer Prompt:
Give thanks and praise to God for who He is and all He has done. Pray that every spark of revival would lead to His glory alone—now and forever.
October 30 – Harvest of Righteousness
James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Every revival bears fruit. The Spirit’s work doesn’t end in emotion; it results in righteousness—changed lives, reconciled relationships, and renewed communities. God’s peace transforms conflict into compassion and selfishness into service. When His people walk in peace, the world catches a glimpse of heaven. The fruit of revival is a harvest of righteousness that blesses everyone around us.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that our church would bear the fruit of righteousness—peace, purity, and love. Ask God to make our actions match our prayers so that His character is seen through us.
October 29 – Joy Restored
Psalm 85:6 Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
John 15:11 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Truly knowing God leads to a life of rejoicing. When God revives His people, joy returns. Not a shallow, momentary happiness, but deep joy rooted in His presence. Sin drains joy; grace restores it. Jesus wants His followers to be marked by joy that comes from abiding in Him. Revival doesn’t just make us busy—it makes us glad in God. A revived church is a joyful church because its delight has been restored to the Lord.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for the joy of God’s presence to fill your heart and our church. Ask Him to restore the joy of our salvation and make our worship overflow with rejoicing.
October 28 – Peace of the City
Jeremiah 29:7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.
Jeremiah is speaking to a people who have been ripped from their homes and brought into exile in a strange land. They probably aren’t too fond of their neighbors or the nation as a whole. But God wants them to care. God calls His people to care about the place where they live. When revival comes, it doesn’t stay confined to church buildings—it transforms neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. Praying for the peace and flourishing of our city is part of God’s mission. We become agents of His peace, bringing His presence into every corner of our community.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for our city—its leaders, schools, families, and churches. Ask God to bring peace, justice, and renewal so that His glory would dwell here.
October 27 – Every Nation
Revelation 7:9a After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb ...
God’s vision for revival is global. The end of the story is a redeemed people from every nation worshiping together before His throne. Every time we pray, give, or go for the sake of the Gospel, we join that eternal movement. Revival connects our small prayers to God’s vast mission—to see His kingdom come and His glory fill the earth.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for revival among the nations. Ask God to strengthen missionaries, awaken the unreached, and give our church a greater heart for His global mission.
October 26 – Open Doors
Colossians 4:2–3a Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ ...”
Paul didn’t pray for comfort or safety—he prayed for open doors. Revival gives us courage to walk through the doors God opens. It fills us with compassion for those far from Him and clarity to speak His truth with love. When God’s people pray for open doors, He delights to answer.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for open doors to share the Gospel—in conversations, neighborhoods, and workplaces. Ask God to give you both opportunities and boldness to proclaim Christ clearly.
October 25 – Let Your Light Shine
Matthew 5:14, 16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden … let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
If you’ve ever gotten up in the middle of the night and tried to move around a dark room, you know how important light is. Light is meant to shine. When the Holy Spirit revives a believer, their life becomes a beacon in dark places. Revived followers of Jesus cannot help but light up the world. Revival is never private—it always shines outward. Our kindness, honesty, integrity, and hope become a living testimony that points people to Jesus. When God’s people shine, His glory is revealed.
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to make your life a light for His glory. Pray that our church would shine brightly in our community so that others see Christ through us.
October 24 – Go and Make Disciples
Matthew 28:19–20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
I remember a trip to Disneyland with my family that took place during Disneyland’s 50th anniversary. They were doing all sorts of giveaways and fun things to celebrate. One of the things they did was give away “dream FastPasses.” These were essentially tickets to the front the line for every ride in the park. My brother and I were separated from the rest of the family when they happened to walk past Disney employees who gave them each a “dream FastPass.” My family asked the employees if they could get one for my brother and me, but they were told we had to be there. So what did my family do? They called us instantly and made sure we heard the good news and came to each get one ourselves. They weren’t going to keep this to themselves and exclude us from this free gift.
Jesus offers something better than any worldly gift. He offers eternal life free from sin and the consequences of that sin. He offers an eternal relationship with the one true God. He offers hope, joy, and peace. While He offers that to all who would follow Him, He also calls those followers to share the good news and invite others to receive the gift as well. Jesus’ final words to His disciples were not a suggestion—they were a command. The Great Commission is the natural overflow of a revived heart. When we experience God’s grace deeply, we can’t help but share it. Revival doesn’t end with personal renewal; it extends to disciple-making among the nations, beginning right where we live.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that our church would be faithful to the Great Commission and share the gift that God has given to us. Ask God to raise up disciple-makers who lead others to follow Jesus deeply and wholeheartedly.
October 23 – Ambassadors for Christ
2 Corinthians 5:20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
Christians are called to live in the world but not to be of the world. Our citizenship is not here on earth, but we are citizens of heaven. We are not called to be citizens but ambassadors here. An ambassador represents the will and message of their king. As followers of Jesus, we carry His message of reconciliation to the world. Revival is not just about what happens inside the church walls—it’s about God’s people carrying His grace into every conversation and every relationship. The revived heart naturally becomes a sent heart.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that you would faithfully represent Christ in your words and actions today. Ask God to make our church a bold and gracious witness in our community.
October 22 – Open Your Eyes
John 4:35 “Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.”
The verse here comes after Jesus has spoken to a Samaritan woman at a well. Culturally there were lots of reasons Jesus should have ignored this woman. Jews and Samaritans did not get along. This woman also had a morality issue, to say it gently. Yet Jesus demonstrated care and compassion that led her to believing in Him and sharing the news about Him with those she once avoided. Now He turns His attention to His disciples. Jesus said the harvest was already ready—not someday, but now. The problem wasn’t the harvest; it was that His followers didn’t see it. Revival gives us new eyes to see the people God has already placed around us—our neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and family members. When God revives His church, our eyes lift from ourselves to the mission field right in front of us. No one is too far gone and no one should be excluded from our love and proclamation of the truth. Let us be a people who open our eyes and trust that a great harvest is about to happen!
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to open your eyes to the people around you who need His love. Pray that our church would see the harvest and step boldly into the fields with compassion and courage. Pray that hearts would be opened and ready to receive the good news.
October 21 – Show Us Your Glory
Exodus 33:18 “Then Moses said, ‘Now show me your glory.’”
Psalm 85:9 - “Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.”
Moses longed to see God’s glory—to know His presence more deeply. That same longing burns in every heart that truly seeks revival. When God’s glory fills His people, sin is exposed, hearts are humbled, and joy is restored. We don’t need more spectacle; we need more of Him.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that God’s glory would dwell among us. Ask Him to reveal His presence in our worship, our homes, and our city—so that His beauty and holiness would be unmistakable.
October 20 – Do Not Grow Weary
Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Doing things God’s way can feel exhausting, especially when fruit seems slow to appear. You might face discouragement and the enemy will whisper in your ear that what you are doing doesn’t matter. But God promises that faithful service is never wasted. Revival requires perseverance—steady faith, steady prayer, We plant and water, but God brings the growth. The harvest will come; don’t give up before it does.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for endurance in serving God and others. Ask Him to renew the strength of weary hearts in our church and to remind us that His harvest is worth the wait.
October 19 – God is Near (from one of our Elders, Cynthia Groom)
Ezekiel 37:27-28 (KJV) My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And the heathen shall know that I the Lord do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.
These verses are a beautiful reminder of God's unwavering promise to dwell with His people and remain faithful to His covenant. Throughout Scripture, the nearness of God is a central and deeply comforting theme. For the Israelites, this promise carried profound significance, as they longed for His presence and direction through seasons of wandering and hardship. Even today, it reassures our hearts that God desires to be near, to guide, and to dwell among those who seek Him.
The image of God’s tabernacle dwelling with His people is rich with spiritual meaning. In the Old Testament, the tabernacle represented the very place where God's presence rested among the Israelites—it was the heart of their worship and communion with Him. In this verse, we see God’s deep desire for closeness with His people: to walk with them, to be their God, and for them to belong completely to Him. This theme of an intimate, personal relationship between God and His people runs throughout the entire Bible. It beautifully reveals His steadfast love and unwavering faithfulness to those who draw near and choose to walk in covenant with Him.
The promise of God’s tabernacle being with His people is a tender expression of His longing to dwell intimately with us. In the Old Testament, the tabernacle wasn’t just a tent—it was the sacred meeting place where heaven touched earth, where God’s presence rested among the Israelites. It was the center of their worship, the place where they experienced His nearness. In this verse, God is not distant or detached; He is declaring His desire to be close—to be our God, and for us to be His people. This beautiful theme echoes throughout Scripture: a loving God relentlessly pursuing a relationship with His children. It reminds us that His love is not conditional, His presence is not earned, and His faithfulness never wavers. He longs to dwell with us still—closely, personally, and eternally.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that God would keep on spreading the Gospel and that we may look to God for what we can’t do but what He can!
Lord, thank you for loving Your children so infinitely that You would dwell among us, and that we may call You both King and friend. Lord, help us to remember that we have gained confidence in You because You dwell in us.
Lord, help us remember our identity is as God’s people, embodying Your values and mission in this world. Help us to ask, “How can we, as modern believers, live out the reality of being God’s people in our daily lives and communities?“
October 18 – Love One Another
John 13:34–35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Love is the mark of revival and the means for how it will happen. Programs, music, and preaching may attract people—but love keeps them. Jesus said the world would know His followers by their love, not by their success or even their obedience. When a church is filled with genuine care, forgiveness, and compassion, the watching world sees Jesus.
Think of these words from the Roman Emperor Julian in the year 359.
“Why do we pagan leaders not observe that it is [the Christians’] benevolence to strangers, their care for the graves of the dead and the pretended holiness of their lives that have done most to increase [Christianity]? . . . the impious Galileans support not only their own poor but our pagans as well. From this, everyone sees that the people lack aid from us.”
It was the Christian’s love that separated them from others and showed people Jesus. This is still true today.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that love would define every relationship in our church. Ask God to heal division, mend brokenness, and help us love each other as Christ has loved us.
October 17 – Fan into Flame
2 Timothy 1:6 “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.”
What happens to a fire that has no oxygen? It begins to die. The gifts we have been given from God are similar, they need to be “fanned.” Every believer has been entrusted with gifts meant to build up the body of Christ. But unused gifts grow cold. Muscles not worked begin to atrophy. Paul tells Timothy to “fan into flame” the gift of God—to stir it up, to keep it burning. Revival happens when believers stop spectating and start serving. When each person brings their fire, the whole church begins to glow with God’s presence.
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to rekindle your spiritual gifts and passions. Pray that every believer in our church would use their gifts boldly for His glory.
October 16 – Devoted to Prayer
Acts 2:42 - “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
The early church was marked by devotion. This was not a rare occurrence, it was also not duty. Prayer wasn’t a scheduled task; it was the heartbeat of their community. Through prayer, they experienced miracles, boldness, and deep unity. If we want to see the same power, we must return to the same devotion. This is the reason why we are doing a month of prayer. While we are called to pray without ceasing, we wanted to take intentional time to increase our devotion to prayer. It is such a blessing that God hears and responds to prayer. If we want to see revival, we must pray. Revival will not come to a prayerless church.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that our church would become a people devoted to prayer. Ask God to stir up a hunger to seek Him together in every gathering and ministry.
October 15 – One Body
1 Corinthians 12:12 - “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”
The Church is not a crowd—it’s a body. It’s not a building, it’s a gathering. Every person matters, and every gift has a place. When one part suffers, the whole body feels it. When one part thrives, we all rejoice. Revival takes root when God’s people stop comparing, competing, and isolating, and instead start working together in love. You matter and have a role, so does every person you see at church each week. We need each other if we want to see God’s glory displayed through His Church.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for unity in our church. Ask God to strengthen the bonds of love among His people and to help each member serve with humility and grace.
October 14–Revive Me
Psalm 119:37, 40 “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word … How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.”
Revival begins with new desires. The psalmist longs for God’s Word more than for worldly distractions. He asks for his eyes to be turned away from which doesn’t satisfy. When our hearts grow cold, we can ask God to revive us by His truth. His Word has power to awaken what has gone dormant and to reorient our loves toward what is eternal. Spend time in God’s Word today asking Him to reveal Himself to you and show you the path He wants you to live on.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for renewed hunger for God’s Word. Ask Him to revive your heart, to turn your eyes from what is worthless, and to anchor your joy in His truth.
October 13–Set Apart
1 Peter 1:15-16 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’”
Holiness isn’t about perfectionism—it’s about belonging. As God’s people we recognize that we belong to Him and that makes us different. The word holy means to be set apart. To be “set apart” means we are God’s, marked by His character and guided by His Word. We don’t follow the ways of this world because we don’t really belong here. Our citizenship is in heaven. I heard someone say that you don’t see people decorating when they have a layover at the airport. They wouldn’t do that because they are just passing through. Are you living like you this is all there is, or are you living for the Kingdom to come? Revival cannot come to a church that blends in with the world. It comes when God’s people reflect His holiness with humility and joy.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for holiness in your thoughts, words, and actions. Ask God to make His character visible in your life so others see Christ in you.
October 12–Filled with the Spirit
Ephesians 5:18 “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”
As a runner I know the importance of filling my stomach with the right things. If I eat a bunch of junk food the night before a big run, the miles the next day are going to be extra painful. Spiritually, Jesus told His disciples it would be good for them when He left because then He would send the Holy Spirit. We see in Acts that when God’s people were filled by the Holy Spirit, it changed everything! Being filled with the Spirit is not about a one-time experience—it’s a continual dependence on God’s power. Just as our bodies need oxygen every moment, our souls need the Spirit’s presence every day. Revival comes when the church stops relying on human strength and starts walking in the fullness of God’s Spirit.
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to fill you afresh with His Spirit. Pray that His presence would overflow into every word, thought, and action today.
October 11–Abide in Me
John 15:4 (ESV) “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”
Before a child is born, they must abide in their mother’s womb. They are completely dependent on their mother for their livelihood. Any attempt to not abide would be disastrous. This is how we are meant to be with Jesus forever. Jesus didn’t call us to try harder; He called us to remain in Him. To “abide” means to stay connected—to dwell in continual dependence on Him. Revival is not about more activity but more abiding. When we stay close to Christ, fruit comes naturally. When we drift, everything withers. Revival begins when we choose to rest in the Vine again.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray that God would deepen your connection with Christ. Ask Him to prune anything that keeps you from abiding and to produce lasting fruit in your life.
October 10–Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
When I was in high school there was a Christian band called Everybody Duck that had some really fun ways of singing about theological concepts. In one of their songs called “Get in the Plate” they sang, “When the offering plate is passed, get in one foot at a time.” God doesn’t simply want your stuff. He doesn’t just want you to serve. He wants a relationship with you. He wants all of you. A living sacrifice is not a one-time act but a daily posture—choosing to lay down our own agenda so we can walk in His will. Revival happens when God’s mercy grips us so deeply that surrender becomes our joy, not our duty.
Prayer Prompt:
Offer yourself fully to God today—your time, your plans, your desires. Ask Him to use your life as an act of worship that brings Him glory.
October 9–Let Me Not Be Distracted (from one of our Elders, Alexis Johnson)
Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Distraction is anything that pulls your attention away from what is most important. Today we are praying against distraction in our own hearts and for the church body.
Lord, please guard our hearts and minds from every scheme of the enemy meant to pull our attention away from You. Silence every voice of distraction, whether it’s our flesh, the world, or the enemy. Remove distractions that come through busyness, division, offenses, or worldly desires that keep us disengaged. Let the hearts of Your people be unified, attentive, and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Fill us with a hunger to put maximum effort and focus on Your Word, Your Spirit, and the assignments You’ve placed before us.
Prayer Prompt: Are there any distractions in your life the Lord is wanting to address? Ask the Lord for His strategy to remove them. Pray for the Lord to help you with this distraction and for people in the church who may be battling the same distraction. You are not alone!
October 8–Search Me
Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Before every season of soccer in college, all the athletes had to go in for a physical. The goal was to make sure that everyone had the basic health level to play on the team. We wouldn’t be able to help the team if we weren’t healthy ourselves. Our Christian life is similar. Revival begins when God’s people stop looking outward and start looking inward. The psalmist invites God to examine his heart—every motive, every fear, every hidden sin. This is a brave prayer. It means giving God permission to uncover what we’d rather hide. But only when the heart is exposed can it be healed. This is our health checkup. Before we do things for God, we need to get ourselves right with God. True revival doesn’t start with noise and crowds; it starts in the quiet place where we say, “Lord, search me.”
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to reveal anything in your heart that hinders His work. Pray for the courage to confess and the grace to change.
October 7—Ask, Seek, Knock
Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Jesus encourages persistence in prayer: “Ask … seek … knock …” (Matthew 7:7). Revival rarely comes quickly or easily. It requires God’s people to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking, confident that God responds. Prayer is not prying open God’s hand—it is knocking on the door He has already promised to open. Sometimes our prayers will be answered quickly and sometimes they will take patience. Don’t give up. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. Keep praying.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray with boldness for revival in our church and city. Ask God to open doors for His Spirit to move powerfully. If there is a prayer that you are ready to give up on, keep asking today.
October 6—Pray Without Ceasing
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 (ESV) “Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Prayer is not meant to be an occasional activity but a way of life. Paul calls us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17a). This does not mean we never stop speaking words, but that we live with a continual awareness of God’s presence. Think of all the ways you can be praying today. You can give thanks for every part of your body that works to do the things you do. You can give thanks for every area of the world that God has created. Pray for every person you see that they would know God. You can also be more intentional. Go take a prayer walk and pray for your neighborhood. Download the “Holy Here” app and join the church in covering our region in prayer. Don’t let prayer be something you do one time in one place. Revival comes when prayer stops being an event and starts becoming the air we breathe.
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to cultivate in you and in our church a lifestyle of continual prayer and thanksgiving.
October 5—Seek My Face
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name, will 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.”
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God gives His people a clear path: humility, prayer, seeking His face, and turning from sin. Revival is not first about programs or strategies—it is about repentance. When God’s people humble themselves, He promises to hear and heal. What our land, our city, and our church need most is not our efforts but His mercy. Is there sin in your life that needs to be repented of? Turn it over to the Lord today. Are there ways that you have been distracted from seeking after God? Repent of those things and begin to turn your eyes toward Him.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray in humility for God’s forgiveness from sins. Ask Him to search our church, cleanse us, and heal our land.
October 4—God Hears
1 John 5:14 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
Sometimes we wonder if our prayers make a difference. But God promises that when we pray according to His will, He listens. How do we pray according to God’s will? We read Scripture and meditate on it day and night. We also don’t stop praying just because we might not pray His will. When we begin our prayer journey, we should assume that our prayers will be lacking. God still wants us to bring them to Him. Like a parent with a child who is learning to speak, God is listening and loving us through all of it. God doesn’t want us to be perfect, just present. Revival is not about us trying to get God’s attention; it is about God opening our hearts to His voice. Be encouraged: Every prayer, no matter how small, is heard by the King. We might not get the answer that we want, but we will get what we need.
Prayer Prompt:
Thank God that He hears every prayer. Ask Him to tune our church’s heart to His will, so that our prayers align with His purposes.
October 3—Draw Near
James 4:8a (CSB) “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”
We have a mighty and powerful God. He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is worshiped in heaven by all the heavenly beings. They never stop declaring “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty!” (Revelation 4:8b). The word holy means set apart. We should see God as holy but we should also recognize that God is with us. God is not distant. He promises, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” One of the main things that we lost in the garden is closeness to God. Jesus changed that. Jesus is Immanuel—God with us! He invites us back into relationship with the Triune God through His death and resurrection. Revival begins when His people seek Him with sincerity. Too often we settle for knowing about God rather than knowing Him. But the Father longs for us to come close. Jesus has already torn the veil; the Spirit is ready to meet us when we pray.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for a renewed closeness with God in your own life. Ask Him to draw near to our church, stirring hearts to pursue His presence with hunger.
October 2—Invited In
Esther 5:1-2 “On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.”
Think of an important person—maybe a politician, a business leader, or a famous athlete. Imagine trying to meet with them. Would it be easy? Probably not. The more important a person is, the harder they are to access. The President of the United States, for example, lives behind gates and guards. You cannot simply walk in without an invitation.
The book of Esther demonstrates this to us as well. Esther is desperate to present her request before the Persian king. The only problem is that not even the queen is allowed to come uninvited. Anyone who approaches the throne without an invitation could be killed “… unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spares their lives” (Esther 4:11b). Eventually Esther works up the courage to enter the king’s presence and is spared, not just for that moment but also from her enemy’s evil plan. Her request to the king saves her life and the lives of all her people.
Now think of God’s throne. Revelation 4 describes a throne surrounded by thunder, lightning, and unceasing worship. It is far more awe-inspiring than any palace or seat of power. Like Esther before the Persian king, no one dares to enter unless invited. Yet, unlike Esther, we don’t have to wonder if the scepter will be lowered. Through Jesus, the King of Kings has already invited us in.
Scripture assures us: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16 ESV). We are commanded to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV) and promised that if we humble ourselves and pray, He will hear and heal (2 Chronicles 7:14).
As we begin this journey of prayer, let’s start with gratitude.
Prayer Prompt:
Read Revelation 4. Then thank God that, through Christ, you are invited to come boldly into His presence. Ask Him to awaken in you and in our church a deeper awe, humility, and eagerness to pray.
October 1—Revive Us Again
Psalm 85:6-9 “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation. I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.”
Revival is a common topic in the church. Webster’s dictionary defines “revival” as the act of “restoring consciousness or life.” Jesus goes beyond what we think of as revival. He is the one who can take that which is truly dead and bring it to life. The mission of the church is to proclaim the good news of Jesus to a world that is dead in sins and trespasses. This means that we should constantly be praying for revival for ourselves, our church, our communities, and our world. We come to God and pray because only He can really change hearts. The cry of Psalm 85 is a cry for revival: “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (v. 6).
True revival always leads to joy in God, not just excitement or activity. This Psalm reminds us that revival flows from God’s love (“Show us your unfailing love” v. 7), from listening to His Word (“I will listen to what God the Lord says” v. 8), and from living in reverent fear (“Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him” v. 9). When God revives His people, His glory fills the land.
This is the prayer we carry into these 31 days—that God would awaken us, renew us, and restore His joy, love, peace, salvation, and glory in our midst.
Prayer Prompt:
Pray Psalm 85:6-9 out loud. Ask God to revive our church with fresh joy in Him, to fill us with His unfailing love, to tune our ears to His Word, and to let His glory dwell in our land.
Welcome to a month of Prayer.
Inspired by Philippians 4:6-7, we invite you to join the leadership of Christ Community for a month of focused and guided prayer. Let's come together in faith, seeking the Lord's wisdom and leading as a community of believers.
We will start the month of prayer with a special church-wide worship service on Wednesday, October 1st from 6:00-7:00pm in the MP Room. This will be the launching point for a focused and directed month of prayer. All midweek groups, studies, and gatherings will be from 7:00-8:00pm following the service.
Uniting as a Community of Prayer Warriors This October
As we enter the month of October, Pastor Ryan will be sharing a heartfelt message about the powerful opportunities we have to come together in prayer. This month will be dedicated to intentionally uniting as a community of prayer warriors, lifting up the Gospel of Jesus with fervent and consistent prayer.
Prayer Prompts and Guided Prayers
To help guide your personal and family prayer time, we will be providing prayer prompts and guided prayers here on our church blog. These resources are designed to keep our whole congregation aligned in purpose and spirit as we pray for specific needs and pressing matters in our community and beyond.
Focus Areas for October Prayer
Pray for Our Youth and Children:
We recognize the importance of investing in the next generation. This month we will lift up our youth and children, specifically asking God to protect, guide, and inspire them. We will pray for their faith to grow strong and for them to be bold witnesses for Jesus wherever they go.Pray for Our Church:
Our church community is called to be a light in the neighborhood. We will seek God’s wisdom in leadership decisions, unity among members, and the expansion of our ministry’s reach. We commit to praying that each person involved in our church will be equipped and empowered to serve faithfully.Pray for Our Community and City:
Every city faces challenges and opportunities. We will intercede in prayer for our community leaders, schools, local ministries, and social services. We will lift up prayers for peace, provision, and outreach, that the love of Christ might spread far and wide.Pray for Our State and Country:
Our prayers will extend to those in positions of authority on state and national levels. We will ask God to grant wisdom, justice, and righteousness to leaders, as well as healing and unity in a nation often divided.Pray for Our World:
Finally, we will hold the needs of the global church and the world before God’s throne. We will pray for persecuted believers, places of conflict, and areas where the Gospel is least known. We will ask God to move powerfully among all nations.
Join Us in Prayer
This October we encourage every member of Christ Community Church to participate in these prayer opportunities. Whether you join us in person at the scheduled gatherings or pray through the prompts provided here, your prayers matter deeply. Together let us stand united as a community of prayer warriors, interceding for the Gospel to spread with power and grace.
May God bless this season of prayer and draw us ever closer to Him and one another.