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LENT 2014:
40 DAYS OF PRAYER
A CALL TO 40 DAYS OF PRAYER
The number 40 has always been significant to God’s people. God
changed the course of human history through a 40 day flood.
Moses spent 40 days on Mount Sinai, where he was given the Ten
Commandments. The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years
before entering the Promised Land. And Jesus faced Satan’s
temptations for 40 days in the wilderness before beginning His
public ministry.
The leadership at GFMC encourages our entire church family to
move in one direction, toward the face of God, this Lent. Our
congregation will be participating in a 40 Days of Prayer
adventure from March 10 – Easter. This will be an exciting time as
we focus upon knowing God more deeply and discovering His
plans for our lives individually and collectively.
During the 40 Days of Prayer, weekly worship services will focus
upon The Anatomy of Prayer. Opportunity will be provided to
Adopt a Service, and pray weekly for a specific worship service.
As a part of our 40 Days of Prayer emphasis, each person is
challenged to have a daily time of Bible reading, prayer and
reflection. This Lenten Prayer Guide can serve as a daily tool for
worshiping God, listing your prayer requests and intercessions for
others, and recording the insights the Lord gives you. The booklet
also contains a guide for reading through the Gospel of John in 40
days if you so choose.
40 Days of Prayer is a simple emphasis, yet its impact can be
profound. Whether you are in middle school or a senior citizen,
someone new to the Christian faith or a believer of many years,
God has a desire to connect with you over the coming 40 days!
Don Postema, in Space for God, writes the following words:
“Prayer is taking time to let God recreate us, to touch us as an
artist who is making a sculpture, a painting, or a piece of music
with our lives.”
May the creative Spirit of God hover over us personally and as a
congregation, making us a people who passionately follow Him!
HOW DO I PRAY? ©2004 Shawna Koon, Southwest Community Church (Indian Well, CA)
P.R.A.Y.E.R is adapted and used with permission
There is no one “right way” to pray, but many have found that
using a prayer tool can be helpful. The following P.R.A.Y.E.R.
acrostic is provided as one helpful guide for your devotional time:
P - PRAISE
R - REMEMBER
A - ADMIT
Y - YIELD
E – EXPRESS
R - RELY
P: PRAISE God for who He is.
When you think of God and His nature, what images come to
mind? Over the next forty days, begin your time of prayer by
focusing upon the worthiness of our great God. Enter into His
presence and thank Him for Who He is. Perhaps an attribute of
God from your Scripture reading will be fresh on your heart. The
next section in this booklet, Names of God, also provides a listing
of names and characteristics of God to assist in your reflection.
“I will proclaim the name of the Lord; how glorious is our God!”
Deut. 32:3
“I will be filled with joy because of You. I will sing praises to Your
name, O Most High…Those who know Your name trust in You, for
You, O Lord, have never abandoned anyone who searches for
You.” Psalm 9:2,10
R: REMEMBER what God has done for you and give thanks.
In the Old Testament we see a pattern of grateful response to God
for His provisions and actions. His followers often sang songs of
praise or built monuments to commemorate times when God had
acted in miraculous ways. As you pray, identify specific ways God
has provided for you. Whether looking back into your distant past,
or just the last 24 hours, take time to identify and thank Him for
His blessings, His watch care, and His strength to face life’s
challenges.
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4
“It was there at Gilgal that Joshua piled up the twelve stones
taken from the Jordan River. Then Joshua said to the Israelites, "In
the future, your children will ask, 'What do these stones mean?'
Then you can tell them, 'This is where the Israelites crossed the
Jordan on dry ground.' For the Lord your God dried up the river
right before your eyes, and He kept it dry until you were all across,
just as He did at the Red Sea when He dried it up until we had all
crossed over. He did this so that all the nations of the earth might
know the power of the Lord, and that you might fear the Lord your
God forever." Joshua 4:20-24
A: ADMIT your sins and needs to God.
Often we rush to make requests of God without first examining our
hearts to clear away the barriers that limit our fellowship with Him.
The Bible says that sin separates us from God. Our Heavenly
Father calls us to humbly approach Him, laying openly before Him
our sins and short-fallings. As you pray, confess anything in your
life that does not line up with God’s commands and principles. Ask
Christ to search your heart and bring to your attention any
unworthy thoughts, attitudes or actions in need of His cleansing,
healing touch.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my
thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me
along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24
“But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to
forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong.” 1 John 1:9
With a restored relationship, then present your needs and
requests to Him. Be specific and completely honest; nothing is
too small or trivial for God’s attention. However, as you speak
with God about your needs and your desires, check your motives.
The Bible tells us that we often do not have things we desire
simply because we don’t ask God to supply our needs, or we ask
for things with selfish motives. Use those two admonitions as
guidelines as you talk openly with God. He is a loving Father who
cares about you, and He wants to give you an abundant life.
“. . . And yet the reason you don't have what you want is that you
don't ask God for it. And even when you do ask, you don't get it
because your whole motive is wrong—you want only what will give
you pleasure.” James 4:2-3
“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell
God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. If you do
this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful
than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your
hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philip. 4:6-7
Y: YIELD your will to God’s perfect will.
Being in a conversation with God means that we not only talk to
Him, but that we also listen to Him. Many times this part of prayer
can be the most difficult. Don’t rush through it. Become quiet and
receptive, allowing the Holy Spirit to hover over you. Is God
bringing to mind something long forgotten, or are you suddenly
able to see a difficult situation from a new perspective? Do you
feel prompted to do a particular action, or to respond to a
perplexing problem in a surprising way? If a Scripture comes to
mind, take the time to open up your Bible and meditate upon that
truth. Writing down the thoughts and images that come to mind
during this time is often helpful. Space is provided on the daily
Prayer Journal pages to record your insights and conversations
with God.
“Serve only the Lord your God and fear Him alone. Obey His
commands, listen to His voice, and cling to Him.” Deut. 13:4
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will
make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5 & 6
E: EXPRESS the needs of others.
One of the greatest ways we imitate Christ is to intercede on behalf
of others. Just as Christ stood in the gap for the greatest need of
mankind, we too should stand in the gap, bringing before God the
needs of others. Don’t be limited by geography or circumstance –
uplift your church family, coworkers, community, nation, and
world. If you’ve been praying for someone or some situation for a
long time and you don’t yet see any evidence of change, don’t give
up! God is working in the lives of those you pray for, even when
you are not able to detect His involvement.
“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your
requests, plead for God's mercy upon them, and give thanks.”
1 Tim. 2:1
“He was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the
oppressed. So he himself stepped in to save them with his mighty
power and justice.” Isaiah 59:16
R: RELY upon God’s plan, provision, and protection.
Now that you’ve spoken to God and listened to His leading, rest in
the assurance that His perfect plan always comes to pass. He has
heard your concerns and He will act. You can be sure that all
things will work together for good. Trust in His love and
sovereignty, knowing that you serve a mighty God.
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for
the good of those who love God and are called according to His
purpose for them.” Romans 8:28
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to
act.” Psalm 37:7
“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me
and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1
NOTE: The P.R.A.Y.E.R. acrostic
is adapted for daily use
in the Prayer Journal pages of this booklet
NAMES OF GOD
Provided are some of God’s names which reveal His character and
nature. Choose one and meditate on how knowing this truth about
God impacts your life.
GOD, THE FATHER
A faithful God who does no wrong
A forgiving God
A fortress of salvation
A glorious crown
A jealous and avenging God
A Master in heaven
A refuge for His people
A refuge for the needy in his
distress
A refuge for the poor
A sanctuary
A shade from the heat
A shelter from the storm
A source of strength
A stronghold in times of trouble
An ever-present help in trouble
Architect and builder
Builder of everything
Commander of the Lord’s army
Creator of heaven and earth
Defender of widows
Eternal King
Father of compassion
Father of our spirits
Father of the heavenly lights
Father of the fatherless
God Almighty
God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ
God Most High
God my Maker
God my Rock
God my Savior
God my stronghold
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
God of all comfort
God of all mankind
God of glory
God of gods
God of grace
God of hope
God of love and peace
God of retribution
God of the living
God of the spirits of all mankind
God of truth
God our Father
God our strength
God over all the kingdoms of the
earth
God the Father
God who avenges me
God who gives endurance and
encouragement
God who relents from sending
calamity
Great and awesome God
Great and powerful God
Great, mighty and awesome God
He who blots out your
transgressions
He who comforts you
He who forms the hearts of all
He who raised Christ from the dead
He who reveals His thoughts to
man
Helper of the fatherless
Him who is able to do
immeasurably more than
all we ask or imagine
Him who is able to keep you from
falling
Him who will judge the living and
the dead
Holy Father
Holy One
Holy One among you
I AM
I AM WHO I AM
Jealous
Judge of all the earth
King of glory
King of heaven
Living and true God
Lord (Adonai)
Lord Almighty
Lord is Peace
Lord (Jehovah)
Lord Most High
Lord my Banner
Lord my Rock
Lord of all the earth
Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of kings
Lord our God
Lord our Maker
Lord our Shield
Lord who heals you
Lord who is there
Lord who makes you holy
Lord who strikes the blow
Lord will provide
Love
Maker of all things
Maker of heaven and earth
Most High
My advocate
My comforter in sorrow
My confidence
My help
My helper
My hiding place
My hope
My light
My mighty rock
My refuge in the day of disaster
My refuge in times of trouble
My song
My strong deliverer
My support
One to be feared
Only wise God
Our dwelling place
Our judge
Our lawgiver
Our leader
Our Mighty One
Our Redeemer
Our refuge and strength
Righteous Father
Righteous judge
Rock of our salvation
Shepherd
Sovereign Lord
The Almighty
The compassionate and gracious
God
The Eternal God
The consuming fire
The everlasting God
The exalted God
The faithful God
The gardener (husbandman)
The glorious Father
The Glory of Israel
The God who saves me
The God who sees me
The great King above all gods
The just and mighty One
The living Father
The Majestic Glory
The Majesty in heaven
The One who sustains me
The only God
The potter
The rock in whom I take refuge
The spring of living water
The strength of my heart
The true God
You who hear prayer
You who judge righteously and test
the heart and mind
You who keep Your covenant of
love with Your servants
You who love the people
GOD, THE SON
A banner for the peoples
A Nazarene
Alpha and Omego
Ancient of Days
Anointed One
Apostle and high priest
Author and perfecter of our faith
Author of life
Author of their salvation
Blessed and only Ruler
Branch of the Lord
Bread of God
Bread of life
Bridegroom
Chief cornerstone
Chief Shepherd
Chosen and precious cornerstone
Christ Jesus my Lord
Christ Jesus our hope
Christ of God
Consolation of Israel
Covenant for the people
Crown of splendor
Eternal life
Faithful and True
Faithful and true witness
First to rise from the dead
Firstborn from among the dead
Firstborn over all creation
Firstfruits of those who have fallen
asleep
Fragrant offering and sacrifice to
God
Friend of tax collectors and sinners
God of all the earth
God over all
God’s Son
Great high priest
Great light
Great Shepherd of the sheep
Guarantee of a better covenant
He who comes down from heaven
and gives life to the world
He who searches hearts and minds
Head of every man
Head of the body, the church
Head of the church
Head over every power and
authority
Heir of all things
Him who died and came to life
again
Him who loves us and has freed us
from our sins
His one and only son
Holy and righteous One
Holy One of God
Holy servant Jesus
Hope of Israel
Horn of salvation
Image of the invisible God
Immanuel (God with us)
Indescribable gift
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus Christ our Savior
Jesus of Nazareth
Judge of the living and the dead
KING OF KINGS
King of the ages
Lamb of God
Light for revelation to the Gentiles
Light of life
Light of men
Light of the world
Living bread that came down from
heaven
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Lord (Kurios)
Lord of glory
LORD OF LORDS
Lord of peace
Lord of the harvest
Lord of the Sabbath
Lord (Rabboni)
Man accredited by God
Man of sorrows
Master
Mediator of a new covenant
Merciful and faithful high priest
Messenger of the covenant
Messiah
Morning star
My friend
My intercessor
One who makes men holy
One who speaks to the Father in
our defense
One who will arise to rule over the
nations
Our glorious Lord Jesus Christ
Our God and Savior Jesus Christ
Our only Sovereign and Lord
Our Passover lamb
Our peace
Our righteousness, holiness and
redemption
Physician
Prince and Savior
Prince of Peace
Prince of princes
Prince of the hosts
Ransom for all men
Refiner and purifier
Resurrection and the life
Righteous Judge
Righteous man
Righteous One
Rock eternal (rock of ages)
Ruler of God’s creation
Ruler of the kings of the earth
Savior of the world
Second man
Shepherd and Overseer of your
souls
Son of man
Son of the Blessed One
Son of the living God
Son of the Most High God
Source of eternal salvation
Sure foundation
Teacher
The Amen
The atoning sacrifice for our sins
The Beginning and the End
The bright Morning Star
The exact representation of His
being
The First and the Last
The gate (door)
The Good Shepherd
The Head
The last Adam
The Life
The Living One
The living Stone
The Lord Our Righteousness
The man from heaven
The man Jesus Christ
The most holy
The One and Only
The only God our Savior
The radiance of God’s glory
The rising of the sun (Dayspring)
The stone the builders rejected
The testimony given in its proper
time
The true light
The true vine
The truth
The way
The Word (logos)
True bread from heaven
Wisdom from God
Witness to the peoples
Wonderful Counselor
Word of God
Word of life
Your life
Your salvation
GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT
A deposit (earnest)
Another Counselor
Breath of the Almighty
Comforter
Holy One
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit of God
Seal
Spirit of Christ
Spirit of counsel and power
Spirit of faith
Spirit of fire
Spirit of glory
Spirit of God
Spirit of grace and supplication
Spirit of His Son
Spirit of holiness
Spirit of Jesus Christ
Spirit of judgment
Spirit of justice
Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord
Spirit of life
Spirit of our God
Spirit of sonship (adoption)
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the Lord
Spirit of the Sovereign Lord
Spirit of truth
Spirit of wisdom and of understanding
Spirit of wisdom and revelation
The Gift
The promised Holy Spirit
The same gift
Voice of the Almighty
Voice of the Lord
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 1: Monday, March 10
Optional Gospel Reading: John 1:1 - 28
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I praising Him for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to confess to God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 2: Tuesday, March 11
Optional Gospel Reading: John 1:29 - 51
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 3: Wednesday, March 12
Optional Gospel Reading: John 2:1 - 11
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 4: Thursday, March 13
Optional Gospel Reading: John 2:12 - 25
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 5: Friday, March 14
Optional Gospel Reading: John 3:1 - 21
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 6: Saturday, March 15
Optional Gospel Reading: John 3:22 - 36
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 7: Sunday, March 16
Optional Gospel Reading: John 4:1 - 42
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 8: Monday, March 17
Optional Gospel Reading: John 4:43 - 54
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 9: Tuesday, March 18
Optional Gospel Reading: John 5:1 - 15
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 10: Wednesday, March 19
Optional Gospel Reading: John 5:16 - 47
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 11: Thursday, March 20
Optional Gospel Reading: John 6:1 - 24
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 12: Friday, March 21
Optional Gospel Reading: John 6:25 - 59
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 13: Saturday, March 22
Optional Gospel Reading: John 6:60 – 7:13
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 14: Sunday, March 23
Optional Gospel Reading: John 7:14 - 53
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 15: Monday, March 24
Optional Gospel Reading: John 8:1 - 30
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 16: Tuesday, March 25
Optional Gospel Reading: John 8:31 - 59
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 17: Wednesday, March 26
Optional Gospel Reading: John 9:1 - 41
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 18: Thursday, March 27
Optional Gospel Reading: John 10:1 - 21
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 19: Friday, March 28
Optional Gospel Reading: John 10:22 - 42
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 20: Saturday, March 29
Optional Gospel Reading: John 11:1 - 44
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 21: Sunday, March 30
Optional Gospel Reading: John 11:45 - 57
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 22: Monday, March 31
Optional Gospel Reading: John 12:1 - 11
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 23: Tuesday, April 1
Optional Gospel Reading: John 12:12 - 36
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 24: Wednesday, April 2
Optional Gospel Reading: John 12:37 - 50
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 25: Thursday, April 3
Optional Gospel Reading: John 13:1 - 17
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 26: Friday, April 4
Optional Gospel Reading: John 13:18 - 38
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 27: Saturday, April 5
Optional Gospel Reading: John 14:1 - 14
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 28: Sunday, April 6
Optional Gospel Reading: John 14:15 - 31
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 29: Monday, April 7
Optional Gospel Reading: John 15:1 - 17
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 30: Tuesday, April 8
Optional Gospel Reading: John 15:18 – 16:4
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 31: Wednesday, April 9
Optional Gospel Reading: John 16:5 - 33
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 32: Thursday, April 10
Optional Gospel Reading: John 17:1 - 26
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 33: Friday, April 11
Optional Gospel Reading: John 18:1 - 27
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 34: Saturday, April 12
Optional Gospel Reading: John 18:28 – 19:15
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 35: Palm Sunday, April 13
Optional Gospel Reading: John 19:16 - 27
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 36: Monday, April 14
Optional Gospel Reading: John 19:28 - 42
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 37: Tuesday, April 15
Optional Gospel Reading: John 20:1 - 18
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 38: Wednesday, April 16
Optional Gospel Reading: John 20:19 - 31
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 39: Thursday, April 17
Optional Gospel Reading: John 21:1 - 14
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL Day 40: Good Friday, April 18
Optional Gospel Reading: John 21:15 - 25
Praise & Remember: What attribute or name of God am I thankful for today?
For what blessing, situation, or provision am I thankful today?
Admit: What sin, barrier or short falling do I need to bring before God?
Yield: As I am silent before God, what thought, image, or insight is God sharing
with me today?
Express: What requests for myself & others am I bringing before the Lord?
Myself:
Others:
PRAYER JOURNAL
The purpose of this Prayer Journal
is to serve as a guide
for you to experience for the first time,
or refresh your existing pattern,
of daily Bible Reading and Prayer.
Now that this Lenten Guide
is complete,
how will you continue the pattern
of reading God’s Word
and also listening and talking to God?
Talk with someone else –
perhaps someone from your small group
or your pastor
if you are not sure which
book of the Bible to read through next.
It isn’t important how much you read daily;
it IS important that you stop and reflect
upon what you are reading
so that God’s Word can become
personal to you.