SPIRITUALFIRE&WORD
Invoking the Fire of God, Standing on the Word of God
40 Days Prayer and Fast 2025
DATES: February23,2026-APRIl13,2026 © 2025 Emanuel Deliverance Temple SBC Houston Texas.
A Letter from Our Bishop
Beloved Family in Christ,
Grace and peace to you in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Beloved, as we enter this sacred season of Prayer and Fasting, my heart is filled with expectation and faith for what God is about to do among us. This is not an ordinary time it is a divinely appointed moment for Spiritual Fire and the Word to work deeply within us.
Prayer positions us before God, fasting humbles the flesh, but it is the fire of the Holy Spirit and the power of God’s Word that brings true transformation. In this season, God desires to ignite what has grown cold, awaken what has been dormant, and strengthen what has been weakened. The fire of God will refine us, and the Word of God will sustain us.
As you pray, expect God to speak. As you fast, expect God to move. As you meditate on His Word, expect renewal, clarity, and power.
I encourage you to approach this fast with an open heart, a repentant spirit, and a hunger for righteousness. Let the fire burn away distractions, fear, and complacency. Let the Word anchor you, guide you, and give you strength day by day. This journey is not about perfection—it is about pursuit. God honors a sincere heart.
I am praying that during this time:
Your prayer life will be reignited
Your faith will be strengthened
Your joy will be restored
Your purpose will be clarified
Your walk with God will deepen
May the Lord meet you personally. May His fire fall afresh upon your life, and may His Word dwell richly in you. We are believing God not only for breakthrough during these days but for lasting transformation beyond them.
Stand strong. Stay focused. Remain faithful. God is with you, and He is doing a new work.
With love, prayers, and expectations, Bishop Sheldon Bernard “InvokingtheFireofGod,StandingontheWordofGod”
Introduction
This40-dayjourneyofprayerandfastingisasacredinvitationtodrawclosertoGodwith intentionalfocusandexpectation.Itisatimesetaparttoquietthenoiseofeverydaylifeand realignourheartswiththepresence,purpose,and powerofGod.ThroughoutScripture,moments offastingandprayerhavealwaysprecededrenewal,direction,anddivinebreakthrough.This seasonisnotaboutritualorroutine—itisabouttransformation.
AswecommitthesedaystotheLord,wedosobelievethatGodstillspeaks,stillheals,still delivers,andstillignitesHispeople.Throughprayer,fasting,anddailymeditationontheWord, weopenourselvestoexperienceGodinadeeperandmorepersonalway.Thisjourneyis designedtostrengthenyourspirit,sharpenyourfaith,andprepareyouforwhatGoddesirestodo nextinyourlife.
Why40Days
ThenumberfortyholdsgreatspiritualsignificanceintheBible.Itrepresentsaperiodoftesting, preparation,anddivinetransition.MosesfastedfortydaysbeforereceivingtheLaw,Elijah journeyedfortydaystoencounterGod,JesusfastedfortydaysbeforebeginningHispublic ministry,andNinevehexperiencedrepentanceandmercywithinfortydays.Eachtime,Godused thosefortydaystoprepareHispeopleforsomethinggreater.
Weembarkonthese40daysbelievingGodispreparingusaswell.Thisisatimetobreakold patterns,resetspiritualfoundations,andemergerenewedinfaithandobedience.Fortydays allowsenoughtimeforspiritualhabitstobeformed,heartstobesoftened,andlivestobe reshapedbyGod’spresenceandtruth.
Theme:SPIRITUALFIRE&WORD
ThethemeSpiritualFire&WordreflectsGod’sdesiretobothigniteandsustainHispeople. ThefireofGodrepresentsHispresence,purification,passion,andpower.Itburnsaway complacency,refinescharacter,andreignitesspiritualhunger.Atthesametime,theWordofGod groundsus,nourishesus,andgivesustruthtostandonwhenemotionsfade orchallengesarise.
FirewithouttheWordcanbecomeunstable,andtheWordwithoutfirecanbecomelifeless. Together,theyproduceabelieverwhoispassionateyetgrounded,boldyetdisciplined, empoweredyetobedient. Duringthese40days,wearebelievingGodtoigniteHisfirewithinus whileestablishingusfirmlyinHisWordsothatourfaithwillendurebeyondthefast.
WhattoExpect
Duringthisjourney,expectmomentsofchallengeandmomentsofclarity.Fastingwillreveal areasthatneedhealing,surrender,andgrowth,butitwillalsomakeroomforGodtospeakmore clearly.AsyoupraydailyandmeditateontheWord,youmayexperiencerenewedspiritual sensitivity,deeperconviction,freshdirection,and astrongerawarenessofGod’spresence. Expecttransformation,notperfection.ExpectGodtomeetyouwhereyouareandleadyou forwardstepbystep.Somebreakthroughswillbe immediate;otherswillunfoldovertime—but noneofthesedayswillbewasted.Ifyouremaincommitted,open,andfaithful,youwillemerge fromthese40daysstronger,refined,andmorealignedwithGod’swillthanwhenyoubegan.
PreparingYourHeart
PreparingyourheartbeginswithintentionalsurrenderandhonestreflectionbeforeGod.Itisa timetolayasidedistractions,releaseunforgiveness,andasktheLordtosearchandcleanseyour heart.Enterthisjourneywithhumility,expectancy,andawillingnesstochange,trustingthat Godhonorsasincereheartthatdesiresdeeperfellowshipandobedience
FastingandPrayer
FastingandprayerworktogethertoalignthespiritwithGod’swill.Fastingweakenstheflesh andsharpensspiritualsensitivity,whileprayercreatesspacetohearGod’svoiceandreceiveHis direction.Asyoucommittoboth,expectGodtorevealtruth,renewstrength,andrelease breakthroughasyouseekHimwholeheartedly.
WhattoEatandDrinkDuringThisFast
Whilefastingisapersonalandprayerfuldecision,thefollowingguidelinesareprovidedto helpyoumaintain health,clarity,andspiritualfocusthroughoutthefast.Alwayslistentoyourbodyandseekmedicaladviceif needed.
RecommendedFoods
Fruits
Freshorfrozenfruitssuchasapples,bananas,oranges,berries,grapes,andmelons.
Vegetables
Freshorcookedvegetablesincludespinach,broccoli,carrots,zucchini,squash,cabbage,andbellpeppers.
Leafygreenssuchaskale,lettuce,arugula,andcollardgreens.
WholeGrains
Brownrice,quinoa,oats,whole-wheatbread,or whole-graincrackers(inmoderation).
Legs,Nuts,andSeeds
Lentils,chickpeas,blackbeans,peas,andkidneybeans.
Almonds,walnuts,pecans,cashews,sunflowerseeds,andpumpkinseeds.
HealthyFats
Avocados,oliveoil,andcoconutoil(usedlightly).
Protein(permitted)
Eggsorfish(upto twotimesperweek,if chosen).
Plant-basedproteinsourcessuchastofu,tempeh,orlegumes.
Liquids
Water(plainor infusedwithlemon,lime,orcucumber).
Herbalteassuchaschamomile,mint,ginger,orgreentea(non-caffeinated).
Freshlysqueezedfruitorvegetablejuices(withoutaddedsugar).
FoodstoAvoid
Processedandfriedfoods.
Sugarysnacks,desserts,potatoes,provisionandsweetenedbeverages.
Caffeinateddrinkssuchascoffee,energydrinks,andsodas.
Redmeatandheavyanimal-basedproducts.
Excessiveseasoning,sauces,orcondimentsthatstimulatetheappetite.
TipsforSuccess
BeginwithPrayer:AskGodforgrace,strength,anddirectionbeforeandduringthefast. DependingontheHolySpiritdaily.
SetClearIntentions:Knowwhyyouarefastingwhetherforspiritualrenewal, breakthrough,healing,orclarityandkeepthatpurposebeforeyou.
StayintheWord:ReadandmeditateonScripturedaily.TheWordwillsustainyou whenphysicalstrengthfeelslow.
RemainConsistentinPrayer: Establishsettimesformorning,midday,andevening prayertostayspirituallyfocused.
ListentoYourBody:Fastingisnotacompetition.Modifyyourfastifneededandseek medicalguidancewhennecessary.
LimitDistractions:Reduceunnecessarymedia,entertainment,andsocialactivityto createspaceforGod.
StayHydrated:Drinkplentyofwatertosupportyourbodythroughoutthefast.
GuardYourAttitude:Fastingmayrevealemotionsorstrugglesrespondwithhumility, patience,andgrace.
StayConnected:Engageincorporateprayer,devotionals,orencouragementwithothers onthesamejourney.
FinishStrong:Donotgiveupwhenitbecomeschallenging.Breakthefastprayerfully andcarrythelessonsforward.
OpeningPrayerfortheFast
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts as we begin this time of prayer and fasting. We set these days apart to seek Your face, hear Your voice, and be renewed by Your presence. As we deny the flesh, strengthen our spirits; as we pray, let Your Word sustain us; and as we fast, let Your fire refine us.
Holy Spirit, lead us, draw us closer to You, and prepare us for every breakthrough You have ordained. We commit this fast into Your hands with faith and expectation. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Day1–Monday,February23
RekindletheFlame
FoundationScripture:2Timothy1:6
Devotional:
WhatGodignitedinyouhasnotgoneout.Thoughseasonsmayhavecooledyourpassion,thefireofGod stillliveswithin.Todaybeginstheintentionalstirringofholyfire.
MorningScripture:Psalm63:1
MorningPrayer–AwakeningHunger Lord,awakenmyspiritualhunger.Asthisdaybegins,stirmysoultolongforYouagainandrevivethe fireYouplacedwithinme.
MiddayScripture:Leviticus6:12
MiddayPrayer–StirringtheGift Fanintoflameeverygiftwithinme.KeepthefireburningonthealtarofmyheartandletnothingYou havegivenmeremaindormant.
EveningScripture:Luke24:32
EveningPrayer–RenewedPassion
LetmyheartburnforYouagain.AsIresttonight,rekindlemyloveanddevotiontoYou.
Day2–Tuesday,February24
FireStillFalls
FoundationScripture:1Kings18:38
Devotional:
Whenthealtarisrestored,heavenresponds.Godstillanswerssincereheartswithconsumingfire,proving Himselffaithfulandpowerful.
MorningScripture:Jeremiah33:3
MorningPrayer–CallingonGod Godoffire,answermetoday.IcalluponYouwithexpectation,believingYoustillrespondtofaith.
MiddayScripture:Exodus20:3
MiddayPrayer–RemovingIdols Removeeveryidolfrommyheart.TeardownanythingthatcompetesforYourplaceinmylife.
EveningScripture:Isaiah42:8
EveningPrayer–God’sGloryRevealed Beglorifiedinmylife.Leteveryword,action,andoutcomebringhonortoYourname.
Day3–Wednesday,February25
ALivingSacrifice
FoundationScripture:Romans12:1
Devotional: Fireconsumeswhatissurrendered.WhenyourlifeislaidfullyonGod’saltar,transformation begins.
MorningScripture:Psalm116:12
MorningPrayer–FullSurrender IplacemyselffullyonYouraltar.IofferYoumywill,myplans,andmyobedience.
MiddayScripture:Proverbs16:3
MiddayPrayer–PurifyingFire Burnawaycompromise.RefinemymotivesandalignmychoiceswithYourwill.
EveningScripture:Hebrews13:15
EveningPrayer–WorshipThroughLife
Acceptmylifeasworship.MayeverythingIdobeasacrificeofpraisetoYou.
Day4–Thursday,February26
TheWordIsFire
FoundationScripture:Jeremiah23:29
Devotional:
God’sWordrefines,purifies,andempowers.WhentheWordburnswithin,itbringsclarity, strength,andtransformation.
MorningScripture:Psalm119:105
MorningPrayer–IgnitedbyTruth
Ignitemyspiritthroughtruth.LetYourWordguidemystepstoday.
MiddayScripture:Romans12:2
MiddayPrayer–RenewedMind
RefinemythinkingbyYourWord.Replaceoldpatternswithkingdomunderstanding.
EveningScripture:Colossians3:16
EveningPrayer–SealedintheHeart
SealYourWordinmyheart.LetitdwellrichlyinmeasIrest.
Day5–Friday,February27
PrayerBringsFire
FoundationScripture:Acts2:42
Devotional:
Firefollowspersistentprayer.Aprayingbelieverbecomesavesselpreparedfordivine outpouring.
MorningScripture:Luke11:1
MorningPrayer–LearningtoPray
Teachmetopraywithoutceasing.DrawmeintodeepercommunionwithYou.
MiddayScripture:Galatians6:9
MiddayPrayer–StrengthenedDiscipline
Strengthenmyspiritualdiscipline.Helpmeremainfaithfulinprayerandpursuit.
EveningScripture:Zechariah4:6
EveningPrayer–ExpectingOutpouring
Preparemeforfreshoutpouring.ItrustYourSpirittoworkmightilywithinme.
Day6–Saturday,February28
CleantheAltar
FoundationScripture:Psalm51:10
Devotional:
GodcleansbeforeHeconsumes.Apurifiedheart becomesarestingplaceforHisfire.
MorningScripture:Lamentations3:40
MorningPrayer–God’sSearchlight
Searchme,OGod.RevealanythinginmethatdoesnotpleaseYou.
MiddayScripture:1John1:9
MiddayPrayer–InnerCleansing
Washmefromhiddenfaults.Cleansemefullyandrestoremyintegrity.
EveningScripture:Psalm51:12
EveningPrayer–RestoredJoy
Restorejoyandpurity.LetmyheartrejoiceagaininYoursalvation.
Day7–Sunday,March1
RestintheFire
FoundationScripture:Matthew11:28
Devotional:
God’sfiredoesnotexhaust—itrenews.InHispresence,wearysoulsarerefreshedand strengthened.
MorningScripture:Isaiah40:31
MorningPrayer–GratitudeforGrace
ThankYouforsustaininggrace.IrisetodayrenewedbyYourstrength.
MiddayScripture:Psalm23:2–3
MiddayPrayer–RestfortheSoul
Ireceiverestformysoul.Yourestoremeandleadmeinpeace.
EveningScripture:Psalm4:8
EveningPrayer–DelightinHisPresence
IdelightinYourpresence.Iliedowninpeace,trustinginYourcare.
Day8–Monday,March2
LivingbytheWord
FoundationScripture:Matthew4:4
Devotional:
TheWordfeedswhatfastingreveals.Asnaturalstrengthdecreases,spiritualnourishment increaseswhentheWordbecomesyourdailybread.
MorningScripture:Jeremiah15:16
MorningPrayer–SpiritualNourishment
Feedmyspirittoday.LetYourWordbemydelightandstrengthasIbeginthisday.
MiddayScripture:Isaiah40:29
MiddayPrayer–StrengthbyTruth
Strengthenmebytruth.LetYourWordrenewmy energyandkeepmefocused.
EveningScripture:Colossians3:16
EveningPrayer–WordAbidingWithin
LetYourWorddwellinmerichly.AsIrest,allowittocontinueshapingmyheart.
Day9–Tuesday,March3
Word-DirectedSteps
FoundationScripture:Psalm119:105
Devotional:
God’sWordremovesconfusion.Whenlifefeelsuncertain,theWordprovideslight,clarity,and direction.
MorningScripture:Proverbs3:5–6
MorningPrayer–OrderedSteps
Ordermysteps,Lord.IsubmitmyplansandtrustYoutoguidemypath.
MiddayScripture:Isaiah30:21
MiddayPrayer–CorrectedDirection
Correctmydirection.HelpmehearYourvoiceclearlyandobeypromptly.
EveningScripture:Psalm119:130
EveningPrayer–GratitudeforClarity
ThankYouforclarity.IpraiseYouforlightingmywaytoday.
Day10–Wednesday,March4
HiddenFire FoundationScripture:Psalm119:11
Devotional:
StoredWordreleasesstrengthincrisis.Whatyouhideinyourhearttodaywillsustainyou tomorrow.
MorningScripture:Luke8:15
MorningPrayer–WordPlantedDeep PlantYourWorddeepinme.Letittakerootandgrowstrongwithinmyheart.
MiddayScripture:Proverbs4:23
MiddayPrayer–GuardedHeart Guardmyheartfromdistraction.HelpmeprotectwhatYouarebuildinginme.
EveningScripture:2Timothy3:16
EveningPrayer–LivingTruth KeepYourtruthalivein me.Letitcontinuetoteach,correct,andstrengthenme.
Day11–Thursday,March5
ObedienceReleasesPower
FoundationScripture:James1:22
Devotional:
Fireflowsthroughobedience.God’sWordbecomespowerfulinyourlifewhenitispracticed, notjustheard.
MorningScripture:John14:21
MorningPrayer–WillingObedience
Helpmeobeyfully.GivemeaheartthatdelightsindoingYourwill.
MiddayScripture:Deuteronomy28:1
MiddayPrayer–AlignedActions
Alignmyactionswithtruth.LetmyobedienceopendoorsforYourpower.
EveningScripture:Matthew7:24
EveningPrayer–LifeBuiltontheWord
LetmylifehonorYou.Mayeverything,IbuildstandonYourWord.
Day12–Friday,March6
SpeakingtheWord
FoundationScripture:Hebrews4:12
Devotional:
God’sWordspokencarriespower.Whatyoudeclareinfaithshapesatmospheresandstrengthen yourspirit.
MorningScripture:Psalm119:46
MorningPrayer–WordonMyLips
PutYourWordinmymouth.Letmespeakboldlyandwiselytoday.
MiddayScripture:Proverbs18:21
MiddayPrayer–Life-GivingSpeech
Letmywordsbringlife.GuardmymouthsothatIspeakhealingandhope.
EveningScripture:Psalm141:3
EveningPrayer–GuardedSpeech
Guardmyspeech,Lord.LetmywordsalwayshonorYou.
Day13–Saturday,March7
MeditateontheWord
FoundationScripture:Joshua1:8
Devotional:
Meditationproducestransformation.WhenyouslowdownwithGod’sWord,itreshapesyour thoughtsandstrengthensyourfaith.
MorningScripture:Psalm1:2–3
MorningPrayer–StillnessintheWord
TeachmetositwithYourWord.Helpmeslowdownandlistenattentively.
MiddayScripture:Romans12:2
MiddayPrayer–RenewedMind
Renewmymind.LetYourWordreshapehowIthinkandrespond.
EveningScripture:John15:7
EveningPrayer–PreparedforFruitfulness
Preparemeforfruitfulness.LetYourWordabideinmeandproducelastingfruit.
Day14–Sunday,March8
Word&Worship
FoundationScripture:Psalm95:6
Devotional:
Worshiprenewsthefirewithin.WhenWordandworshipmeet,strengthisrestoredandfaithis renewed.
MorningScripture:John4:24
MorningPrayer–WorshipinTruth IworshipYouinspiritandtruth.IliftmyheartandhonorYoutoday.
MiddayScripture:Psalm119:162
MiddayPrayer–GratitudefortheWord ThankYouforYourWord.Irejoiceinitasgreattreasure.
EveningScripture:Lamentations3:22–23
EveningPrayer–RestinginFaithfulness IrestinYourfaithfulness.ThankYouforsustainingmethroughYourWord.
Day15–Monday,March9
TheRefiningFire
FoundationScripture:Malachi3:3
Devotional:
God’sfirepurifiesbeforeitempowers.Refiningisnotpunishment—itisproofthatGodisstill shapingyouforgreaterpurpose.
MorningScripture:Psalm66:10
MorningPrayer–WillingRefinement
Lord,refinemeuntilIreflectYou.IsurrendertoYourprocess,trustingYourhands.
MiddayScripture:Proverbs17:3
MiddayPrayer–RemovingImpurities
Removewhatdoesnotbelonginmylife.Burnawayeveryimpuritythathindersmywalk.
EveningScripture:Zechariah13:9
EveningPrayer–GratefulforCleansing
ThankYouforlovingmeenoughtocleanseme.IrestinYourrefiningcare.
Day16–Tuesday,March10
BrokenbutAccepted
FoundationScripture:Psalm51:17
Devotional:
Brokennessisnotrejection;itispreparation.Godreceivesthehumbleheartandrebuildsitwith grace.
MorningScripture:Isaiah57:15
MorningPrayer–Clean Heart
Createinmeacleanheart,OGod.IcomebeforeYouhumbleandopen.
MiddayScripture:Psalm147:3
MiddayPrayer–InnerHealing
Healmyinnerwounds.Mendtheplaceswherepainhaslingered.
EveningScripture:Nehemiah8:10
EveningPrayer–RestoredJoy
Restoremyjoyandpeace.LetgladnessreplaceheavinessasIrest.
Day17–Wednesday,March11
TurningBacktoGod
FoundationScripture:Joel2:12
Devotional:
Truerepentanceisnotmerelysorrow—itisareturntointimacy.Godwelcomeseveryheartthat turnsbacktoHim.
MorningScripture:Psalm86:12
MorningPrayer–WholeheartedReturn IturnmyheartfullybacktoYou.IchooseYouaboveallelsetoday.
MiddayScripture:Lamentations3:31–32
MiddayPrayer–DrawnbyGrace Drawme closerthroughgrace.LetYourmercyleadmeforward.
EveningScripture:Micah7:18
EveningPrayer–ThankfulforMercy
ThankYouforYourmercy.IrestknowingYoudelightinforgiveness.
Day18–Thursday,March12
CleansedbytheWord
FoundationScripture:John15:3
Devotional:
God’sWordwasheswhatsintriestostain.Truthpurifiestheheartandrenewsthemind.
MorningScripture:Psalm119:9
MorningPrayer–WashedbyTruth
CleansemethroughYourtruth.LetYourWordguidemyconducttoday.
MiddayScripture:Ephesians4:23
MiddayPrayer–RenewedThinking RenewmythoughtsbyYourWord.Removeoldpatternsandrestoreclarity.
EveningScripture:1Thessalonians5:23
EveningPrayer–MarkedbyHoliness
Letholinessmarkmylife.SanctifymeasIrestinYou.
Day19–Friday,March13
FireThatPurifies
FoundationScripture:Isaiah6:6–7
Devotional:
GodtoucheswhathurtssoHecanhealit.Hisfireremovesguiltandrestorescalling.
MorningScripture:Psalm24:3–4
MorningPrayer–PureHeartandLips
Purifymylipsandmyheart.MakemecleanbeforeYou.
MiddayScripture:Hebrews9:14
MiddayPrayer–FreedomfromGuilt
Removeguiltandfear.LetYourcleansingfreemyconscience.
EveningScripture:Zephaniah3:9
EveningPrayer–ReceivingtheFire
IreceiveYourcleansingfire.ThankYouforrenewingmylife.
Day20–Saturday,March14
ConfessionBringsFreedom
FoundationScripture:1John1:9
Devotional:
Confessionopensthedoortofreedom andrestoration.Godrespondstohonestywithgrace.
MorningScripture:Psalm32:5
MorningPrayer–HonestConfession
Iconfess andreceiveYourforgiveness.Iwalkintothisdayfreeandclean.
MiddayScripture:Proverbs28:13
MiddayPrayer–StrengthtoWalkUpright
Strengthenmetowalkuprightly.HelpmeliveoutwhatYou’veforgiven.
EveningScripture:Psalm103:12
EveningPrayer–ThankfulAssurance
ThankYouforYourfaithfulness.Irestknowingmysinsareremoved.
Day21–Sunday,March15
GraceAfterRepentance
FoundationScripture:Romans8:1
Devotional:
ThereisnocondemnationforthoseinChrist.Repentanceleadsnottoshame,buttograce, freedom,andpeace.
MorningScripture:Hebrews4:16
MorningPrayer–ReceivingGrace IreceiveYourgracetoday.IapproachYouwithconfidenceandgratitude.
MiddayScripture:Isaiah54:4
MiddayPrayer–BrokenShame
Letshamebebroken.Replaceitwithassuranceanddignity.
EveningScripture:Jude1:24
EveningPrayer–RestinginLove IrestinYourlove.ThankYouforkeepingmesecureinYourgrace.
Day22–Monday,March16
PowerfromonHigh
FoundationScripture:Acts1:8
Devotional:
TheHolySpiritempowersordinarypeopletoliveextraordinarylives.WhatGodcallsyoutodo, HisSpiritequipsyoutoaccomplish.
MorningScripture:Luke24:49
MorningPrayer–FreshFilling
FillmeafreshwithYourSpirit.IbeginthisdaydependentonYourpower,notmyownstrength.
MiddayScripture:Zechariah4:6
MiddayPrayer–EmpoweredWitness
Empowermywitness.LetmywordsandactionsreflectYourpowerandtruth.
EveningScripture:Romans15:13
EveningPrayer–PowerRestingWithin
LetYourpowerrestonme.AsIendthisday,fillmewithjoyandpeacethroughtheSpirit.
Day23–Tuesday,March17
FireoftheHolyGhost
FoundationScripture:Acts2:3
Devotional:
God’sfirerestswhereheartsareyielded.WhentheSpiritignitesawillingvessel,passionand purityfollow.
MorningScripture:Matthew3:11
MorningPrayer–HolyFireIgnited
IgnitemewithHolyGhostfire.ConsumeeveryareaofmylifewithYourpresence.
MiddayScripture:2Corinthians3:17
MiddayPrayer–FreedomfromFear
Burnawayfearanddoubt.WhereYourSpiritis,letfreedomreign.
EveningScripture:Leviticus6:13
EveningPrayer–FireThatRemains
Letthefireremain.Keeptheflameburningcontinuallywithinme.
Day24–Wednesday,March18
LedbytheSpirit
FoundationScripture:Romans8:14
Devotional:
SpiritualmaturityislearningtofollowtheSpiritdaily.Everystepbecomesmeaningfulwhen guidedbyGod.
MorningScripture:Psalm143:10
MorningPrayer–Spirit-LedSteps
Leadme,HolySpirit.TeachmetowalkinYourwillthroughoutthisday.
MiddayScripture:Isaiah30:21
MiddayPrayer–SensitivitytoHisVoice
KeepmesensitivetoYourvoice.Helpmediscernandobeypromptly.
EveningScripture:Proverbs3:6
EveningPrayer–GratitudeforGuidance
ThankYoufordivineguidance.IacknowledgeYouinallmyways.
Day25–Thursday,March19
BoldnessThroughFire
FoundationScripture:2Timothy1:7
Devotional:
Spiritreplacesfearwithboldfaith.Wherefearonceruled,couragenowrisesthroughGod’s power.
MorningScripture:Acts4:31
MorningPrayer–SpiritofPower Ireceivepower,love,anddiscipline.IrisetodayboldinYourstrength.
MiddayScripture:Joshua1:9
MiddayPrayer–StrengthenedCourage
Strengthenmycourage.Helpmemoveforwardwithoutfear.
EveningScripture:Hebrews10:35
EveningPrayer–WalkingBoldly Iwalkboldlyinfaith.IdonotcastawaymyconfidenceinYou.
Day26–Friday,March20
StrengthfortheJourney
FoundationScripture:Isaiah40:31
Devotional:
GodrenewsstrengthforthosewhowaitonHim.TheSpiritsustainsyouforeverystepofthe journey.
MorningScripture:Psalm84:7
MorningPrayer–RenewedStrength
Renewmystrength,Lord.IwaitonYouand receivefreshendurance.
MiddayScripture:Galatians6:9
MiddayPrayer–PerseveringFaith
Helpmenotgrowweary. Strengthenmetocontinuedoinggood.
EveningScripture:2Corinthians12:9
EveningPrayer–SustainingGrace
ThankYouforsustaininggrace.Yourstrengthismadeperfectinmyweakness.
Day27–Saturday,March21
SpiritualGiftsActivated
FoundationScripture:1Corinthians12:7
Devotional:
TheSpiritequipseverybelieverforpurpose.NogiftiswastedwhensurrenderedtoGod.
MorningScripture:2Timothy1:6
MorningPrayer–GiftActivation
Activatethegiftswithinme.StirupwhatYouhaveplacedinsidemylife.
MiddayScripture:Romans12:6
MiddayPrayer–UsedforHisGlory UsemeforYourglory.LetmygiftsblessothersandadvanceYourkingdom.
EveningScripture:1Peter4:10
EveningPrayer–SubmittedGifts IsubmitmygiftstoYou.MayIstewardthemfaithfullyandhumbly.
Day28–Sunday,March22
OverflowoftheSpirit
FoundationScripture:John7:38
Devotional:
God’sSpiritflowsthroughsurrenderedlives.Whenyouyieldfully,blessingoverflowstoothers.
MorningScripture:Ezekiel47:9
MorningPrayer–Rivers Flowing Letriversflowthroughme.FillmesofullythatYourlifepoursoutofme.
MiddayScripture:Matthew5:16
MiddayPrayer–BlessingOthers Blessothersthroughmylife.LetmylightshineforYourglory.
EveningScripture:Psalm16:11
EveningPrayer–RestinginHisPresence IrestinYourpresence.ThankYouforthefullnessofjoyfoundinYou.
Day29–Monday,March23
EquippedforBattle
FoundationScripture:Ephesians6:11
Devotional:
Spiritualfirestrengthensustostandfirm.GodneversendsHispeopleintobattleunarmed—He equipsthemwithdivinearmor.
MorningScripture:Isaiah59:17
MorningPrayer–PuttingontheArmor ClothemewithYourarmor.AsIbeginthisday,Istanddressedinrighteousnessandtruth.
MiddayScripture:Psalm18:39
MiddayPrayer–StrengthenedDefenses
Strengthenmydefenses.Fortifymymindandspiritagainsteveryattack.
EveningScripture:1Corinthians15:57
EveningPrayer–StandingVictorious IstandvictoriousinChrist.ThankYoufortriumphalreadysecured.
Day30–Tuesday,March24
VictoryThroughtheWord
FoundationScripture:Matthew4:4
Devotional:
God’sWordsilencestheenemy.WhatJesususedinthewildernessstillworkstoday—thespoken WordofGod.
MorningScripture:Psalm119:89
MorningPrayer–ArmedwithScripture
Teachmeto fightwithScripture.LetYourWordbemyweapontoday.
MiddayScripture:Romans10:17
MiddayPrayer–StrengthenedFaith
Strengthenmyfaith.LetYourWorddeepenmytrustandconfidence.
EveningScripture:Isaiah54:17
EveningPrayer–ThankfulforVictory
ThankYouforvictory.Noweaponformedagainstmeprospered.
Day31–Wednesday,March25
StandinginFaith
FoundationScripture:1Corinthians16:13
Devotional:
Faithenablesenduranceduringtrials.Standingfirmisnotpassive—itisactivetrustinGod.
MorningScripture:Hebrews11:1
MorningPrayer–StrengthenedFaith
Strengthenmyfaithtoday.HelpmetrustYoubeyondwhatIsee.
MiddayScripture:Psalm112:7
MiddayPrayer–SteadyandUnmoved Keepmesteady.Letmyheartremainunshakenbycircumstances.
EveningScripture:Hebrews10:23
EveningPrayer–ConfidentHope IremainconfidentinYou.YouarefaithfultoYourpromises.
Day32–Thursday,March26
OvercomingWeariness
FoundationScripture:Galatians6:9
Devotional:
Godrewardsthosewhodonotquit.Wearinessmaycome,butquittingisnevertheanswer.
MorningScripture:Isaiah40:29
MorningPrayer–RenewedPerseverance Renewmyperseverance.Strengthenmetoendurewithpatience.
MiddayScripture:Philippians3:14
MiddayPrayer–PressingForward Helpmepressforward.IrefusetostopshortofYourpromises.
EveningScripture:James1:12
EveningPrayer–RefusingtoQuit Iwillnotgiveup.Iremainsteadfast,knowingthecrownawaits.
Day33–Friday,March27
PeaceintheBattle
FoundationScripture:John16:33
Devotional:
Jesusgivespeaceeveninconflict.Hispeaceisnottheabsenceofbattle—itisconfidencein victory.
MorningScripture:Isaiah26:3
MorningPrayer–GuardedbyPeace
Guardmyheartwithpeace.FixmymindonYouasthisdaybegins.
MiddayScripture:Philippians4:7
MiddayPrayer–CalmSpirit
Calmmyspirit.LetYourpeaceruleoveranxiety andstress.
EveningScripture:Colossians2:15
EveningPrayer–RestinginVictory
IrestinYourvictory.Youhavealreadydisarmedtheenemy.
Day34–Saturday,March28
GodFightsforYou
FoundationScripture:Exodus14:14
Devotional:
WhenyoutrustGod,Hehandlesthebattle.Victorycomesthroughsurrender,notstriving.
MorningScripture:Psalm46:10
MorningPrayer–TrustingGodFully
ItrustYoutofightforme.Ichoosefaithoverfear.
MiddayScripture:2Chronicles20:15
MiddayPrayer–StrengthenedConfidence
Strengthenmyconfidence.ThisbattlebelongstoYou,Lord.
EveningScripture:Psalm34:19
EveningPrayer–ThankfulforDeliverance
ThankYoufordeliverance.Youbringmethrougheverytrial.
Day35–Sunday,March29
MoreThanaConqueror
FoundationScripture:Romans8:37
Devotional:
VictoryisalreadysecuredinChrist.Youdonotfightforvictory—youfightfromvictory.
MorningScripture:Deuteronomy28:13
MorningPrayer–WalkinginVictory Iwalkinvictorytoday.IriseasoneempoweredbyChrist.
MiddayScripture:2Timothy1:7
MiddayPrayer–FearSilenced Letfearbesilenced.Iwalkinpower,love,andsoundnessofmind.
EveningScripture:Psalm47:1
EveningPrayer–PraiseforTriumph IpraiseYoufortriumph.Youalwayscausemetoovercome.
Day36–Monday,March30
HealingFire
FoundationScripture:Jeremiah30:17
Devotional:
God’sfirehealswhatlifehaswounded.Histouchrestoreswhatpainhasbroken.
MorningScripture:Psalm147:3
MorningPrayer–CompleteHealing
Healmecompletely,Lord.Toucheverywoundedplaceinmylife.
MiddayScripture:Isaiah53:5
MiddayPrayer–RestoredBrokenPlaces
Restorebrokenplaces.IreceivehealingthroughYoursacrifice.
EveningScripture:Exodus15:26
EveningPrayer–ThankfulforWholeness
ThankYouforwholeness.YouaretheLordwhohealsme.
Day37–Tuesday,March31
RenewedStrength
FoundationScripture:Psalm103:5
Devotional:
Godrenewsthesouldaily.StrengthisrestoredwhenweremainconnectedtoHim.
MorningScripture:Isaiah40:31
MorningPrayer–RenewedStrength
Renewmystrengthtoday.IwaitonYouwithexpectation.
MiddayScripture:Psalm23:3
MiddayPrayer–RefreshedSpirit
Refreshmyspirit.Restoremysoulinthemidstofthisday.
EveningScripture:2Corinthians4:16
EveningPrayer–GratefulRenewal
IthankYouforrenewal.Thoughoutwardlytired,inwardlyIamrenewed.
Day38–Wednesday,April1
RestoredJoy
FoundationScripture:Nehemiah8:10
Devotional:
JoyreturnswhereGodrestores.Hisjoyisstrengthforthejourneyahead.
MorningScripture:Psalm51:12
MorningPrayer–RestoredJoy Restoremyjoy,Lord.Renewthegladnessofmysalvation.
MiddayScripture:Romans15:13
MiddayPrayer–OverflowingGladness Letgladnessfillmyheart.Mayjoyoverflowthroughfaith.
EveningScripture:Psalm16:11
EveningPrayer–RejoicinginGod IrejoiceinYou.FullnessofjoyisfoundinYourpresence.
Day39–Thursday,April2
MadeWholeAgain
FoundationScripture:Joel2:25
Devotional:
Godrestoreswhatwaslostthroughfaithandobedience.NothingsurrenderedtoHimiswasted.
MorningScripture:Amos9:14
MorningPrayer–RestoredSeasons
Restoreeverylostseason.Rebuildwhattimeandhardshiptookaway.
MiddayScripture:Romans8:28
MiddayPrayer–RedeemedYears
Redeemwastedyears.Turneverylossintopurpose.
EveningScripture:Philippians1:6
EveningPrayer–TrustingRestoration
ItrustYourrestoration.YoufinishwhatYoubegin.
DAY40—FRIDAY,APRIL3,2026
CarryingtheFireForward
FoundationScripture:Luke24:32
Devotional:
Thisjourneydoesnotendhere.NowyoucarrythefireandtheWordintoeverydaylife— burning,shining,andadvancingGod’skingdom.
MorningScripture:Matthew28:19–20
MorningPrayer–CommissionedwithFire Lord,sendmewithfireandauthority.Igoempoweredandobedient.
MiddayScripture:Acts4:33
MiddayPrayer–LifeReflectingPower
LetmylifereflectYourpower.MayothersencounterYouthroughme.
EveningScripture:2Thessalonians2:16–17
EveningPrayer–WorkSealedForever
Sealthisworkinmyspiritforever.LetwhatYou’vedoneremainunshaken.
Conclusion
SealedinFire,GroundedintheWord
Aswecometothecloseofthese40DaysofSpiritualFire&Word,wedosowithheartsthat havebeenrefined,renewed,andreignited.Whatbeganasaseasonofsacrificehasbecomea sacredjourneyonemarkedbyprayer,fasting,repentance,revelation,anddeeperintimacywith God.Wedidnotmerelycountdays;weencounteredthelivingGod.
Throughprayer,welearnedtolistenasmuchaswespoke.Throughfasting,wesilencedtheflesh sotheSpiritcouldspeaklouder.ThroughtheWord,westoodfirmwhen emotionswaveredand circumstanceschallengedourfaith.Godhasprovenonceagainthatfirepurifies,andtheWord sustains.WhatHeignitedinthisseasonisnotmeanttoburnout,buttoburnwithinus continually.
Aswemoveforward,letuscarrythisfireintoourdailywalkintoourhomes,ourchurches,our workplaces,andourcommunities.Letthedisciplinewepracticedbecome devotion,andthe hungerwefeltbecomea lifelongpursuitofGod.Mayweremainanchored intheWord,sensitive totheHolySpirit,boldinfaith,andunwaveringinobedience.
Thisisnotanendingitisacommissioning.Goforthempowered,transformed,andsetapart. Guardtheflame.LivetheWord.Walkinvictory.AndmaythefireofGodcontinuetoburn brightlywithinyou,nowandalways.
ToGodbealltheglory.Amen.
CLOSINGDECLARATION
IamignitedbythefireofGod.
IamestablishedintheWordofGod. Iwalkinpower,purity,andpurpose. InJesus’name.Amen.
FinalPrayerofDedication
Eternal God, our Father,
We come before You with humble and grateful hearts. Thank You for carrying us through these sacred 40 days of prayer and fasting. Thank You for the fire that has purified us, the Word that has strengthened us, and the presence of Your Holy Spirit that has guided us every step of the way.
Lord, seal in us everything You have poured out. Do not let the fire grow dim or the Word fall silent in our hearts. Help us to walk in obedience, to live with holy boldness, and to remain sensitive to Your voice. What You have started in us; we ask that You bring it to full completion.
As we leave this season, send us forth empowered—strong in faith, rooted in truth, and committed to prayer. Let our lives be living testimonies of Your power, our words reflect Your wisdom, and our actions bring glory to Your name. Keep us covered, keep us faithful, and keep us burning with passion for You.
Now unto Him who is able to keep us from falling and present us faultless before His glory with exceeding joy we give You all the honor, all the praise, and all the glory.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
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