Skip to main content

Prayer and Fast 2026

Page 1


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.

© 2025 Emanuel Deliverance Temple SBC Houston Texas.

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook