7 Days of Prayer and FastingSample

PURPOSE, VISION, DIRECTION

The Lord calls us to consecrate ourselves to Him to receive purpose, vision, and direction. This is exactly what we do during times of prayer and fasting. Consecration simply means “the action of making or declaring something sacred, set apart, or holy.” We know that God has called us as believers to be holy and set apart from the world for His glory.

During the next seven days, we will choose to be set apart by spending time in prayer and fasting, standing on the Word of God to grow closer in our relationship with Him. It can be difficult at times to see or understand God’s purpose, vision, and direction for our lives. However, when we choose to acknowledge God in all our ways by seeking His presence, He will reveal His purpose to us. God speaks through the intimacy we share in our relationship with Him.

The Bible says we can trust the Lord to give us a vision for our future and to lead our steps with divine direction. Today, we are allowing God to transform us as we are made new in His image. Although we may have plans for our lives, ultimately, God is faithful in directing our path and giving us purpose and vision. As we hear from God today, we humble ourselves to ask for purpose, vision, and direction in our lives.

Application/ Reflection:

1. What does it mean to be set apart or holy in your life?
2. Where do you need to humble yourself before God and ask for guidance in the areas of purpose, vision, and direction?

Prayer:

Lord, I thank You for Your presence that is always with me. I acknowledge You as the Lord of my life, and that in You, I have been made holy. Today, I submit my will to You. I repent for the times when I have pursued my ways over Your ways. I pray that You speak to me today. Show me the way to go and guide my steps. Give me a vision for my future. Help me discover purpose as I seek Your presence. I pray that as You reveal the path ahead of me, I hear Your voice and am quick to obey. Help me live a life that glorifies You in all that I do. Lead me, guide me, and direct me as I pursue You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen!