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October Prayer & Fasting

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October 1
Acts 17:30
Prayer to recognize our need of repentance.

October 2
Daniel 1:8
Prayer that our children will have the faith of Daniel.

October 3
John 13:35
Prayer that our love may be evident.

October 4
Psalm 85:6
Prayer that God will revive our churches.

October 5
Proverbs 3:5-6
Prayer for local church leaders and pastors.

October 6
Isaiah 9:6-7
Prayer for local and municipal leaders.

October 7
Zechariah 4:6
Prayer that we recognize our need of the Holy Spirit.

October 8
Psalm 19:12-13
Prayer for forgiveness of hidden and presumptuous sins.

October 9
Hebrews 11:24-27
Prayer that our children will have the conviction of Moses.

October 10
John 17:16-19
Prayer for unity based on truth. 

October 11
Acts 8:35-39
Prayer for Bible study interests and friends.

October 12
Isaiah 41:10
Prayer for conference and union leaders.

October 13
John 19:11
Prayer for state and provincial leaders.

October 14
Acts 2:1-4
Prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s former rain.

October 15
1 John 1:9
Prayer for cleansing and protection from sin.

October 16
Esther 4:15-16
Prayer that our children will have the courage of Esther.

October 17
Galatians 5:22-23
Prayer for the fruit of the Spirit.

October 18
Acts 2:37-38
Prayer for those attending evangelistic meetings.

October 19
Philippians 4:6
Prayer for division and world church leaders.

October 20
Psalm 22:28
Prayer for national leaders.

October 21
Joel 2:23
Prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s latter rain.

October 22
2 Corinthians 6:2
Prayer for urgency in repenting of our sins.

October 23
Hebrews 11:17-19
Prayer that our children serve and obey God like Joseph.

October 24
Matthew 18:15-17
Prayer that sin and grievances will be dealt with.

October 25
Jeremiah 3:14
Prayer for former Seventh-day Adventists.

October 26
Isaiah 55:8-9
Prayer for educational and health leaders.

October 27
Daniel 2:1-12
Prayer for leaders of world organizations.

October 28
Revelation 7:1-3
Prayer that God will seal His people.

October 29
Revelation 18:1
Prayer that God will prepare His people to give the Loud Cry.

October 30
Daniel 9:3-6
Prayer for repentance of corporate sins.

October 31
Daniel 2:21
Prayer for God’s intervention in current world events.

“Prayer is heaven’s ordained means of success in the conflict with sin and the development of Christian character. The divine influences that come in answer to the prayer of faith will accomplish in the soul of the suppliant all for which he pleads. For the pardon of sin, for the Holy Spirit, for a Christlike  temper, for wisdom and strength to do His work, for any gift He promised, we may ask; and the promise is, ‘Ye shall receive’.”
- Ellen G. White

Acts of the Apostles, p. 564

Schedule by Topic

1. THAT GOD WILL LEAD HIS PEOPLE INTO TRUE REPENTANCE FOR SIN.

John the Baptist and Jesus Christ both began their ministries with a call to repentance. This is the first step in claiming God’s promises and in preparation for the coming crisis.

  • October 1 
    Acts 17:30
    Prayer to recognize our need of repentance.
  • October 8
    Psalm 19:12-13
    Prayer for forgiveness of hidden and presumptuous sins.
  • October 15
    1 John 1:9
    Prayer for cleansing and protection from sin.
  • October 22
    2 Corinthians 6:2
    Prayer for urgency in repenting of our sins.
  • October 30
    Daniel 9:3-6
    Prayer for repentance of corporate sins.

2. THAT OUR CHILDREN MAY BE PREPARED TO STAND ALONE FOR TRUTH.

Many of the Bible’s greatest heroes, such as Joseph, Moses, Esther, and Daniel, were separated from their parents early in life, and chose on their own to remain faithful to God. God’s children today need the same courage and commitment.

  • October 2
    Daniel 1:8
    Prayer that our children will have the faith of Daniel.
  • October 9
    Hebrews 11:24-27
    Prayer that our children will have the conviction of Moses.
  • October 16
    Esther 4:15-16
    Prayer that our children will have the courage of Esther.
  • October 23
    Hebrews 11:17-19
    Prayer that our children will serve and obey God like Joseph.

3. THAT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES MAY EXPERIENCE BIBLICAL UNITY.

Jesus said that a house divided cannot stand. Our local churches must pray and work for biblical unity. God is looking for spiritually safe places to bring the other members of His flock into.

  • October 3
    John 13:35
    Prayer that our love may be evident.
  • October 10
    John 17:16-19
    Prayer for unity based on truth. 
  • October 17
    Galatians 5:22-23
    Prayer for the fruit of the Spirit.
  • October 24
    Matthew 18:15-17
    Prayer that sin and grievances will be dealt with.

4. THAT GOD WILL LEAD TRUTH SEEKERS TO OUR LOCAL CHURCHES.

Thousands of people around the world are being led to Bible truth through their own study, through friendships, through dreams, and through online media evangelism. Pray for divine appointments and the Holy Spirit’s leading to guide them to our churches.

  • October 4
    Psalm 85:6
    Prayer that God will revive our churches.
  • October 11
    Acts 8:35-39
    Prayer for Bible study interests and friends.
  • October 18
    Acts 2:37-38
    Prayer for those attending evangelistic meetings.
  • October 25
    Jeremiah 3:14
    Prayer for former Seventh-day Adventists.

5. THAT GOD WILL GUIDE CHURCH LEADERS WITH DISCERNMENT AND WISDOM.

Our church leaders at all levels bear a heavy responsibility. Biblical and Spirit-led discernment, wisdom, and urgency are needed in the decisions made each day.

  • October 5
    Proverbs 3:5-6
    Prayer for local church leaders and pastors.
  • October 12
    Isaiah 41:10
    Prayer for conference and union leaders.
  • October 19
    Philippians 4:6
    Prayer for division and world church leaders.
  • October 26
    Isaiah 55:8-9
    Prayer for educational and health leaders.

6. THAT GOD WILL DIRECT THE DECISIONS AND ACTIONS OF POLITICAL LEADERS.

Daniel 2:21 states that God “removeth kings, and setteth up kings,” and the history of King Cyrus reveals that God has a purpose for those in positions of power. Pray that our political leaders will be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

  • October 6
    Isaiah 9:6-7
    Prayer for local and municipal leaders.
  • October 13
    John 19:11
    Prayer for state and provincial leaders.
  • October 20
    Psalm 22:28
    Prayer for national leaders.
  • October 27
    Psalm 2:1-12
    Prayer for leaders of world organizations.
  • October 31
    Daniel 2:21
    Prayer for God’s leading in current world events.

7. PRAY THAT GOD WILL PREPARE HIS PEOPLE TO RECEIVE THE LATTER RAIN OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE SEAL OF GOD.

God’s people must be prepared spiritually and intellectually to stand firm against the rapidly approaching storm. Pray for the completion of this work among all church members.

  • October 7
    Zechariah 4:6
    Prayer that we recognize our need of the Holy Spirit.
  • October 14
    Acts 2:1-4
    Prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s former rain.
  • October 21
    Joel 2:23
    Prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s latter rain.
  • October 28
    Revelation 7:1-3
    Prayer that God will seal His people.
  • October 29
    Revelation 18:1
    Prayer that God will prepare His people to give the Loud Cry.
“Our heavenly Father is more willing to give His Holy Spirit to them that ask Him, than are earthly parents to give good gifts to their children. But it is our work, by confession, humiliation, repentance, and earnest prayer, to fulfill the conditions upon which God has promised to grant us His blessing. A revival need be expected only in answer to prayer.” 
- Ellen G. White

Selected Messages, book 1, p. 121

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