Day 5-Fast N' Pray 2026 - Here I am Lord!
Day 5 of Fast N’ Pray 2026 - Here I am Lord!
Isaiah 6:8
Materials: Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, elements for Holy Communion (the Lord’s Supper). Fast whatever you agreed with the Lord to fast. For some it’s food, a favorite activity, social media, etc. Just be consistent. Set aside at least an hour, morning or afternoon or evening, for the session.
Jan. 16, 2026
Scriptures
You are the “chosen ones,” if you are followers of Jesus
John: 6:66 (NLT) - “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him.”
John 6:67 (NLT) - “Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?”
John 6:68 (AMP) - Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You [alone] have the words of eternal life [you are our only hope].”
Luke 14:33 (NLT) - “So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.”
Matthew 16:24 (NLT) - “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.”
Galatians 2:20 (NLT) - “My old self has been crucified with Christ.[a] It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Mark 10:21-22 - ESV) - “And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.”
Message
Followers of Jesus are His disciples. Our work after salvation is discipleship. This implies learning from Jesus and following His example. I used to hear in earlier Christian messages that to be a Jesus disciple meant to “count the cost” before agreeing to embark on that quest. I heard that to follow and imitate Jesus could cost us our lives. Some have already paid that price and continue to do so in places like China, Nigeria, Afghanistan, and others. I haven’t heard that message in churches in a long time, especially in mega churches. Everyone wants to hear messages about power and wealth transfers and elevation. While all those things are possible, the first thing we must do is to die to our ambitions and desires. The rich young man that wanted to follow Jesus was unwilling to settle this one thing in his heart. If he had done that first, who knows if the Lord would have allowed him to keep his possessions anyway, perhaps for the sake of the work of God’s Kingdom. Settling this one thing in our heart comes first. What happens after that depends on God’s particular calling on your life. Jesus asked us to spread His Good News of salvation and to make disciples. How? You can share your testimony with others, such as how you got saved. You can do it through social media, pass out Gospel tracts, tell anyone who is willing to listen. Share a Bible study with someone else who is eager to learn about Jesus. Join a prayer group with other “disciples.” From today’s scriptures, we can see that anyone can label themselves a “Christian,” but not everyone is willing to become a disciple. This is a super important message for all pastors who watch over God’s lambs. It’s not about filling up a building, it’s what happens after new believers begin their journey with Jesus.
Each day of the event
Confession and repentance: The Lord knows it all, but He wants to hear it from us, for us to acknowledge our sins. This is important to remove any blocks to our prayer life and before participating in the Lord’s Supper. Thank the Lord for His forgiveness. Isaiah 1:18; 1 John 1:9.
Praise and worship: (You can play praise and worship music in the background.
For today, I recommend “God’s Spirit is in my heart (Go tell everyone),” music with lyrics.
Prayer: Present your petitions to the Lord. Pray for others involved in this collective prayer and fast event.
Thanksgiving: Thank Him for responding.
Sit still before the Lord: Be ready to write down notes and look up Bible verses the Holy Spirit brings to your mind.
Communion: Close the session with Communion. Mark 14:22-26
NLT - New Living Translation
AMP - Amplified Bible
ESV - English Standard Version
*The fast ends Sunday morning, Jan. 18, 2026
Day 4 of Fast N' Pray 2026
Day 4 of Fast N’ Pray 2026 - Here I am Lord!
Materials: Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, elements for Holy Communion (the Lord’s Supper). Fast whatever you agreed with the Lord to fast. For some it’s food, a favorite activity, social media, etc. Just be consistent. Set aside at least an hour, in the morning, or afternoon, or evening, for the session.
Scriptures
Fast N’ Pray 2026 - Here I am Lord! - Jan. 15, 2026
God’s love connection
The entire epistle of I John - God’s love is the foundation of our salvation. Love is the proof of our salvation.
John 13:35 (NLT) - “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”
John 15:9 (NLT) - “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.”
John 15:10 - “When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. “
John 15:12 (NLT) - “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.”
John 15:17 (NLT) - “This is my command: Love each other.”
1 John 4:7-8 - (7) “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. (8) But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”
Message? God’s love is the foundation of our salvation. Love is the proof of our salvation.
Jesus was abundantly clear in His messages that we are to love God and love others. In fact, our love for one another is the proof of our salvation in Jesus Christ. This is contrary to the kind of attacks that we see constantly in social media platforms, podcasts, commentaries, and videos that give free reign to hateful words and attitudes. This trend has shown up in “Christian” circles, and sometimes disguised as prophetic correction. Let’s call it what it is: Sin. The world watches on and laughs because we are acting just like the world. Jesus said (Matthew 22:37-40) the two greatest commandants are that we are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and that we are to love others as ourselves. These are very simple standards by which to measure our thought life and actions. The lack of love in the saints serves to expose bitterness, unforgiveness, resentment, gossip, envy, jealousy, and outright hate. No one said it being a disciple of Jesus was going to be easy. The path to the cross - from His precarious birth to His death, burial, and resurrection - was not easy. But love kept Him focused on the outcome, salvation for those who received Him. God commands us to love. And He has provided us with the means to accomplish this every day: His grace. Remember that we walk by faith and not by sight.
Each day of the event
Confession and repentance: The Lord knows it all, but He wants to hear it from us, for us to acknowledge our sins. This is important to remove any blocks to our prayer life and before participating in the Lord’s Supper. Thank the Lord for His forgiveness. Isaiah 1:18; 1 John 1:9.
Praise and worship: (You can play praise and worship music in the background.
For today, I recommend “His Banner Over Me” by Jeremy Riddle
or by the UPPERROOM
Prayer: Present your petitions to the Lord. Pray for the others participating in this collective prayer and fast event.
Thanksgiving: Thank Him for answering.
Sit still before the Lord: Be ready to write down notes and look up Bible verses the Holy Spirit brings to your mind.
Communion: Close the session with Communion. Mark 14:22-26
*The fast ends Sunday morning, Jan. 18, 2026
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