Prayer & Fasting Guidelines for 30-Day Fast

April 1 - 30, 2025


 Liberty Temple Chicago is excited to announce our 2nd Quarter 30-Day Corporate Fast, beginning April 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2025. This sacred time of fasting and prayer is a beautiful opportunity to seek spiritual renewal, guidance, and blessings as we step into the new year together.
During these 30 days, we are committing to:
  • Fasting for 30 days 
  • Praying on the prayer lines for 30 minutes daily
 
We invite you to join us in dedicating this time to spiritual growth and aligning with God’s will for our lives and our church.  

Fasting Protocol

Duration

April 1 - April 30, 2025
  •  Scripture: “So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.” — Ezra 8:23
  •  Meal: We eat one vegetable meal and drink water only during the fast. 
  •  Special Considerations: Individuals with medical conditions or dietary needs should consult with a healthcare professional before participating and adjust the fast accordingly. Those who are small in weight should also eat properly to avoid physical problems.

Daily Prayer Line

Join the prayer line for 30 minutes during each prayer line time

Dial 667-770-1507
Access Code: 132188

Prayer Schedule


6:00 AM – 6:30 AM
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Mondays & Tuesdays only at 9-9:30 PM; 12 AM-12:30 AM

Guidelines for Participation

  • Prayer: Engage in daily prayer, focusing on the specified area for each day. Every day we will intercede for the leadership and body of Liberty Temple Chicago: Apostles Turner, Pastors Wade, Mother Gertrude L. Price, Prophets, Elders, Evangelists, Deacons, and the entire congregation. 
  • Scripture Reading: Dedicate time to read and meditate on the Bible daily. 
  • Reflection: Journal your thoughts, prayers, and any revelations received during this period. 
  • Community: Attend scheduled church services and prayer meetings to foster unity and collective spiritual growth. 

Prayer Points for Fast

Day 1: Renewal of the Mind
Prayer Focus: Ask God to transform your thinking to align with His divine truth. Let the mind of Christ be formed in you.
Scripture: Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
Affirmation: “I have the mind of Christ. My thoughts are clear, true, and filled with divine wisdom.”

Day 2: Empowerment by the Holy Spirit
Prayer Focus: Pray for power to walk in spiritual gifts, obedience, and divine purpose.
Scripture: Acts 1:8 – “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…”
Affirmation: “I am empowered by the Spirit of God. Power flows through me for purpose, love, and service.”

Day 3: Restoration and Revival
Prayer Focus: Believe God for personal and communal revival—spiritual, emotional, and physical.
Scripture: Psalm 85:6 – “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”
Affirmation: “I am being restored. I am renewed in every area of my life by the Spirit of God.”

Day 4: Guidance and Wisdom
Prayer Focus: Seek divine instruction in your decisions. Trust God’s insight beyond human logic.
Scripture: James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God…”
Affirmation: “God’s wisdom flows through me. I am led by divine insight and make wise decisions.”

Day 5: Seeking God’s Presence
Prayer Focus: Crave intimacy with God. Invite His presence into your soul and space.
Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2 – “As the deer pants for water… so my soul pants for You, O God.”
Affirmation: “God’s presence is with me and within me. I live in divine awareness.”

Day 6: Spiritual Growth and Maturity
Prayer Focus: Ask the Holy Spirit to mature your character, faith, and Christ-likeness.
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18 – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord…”
Affirmation: “I am growing in grace. I mature daily in the wisdom, love, and likeness of Christ.”

Day 7: Repentance and Cleansing
Prayer Focus: Release what no longer serves your spirit. Embrace forgiveness and purification.
Scripture: 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive…”
Affirmation: “I am cleansed by God’s mercy. My heart is pure, my spirit is free, my path is holy.”


Day 8: Healing and Wholeness
Prayer Focus: Ask God to heal your body, mind, and soul. Invite divine restoration in areas of brokenness.
Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17 – “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds…”
Affirmation: “God is healing every part of me. I am whole, strong, and made new.”


Day 9: Discipline and Self-Control
Prayer Focus: Pray for the fruit of self-discipline in your eating, thinking, speaking, and living.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
Affirmation: “I walk in divine discipline. My appetite, mind, and spirit are under the control of the Holy Spirit.”


Day 10: Cleansing the Temple
Prayer Focus: Invite the Lord to cleanse your heart, habits, and home of anything defiling your temple.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit…”
Affirmation: “My temple is holy and set apart. God dwells in me, and I honor Him with my body.”


Day 11: Breaking Generational Cycles
Prayer Focus: Declare freedom from cycles of dysfunction, addiction, sickness, or stagnation.
Scripture: Galatians 3:13 – “Christ redeemed us from the curse…”
Affirmation: “I am a curse breaker. I walk in liberty, legacy, and new beginnings.”


Day 12: Clarity of Purpose
Prayer Focus: Ask God to reveal your divine assignment and remove confusion about your purpose.
Scripture: Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Affirmation: “I am purpose-driven. I walk boldly in what God created me to do.”


Day 13: Strength for the Journey
Prayer Focus: Pray for strength to keep going, especially in moments of weakness or fatigue.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 – “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”
Affirmation: “I am full of supernatural strength. I will not quit—I am carried by the power of God.”


Day 14: Peace and Inner Stillness
Prayer Focus: Invite the peace of God to calm every storm—internally and externally.
Scripture: Philippians 4:7 – “The peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds…”
Affirmation: “I live in perfect peace. My heart is calm, my mind is quiet, and God is in control.”


Day 15: Freedom from Comparison
Prayer Focus: Pray for deliverance from insecurity and the trap of comparing your journey to others.
Scripture: Galatians 6:4 – “Each one should test their own actions… without comparing themselves to someone else.”
Affirmation: “I am uniquely designed by God. I celebrate my path, pace, and purpose.”


Day 16: Financial Stewardship
Prayer Focus: Ask God for wisdom to steward your finances well and break financial mismanagement.
Scripture: Proverbs 21:5 – “The plans of the diligent lead to profit…”
Affirmation: “I am a wise steward. Prosperity flows to me and through me with divine order.”


Day 17: Courage to Obey
Prayer Focus: Pray for the boldness to obey God fully, even when it’s uncomfortable or unfamiliar.
Scripture: Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous… the Lord your God will be with you.”
Affirmation: “I am bold and obedient. I walk with courage and confidence in every assignment.”


Day 18: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
Prayer Focus: Lay down worry and fear. Ask for trust in God’s plan and peace in uncertainty.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us the spirit of fear…”
Affirmation: “Fear has no power over me. I walk in faith, grounded in God’s perfect peace.”


Day 19: Honor and Humility
Prayer Focus: Pray to walk in humility and honor—toward God, leaders, yourself, and others.
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6 – “Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand…”
Affirmation: “I wear humility like a crown. Honor opens doors and keeps me aligned with heaven.”


Day 20: Family and Relationships
Prayer Focus: Ask God to heal, bless, and bring unity to your family and divine connections.
Scripture: Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Affirmation: “My family is blessed, whole, and covered. Divine relationships are forming and flourishing.”


Day 21: Unlocking Creativity and Vision
Prayer Focus: Pray for God to awaken your creativity and release divine strategy and innovation.
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision and make it plain…”
Affirmation: “I am a creative vessel. Vision flows through me with clarity and power.”


Day 22: Deliverance from Self-Sabotage
Prayer Focus: Ask God to expose and uproot every pattern of self-sabotage—procrastination, doubt, perfectionism, and fear. Pray for healing in areas where trauma or past failure has caused you to sabotage your own progress.
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18–19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
Affirmation: “I release the past and embrace the new. I will no longer sabotage my destiny—I rise, build, and become all God designed me to be.”


Day 23: Spiritual Authority
Prayer Focus: Declare your God-given authority over your life, home, and region.
Scripture: Luke 10:19 – “I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy.”
Affirmation: “I walk in authority. I take territory with my words, prayers, and obedience.”


Day 24: Wisdom in Health & Wellness
Prayer Focus: Ask God to give you strategies to maintain a healthy, balanced body and lifestyle.
Scripture: 3 John 1:2 – “I pray you may enjoy good health even as your soul prospers.”
Affirmation: “My health is aligned with heaven. I am energized, balanced, and whole.”


Day 25: Patience in the Process
Prayer Focus: Pray for patience and peace while God develops and prepares you.
Scripture: James 1:4 – “Let patience have her perfect work…”
Affirmation: “I trust the process. God is working behind the scenes for my good.”


Day 26: A Clean Heart
Prayer Focus: Ask God to cleanse your heart of bitterness, offense, and hidden pride.
Scripture: Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God…”
Affirmation: “My heart is pure, soft, and clean. I am free from all bitterness and offense.”


Day 27: Returning to First Love
Prayer Focus: Rekindle the fire of your love for God. Reignite your hunger for His presence.
Scripture: Revelation 2:4 – “You have forsaken the love you had at first…”
Affirmation: “My heart burns for God. I return to my first love with passion and joy.”


Day 28: Divine Order in Every Area
Prayer Focus: Ask God to bring structure and order to your home, time, finances, and ministry.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40 – “Let everything be done decently and in order.”
Affirmation: “Every area of my life is in divine alignment. Chaos must bow to Kingdom order.”


Day 29: Faith for the Future
Prayer Focus: Pray with boldness about your future, dreams, and destiny.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you…”
Affirmation: “My future is full of hope. I walk by faith and trust God's divine plan.”


Day 30: Consecration and Commissioning
Prayer Focus: Offer your temple fully to God. Receive strength for your next assignment.
Scripture: Ezra 8:23 – “So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.”
Affirmation: “My temple is ready. I am anointed, assigned, and released to walk in purpose.”