March 2025, 31 Days Prayer and Fasting
“Prayer connects us to God; Fasting disconnects us from our fleshly desires.”
As we begin this 31-day journey of prayer and fasting, I pray that you will experience a deeper craving for the beauty of the Lord. May His presence, grace, and favor overwhelm you as you seek his face and meditate on His promised Word.
Pastor Canty,
Psalm 61: 1 “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2) From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (KJV)
Psalm 63: 1 “God—you are my God! I can’t get enough of you! I’ve worked up such hunger and thirst for God, traveling across dry and weary deserts. 2-4 So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory. In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains. I bless you every time I take a breath; My arms wave like banners of praise to you.” (MSG)
31-Days of Prayer Schedule
Week 1: Saturday, March 1 thru March 7
Theme: Thanksgiving
1 Thessalonians 5: 16, “Rejoice evermore. (17) Pray without ceasing. (18) In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
- Write down your specific prayer points for week 1
Thank God for his faithfulness and all He’s allowed you to experience, knowing that every experience, the successes, failures, hurts, and disappointments “worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4: 17).
Father, I thank you_______
Before you start the day, select and read a scripture for your daily meditation:
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24; Psalm 9: 1-4, 9,10; Psalm 95: 1-7; Psalm 100; Psalm 105: 1-8; Psalm 107: 1-9; Romans 8: 24-28
Week 2: Saturday, March 8 thru March 14
Theme: A renewed Mind and Spirit
Colossians 3: 2, “Set your minds on things above, not on things on the earth”.
- Write down your specific prayer points for week 2
Pray for God to renew your mind through the person and power of the Holy Spirit as you focus on what He’s doing in your life and fully becoming who He called you to be and what He has sent you to do.
Father, I thank you________
Before you start the day, select and read a scripture for your daily meditation:
Romans 12: 1, 2; Philippians 4: 8; Joshua 1: 8; Psalm 1; Ephesians 4: 22 -24; Proverbs 3: 4,5; 2 Corinthians 5: 17; Titus 3:1-5
Week 3: Saturday, March 15 thru March 21
Theme: Pray For Family and Friends
Proverbs 17: 7, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity”.
- Write down your specific prayer points for week 3
During this time of prayer and fasting, focus on the needs of others by praying for family members, friends, coworkers, etc. Pray for those who are in need of healing, those who are in need of salvation, and those who have strayed away from the “Truth” of God’s Word. Pray that God will bless each family, that their needs are met, and desires are granted according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus.
Father, I thank you_______
Before you start the day, select and read a scripture for your daily meditation:
James 5:13-16; Isaiah 53:5; Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 43:1; John 14:25-27; Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 119:165; 1 John 5:14-15; 3 John 2; Ephesians 6:18
Week 4: Saturday, March 22 thru March 31
Theme: Pray for your spiritual growth and development
2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.”
- Write down your specific prayer points for week 4
Father, I thank you_______
Spiritual growth is an intentional, lifelong practice to grow in your relationship with God. We can achieve spiritual growth by spending time with God through personal Bible study, reading and meditating on the Word of God, a consistent prayer life, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your life daily, and living a life of faith in God.
Before you start the day, select and read a scripture for your daily meditation:
Matthew 6:9-10; James 5:6; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 33:12; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Daniel 2:20-21; Romans 13:1; Proverbs 14:34; Proverbs 9:10
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Types of Fasts to consider:
A. Full Fast – In this type of fast, you abstain from food but, not water. Drinking water (may include fruit juices – 100%, unsweetened and vegetable juices. If drinking juice with added sugar, dilute it with at least 60% water.) You establish the duration of your fast.
B. The Daniel Fast – In this type of fast, you abstain from meat, sweets, and bread. This fast includes eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, and water. You establish the duration of your fast.
C. Partial Fast – In this type of fast, you will drink liquids (water and fruit juices). A partial fast may be from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or sun up until sundown for the 31 days (or several days a week during the 31 days – you may establish the number of days).
NOTE: You can do one of the three fasts for the entire 31 days or a combination of all three. For example, one week do the full fast for 1 days, the Daniel fast for 4 days, and the partial fast for 2 days. During the next week do the Daniel fast for a week. The next week do the partial fast for a week, etc. Also, consider giving up TV time, social media, and at least one food item during your 31 days of fasting.
NOTE: If you take medication that requires that you take with food, adjust your time of fasting as appropriate.