Intro Day - 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting 2026

God’s word to us. - The Foundation of Prayer.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

As we begin 2026 and our time of prayer and fasting we would do well to ask ourselves the following question. “What are the most important parts of a healthy prayer life?” 

One important part of a healthy prayer life is consistency! The apostle Paul tells us to “pray without ceasing!” Prayer should be something that we do on a daily basis. It should be a consistent rhythm of our life. 

Another important part of a healthy prayer life is faith! The scripture reminds us that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him! We should always come into God’s presence with the belief that He is for us and that the miraculous can happen!

There are many other things that I could mention as well but perhaps the most important foundational part of prayer is God’s Word. If prayer is a conversation between God and ourselves, then we must have God’s voice speaking to us. This is why we frame prayer with the language of “Scripture fed.” This is the idea that the word of God must guide or “feed” our conversation with God. 

In order for this to be an effective means of communication we must believe that the Bible is God’s Word. We must anchor our lives and our prayers in the truth of God’s written word. We must never discount portions of the Bible that we don’t understand, don’t enjoy, or simply disagree with. ALL of scripture is God’s Word. From Genesis chapter one all the way through to the end of the Revelation of John. 

If we allow scripture to feed our prayer life we will naturally begin to align our hearts and lives with God’s purposes for our life. God’s truth, not our feelings or opinions, will shape reality. 

As we prepare for the next twenty one days, let us commit to feeding our prayer life with the Holy Scriptures. Let us align ourselves under the authority of God and humbly acknowledge his lordship in our lives. May His word shape us and make us more like him.

Father, I pray that your word would come alive to me. Help me to see you and your plan for my life. Help me to hear your voice! Help me to obey when you speak. Do this so that I may “be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Amen!

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