Theme

"Search me, O God."

Focus

Freedom begins with repentance and surrender. Today we invite the Holy Spirit to search our hearts, reveal every area of sin, pride, compromise, bitterness, unforgiveness, and unbelief, and lead us into genuine repentance. As we surrender every part of our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, we position ourselves to receive the freedom that only He can give.

"Repentance opens the door to freedom, and surrender positions us to walk in it."

Prayer Point 1

1. Pray that the Holy Spirit would search every area of our hearts and reveal anything that is not pleasing to God. Ask Him to expose hidden sin, wrong motives, and anything that may be hindering your relationship with Him.

Scripture

Psalm 139:23–24 (KJV)

"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

2. Pray and repent of sins and receive the cleansing that comes through the blood of Jesus Christ. Take time to confess known sins before the Lord, thanking Him that through the sacrifice of Jesus we are forgiven, cleansed, and made righteous before God.

Scriptures

1 John 1:7 (KJV)

"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."

1 John 1:9 (KJV)

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Hebrews 9:14 (KJV)

"How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?"

3. Pray and ask God to help us turn away from sin and experience the refreshing that comes through His forgiveness.

Scriptures

2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV)

"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."

Acts 3:19 (KJV)

"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord."

4. Pray that every hidden sin, secret compromise, and area of disobedience would be brought into the light and surrendered to the Lord. Ask God for the courage to confess every sin and walk in obedience.

Scriptures

1 John 1:9 (KJV)

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Luke 8:17 (KJV)

"For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad."

5. Pray that God would create in us clean hearts and renew a right spirit within us. Ask Him to restore the joy of your salvation and deepen your desire for His presence.

Scripture

Psalm 51:10–12 (KJV)

"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit."

6. Pray that every root of pride, bitterness, unforgiveness, and unbelief would be uprooted from our hearts. Ask the Lord to fill you with humility, forgiveness, faith, and the love of Christ.

Scriptures

Hebrews 12:15 (KJV)

"Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled."

James 4:10 (KJV)

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."

7. Pray that we would fully surrender every area of our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Romans 12:1–2 (KJV)

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

Joshua 3:5 (KJV)

"And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the Lord will do wonders among you."

The Impact Challenge for today is to set a time for daily prayer 🙏 (pro tip: set an alarm on your phone so that you don’t forget).

Theme

"Whom the Son sets free is free indeed."

Focus

Many believers love God yet continue to struggle with strongholds that keep them from walking in the freedom Christ purchased for them. Strongholds are patterns of thinking, sinful habits, fears, addictions, lies, and spiritual bondages that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. Today we declare that every stronghold must come down through the authority of Jesus Christ. As we stand on God's Word, renew our minds, and submit ourselves to the Lord, we believe every chain will be broken and every captive set free.

"The cross has already won the victory, today we enforce that victory by faith."

1. Pray that every stronghold of wrong thinking, fear, unbelief, and deception would be demolished by the truth of God's Word. Ask the Holy Spirit to help us take every thought captive and bring our minds into agreement with Christ.

Scriptures

2 Corinthians 10:3–5 (KJV)

"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."

Romans 12:2 (KJV)

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind..."

2. Pray that every chain of addiction, sinful habit, and recurring cycle would be broken through the power of Jesus Christ. Declare that whom the Son sets free is free indeed.

Scriptures

John 8:36 (KJV)

"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."

Galatians 5:1 (KJV)

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."

3. Pray that every generational pattern, spiritual stronghold, and cycle of sin that has operated within our families would be broken. Declare that through Christ we are a new creation and will establish a new legacy of righteousness for future generations.

Scriptures

2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

Ezekiel 18:20 (KJV)

"The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father..."

4. Pray that every spirit of fear, anxiety, intimidation, and oppression would lose its hold. Ask the Lord to fill us with His peace, courage, and confidence as we walk in the authority He has given us.

Scriptures

2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God..."

5. Pray that every lie of the enemy concerning our identity would be exposed and replaced with the truth of God's Word. Ask the Lord to help us see ourselves as forgiven, accepted, chosen, and victorious in Christ.

Scriptures

John 8:31–32 (KJV)

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)

"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."

6. Pray that every assignment, scheme, and attack of the enemy against our lives, our families, and our church would be defeated. Declare that we are clothed in the whole armor of God and walk in the authority Jesus has given His people.

Scriptures

Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)

"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

Luke 10:19 (KJV)

"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

7. Pray that every yoke of bondage would be destroyed by the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and that we would not only experience freedom but remain steadfast in the liberty Christ has given us.

Scriptures

Isaiah 10:27 (KJV)

"...and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing."

2 Corinthians 3:17 (KJV)

"Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

Galatians 5:1 (KJV)

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."

Impact Challenge:

The Impact Challenge for today is to find a scripture that directly refutes a stronghold you’ve struggled with and pray it OUT LOUD over yourself daily. For example, if you’ve struggled with thinking that you have no purpose, you could pray Ephesians 2:10 over yourself: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” If you need help finding a scripture to address your specific stronghold, or need prayer, please don’t hesitate to reach out to anyone on the Ministry Team: Jamaris, Antoine, Ayomide, Ericka, Grace, Jay, Leah, Ruth, Zane, Toyin, Marjorie, Clayton, or Jessika.

Theme

"Freely forgiven. Freely healed. Freely released."

Focus

Unforgiveness is one of the greatest barriers to experiencing the freedom God desires for His children. It keeps us bound to past hurts, opens the door to bitterness, and hinders our fellowship with God and others. Today we choose to forgive as Christ has forgiven us. We release every offense, every wound, and every burden into the hands of the Lord, trusting Him to bring healing where there has been pain. As we extend forgiveness, we make room for God's peace, restoration, and healing to flow into every area of our lives.

"Forgiveness doesn't excuse what happened, it releases us from the prison of carrying it."

1. Pray that the Holy Spirit would reveal every person, offense, and painful memory that needs to be forgiven. Ask Him to soften our hearts and give us the grace to forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

Scriptures

Ephesians 4:31–32 (KJV)

"Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Colossians 3:13 (KJV)

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."

2. Pray that every root of bitterness, resentment, anger, and offense would be uprooted from our hearts. Ask the Lord to replace every bitter root with His love, peace, and compassion.

Scriptures

Hebrews 12:15 (KJV)

"Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled."

Proverbs 4:23 (KJV)

"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."

3. Pray that God would heal every emotional wound caused by rejection, betrayal, abuse, disappointment, grief, and loss. Invite the Holy Spirit to restore every broken place within your heart.

Scriptures

Psalm 147:3 (KJV)

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."

Isaiah 61:1 (KJV)

"...he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the 

4. Pray that every burden of shame, guilt, condemnation, and regret would be lifted. Thank God that through Jesus Christ we are fully forgiven, accepted, and made new.

Scriptures

Romans 8:1 (KJV)

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus..."

2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

5. Pray that the Lord would restore every area that has been damaged by sin, broken relationships, and painful experiences. Ask Him to redeem what has been lost and bring beauty from every season of brokenness.

Scriptures

Joel 2:25 (KJV)

"And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten..."

Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV)

"For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord..."

6. Pray that God would heal our minds, emotions, and bodies through the power of His Spirit. Declare His peace over every anxious thought, troubled heart, and physical need.

Scriptures

Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV)

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

7. Pray that we would become people who freely extend the same mercy, forgiveness, and grace that we have received from God. Ask the Lord to make us ministers of reconciliation and instruments of His healing to others.

Scriptures

Matthew 6:14–15 (KJV)

"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

2 Corinthians 5:18 (KJV)

"And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation."

Impact Challenge:

The Impact Challenge for today is to sincerely pray for someone who has hurt you in the past – even if they have never apologized. Pray that their lives will be completely surrendered to Jesus and that they will truly know the love of God for themselves. Then continue to seek God’s help to release you from the heavy burden of unforgiveness.

Theme

"I am who God says I am, and I am deeply loved by Him."

Focus

Many believers struggle to walk in freedom because they have believed lies about who they are instead of embracing what God says about them. Our identity is not found in our past, our failures, our feelings, or the opinions of others—it is found in Jesus Christ. Today we pray that every false identity would be broken and replaced with the truth of God's Word. We also pray for a deeper revelation of the Father's love, knowing that His perfect love drives out fear, heals insecurity, and gives us the confidence to live as His sons and daughters.

1. Pray that every false identity, label, and lie spoken over our lives would be broken, and that we would fully embrace who God says we are through Jesus Christ.

Scriptures

2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light."

2. Pray that we would receive a fresh revelation of the Father's love and become rooted and grounded in His unfailing love. Ask God to help us know His love beyond mere knowledge and experience it personally.

Scriptures

Ephesians 3:17–19 (KJV)

"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."

Romans 5:5 (KJV)

"...because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

3. Pray that every spirit of rejection, insecurity, shame, and fear of not being enough would be broken. Declare that we are accepted, loved, and secure in Christ.

Scriptures

Ephesians 1:6 (KJV)

"To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."

Romans 8:15–16 (KJV)

"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God."

4. Pray that our minds would be renewed by the truth of God's Word so that we would no longer be shaped by the world's thinking but transformed into the image of Christ.

Scriptures

Romans 12:2 (KJV)

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

John 8:31–32 (KJV)

"...If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

5. Pray that we would walk confidently as sons and daughters of God, knowing that we have been chosen, redeemed, forgiven, and called according to His purpose.

Scriptures

Romans 8:16–17 (KJV)

"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ..."

Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)

"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."

6. Pray that the perfect love of God would cast out every fear, anxiety, insecurity, and intimidation. Ask the Lord to fill your heart with confidence, peace, and unwavering trust in His love.

Scriptures

1 John 4:16–18 (KJV)

"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love...
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear..."

Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)

"The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing."

7. Pray that we would live each day from our identity in Christ rather than striving to earn God's acceptance. Ask the Holy Spirit to help us walk in confidence, holiness, purpose, and freedom as beloved children of God.

Scriptures

Galatians 2:20 (KJV)

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me..."

Colossians 3:3–4 (KJV)

"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory."

Impact Challenge:

The Impact Challenge for today is to identify something you currently watch, listen to, do, or think about that doesn’t serve your new identity in Christ and write it down. Next to it, write something you will watch, listen to, do, or meditate on that IS in alignment with your identity in Christ to REPLACE that old thing. Put it into practice this week! Remember, it’s not enough to put down the old things – we must put on the new! (Ephesians 4:22-24 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.)

The Impact Challenge for today is to show up to prayer and bring someone with you!

Theme

"Lord, do what only You can do."

Focus

Tomorrow we gather believing that Jesus Christ is still saving, healing, delivering, restoring, and setting captives free. Today we stand in the gap and pray over every part of Freedom Sunday, from every guest who will attend, to the worship, the preaching of God's Word, the altar ministry, and every volunteer serving. We ask the Lord to prepare hearts, destroy strongholds, bring healing to the broken, and pour out His Holy Spirit in a powerful way. We believe that lives will be transformed, families restored, and many will leave walking in the freedom Christ has purchased for them.

"Before God moves publicly, we His people must seek Him privately."

1. Pray that the Holy Spirit would prepare the hearts of every person who will attend Freedom Sunday. Ask God to remove every distraction, soften hardened hearts, draw the lost, and create a deep hunger for His presence and His truth.

Scriptures

John 6:44 (KJV)

"No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him..."

Ezekiel 36:26 (KJV)

"A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you..."

2. Pray that every obstacle, distraction, and assignment of the enemy designed to keep people from attending would be broken. Declare that those whom God has appointed to be in the room will not be hindered but will arrive ready to encounter Jesus.

Scriptures

Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)

"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper..."

2 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV)

"But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil."

3. Pray that God's presence would fill the room from the very beginning of the service. Ask the Lord to inhabit the praises of His people and let every person encounter His peace, love, holiness, and transforming power through worship.

Scriptures

Psalm 22:3 (KJV)

"But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel."

2 Chronicles 5:13–14 (KJV)

"...the house was filled with a cloud... for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God."

4. Pray that the preaching of God's Word would be accompanied by the power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to anoint the message so that it brings conviction, faith, repentance, healing, deliverance, and lasting transformation.

Scriptures

1 Corinthians 2:4–5 (KJV)

"And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power."

Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)

"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword..."

5. Pray that the Lord would break every chain and destroy every yoke during the altar ministry. Ask Him to heal the brokenhearted, deliver those who are bound, restore weary souls, and fill people with the Holy Spirit as they respond to Him.

Scriptures

Luke 4:18 (KJV)

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me... he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives..."

Isaiah 10:27 (KJV)

"...and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing."

6. Pray that every pastor, worship leader, prayer team member, altar worker, volunteer, and servant would minister under the guidance, wisdom, compassion, and power of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to protect, strengthen, and unite every team serving throughout the day.

Scriptures

Acts 1:8 (KJV)

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you..."

Colossians 3:23–24 (KJV)

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."

7. Pray that Freedom Sunday would produce lasting fruit. Pray for salvation, healing, deliverance, restored families, renewed minds, Spirit-filled believers, and testimonies that bring glory to God. Ask the Lord that what begins tomorrow would continue long after the service has ended.

Scriptures

Isaiah 61:1–3 (KJV)

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me... to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives..."

John 8:36 (KJV)

"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."

Philippians 1:6 (KJV)

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."

8. Pray that Freedom Sunday would be a day marked by the unmistakable presence and power of God. Ask the Lord to save the lost, heal the sick, deliver the oppressed, restore the broken,and baptize believers afresh with the Holy Spirit. Declare that Jesus Christ will be exalted, His Kingdom will advance, and every person who comes seeking Him will leave changed by His grace and power.

Scriptures

Psalm 24:7–10 (KJV)

"Lift up your heads, O ye gates... and the King of glory shall come in."

Ephesians 3:20–21 (KJV)

"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think... Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen."

Impact Challenge:

The Impact Challenge for today is to show up to prayer and invite/re-invite FIVE people to Sunday’s service. One invite can change a life!