We invite you to join our Family of Churches in a shared prayer and fasting initiative during the months of April, May, and June. Together, we want to humbly seek the Lord, asking Him to accomplish His purposes in His church and in the lives of men, women, and children across our communities.
Why Fasting?
Fasting is a biblical discipline that deepens the sincerity of our prayers and aligns our hearts with God’s will. It is not about persuading God to act on our terms, but about stilling ourselves before Him and surrendering our will to His. As we fast, our prayers gain focus, our dependence on God grows, and our urgency is renewed. As Psalm 127:1 reminds us, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” Without His leading and empowerment, our mission cannot succeed.
How to Participate
Consider incorporating fasting into your regular rhythyms during the months of April, May, and June. This may look like setting aside one meal each month — or perhaps one meal each week— using that time to pray instead of eat. Each month we will provide specific prayer points to guide your times of fasting, as well as your regular rhythms of prayer.
Throughout this initiative, we will host prayer gatherings across our Family of Churches. If you are able, we encourage you to join us in person at one of these gatherings as we seek the Lord together.
MAY prayer gatherings
May 14th | 7:30-8:00am | Covenant Church
36 Oswego St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027
May 14th | 12:00-12:45pm | Missio Church Downtown
620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13024
May 14th | 6:30pm | Missio Church Cazenovia
7 Seminary St. Cazenovia, NY 13035
May 31st | 6:00pm | Renovation Church
118 Josephine St., North Syracuse, NY 13212
MAY prayer Points
Reordered Pursuit — Seeking God First
Pray that God would realign our priorities so that He Himself—not His gifts— becomes our first and highest pursuit; that we would seek His kingdom, His presence, and His glory above all else.
(Matthew 6:33, Jeremiah 29:13, Isaiah 55:6)
Renewed Desire — Delighting in God Above All
Ask God to awaked and deepen our affection for Him—that He would become our greatest joy and treasure; that we would not settle for lesser loves, but find true satisfaction in Him alone.
(Psalm 73:25-36, Psalm 16:2, Psalm 119:103, Revelation 2:4-5)
Enlarged Hearts — Running in His Ways
Pray that God would expand our hearts to love what He loves, and to walk freely and joyfully in obedience; that it wouldn’t merely be restrained or a dutiful chore, but that we would eagerly follow him and bear much fruit.
(Psalm 119:32, Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 14:15, Romans 12:1-2)
A Deepened Hunger — Treasuring His Word
Ask God to cultivate a deeper hunger for His Word—that we would seek Him through Scripture, hear His voice, and be shaped by His truth; That His Word would be our daily nourishment and delight.
(Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 119:9-11, Psalm 1:1-3, Matthew 4:4)
A Fixed Gaze — Abiding in his Presence
Pray for a steady, enduring focus on the Lord—that we would seek His presence continually, fix our eyes on Jesus, and walk with Him daily in dependence and communion.
(1 Chronicles 16:11, Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-5)