As we approach Easter, we want to do more than simply celebrate the resurrection—we want to see lives transformed by the love and hope of Jesus! To prepare our hearts and align with God’s mission, we’re launching a 50 + Day Prayer Plan leading up to Easter Sunday.
For the next several weeks, we’ll focus on specific prayer themes that will guide us as we seek God’s presence, serve our community, and invite others to experience the life-changing power of Jesus.
The Whitefish Church of The Nazarene Prayer Plan
Theme: "Preparing Our Hearts to Serve & Invite"
Week 1: Personal Renewal & Consecration
Scripture Focus: Psalm 51:10 – "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
Prayer Points:
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Ask God to purify our hearts and align us with His will.
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Pray for a renewed passion for Jesus and the Gospel.
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Pray for personal boldness and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit in inviting others to church.
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Confess any fears or hesitations about evangelism and ask God for courage.
Week 2: Praying for Our Community
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 29:7 – "Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."
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Prayer Points:
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Pray for the needs of our local community (be specific about neighborhoods, schools, and businesses).
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Intercede for people struggling with loneliness, addiction, poverty, or brokenness.
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Pray for opportunities to serve and meet tangible needs.
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Ask God to open doors for spiritual conversations.
Week 3: Praying for Our Church Family
Scripture Focus: John 13:35 – "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
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Prayer Points:
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Pray for unity and love within The church.
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Ask God to strengthen and encourage church leaders, volunteers, and staff.
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Pray for new members and visitors to feel welcomed and connected.
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Intercede for any members facing challenges (health, financial, emotional).
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Week 4: Praying for Those We Will Invite
Scripture Focus: Luke 14:23 – "Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full."
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Prayer Points:
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Pray for specific people God has placed on our hearts to invite.
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Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts to receive the invitation.
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Pray against distractions or obstacles that may keep them from coming.
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Pray that they will encounter Jesus personally on Easter Sunday.
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Week 5: Boldness in Evangelism & Serving the Community
Scripture Focus: Acts 1:8 – "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…"
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Prayer Points:
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Ask God to give us boldness and confidence to share our faith.
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Pray that our Easter outreach efforts will be effective.
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Ask for divine appointments and meaningful conversations with those we meet.
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Pray that our acts of service will reflect the love of Jesus.
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Week 6: Spiritual Breakthrough & Deliverance
Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 10:4 – “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
Prayer Points:
• Pray for spiritual breakthrough in areas where people are experiencing bondage.
• Ask God to break the chains of addiction, fear, and sin in our community.
• Pray against any schemes of the enemy seeking to bring confusion, discouragement, or division.
• Declare God’s authority over our city and ask for His protection over the church and its ministries.
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Week 7: Praying for a Harvest of Souls
Scripture Focus: Matthew 9:37-38 – “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Prayer Points:
• Pray for hearts to be softened and ready to receive the Gospel message.
• Ask God to draw people to Himself and for the Holy Spirit to convict hearts.
• Pray for people to respond to invitations and encounter God’s love.
• Ask for God’s blessing on the follow-up efforts after Easter, that new believers would be discipled and rooted in faith.
Week 8: Praying for Lasting Impact Beyond Easter
Scripture Focus: Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Prayer Points:
• Pray for those who commit their lives to Christ on Easter to stay connected and grow in their faith.
• Ask God to strengthen small groups and discipleship efforts for ongoing spiritual growth.
• Pray that the relationships formed through our Easter outreach will continue to flourish.
• Seek God’s direction for how our church can continue to serve and engage our community.