Crossroads Community Church
21 Days – Prayer & Fasting Devotional
Join us for a series that will challenge you physically, mentally, and spiritually. Use this devotional to guide you throughout your 21 Day journey. **Don't forget to click "SAVE" in order to revisit your devotional.**
Locations & Times
Crossroads Community Church
6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM
Saturday 9:15 AM
A Note from Pastor John
Distractions. Life is full of them. And more times than not, they keep us from focusing on the most important thing—our relationship with Jesus. Therefore we need opportunities for a laser-like focus on Jesus. And that’s exactly why we’re taking 21 Days to connect with Him.
Imagine what could happen if for 21 Days you connected with Jesus through prayer, fasting & bible reading. It has the possibilities of making a huge difference in your life, in those you love, and in Crossroads. So why not choose to join us for 21 Days. Just 21 Days.
This devotional guide is provided to assist you in walking through the 21 Days. You’ll find a brief bible reading as well as a few prayer points for each of the 21 days. You’ll also discover helpful instruction on how to read the Bible, how to pray, and how to fast.
God used our last 21 Days initiative in August 2015 to change a lot of lives. I believe that is going to be multiplied this year.
Join us. But don’t just join us because it seems like the right thing to do. No, join us expecting Jesus to do something big in your life and in Crossroads. Jesus said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” -Matthew 9:29
Take 10 or 15 minutes to look over this booklet. You’ll discover some helpful hints on how to move through` 21 Days successfully. I am praying that Jesus will reveal himself to you like never before!
Anticipating Good,
John Clark
Lead Pastor
Distractions. Life is full of them. And more times than not, they keep us from focusing on the most important thing—our relationship with Jesus. Therefore we need opportunities for a laser-like focus on Jesus. And that’s exactly why we’re taking 21 Days to connect with Him.
Imagine what could happen if for 21 Days you connected with Jesus through prayer, fasting & bible reading. It has the possibilities of making a huge difference in your life, in those you love, and in Crossroads. So why not choose to join us for 21 Days. Just 21 Days.
This devotional guide is provided to assist you in walking through the 21 Days. You’ll find a brief bible reading as well as a few prayer points for each of the 21 days. You’ll also discover helpful instruction on how to read the Bible, how to pray, and how to fast.
God used our last 21 Days initiative in August 2015 to change a lot of lives. I believe that is going to be multiplied this year.
Join us. But don’t just join us because it seems like the right thing to do. No, join us expecting Jesus to do something big in your life and in Crossroads. Jesus said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” -Matthew 9:29
Take 10 or 15 minutes to look over this booklet. You’ll discover some helpful hints on how to move through` 21 Days successfully. I am praying that Jesus will reveal himself to you like never before!
Anticipating Good,
John Clark
Lead Pastor
Apply SOAP!
You can also apply the SOAP method to your prayer life during this time. The SOAP method works like this:
S - Scripture
Read prayerfully. Take notice of which scripture(s) catches your attention and mark it in your Bible or write it in your journal.
O - Observation
Focusing on that scripture, tune in and listen to what
Jesus is saying to you through His Word.
A - Application
Think of how this verse(s) applies to your life right now.
Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, or correction for a
particular area of your life.
P - Prayer
Talk to God about what you’ve just read.
Prayer is all about relationship. It’s a two-way conversation,
so be sure to listen to what God is telling you.
That’s it!
SOAP - It’s as simple or deep as you want it to be.
You can also apply the SOAP method to your prayer life during this time. The SOAP method works like this:
S - Scripture
Read prayerfully. Take notice of which scripture(s) catches your attention and mark it in your Bible or write it in your journal.
O - Observation
Focusing on that scripture, tune in and listen to what
Jesus is saying to you through His Word.
A - Application
Think of how this verse(s) applies to your life right now.
Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, or correction for a
particular area of your life.
P - Prayer
Talk to God about what you’ve just read.
Prayer is all about relationship. It’s a two-way conversation,
so be sure to listen to what God is telling you.
That’s it!
SOAP - It’s as simple or deep as you want it to be.
Introduction
SUNDAY, JULY 31
Prayers
SELF: As you begin your 21 Day journey, ask Jesus to spiritually awaken you.
CROSSROADS: Pray that our church family would grow closer to Jesus during the 21 Days.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Fall Missions Trips to Haiti and Jordan.
Verse
EZEKIEL 37:14 I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT IN YOU, AND YOU WILL LIVE AGAIN... THEN YOU WILL KNOW THAT I, THE LORD, HAVE SPOKEN, AND I HAVE DONE WHAT I SAID. YES, THE LORD HAS SPOKEN.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: EZEKIEL 37: 1-14
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
SUNDAY, JULY 31
Prayers
SELF: As you begin your 21 Day journey, ask Jesus to spiritually awaken you.
CROSSROADS: Pray that our church family would grow closer to Jesus during the 21 Days.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Fall Missions Trips to Haiti and Jordan.
Verse
EZEKIEL 37:14 I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT IN YOU, AND YOU WILL LIVE AGAIN... THEN YOU WILL KNOW THAT I, THE LORD, HAVE SPOKEN, AND I HAVE DONE WHAT I SAID. YES, THE LORD HAS SPOKEN.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: EZEKIEL 37: 1-14
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day One
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Prayers
SELF: Pray that you would hunger for a deeper more intimate relationship with Jesus.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our mission of developing passionate followers of Jesus.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – “1 Matters,” as they sponsor “Tent City” on October 21-23.
Verse
MATTHEW 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they will be filled.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:1-12
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Prayers
SELF: Pray that you would hunger for a deeper more intimate relationship with Jesus.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our mission of developing passionate followers of Jesus.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – “1 Matters,” as they sponsor “Tent City” on October 21-23.
Verse
MATTHEW 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they will be filled.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:1-12
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Two
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
Prayers
SELF: Spend some time reflecting on your areas of sin. Confess your sins to Jesus and ask Him for strength to turn away from them.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our vision of restoring God’s design in all people.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Social Services for the Arab Community, as they resource and advocate for immigrants.
Verse
2 CORINTHIANS 7:10A FOR THE KIND OF SORROW GOD WANTS US TO EXPERIENCE LEADS US AWAY FROM SIN...
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: PSALM 51:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
Prayers
SELF: Spend some time reflecting on your areas of sin. Confess your sins to Jesus and ask Him for strength to turn away from them.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our vision of restoring God’s design in all people.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Social Services for the Arab Community, as they resource and advocate for immigrants.
Verse
2 CORINTHIANS 7:10A FOR THE KIND OF SORROW GOD WANTS US TO EXPERIENCE LEADS US AWAY FROM SIN...
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: PSALM 51:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Three
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
Prayers
SELF: Take a moment and ask Jesus to give you strength to endure temptation.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our values of: Fearless Mission, Passionate Worship, Authentic Community and Outrageous Generosity.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – The Daughter Project, as they rescue young women out of sex trafficking,
Verse
EPHESIANS 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 6:10-17
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
Prayers
SELF: Take a moment and ask Jesus to give you strength to endure temptation.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our values of: Fearless Mission, Passionate Worship, Authentic Community and Outrageous Generosity.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – The Daughter Project, as they rescue young women out of sex trafficking,
Verse
EPHESIANS 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 6:10-17
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Four
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you be content in every circumstance.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our values of Gift-Based Ministry, Empowering Leadership, Radical Hospitality and Simple Frameworks.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Mission Partner – Cherry Street Mission, as they rescue the downtrodden and restore hope to the hopeless.
Verse
Philippians 4:11-12 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 4:4-13
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you be content in every circumstance.
CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our values of Gift-Based Ministry, Empowering Leadership, Radical Hospitality and Simple Frameworks.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Mission Partner – Cherry Street Mission, as they rescue the downtrodden and restore hope to the hopeless.
Verse
Philippians 4:11-12 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 4:4-13
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Five
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Prayers
SELF: Pray for an overwhelming understanding of God’s grace toward you.
CROSSROADS: Pray for Kids Street Ministry… that every volunteer position would be filled.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Food for Thought, as they bring mobile food pantries throughout Metro Toledo.
Verse
EPHESIANS 2:4-5 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 2:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Prayers
SELF: Pray for an overwhelming understanding of God’s grace toward you.
CROSSROADS: Pray for Kids Street Ministry… that every volunteer position would be filled.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Food for Thought, as they bring mobile food pantries throughout Metro Toledo.
Verse
EPHESIANS 2:4-5 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 2:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Six
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Prayers
SELF: Pray for your faith to increase during this 21 day journey.
CROSSROADS: Pray for Velocity Student Ministries… that our students would have a contagious faith.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – God Works, as they feed the rural poor on a weekly basis.
Verse
HEBREWS 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 11:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Prayers
SELF: Pray for your faith to increase during this 21 day journey.
CROSSROADS: Pray for Velocity Student Ministries… that our students would have a contagious faith.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – God Works, as they feed the rural poor on a weekly basis.
Verse
HEBREWS 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 11:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Seven
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you anticipate the future with hope.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Creative Arts Ministry at Crossroads…for people to powerfully experience Jesus in our worship gatherings.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – The Praise Garden, as they grow 3,000-4,000lbs of vegetables for those in need.
Verse
luke 11:9 “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 11:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you anticipate the future with hope.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Creative Arts Ministry at Crossroads…for people to powerfully experience Jesus in our worship gatherings.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – The Praise Garden, as they grow 3,000-4,000lbs of vegetables for those in need.
Verse
luke 11:9 “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 11:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Eight
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
Prayers
SELF: Pray that Jesus would empower and change you as you fast.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Growth Group Ministry at Crossroads…that 800 people will participate this fall.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Dessalines Hospital in Haiti, as they provide medical and spiritual resources in this third world county.
Verse
MATTHEW 17:21However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 9:14-17 (NKJV)
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
Prayers
SELF: Pray that Jesus would empower and change you as you fast.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Growth Group Ministry at Crossroads…that 800 people will participate this fall.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Dessalines Hospital in Haiti, as they provide medical and spiritual resources in this third world county.
Verse
MATTHEW 17:21However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 9:14-17 (NKJV)
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Ten
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 10
Prayers
SELF: Pray for Jesus to give you peace that surpasses understanding. CROSSROADS: Pray for the Café Ministry… for authentic community to happen.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partners – Al and Diane Mellinger in Bulgaria, as they give oversight to missionaries and churches in Bulgaria.
Verse
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 6:25-34
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 10
Prayers
SELF: Pray for Jesus to give you peace that surpasses understanding. CROSSROADS: Pray for the Café Ministry… for authentic community to happen.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partners – Al and Diane Mellinger in Bulgaria, as they give oversight to missionaries and churches in Bulgaria.
Verse
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 6:25-34
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Eleven
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus for guidance in all your decisions today.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the outreach event, The Kick-Off, on Sunday, September 11.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partners – Chance and Dee Dee Galloway in Bulgaria, as they work with the Roma (Gypsy) people.
Verse
PROVERBS 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 3:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus for guidance in all your decisions today.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the outreach event, The Kick-Off, on Sunday, September 11.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partners – Chance and Dee Dee Galloway in Bulgaria, as they work with the Roma (Gypsy) people.
Verse
PROVERBS 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 3:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Twelve
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Prayers
SELF: Give over today’s fears to Jesus.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the September sermon series,”Game Changer.”
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Pastor Haytham in Jordan, as he leads the Marka Church and oversees the ministry to Iraqi and Syrian refugees.
Verse
ISAIAH 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 41:9-13
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Prayers
SELF: Give over today’s fears to Jesus.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the September sermon series,”Game Changer.”
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Pastor Haytham in Jordan, as he leads the Marka Church and oversees the ministry to Iraqi and Syrian refugees.
Verse
ISAIAH 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 41:9-13
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Thirteen
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to guard your thoughts.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the “Starting Point” Class for new Christ Followers starting on October 16.
OUTREACH: Pray for Dale Woods as he oversees the Middle Eastern Ministry for the Free Methodist Denomination family.
Verse
PHILIPPIANS 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to guard your thoughts.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the “Starting Point” Class for new Christ Followers starting on October 16.
OUTREACH: Pray for Dale Woods as he oversees the Middle Eastern Ministry for the Free Methodist Denomination family.
Verse
PHILIPPIANS 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Fourteen
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to empower you as you fast.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Outreach Event…”Trunk or Treat,” on October 26.
OUTREACH: Pray for the “Pregnancy Center” as they champion the cause of the unborn.
Verse
John 6:35a Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again..
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:16-18 & Acts 13:1-3
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to empower you as you fast.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Outreach Event…”Trunk or Treat,” on October 26.
OUTREACH: Pray for the “Pregnancy Center” as they champion the cause of the unborn.
Verse
John 6:35a Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again..
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:16-18 & Acts 13:1-3
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Fifteen
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to empower you to set aside daily time to pray.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the “Explore Church Membership” Class, on November 6.
OUTREACH: Pray for “Tent City” on October 21-23, as it provides medical, dental, food, clothing, and other services to those in need.
Verse
LUKE 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 11:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to empower you to set aside daily time to pray.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the “Explore Church Membership” Class, on November 6.
OUTREACH: Pray for “Tent City” on October 21-23, as it provides medical, dental, food, clothing, and other services to those in need.
Verse
LUKE 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 11:1-10
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Sixteen
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to develop the Fruit of the Spirit in you.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Family Sermon series starting October 30.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads’ Food Drop on November 19, as we provide a Thanksgiving meals to over 200 families.
Verse
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self–control. Against such things there is no law.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5:16-26
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to develop the Fruit of the Spirit in you.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Family Sermon series starting October 30.
OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads’ Food Drop on November 19, as we provide a Thanksgiving meals to over 200 families.
Verse
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self–control. Against such things there is no law.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5:16-26
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Seventeen
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to give you a servant’s heart.
CROSSROADS: Pray for our Stephen Ministry Team, as they care and minister to Crossroads family members.
OUTREACH: Pray for the Christmas “Angel Tree” Initiative.
Verse
MARK 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 13:2-17
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to give you a servant’s heart.
CROSSROADS: Pray for our Stephen Ministry Team, as they care and minister to Crossroads family members.
OUTREACH: Pray for the Christmas “Angel Tree” Initiative.
Verse
MARK 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 13:2-17
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Eighteen
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you go “all in” with Him.
CROSSROADS: Pray for our Baptism Gathering on November 20.
OUTREACH: Pray for Christ-followers who are being persecuted around the world.
Verse
LUKE 9:23 Then he said to them all; “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 9:21-27
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you go “all in” with Him.
CROSSROADS: Pray for our Baptism Gathering on November 20.
OUTREACH: Pray for Christ-followers who are being persecuted around the world.
Verse
LUKE 9:23 Then he said to them all; “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 9:21-27
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Nineteen
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to affirm that you are saved by grace and not through works.
CROSSROADS: Pray for people to place their faith in Jesus every week through Crossroads.
OUTREACH: Pray for Metro Toledo to be transformed and restored by Jesus.
Verse
EPHESIANS 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 3:21-31
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to affirm that you are saved by grace and not through works.
CROSSROADS: Pray for people to place their faith in Jesus every week through Crossroads.
OUTREACH: Pray for Metro Toledo to be transformed and restored by Jesus.
Verse
EPHESIANS 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 3:21-31
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Twenty
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to give you a love for all people groups across the world.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Christmas Sermon Series.
OUTREACH: Pray for the end of human trafficking.
Verse
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 3:1-17
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to give you a love for all people groups across the world.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the Christmas Sermon Series.
OUTREACH: Pray for the end of human trafficking.
Verse
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 3:1-17
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
Day Twenty One
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you meditate on God’s word.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the outreach “Christmas Eve” gatherings.
OUTREACH: Pray for the “Beyond Our Walls” offering, so that we will reach our goal of $80,000.
Verse
Psalm 1:2 But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1:
OBSERVATION:
APPLICATION:
PRAYER:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
Prayers
SELF: Ask Jesus to help you meditate on God’s word.
CROSSROADS: Pray for the outreach “Christmas Eve” gatherings.
OUTREACH: Pray for the “Beyond Our Walls” offering, so that we will reach our goal of $80,000.
Verse
Psalm 1:2 But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night.
Extended Reading
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1:
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