21 Days Fasting Study Guide and Prayer Points
Rebuilding and Restoration
“And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in"
- Isaiah 58:12 KJV
Day 1:
Counting the cost of rebuilding- Looking inward and Prioritizing Jesus Christ over everything
Luke 14:28-33 (Counting cost before building)
2 Samuel 24:24 (Sacrificial commitment to God)
Luke 9:57-62 (Undivided focus on Christ)
Mark 8:34–36, Luke 14:28-33 (Dying to self, daily)
Day 2:
Preparing the ground (focusing on the spiritual house while preparing for the physical house)
Hosea 10:12 (Break fallow spiritual ground)
Proverbs 24:27 (Prepare before building)
Matthew 13:1-23 (Condition of the heart)
Day 3:
Tearing down walls
Galatians 3:28 (Unity in Christ alone)
Ephesians 2:14 (Christ destroys division)
Colossians 1:21-23 (Reconciled through Christ)
1 Corinthians 12:13 (One body, one Spirit)
Day 4:
Positioning self - Right Posture for rebuilding
James 4:7-8 (resisting the enemy, closer walk with God and consecration)
2 Chronicles 7:14 (repentance, restoration and healing)
Proverbs 4:25-27 (steadfastness)
Hebrews 12:1-2 (perseverance and looking onto Jesus Christ)
Isaiah 55:7 (receiving God’s mercy and forgiveness)
Jeremiah 33:3 (calling on God for guidance and wisdom)
Mark 9:23 (trusting God to fulfill his promises)
James 1:22 (hear and act on God’s word)
Day 5:
God’s will, favor and provision for rebuilding
2 Corinthians 9:8 (God’s abundance and sufficiency)
Nehemiah 2:20 (The God of heaven will give us success)
Haggai 2:8-9 (The silver is mine… the glory of this latter house shall be greater)
Psalm 127:1 (Unless the Lord builds the house…)
Ezra 3:11 (For He is good; His mercy endures forever)
Day 6:
Clarity and unity for leadership (council, pastors, leaders in the church, committees)
James 1:5 (If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God)
Amos 3:3 (Can two walk together unless they are agreed)
Ephesians 4:3 (Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit)
Proverbs 11:14 (In the multitude of counselors there is safety)
1 Corinthians 1:10 (That you all speak the same thing)
Day 7:
Tenacity and courage to overcome obstacles while rebuilding (leaders, men, women and youth)
Joshua 1:9 (Be strong and courageous)
Nehemiah 4:14 (Fight for your brothers, sons & daughters)
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (Pressed but not crushed)
Galatians 6:9 (Do not grow weary in doing good)
Hebrews 10:39 (We are not of those who draw back)
Day 8:
Devotion and commitment to God, prayers and the word (leaders and members)
Acts 2:42 (They devoted themselves to prayer and the Word)
Psalm 119:105 (Your word is a lamp to my feet)
Matthew 6:33 (Seek first the kingdom of God)
Colossians 4:2 (Continue steadfastly in prayer)
Joshua 24:15 (As for me and my house we will serve the Lord)
Day 9:
Trust and obey (God’s lead and direction)
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Trust in the Lord with all your heart)
Psalm 37:5 (Commit your way to the Lord)
John 14:23 (If anyone loves me, he will keep My word)
Isaiah 55:8-9 (My thoughts are not your thoughts)
Hebrews 11:8 (By faith Abraham obeyed)
Day 10:
Mending (broken hearts, broken families, broken relationships, broken careers and businesses)
Psalm 147:3 (He heals the brokenhearted)
Joel 2:25 (I will restore the years)
Isaiah 61:1-4 (To bind up the brokenhearted)
Jeremiah 30:17 (I will restore health to you)
Romans 8:28 (All things work together for good)
Day 11:
Return of the estranged (prodigals, backsliders etc)
Luke 15:20 (While he was still far off his father saw him)
Jeremiah 24:7 (I will give them a heart to know me)
Hosea 14:1 (Return to the Lord)
James 5:19-20 (He who turns a sinner)
Isaiah 54:7 (With great mercy I will gather you)
Day 12:
Physical, spiritual, emotional, and numerical increase/ restoration
Acts 2:47 (The Lord added to the church daily)
Isaiah 40:31 (They shall renew their strength)
3 John 1:2 (That you may prosper and be in health)
Psalm 23:3 (He restores my soul)
Jeremiah 33:6 (I will bring health and healing)
Day 13:
Obedience in all areas (prerequisite for God’s blessings eat the good of the land)
Isaiah 1:19 (If you are willing and obedient)
Deuteronomy 28:1-2 (Blessings shall overtake you)
John 15:10 (If you keep My commandments)
Luke 11:28 (Blessed are those who hear and obey)
James 1:22 (Be doers of the word)
Day 14:
Open heavens over the body of Christ, families, cities, nations and increase in testimonies in all areas of our lives
Malachi 3:10 (I will open the windows of heaven)
Deuteronomy 28:12 (The Lord will open His good treasure)
Ezekiel 34:26 (Showers of blessing)
Psalm 65:11 (You crown the year with goodness)
Revelation 12:11(They overcame by their testimony)
Day 15:
Endowment with knowledge and wisdom to discern the times and seasons for evangelism and restoration of souls
1 Chronicles 12:32 (Men who understood the times)
Colossians 4:5-6 (Walk in wisdom toward outsiders)
Matthew 9:37-38 (The harvest is plentiful)
Daniel 12:3 (Those who turn many to righteousness)
Proverbs 4:7 (Wisdom is the principal thing)
Day 16:
Grace to listen and adhere
James 1:19 (Quick to hear slow to speak)
John 10:27 (My sheep hear My voice)
Proverbs 2:1-5 (Incline your ear to wisdom)
Hebrews 3:15 (Today if you hear His voice)
Psalm 25:9 (He guides the humble)
Day 17:
Restoration, healing and renewal
Joel 2:25 (God’s restoration of losses)
Isaiah 61:4-7 (beauty for ashes, unending joy)
Jeremiah 30:17 (bringing hope and ending shame)
1 Peter 5:10 (restoration and healing after suffering)
Day 18:
Pray for the restoration of commitment, consistency, accountability and transparency
1 Corinthians 4:2 (Stewards must be found faithful)
Hebrews 10:23-25 (Hold fast not forsaking assembling)
Luke 16:10 (Faithful in little)
Proverbs 27:17 (Iron sharpens iron-accountability)
2 Corinthians 8:21 (Doing what is honorable)
Day 19:
Restoration for healthy relationships within and outside the church
Romans 12:18 (Live peaceably with all)
Ephesians 4:31-32 (Be kind, forgiving one another)
Colossians 3:13-14 (Put on love)
Psalm 133:1 (How good and pleasant it is)
Matthew 5:9 (Blessed are the peacemakers)
Day 20:
War against any opposing forces to our rebuilding and restoration.
Nehemiah 4:14 (Fight boldly for families and homes)
2 Corinthians 10:3-4 (Spiritual weapons demolish strongholds)
Isaiah 54:17 (No weapon formed prospers)
Ephesians 6:11 (Stand armed in God)
Zechariah 4:6 (Victory by God’s Spirit)
Psalm 127:1 (God establishes true rebuilding)
Exodus 14:14 (The Lord fights on our behalf)
Day 21:
Praise, worship and thanksgiving to God for fulfilling promises through rebuilding & restoration
Psalm 126:1-3 (Joyful praise for restored fortunes)
Isaiah 61:4 (God restores ancient ruins)
Joel 2:25-26 (Years restored, praise follows)
Ezra 3:11 (Worship during rebuilding)
Jeremiah 30:18-19 (Thanksgiving flows from restoration)
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Gratitude in all things)