Prayer & Fasting
Prepare(d) for Harvest
Antioch Movement-Wide Prayer & Fast
February 24-26, 2025
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Movement-Wide Focus:
Pray for the Movement
King Jesus, we ask that You would prepare our hearts to be ready for You and all You want to do.
Nations Focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa:
God, we honor You as the Lord of the harvest in Africa. Thank You for the fertile soil of the African Church. Mature it into a good crop, Lord! Prepare an abundant harvest by lifting Jesus’ name above every spirit, ancestor, and competing claim to the lives of Africa’s many tribes. Break every chain of injustice, spiritual bondage, and hollow religion that places prosperity over discipleship, Lord. Amen!
Europe:
We thank You, Lord, that for thousands of years gospel seeds have been sown in the soils of Europe. We declare that now is the time for those seeds to take root and reap a harvest of salvation! Thank You, God, that You desire all in Europe to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:3-4). And we pray earnestly for a harvest of European leaders and laborers (Luke 10:2). Raise up leaders who are not only hearers but also doers of Your Word, because they have found that You, O God, are the One their heart loves.
Middle East:
Lord, let Your word accomplish all that You desire for the Middle East. Cause the seeds of truth and love sown over many years to burst into life! Open the eyes of our teams here to perceive the new life You are bringing to these nations. (Isa. 55:10-13)
Turkey:
Lord, we pray for our brothers and sisters who are no longer able to minister in Turkey due to receiving security codes from the government. Help them find strength and consolation from You in the face of spiritual and emotional difficulties that they are experiencing and to be able to overcome the difficulties they are going through. Provide for them in their transition out of country. Provide for the Church in Turkey as new leaders rise up and new brothers and sisters fill in the gaps. We pray for continued opportunities for them to invest in Turkey and among Turkish speaking peoples despite their inability to physically live in country any longer. We pray for unity among the churches and ministries in Turkey and for wisdom as they navigate this season in the country together.
Central Houston Focus:
Pray that our Antioch Central Houston church family would commit to prayer.
Pray that we as a church family would be strengthened and that we would add many more to the family.
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Movement-Wide Focus:
Pray for Antioch churches and international teams
Holy Spirit, we ask You to open our eyes to see the harvest fields that are ripe and ready for harvesting in our cities and nations.
Nations Focus:
Southeast Asia Muslims + Australia:
O Lord, give us in Southeast Asia and Australia a heart like Philip in the Book of Acts. We ask You to give us boldness to preach Your word and to call down wonders among our people groups (Acts 8:4-13). We ask for readiness like Philip to be sent to the least likely places and meet those You’ve prepared, who hunger for Your word (Acts 8:26-40). Help us be ready to share in and out of season. O Lord, help us to be ready. In Jesus name, Amen.
East Asia + Russia:
Father, thank You for laying a foundation of intercession and missions in East Asia and Russia. We pray for that mantle to be passed to the younger generations in these nations, that they may carry it even farther. Send out Your people, let the unreached in East Asia hear the Good News, and bring about a great harvest across the region.
South Asia:
Jesus, the soil of South Asia is fertile and prepared for harvest from decades of intercession. We ask You to lift up the eyes of believers to see that the fields are ripe for harvest (John 4:35). Jesus, give Your people boldness in the face of persecution. We magnify and lift You up as You draw the lost to yourself! Make this harvest like the days “when the plowman shall overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed” (Amos 9:13). For Your glory, Jesus. Amen.
Central Houston Focus:
Pray that our Antioch Central Houston church family would disciple individuals to maturity and influence.
Pray that we would intentionally place ourselves where people gather – as individuals, families, Lifegroups, and as a church family.
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Movement-Wide Focus:
Pray for the the harvest
Father, we ask that You will send forth laborers into the harvest to reach the lost, call prodigals home, make disciples, plant churches, and engage the unreached.
Nations Focus:
Central Asia:
Lord Jesus, we thank You for the great harvest that is coming to Central Asia and Turkey. Prepare Your people: Increase revelation as we spend time with You. Grant us unity across the entire Body of Christ. As we pray, give us heavenly solutions for every problem we face in the region. Prepare the harvest: Increase dreams and miracles. We ask for our people groups not only to be drawn to the light, but to become the light!
Southeast Asia Buddhists:
Father, a season of reaping salvation and righteousness has come. Give Your people eyes to see what You are doing in the Buddhist world! Give laborers deep satisfaction and joy as they step into harvest opportunities. Give us the practical tools and the wisdom of the Spirit for every situation.
Latin America:
O God, pour out Your Holy Spirit over Latin America (Isa. 44:3). You are calling, “Come to Me!” Have mercy on us and help us to turn our hearts to You, repenting from serving idols and evil lords. We pray that the teams on the ground and the local Church will be supernaturally equipped and ready for harvest. May we love like Jesus and seek unity in the Body, that we may not hinder the work of the Spirit.
North Africa:
Father, as You move and draw multitudes to Jesus in North Africa, we pray for Your Church to be prepared for this great harvest of souls that is coming. Please bring an end to strife and divisions and unify the Church, so that they serve with one heart and mind. Help Your whole Body labor together in prayer, proclamation, and discipleship to gather the harvest and enthrone King Jesus in this region.
Central Houston Focus:
Pray that our Antioch Central Houston church family would live kingdom culture at the crossroads.





Fasting 101
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Clarify what you are praying for as you fast.
If this is your first time to fast, start slowly (fasting from one meal, fasting for one day, etc.) and move up to longer fasts over a period of time.
Set a definite beginning and ending time. If it is an extended fast, be accountable to someone.
Begin the fast with the faith resolve that it is going to be effective.
Plan ahead - look at your schedule and make it a part of your planning for the week (set specific prayer times, etc.).
You may experience some physical discomforts (headache, etc.). Decide ahead of time that you will let these times lead you to desperation for God. Walk by faith and not be feelings. Focus on the fact that you are obeying God.
Always drink lots of water and/or 100% juice (if including juice in your fast).
On longer fasts, you may need to rest more than normal.
Break the fast with healthy food — soup, broth, bread, fruit, etc.
If you have a medical situation (hypoglycemia, pregnancy, etc.) or are taking medication, please consult your physician if you have any questions about fasting. In this case you may consider a different kind of fast (ie. a Daniel fast).
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Morning
Begin the day with worship and praise, if possible, on your knees.
Open your hands and surrender your day and your life to God.
Clarify and write down what you will believe for as you fast today.
Drink water until you start to feel full, then drink some juice (if you’re drinking juice).
Other Meal Times
Set aside specific times for the Word and prayer. Don’t just starve.
Sample prayer time (30 minutes):
LOOK UP: worship and thanksgiving (5-10min.)
LOOK IN: Word of God, confession, prayer, listening (15 min.)
LOOK OUT: intercession for others (5-10 min.)
Keep a journal of what you hear God saying throughout the fast.
Pray with someone for at least one prayer time.
Drink 8-16 oz. of 100% juice or vegetable drink.
Throughout the Day
Play worship music throughout the day to “feed” your spirit.
Abstain from any media unless absolutely necessary.
Drink lots of water throughout the day.
Develop a prayer declaration to say when your stomach growls, like “I do not live by bread alone, but by the Word of God".
Pray in the Spirit to yourself often.
Breaking the Fast
Give thanks to God before you eat for what He has done.
Take it slow! Don’t gorge or eat fatty foods.
Break your fast with raw fruit, salad, or other vegetables.
Continue to drink lots of water and 100% juice.
Prayer & Fasting Resources
Fasting Guide -Encountering God Through Fasting (from Antioch Waco)
The Fasting Practice from Practicing the Way
Rule of Life Podcast episodes on fasting:
Join Revival Prayer Zoom meetings happening Sunday-Friday at 9pm CST. These prayer times are led by various facilitators across the movement to worship Jesus and contend for revival in our nation and the nations of the earth.