Adapted from the Northwest Yearly Meeting 50-Day Prayer Journal.

Monday – Read James 4:7-10

What stands out at you in this passage?

According to verse 10, what must we do to experience God’s grace?

Why it this important to do and to understand?

How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Daniel 9:1-3

What was Daniel’s first response to the bad news he received?

Here, fasting and mourning is connected to desperate prayer. Are you facing any problems that need that level of prayer?

How much time are you spending worrying about them rather than in seeking God’s answer and help by mourning, prayer and fasting?

What will you do?

Wednesday – Read Joel 212-14

With what attitude are we to commit our lives to God?

Why is the condition of our heart more important than outward appearances?

How does this passage challenge you? What will you change?

Thursday – Read Psalm 103:6-13

What penalty do our sins deserve?

None of us is deserving of God’s kindness, why doesn’t God treat us as our sins deserve?

What hope does this give you for yourself? For others?

How can we help others to better see God’s love?

Friday – Read Jonah 3:1-10

What speaks to you from this passage?

What role did fasting play in the repentance of the Ninevites?

What role does fasting play in our repentance today?

Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to you anything you need to repent of and take time to do it.

Saturday – Read Matthew 16:4 and Jonah 1:1-4:11

Adapted from the Northwest Yearly Meeting 50-day Prayer Journal

Monday – Read I John 5:13-15

Why don’t we have what we ask God for?

What does this passage tell us about the importance of seeking God’s will in all that we pray for?

What does it mean to ask God “according to His will?”

How does this passage challenge you?

What will you do?

Tuesday – Read James 1:2-8

What reason do we have for hope in the middle of our trials?

When you are in a tough spot, are you more likely to pray for relief or for wisdom?

Which is the prayer that God will answer?

As you take time to pray for your needs and the needs of others ask for God’s wisdom and guidance in each situation.

Wednesday – Read John 16:19-24

What jumps out to you in this passage?

In the context of Jesus’ farewell instructions here he instructs His disciples to ask “in my name.” What does that mean?

Spend some time in quiet before God and invite Him to speak to you.

Thursday – Read Acts 2:42-47

List five things the early church did.

How did these activities shape their relationship with God and with each other?

Why was it so important for them to do these things together, including praying together?

How does this passage challenge you?

How will you respond?

Friday – Read John 17:6-18

This is a portion of Jesus’ last prayer with His disciples before His crucifixion. Why is our “oneness” so important to Him?

What are some things that threaten the “oneness” in our church? In our Yearly Meeting? In the church worldwide?

Take time to pray that God would protect us from those threats.

Saturday – Read Genesis 21:8-21

Based on the Northwest Yearly Meeting 50-Day Prayer Journal.

Monday – Read Ephesians 6:18-20

When should we pray?

What does it mean for you to “be alert?”

In this context what should you be looking for?

This week, as someone shares a prayer need with you, either in person or on the phone, take time to pray with them right then.

Tuesday – Exodus 34:8-15

What did Moses do in verse 8 before bringing his requests to God?

Why is this important?

What example does this set for us?

As you take time to pray begin with a time of worship.

Wednesday – Read Ezekiel 22:23-31

How is this description similar to the society we line in today?

What was God looking for in Ezekiel’s day?

Is He still looking for the same thing today?

Pray that you, our church, and all believers can be that kind of people.

Thursday – Read I Timothy 2:1-8

For whom does Paul say we are to pray?

What does that lead to? How? Why?

Take time to pray for our president and all elected officials, that they may make decisions based on God’s will for us.

Friday – Read Mark 14:32-42

What did Jesus ask His disciples to do here?

Why did they fail?

Do you think they really understood why Jesus needed their prayers?

Think of someone you know who needs your prayers and be faithful to pray for them.

Saturday – Read Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:13-17

Adapted from the NWYM 50-Day Prayer Journal

Monday – Read Psalm 46:1-11

What promises do you find in this passage?

What distractions keep you from hearing God’s voice?

What can you do today to be more intentional about hearing God’s voice in your life?

Spend a few moments in prayer and invite God to speak to you.

Tuesday – Read Romans 8:26-27

What stands out to you in these verses?

Do you think it’s true “we don’t know what to pray for?” Why?

What help does God give us to pray more effectively?

Why is this important?

Take time to sit in the presence of the Spirit and pray as He works in your heart and mind.

Wednesday – Read Habakkuk 2:1-3

How do you feel about being told to wait?

When you wait, do you find it had to be silent?

When you wait on God, is your attitude the same as Habakkuk’s, “I will look to see what He will say to me?” Or, is your prayer a one sided conversation?

How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Exodus 14:13-14

Think about a situation that causes you anxiety. What can you do about it? What can God do about it? Give it to Him.

Do you believe “the Lord will fight for you?” How should that change how you live?

Spend some time with God, giving Him your worries and listening to Him.

Friday – Read Psalm 37:7-11

What are we called to refrain from doing here? Why?

What are we called to do? Why?

“Meekness” is strength under control. Are you stronger or weaker when God asks you to be still? Why?

Invite God to help you to live as we read in this passage.

Saturday – Read Luke 3:21-38