CHURCH AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

SEPTEMBER MONTH OF PRAYER & FASTING

“A Fast That Pleases God: Prayer, Fasting, Restoration & Revival

SEPTEMBER DECLARATION

“This September, I will seek God with my whole heart.
I will fast with purpose, pray with faith, walk in obedience, love with compassion, serve with humility, and trust God for transformation.
Every yoke will be broken, every broken place will be surrendered to God, and I will become a vessel of restoration.
My family will be covered in prayer.
My church will be strengthened by prayer.
My community will be blessed through our witness.
And when this fast is over, I will not return to where I was—I will move forward into what God has called me to become.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

A 30-Day Devotional Journey Through Isaiah 58

Theme Scripture:

“Is not this the fast that I have chosen?” — Isaiah 58:6

Introduction

September is our church’s Month of Prayer and Fasting. During these 30 days, we will journey through Isaiah 58 and discover that biblical fasting is more than giving up food. True fasting draws us closer to God, changes our hearts, strengthens our faith, breaks unhealthy patterns, releases compassion, and positions us to become instruments of restoration.

As we fast, let us seek not merely God’s hand, but God’s heart. Let us pray for personal transformation, our families, our church, our community, and the purposes of God.

Suggested Daily Practice

Each day:

1. Read the Scripture slowly.
2. Reflect on the devotional thought.
3. Spend intentional time in prayer.
4. Pray through the listed prayer points.
5. Ask God what He wants you to surrender or obey.
6. Record what God is showing you.

 

DAY 1 — A CALL TO AWAKEN

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1

Devotional:
God begins Isaiah 58 with a call to awaken His people. Sometimes spiritual renewal begins when God exposes what we have stopped noticing. Prayer and fasting invite us to become spiritually alert again.

This month, ask God to awaken your heart. Do not enter this fast simply asking God to change your circumstances. Ask Him to change you.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for spiritual awakening.
• Ask God to reveal areas of spiritual complacency.
• Pray for renewed hunger for God’s presence.
• Ask God to awaken our church.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, awaken me and make me sensitive to Your voice.”

 

DAY 2 — SEEKING GOD WHOLEHEARTEDLY

Scripture: Isaiah 58:2

Devotional:
God desires people who genuinely seek Him. Religious activity can never replace a surrendered heart. During this fast, let us pursue God—not simply answers from God.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for a deeper relationship with God.
• Ask God to increase your desire for His Word.
• Pray for consistency in prayer.
• Ask God to remove spiritual distractions.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, give me a greater hunger for You.”

 

DAY 3 — EXAMINING OUR MOTIVES

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3–5

Devotional:
God challenged Israel because their fasting was disconnected from their behavior. They were fasting outwardly while their hearts remained unchanged.

Today, examine your motives. Why are you fasting? What are you asking God to accomplish in you?

Prayer Points:

• Pray for pure motives.
• Repent of attitudes that do not honor God.
• Ask God to reveal hidden selfishness.
• Surrender your personal agenda to God.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, purify my heart and my motives.”

 

DAY 4 — THE PURPOSE OF FASTING

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6

Devotional:
God asks, “Is not this the fast that I have chosen?” Biblical fasting should produce spiritual freedom. God wants to break chains, remove burdens, and bring transformation.

Your fast is not punishment. It is an opportunity to surrender.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for freedom from spiritual bondage.
• Pray for freedom from destructive habits.
• Pray for emotional and relational healing.
• Ask God to break anything hindering your walk with Him.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, break every chain that keeps me from walking fully with You.”

 

DAY 5 — BREAKING YOKES

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6

Devotional:
God desires His people to experience freedom. Some burdens have been carried for so long that we begin to believe they are permanent. But God specializes in breaking yokes.

Bring your burdens before Him today.

Prayer Points:

• Pray against discouragement.
• Pray for freedom from fear.
• Pray for victory over spiritual oppression.
• Pray for those who feel trapped by circumstances.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, destroy every yoke that is not from You.”

 

DAY 6 — COMPASSION FOR THE BROKEN

Scripture: Isaiah 58:7

Devotional:
True fasting changes how we see people. God calls us to notice those who are hungry, hurting, vulnerable, and in need.

Ask God to make our church a place where hurting people encounter the love of Christ.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for people experiencing poverty.
• Pray for the homeless and vulnerable.
• Pray for families experiencing crisis.
• Ask God to make our church compassionate.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, give me Your eyes to see people who are hurting.”

 

DAY 7 — GENEROSITY

Scripture: Isaiah 58:7

Devotional:
Fasting should not make us more self-centered. It should make us more generous. God blesses us so that we can become a blessing to others.

Ask yourself today: “What can I give?”

Prayer Points:

• Pray for a generous spirit.
• Ask God to reveal someone you can bless.
• Pray for the financial needs of families.
• Pray for the resources necessary for ministry.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, make me a generous vessel.”

 

DAY 8 — LETTING OUR LIGHT SHINE

Scripture: Isaiah 58:8

Devotional:
God promises that when His people walk in obedience, their light will break forth. Spiritual renewal should become visible in the way we live.

Our communities should see something different because Christ lives within us.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for a stronger Christian witness.
• Pray for our church’s testimony in the community.
• Ask God to shine through your life.
• Pray for opportunities to share Christ.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, let Your light shine through me.”

 

DAY 9 — HEALING

Scripture: Isaiah 58:8

Devotional:
Isaiah connects spiritual renewal with healing. God cares about the broken places in our lives. Bring your wounds to Him without pretending they do not exist.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for healing in wounded hearts.
• Pray for restoration in families.
• Pray for healing from past disappointments.
• Pray for those who need physical healing.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, heal the places in me that need Your touch.”

 

DAY 10 — GOD GOES BEFORE US

Scripture: Isaiah 58:8

Devotional:
The promise that God’s righteousness will go before His people reminds us that we do not have to navigate life alone.

When God leads, we can move forward with confidence.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for God’s direction.
• Pray for wisdom concerning important decisions.
• Ask God to order your steps.
• Pray for divine guidance for our church leadership.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, go before me and order my steps.”

 

DAY 11 — WHEN GOD ANSWERS

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Devotional:
God says, “Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer.” Prayer and fasting position us to hear God, but we must also be willing to obey what He says.

Do not only ask God to answer you. Ask for grace to respond when He does.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for answered prayer.
• Pray for spiritual discernment.
• Ask God to help you recognize His voice.
• Pray for obedience.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, help me hear You and obey You.”

DAY 12 — REMOVE THE FINGER OF ACCUSATION

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Devotional:
God challenges His people to remove pointing fingers and harmful speech. Fasting should transform how we speak about others.

Today, ask God to help you speak words that heal rather than words that wound.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for control over your words.
• Repent of gossip and unnecessary criticism.
• Pray for reconciliation.
• Ask God to make your words encouraging.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, let my words bring healing and not harm.”

 

DAY 13 — REMOVE OPPRESSION

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Devotional:
God cares about how His people treat one another. Spiritual maturity is demonstrated through love, humility, patience, and justice.

Ask God to remove every attitude that causes unnecessary pain to others.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for healthy relationships.
• Pray against bitterness.
• Pray for forgiveness.
• Pray for unity within the church.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, make me an instrument of peace.”

 

DAY 14 — FEEDING THE HUNGRY

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10

Devotional:
God calls us to pour ourselves out for those who are hungry and hurting. A church that prays must also be willing to serve.

Ask God to show us practical ways to meet needs in our community.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for food-insecure families.
• Pray for ministries serving the needy.
• Pray for opportunities for our congregation to serve.
• Ask God to make our church a source of hope.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, use me to meet someone’s need.”

DAY 15 — MID-MONTH SURRENDER

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10

Devotional:
We have reached the halfway point. Pause today and examine your heart.

What has God revealed to you? What have you surrendered? What still needs to be placed in His hands?

Prayer Points:

• Thank God for bringing you this far.
• Ask God to reveal unfinished work in your heart.
• Renew your commitment to the fast.
• Surrender your remaining burdens.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, I surrender everything to You.”

DAY 16 — GOD WILL GUIDE YOU

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Devotional:
God promises to guide His people continually. We often want God to reveal the entire journey, but He frequently gives us enough light for the next step.

Trust Him with the next step.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for God’s guidance.
• Pray for wisdom in ministry.
• Pray for young people seeking direction.
• Pray for families making major decisions.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, guide me one step at a time.”

 

DAY 17 — SATISFIED IN A DRY PLACE

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Devotional:
God can sustain us even in dry seasons. Your circumstances may feel empty, but God Himself remains your source.

Do not allow a dry season to convince you that God has abandoned you.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for strength during difficult seasons.
• Pray for those experiencing disappointment.
• Ask God to restore spiritual thirst.
• Pray for renewed hope.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, be my source in every dry season.”

 

DAY 18 — STRENGTHENED BY GOD

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Devotional:
God promises to strengthen His people. When your own strength runs out, His strength remains.

Today, exchange self-reliance for dependence upon God.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for strength for pastors and ministry leaders.
• Pray for caregivers.
• Pray for parents.
• Pray for those who feel weary.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, strengthen me with Your strength.”

 

DAY 19 — A WATERED GARDEN

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Devotional:
God compares the restored person to a watered garden. A watered garden does not merely survive—it produces life.

Ask God to make your life fruitful and refreshing to others.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for spiritual fruit.
• Pray for fruitful ministries.
• Pray for new believers.
• Pray that our church will bring life to the community.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, make my life fruitful for Your glory.”

 

DAY 20 — REBUILDING WHAT WAS BROKEN

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Devotional:
God calls His people “repairers of the breach.” There are broken places in families, communities, and relationships that need people willing to help rebuild.

God may be calling you to become part of someone’s restoration.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for broken families.
• Pray for marriages.
• Pray for broken friendships.
• Pray for restoration in our community.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, use me to repair what has been broken.”

 

DAY 21 — RESTORATION

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Devotional:
God is a God of restoration. What has been neglected, damaged, or broken does not have to remain that way.

Pray boldly for restoration while trusting God’s timing and wisdom.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for restoration of families.
• Pray for restoration of faith.
• Pray for restoration of lost opportunities.
• Pray for restoration within the church.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, restore what has been broken.”

 

DAY 22 — REBUILDING GENERATIONS

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Devotional:
Isaiah speaks about raising up foundations for generations to come. Our faithfulness today can affect people we may never meet.

Ask God to help us leave a spiritual legacy.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for children and youth.
• Pray for parents and grandparents.
• Pray for future church leaders.
• Pray for generational faithfulness.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, help me build something that will bless generations.”

 

DAY 23 — RESTORING PATHS

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Devotional:
God calls His people restorers of paths. Some people have lost their way spiritually, emotionally, relationally, or morally.

Pray that God will use His church to help people find their way back to Him.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for prodigals.
• Pray for people who have walked away from church.
• Pray for those struggling with their faith.
• Pray for divine opportunities to encourage others.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, use me to help someone find their way back to You.”

 

DAY 24 — HONORING THE SABBATH

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13–14

Devotional:
God teaches His people to honor what belongs to Him. In a world filled with busyness, we must learn to slow down and delight ourselves in God.

Prayer and fasting should not simply make us busier spiritually. They should help us enjoy God’s presence.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for greater intimacy with God.
• Pray for healthy spiritual rhythms.
• Ask God to help you rest in Him.
• Pray that our church will delight in God’s presence.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, teach me to delight in You.”

 

DAY 25 — DELIGHTING IN THE LORD

Scripture: Isaiah 58:14

Devotional:
God promises blessing to those who delight themselves in Him. Our greatest blessing is not simply what God gives us—it is knowing God Himself.

Today, spend time thanking Him simply for who He is.

Prayer Points:

• Thank God for His faithfulness.
• Thank Him for salvation.
• Thank Him for His mercy.
• Thank Him for His presence.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, You are enough for me.”

 

DAY 26 — PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILIES

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11–12

Devotional:
The promises of Isaiah 58 remind us that God desires restoration. Today, dedicate the entire day to praying for your family.

Stand in the gap for those who may not be praying for themselves.

Prayer Points:

• Salvation for family members.
• Strong marriages.
• Protection over children.
• Healing of family relationships.
• Financial and spiritual provision.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, cover and restore my family.”

 

DAY 27 — PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Devotional:
God wants His people to become restorers. Pray today for the spiritual health and future of our congregation.

Pray beyond programs and buildings. Pray for transformed lives.

Prayer Points:

• Spiritual growth.
• Unity among members.
• Strong leadership.
• New believers.
• Evangelism and outreach.
• Resources for ministry.
• Protection over the congregation.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, make our church a house of prayer, healing, restoration, and hope.”

 

DAY 28 — PRAYING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10

Devotional:
God’s people are called to be a blessing beyond the walls of the church. Today, pray for our surrounding community and the people who need hope.

Ask God to show us where the needs are and how we can respond.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for community leaders.
• Pray for schools and educators.
• Pray for families.
• Pray for those experiencing poverty.
• Pray for the elderly and vulnerable.
• Pray for peace and safety.
• Pray for opportunities to share Christ.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, let our church be a blessing to our community.”

 

DAY 29 — EXPECTING GOD TO MOVE

Scripture: Isaiah 58:8–12

Devotional:
As the month comes to an end, reflect on God’s promises. He promises light, healing, guidance, strength, satisfaction, restoration, and answered prayer.

Do not finish the fast the same way you began it.

Expect God to continue the work He started.

Prayer Points:

• Thank God for what He has already done.
• Pray for breakthroughs.
• Pray for continued spiritual growth.
• Pray for answers to long-standing prayers.
• Ask God to prepare you for what comes next.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, I believe You are still working.”

 

DAY 30 — THE FAST THAT CONTINUES

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6–14

Devotional:
The final day is not the end—it is a beginning.

The greatest evidence that our fast has accomplished something is not simply that we completed 30 days without certain foods. It is that we have become more like Christ.

A successful fast produces a transformed life: a life that prays, serves, forgives, gives, restores, loves, and obeys.

Let September become a spiritual foundation for the months ahead.

Prayer Points:

• Thank God for carrying you through the fast.
• Pray that the spiritual growth continues.
• Ask God to preserve what He has deposited in you.
• Pray for continued revival in our church.
• Pray for our church to become a “repairer of the breach.”
• Pray for a fresh outpouring of God’s presence.
• Surrender the future of the church to God.

Prayer Focus:
“Lord, let the work You began during this fast continue in me, my family, and Your church.”

                            CLOSING PRAYER FOR THE 30-DAY FAST

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for bringing us through this season of prayer and fasting. Thank You for every prayer You heard, every burden You lifted, every heart You touched, and every lesson You taught us.

Lord, let this fast produce lasting transformation in us individually and collectively. Break every yoke that does not belong in our lives. Heal the broken places. Restore what has been lost. Guide us when we cannot see the way. Strengthen us when we are weak.

Make us compassionate toward the hurting, generous toward those in need, faithful in prayer, obedient to Your Word, and committed to Your purposes for our lives.

Make our church a repairer of the breach and a restorer of paths to dwell in.

Let our congregation become a greater light in our community. Bring salvation to the lost, restoration to families, healing to the wounded, hope to the discouraged, and freedom to those who are bound.

May the spiritual fire kindled during this fast continue to burn.

We surrender ourselves, our families, our church, our future, and our plans to You.

Have Your way in us. Have Your way in our families. Have Your way in our church.

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.