January Bible Reading Plan & 21 Days of Prayer
January Memory Verse: 1 John 5:14-15 NIV
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
Monday, January 2
Bible Reading: Mark 1
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 120
Tuesday, January 3
Bible Reading: Mark 2
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 121
Wednesday, January 4
Bible Reading: Mark 3
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 122
Thursday, January 5
Bible Reading: Mark 4
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 123
Friday, January 6
Bible Reading: Mark 5
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 124
Saturday, January 7
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 1-5 & Psalm 120-124
Sunday, January 8 - Day 1 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Our Weekend Services
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 1-5, Psalm 120-124
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 NIV
Pray for…
- A larger venue for Oasis, so we can reach more people in Los Angeles.
- That we would reach 20,000 people per week through our online church.
- Genuine, passionate Praise & Worship from the heart
- The lost to be saved, the unchurched to get connected, the broken to be healed
- Isaiah 54:2, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Acts 2.43 - A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.
Monday, January 9 - Day 2 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: The Holy Spirit’s Presence & Power
Bible Reading: Mark 6
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 125
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. - Matthew 21:22 NIV
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. - Acts 4:31 NIV
- Luke 11:13 …how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
- Acts 2:17-18
Pray for…
- The outpouring of the Holy Spirit
- God would pour out His Holy Spirit in our church
- There would be a strong recognizable presence of God in our services and people at Oasis to be filled with the Holy Spirit
- His power and His anointing would empower our life
Tuesday, January 10 - Day 3 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: The Creative Arts & Worship Team
Bible Reading: Mark 7
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 126
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Ephesians 3:16 NIV
Pray that…
- Our Creative Arts Team will have God’s anointing, protection and supernatural ability to lead and inspire our church in worship
- That their hearts will be passionately yielded to God and His purpose
Wednesday, January 11 - Day 4 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: The Men at our Oasis Church
Bible Reading: Mark 8
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 127
I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. -1 Timothy 2:8 NIV
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. - Philippians 1:9-10 NIV
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
Pray that …
- The men would grow in their wisdom and maturity in life
- They would grow strong & solid in their faith and understand their life purpose
- Men would grow as leaders, fathers, husbands, businesspeople, and followers of Jesus
Thursday, January 12 - Day 5 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Physical Healing and Health
Bible Reading: Mark 9
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 128
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11.25 NIV
Pray for…
- Healing, quick recovery and renewal of energy and health for those who are sick, injured or those with disease
- Mark 1:40-42, Matthew 8:16-17
Friday, January 13 - Day 6 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Protection From Temptation
Bible Reading: Mark 10
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 129
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22.39 NIV
Saturday, January 14 - Day 7 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Leaders
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 6-10 & Psalm 125-129
So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 NLT
Pray that…
- Leaders at Oasis would increase in their ability & capacity.
- Wisdom for our pastors and ministry team.
- More leaders in our church to reach Los Angeles & the world.
Sunday, January 15 - Day 8 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Financial Provision & Blessing
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 6-10 & Psalm 125-129
Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Pray for…
- Oasis people to have God’s provision & blessing in their finances
- Have wisdom in management of finances
- Jobs would open for people at Oasis
- People would get advancement and opportunities in their career, and
freedom from debts - Malachi 3:10-11
Monday, January 16 - Day 9 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Racial Harmony
Bible Reading: Mark 11
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 130
And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. Luke 22.44 NIV
Pray for…
- Racial harmony & unity in our church and in Los Angeles
- That we would love each other, pursue friendships with those of other races
- Forgive those who have hurt others
- No judgment against others because of their ethnicity.
- Galatians 3:28
Tuesday, January 17 - Day 10 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: For Marriages at Oasis Church
Bible Reading: Mark 12
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 131
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrew 4:16 NLT
Pray that…
- Marriages would have harmony, intimacy, passion and guidance.
- Healing and trust in the relationships
- Healing in potential divorces and previous breakups
- Ephesians 5:33
Wednesday, January 18 - Day 11 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Pray Focus: Single People at Oasis
Bible Reading: Mark 13
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 132
And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. 15 And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for. 1 John 14&15 NLT
Pray that…
- Single people at Oasis would have wisdom & guidance in their personal and professional lives
- Singles would have discernment in dating, who they open their heart to and choosing a spouse
- James 1:5
Thursday, January 19 - Day 12 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Our Children and Parents at Oasis
Bible Reading: Mark 14
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 133
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit. Jude 1:20 NIV
Pray that…
- The children would have health, good friends, and good education
- Wisdom for their parents
- They would receive Christ and grow in their faith
- They would have protection – physically, emotionally and spiritually
- Ephesians 6:4
Friday, January 20 - Day 13 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Unity in Our Church
Bible Reading: Mark 15
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 134
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Hebrews 5:7 NIV
Pray that…
- We would keep unity in our vision, our leadership, our worship, our serving, and our faith.
- No divisive words, attitudes or actions
- Psalm 133:1
Saturday, January 21 - Day 14 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Volunteers and Volunteer Leaders at Oasis
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 11-15 and Psalm 130-134
Pray that…
- They would grow in their leadership
- They would serve people with the hospitality of Jesus
- They would lead their teams with strength and encouragement
- They would be blessed in their personal lives
- Luke 6:38
Sunday, January 22 - Day 15 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: People Serving & Volunteering
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 11-15 and Psalm 130-134
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:7 NIV
Pray for…
- We would have more people serving in our Church and in our City
- We would be able to reach, serve and love more people because of the committed volunteers at Oasis
- Matthew 9:38
Monday, January 23 - Day 16 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Our Local & International Outreach Ministries
Bible Reading: Mark 16
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 135
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. - Mark 11:24 NIV
Pray that…
- God would open up doors in our community to reach more people in Los Angeles and around the world than we did last year or the years before
- Matthew 25:40
Tuesday, January 24 - Day 17 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer focus: For the Homeless in LA
Bible Reading: Acts 1
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 136
So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. - Matthew 26.44 NIV
Pray for…
- The Union Rescue Mission, for more financial support for that organization
- That the number of homeless people would decrease in our city
- God to guide our church as we seek to be effective in helping those that are homeless
- James 1:27, Proverbs 14:31
Wednesday, January 25 - Day 18 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Our Oasis Youth Ministry
Bible Reading: Acts 2
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 137
But I tell you this—though he won’t do it for friendship’s sake, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence. 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. 10 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 11:9-10 NLT
Pray that…
- The youth who attend would receive Christ and grow in their faith
- God would give them vision for purpose in their life and protection from drugs, bad influences and sexual entanglement
- That young leaders would grow out of our ministry
- Acts 2:17-18
Thursday, January 26 - Day 19 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: For Oasis Members & Attendees to be Generous in Life
Bible Reading: Acts 3
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 138
One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. - Luke 6:12 NIV
Pray that…
- Oasis members and regular attendees would be generous with their attitude, time, finances and other resources
- For 1000 people would make the commitment to begin and/or continue to tithe consistently at Oasis for 1 year
- Malachi 3:10
Friday, January 27 - Day 20 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Spiritual Connection and Intimacy with God
Bible Reading: Acts 4
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 139
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. 6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. – Psalm 34: 4,6 NIV
Pray for…
- People at Oasis Church to connect with God daily
- Growth in understanding of God’s word
- Growth in serving others
- John 15:5-7
Saturday, January 28 - Day 21 of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Prayer Focus: Churches and Pastors in LA
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 16, Acts 1-4, Psalm 135-139
Pray for …
- The pastors and churches in LA
- Salvation and the growth of people at their church
- God’s blessing in their ministry
- For unity among churches
- Dream Center, Pastor Matthew Barnett
- Reality Church, Pastor Tim Chaddick
- Faithful Central, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer
- Ecclesia Church, Pastor Joseph Barkley
- Crenshaw Christian Center, Pastor Fred Price Jr.
- West Angeles, Bishop Charles Blake
- Faithful Central, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer
Sunday, January 29
Prayer Focus: Reaching the Lost and Un-churched
Catch up on Bible Reading: Mark 16, Acts 1-4, Psalms 135-139
Pray that…
- More people would make decisions for Christ this year at Oasis Church than ever before
- People would get plugged into our Church by getting baptized, going to Growth classes, join a Connect Group and serving on our Dream Team
- Acts 2:21
Monday, January 30
Bible Reading: Acts 5
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 140
Prayer Focus: Oasis Connect Groups
Pray for…
- 1600 people to sign up and attend
- Great friendships to develop
- Spiritual growth and breakthrough
- Leaders to develop through Connect Groups
Tuesday, January 31
Bible Reading: Acts 6
Prayer Focus: City Leaders & World Wide Outreach
Bonus Old Testament Bible Reading: Psalm 141
Prayer for...
- LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the City and Neighborhood Councils
- A21 & Equip & Empower – Chris & Nick Caine
- Mercy Ministries – Nancy Alcorn
- Watoto Church & Ministries
- Smile Africa – Uganda – Pastor Ruth
- Compassion Intl
- Generosity Water – Jordan Wagner
- Living Hope – Watoto Women’s Restoration
- Children’s Cup
- Treasures – Harmony Dust
- Mutual Faith – Keith Hershey
