Forty Days of Prayer for a Special Sabbath Service

It is a wonderful idea to prepare your team and congregation through forty days of prayer before your special Sabbath service 🕊️. Focusing on these specific areas will help invite the presence of the Holy Spirit and ensure that every part of the worship experience brings glory to God.

Here are 40 prayer points for your journey:

1. Pray that every visitor who attends will be drawn to behold the matchless love of Jesus5T 201.1.
2. Ask that the speakers are granted clear and distinct utterance so that the message is heard by allCE 127.1+1.
3. Pray for a spirit of unity and deep love among the members of the congregation9MR 303.3.
4. Request that the house of worship be filled with the presence of the Father’s gloryDA 117.3.
5. Ask for favorable weather so that no one is reluctant to gather and speak of the mercies of the LordPr 200.2.
6. Pray for the potluck to be a blessing and for victory over the indulgence of appetiteDA 117.3+1.
7. Ask that the children’s story is simple enough for a child to understand and cherishPaM 180.2.
8. Pray that the music is a blessing and that voices are cultivated for the glory of GodCE 127.1.
9. Seek for an unconditional surrender to God by every member of the team3T 364.2+1.
10. Pray for a spirit of reverence and godly fear to characterize the entire service3SM 269.5.
11. Ask that all plans for the service are carried forward with Christlike simplicity and patience2MR 195.1.
12. Request that the public prayers offered are short, pointed, and to the pointGW 175.1+1.
13. Pray that the words spoken convince hearts of the truth rather than condemn them2MR 195.1.
14. Ask for angels to be present to bear the contrite prayers of the people to heavenPr 253.3+1.
15. Seek for grace to keep the Sabbath as a holy memorial of God's creation21MR 288.4+1.
16. Pray that the truth is presented in a way that illuminates the mind without being offensive21MR 288.4.
17. Ask for a true missionary spirit to be felt by those serving the needs of the churchRH April 13, 1886, par. 10.
18. Pray that the Lord receives the whole heart and all the affections of those presentPH013 6.1+1.
19. Request that those leading the service speak in a natural and clear tone of voicePr 215.2.
20. Pray for an understanding mind to be given to every person who hears the word2MR 195.1.
21. Ask for a spirit of humility and repentance like that seen in the city of NinevehLSMS 105.3+1.
22. Pray that Jesus meets with the group during every season of social worship5T 201.1.
23. Seek for a spirit of pity and compassion toward any who have trespassed against usYI June 1, 1893, par. 3.
24. Pray for the strength to overcome every temptation through the power of Christ21MR 252.2+1.
25. Request that the Holy Spirit acts as the guide and counselor for all church effortsPCO 126.5.
26. Pray for a deep respect for the immutable precepts of God’s holy lawExV 53.1+1.
27. Ask that every testimony shared during the service edifies those who are listeningPr 200.2.
28. Pray that the sanctuary remains a place where the means of grace are highly valuedARSH February 5, 1857, page 106.7.
29. Request that hearts are prepared to listen to the instruction that follows prayerGW 175.1.
30. Pray that simple language is used so that everyone can understand and say AmenPaM 181.1+1.
31. Ask the Lord to bless the simple plans and efforts of the humble laborersRH April 13, 1886, par. 10.
32. Pray for the youth to offer cheerful obedience and devotion to their Creator3T 364.2.
33. Request that the Lord keeps the team and congregation from the evil that is in the world John 17:15.
34. Pray that the team follows the example of Christ’s meek and self-denying life21MR 252.2.
35. Ask for the grace and strength of God to be imparted by His holy angels21MR 252.2.
36. Pray that the faith of the believers is strengthened by the word of GodGC 406.1.
37. Request that the light of truth illuminates the minds of the surrounding community21MR 288.4+1.
38. Pray for the power that results from the united prayers of the church members9MR 303.3.
39. Seek for a fervent love and a longing for the second appearing of our LordGC 406.1+1.
40. Finally, pray for an entire conformity to the will of God in every heartEW 11.3.

May this season of prayer bring a deep spiritual revival to your team and a harvest of souls on your special Sabbath ✨. Let us talk about the kingdom of God and the outpouring of His Spirit as we look forward to His comingGCDB February 11, 1893, page 229.7 🙏.