The idea of gathering together in Canberra for a day of prayer and fasting came about as some leaders got on their knees before God. This was during a Strategic Prayer Consultation of the Canberra Declaration in Parliament House on 28 February 2011. There was a sense of urgency to call the nation to pray and fast in response to the imminent introduction of same-sex 'marriage' in Australia. God has answered the prayers of the first National Day of Prayer and Fasting held on 24 July 2011.

Now we are looking forward to the fourth National Day of Prayer and Fasting. This year the theme will be REVIVAL. The most recent National Census shows a further drop of 2.8% in those who call themselves Christians in Australia from 63.9% in 2006 to 61.1% in 2011. However only 8.8% attend church weekly. At the same time, we are seeing many of the Judeo-Christian values which have made Australia a great place to live, being undermined on many different fronts. Therefore, as highlighted in this short video, we will be praying for the REVIVAL and transformation of Australia with a special focus on sexual purity. 

Promo National Day of Prayer and Fasting 2014 - 2.42 mins

For the National Day of Prayer and Fasting there will be a Prayer Service in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 2 March, 2014.  We invite you to attend and be amongst the 1,000 Christians expected to gather. A live webcast from the Great Hall will make it possible for other gatherings or individuals across Australia to link in also.    

The 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting will take place during Lent, from Ash Wednesday 5 March to Palm Sunday 13 April 2014.  During the 40 Days participants are asked to set some time aside each day as individuals, families, small groups etc. to pray and fast, as they are led, following this prayer plan.

Five Point Prayer Plan - REVIVAL

1. Commit to a deepening and overflowing love for God (1 John 4:16).
2. Make a list of friends you will pray for on each of these 40 days, praying they will be revived from death to new life in Jesus Christ. As God leads, invite them to encounter the life of Jesus at an Easter service.
3. Include these 40 Days of Prayer in your church calendar and mobilise your church to pray and partner with God in His revival of our nation.
4. Live a sexually pure, holy life by grace and the power of a personal relationship with God and pray for a revival of sexual purity in our nation (1 John 3:3, 2 Cor 6:16-7:1).
5. Pray each day for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire to unite us in prayer and partnership with God in His revival and transformation of Australia (Acts 2:17).

For the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting, prominent Australians from different spheres of influence have prepared devotions that will help us to reflect on, claim, and act on 40 Biblical promises for our nation.  We will invite Jesus to come and transform different aspects of Aussie life! We have produced a 5 min video clip on how to fast for 40 days by doing a Daniel Fast. Most people can do a Daniel Fast and what's more it is good for your health. Watch the video here. For more information, watch this 5 min explanation of a Daniel Fast by Susan Gregory. 

What can you do to be involved and help us promote this event?

• Register your intention of being involved at National Day of Prayer and Fasting/Register and 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting/Register. There is no fee to register. If you register you will receive the devotions by daily email during the 40 Days.
• Forward this email to family, friends and church leaders using the 'Forward Email' link below or your own mailing lists.
• Like the Facebook Page and invite your friends to do the same.
• Request promotional materials which you can insert into church bulletins, place on noticeboards or give to your Christian friends by filling in the Request Form and emailing or posting it to us. 
• Pray about holding an event, large or small, in your location for those who can't go to Canberra. For example, NDOPF QLD will be an event hosted in Parliament House in Brisbane on 1 March. Others will be posted on the website and Facebook as details become known. Resources will be available to help you.
• Lastly, and most importantly, pray that many Australians will cry out with one accord to God for our nation through these prayer events.

Thank you for your help in getting the message out. Thank you for your prayers.

Yours for REVIVAL and the return of sexual purity to our land,

David Rowsome and Warwick Marsh

for the  National Day of Prayer and Fasting Organising Team Ps Matt Prater, Dr Graham McLennan, Warwick Marsh, Ps Ben Irawan, Wes Leake, David & Marilyn Rowsome and Sue Tinworth 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting Coordinator

For more information visit 

www.nationaldayofprayer.com.au

www.40daysofprayer.com.au