Isaiah + Mark Formation Journey

Lenten Guide

7 Weeks of Prayer, Fasting & Scripture

Week 1
Feb 18–24

Repentance & Awakening

Scripture
Isaiah 1–9 • Mark 1–2
Fast
Distraction (social media, numbing habits)
Prayer Focus
  • Repentance personally, nationally, globally
  • Soft hearts
  • End of violence and wars
Week 2
Feb 25–March 3

Justice & Freedom

Scripture
Isaiah 10–18 • Mark 3–4
Fast
Complaining → replace with gratitude/intercession
Prayer Focus
  • Oppressed lifted
  • Hungry fed
  • No needy among us
  • Justice among nations
Week 3
March 4–10

Trust Over Fear

Scripture
Isaiah 19–27 • Mark 5–6
Fast
Anxious speech
Prayer Focus
  • Trust in chaos
  • Faith over fear
  • Peace during world instability
Week 4
March 11–17

Holy Dependence

Scripture
Isaiah 28–36 • Mark 7–8
Fast
Control
Prayer Focus
  • Surrender outcomes
  • Trust God above systems
  • Discernment and humility
Week 5
March 18–24

Deliverance

Scripture
Isaiah 37–45 • Mark 9–10
Fast
Hurry
Prayer Focus
  • God fights for us
  • Breakthrough
  • Healing
  • Global conflicts to cease
Week 6
March 25–31

Salvation

Scripture
Isaiah 46–57 • Mark 11–13
Fast
Self-criticism / shame talk
Prayer Focus
  • Receiving grace
  • Freedom from sin
  • Salvation for others
Center Texts: Isaiah 53 • Mark 12–13
Week 7 — Holy Week
April 1–5

Renewal & Peace

Scripture
Isaiah 58–66 • Mark 14–16
Fast
Noise (limit media + constant input)
Prayer Focus
  • True worship
  • Resurrection power
  • New creation hope
  • End of wars
  • Kingdom come on earth