CONSECRATION JOURNAL
RĊćĚĎđĉĎēČ ęčĊ AđęĆėBeloved Abundant Life Family,As we step boldly into 2026, I greet you with gratitude, faith, and great expectation. God has carried us, kept us, and covered us, and now He is calling us forward into a defining season. This year, the Lord has placed a clear word in my spirit for our house: “Rebuilding the Altar.” Like Elijah in 1 Kings 18:30, we are responding to God’s call to repair what has been broken, restore what has been neglected, and reestablish what must once again be sacred.2026 is not about rushing ahead; it is about realignment before expansion. Before God sends greater increase, He strengthens foundations. Before He multiplies fruit, He restores roots. This year, our growth, spiritually, numerically, and impactfully, will flow from rebuilt altars inour personal lives, our families, and our church.Throughout the year, we will journey together month by month, intentionally restoring the altars of devotion, faith, family, worship, prayer, deliverance, service, community, generosity, evangelism, gratitude, and vision. This is not just a prayer guide, it is a pathway to transformation. As we pray together weekly for souls, revival, unity, healing, leaders, families, and the revealed glory of God, we will see Heaven respond.
At the same time, we are moving forward with clarity and structure through our 3-Year Strategic Ministry Plan, anchored in the declaration:“Stronger, Building People, Strengthening Families, Impacting the City.”In 2026 and beyond, here is the growth vision I am leading us into:· Spiritually, we will become a more mature, disciplined, and Spirit-filled church through discipleship, prayer encounters, small groups, and leadership development.· Corporately, our Sunday experience will be excellent, welcoming, and Spirit-led, creating space for God’s presence and people’s transformation.· Relationally, we will strengthen families, invest deeply in children, youth, and young adults, and build a culture of unity, service, and love.· Purposefully, Abundant Life Cathedral will continue to rise as a vital resource in the Raleigh community, feeding the hungry, mentoring the young, restoring hope, and winning souls.· Strategically, we will grow responsibly, tracking progress, stewarding finances wisely, developing leaders intentionally, and preparing facilities for future expansion.
This is a year of intentional rebuilding, but make no mistake, it is also a year of supernatural acceleration. As we rebuild the altar, God will answer by fire. Lives will be changed. Families will be restored. Souls will be saved. Vision will be sharpened. And we will emerge stronger than we entered.I am asking every member, leader, and partner to commit fully, to prayer, to service, to generosity, to unity, and to growth. What we build together in 2026 will shape generations to come.Let us move forward with faith, expectation, and obedience, declaring together that God’s plan will prevail, our end will be what He intended, and it shall be good.Welcome to 2026.Welcome to the year of Rebuilding the Altar.Welcome to a Stronger Abundant Life Cathedral.In His Service,Bishop Stenneth E. Powell, Sr.Senior Pastor, Abundant Life Cathedral
ABUNDANT LIFE CATHEDRAL2026 Prayer Focus GuideTheme: Rebuilding the AltarI. January – Rebuilding the Altar of Personal DevotionFocus: Return to ϐirst love.Scriptures: Revelation 2:4–5, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 63:1Prayer Points:Lord, restore my passion for Your presence.Rekindle my hunger for Your Word and prayer.Break every distraction that has pulled me away from You.II. February – Rebuilding the Altar of Faith & ConsecrationFocus: Purity, holiness, and spiritual alignment.Scriptures: Psalm 51, Romans 12:1–2, Hebrews 12:14Prayer Points:Purge me, cleanse me, and make me a vessel of honor.Strengthen me to resist temptation and pursue holiness.Align my decisions with Your will.III. March – Rebuilding the Altar of the FamilyFocus: Healing, unity, love, and order.Scriptures: Joshua 24:15, Psalm 133, Ephesians 5:21–33Prayer Points:Restore peace and love in our homes.Heal wounds, mend relationships, and rebuild trust.Bring families back to the altar of prayer together.
IV. April – Rebuilding the Altar of WorshipFocus: Hosting the presence of God.Scriptures: John 4:23–24, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 22:3Prayer Points:Restore authentic worship in my heart.Teach me to worship in spirit and truth.Let Your presence dwell richly in our services.V. May – Rebuilding the Altar of PrayerFocus: Intercession, spiritual discipline, awakening.Scriptures: Luke 18:1, Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:17Prayer Points:Ignite my prayer life with fresh ϐire.Make our church a house of prayer for all people.Raise intercessors and watchmen in this ministry.VI. June – Rebuilding the Altar of Deliverance & BreakthroughFocus: Spiritual freedom and victory.Scriptures: Isaiah 10:27, John 8:36, Psalm 107:13–16Prayer Points:Break every chain, cycle, and stronghold.Release supernatural breakthroughs.Let the ϐire of God consume everything not like You.VII. July – Rebuilding the Altar of Service & StewardshipFocus: Serving the Lord with joy and faithfulness.Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 20:26–28Prayer Points:Give me a servant’s heart.Renew my commitment to ministry and excellence.Bless the work of my hands as I serve the Kingdom.
VIII. August – Rebuilding the Altar of Community & FellowshipFocus: Unity, love, connection, and compassion.Scriptures: Acts 2:42–47, Hebrews 10:24–25Prayer Points:Strengthen unity and love in the congregation.Help us restore broken connections.Make our church a place of belonging and healing.IX. September – Rebuilding the Altar of Giving & GenerosityFocus: Financial stewardship and Kingdom investment.Scriptures: Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6–8Prayer Points:Increase my faith to give generously.Release ϐinancial blessings on the church and families.Teach us to honor God with our resources.X. October – Rebuilding the Altar of Evangelism & OutreachFocus: Winning the lost and community impact.Scriptures: Matthew 28:19–20, Acts 1:8Prayer Points:Give us boldness to share the gospel.Anoint our outreach and evangelism teams.Let Abundant Life Cathedral be a soul-winning church.
XI. November – Rebuilding the Altar of GratitudeFocus: Thanksgiving, contentment, reϐlection.Scriptures: Psalm 100, 1 Thessalonians 5:18Prayer Points:Give me a grateful heart.Help me see God’s blessings in every season.Let gratitude shape our worship and lifestyle.XII. December – Rebuilding the Altar of Vision & ExpectationFocus: Preparation for 2027 and beyond.Scriptures: Habakkuk 2:2–3, Ephesians 3:20Prayer Points:Sharpen our spiritual vision for the next season.Prepare us for greater works in the coming year.Release prophetic clarity and divine direction.Church-Wide Weekly Prayer Focus (All Year)· Souls to be saved· Revival ϐire to fall· Healing and deliverance· Unity in the house· Strength for leaders and pastors· Financial increase for families· Glory to be revealed in every service
9 Habits to Develop when Learning to Rebuild the Altar of Trust1. Honor God with the ϐirst of all you have.-Matthew 6:25-262. Don’t stress about your day-to-day needs.-Matthew 6:25-263. Take God at His Word and believe in His promises.-Psalm 121:1-3-Philippians 4:194. Expect the best from a God who always comes through.-Matthew 7:11-Psalm 37:25-26 -Psalm 36:5-65. Help provide for others as God provides for you.-2 Corinthians 9:6-116. Talk about the ways He provides.-Acts 4:207. Rest peaceably – and don’t stress – when it comes to your ϐinances.-Proverbs 6:9-11-Psalm 127:28. Live conϐidently. God has you securely in His hands.-Psalm 16 -Isaiah 33:6 9. Trust His ways. His timing is so much better than yours.-Isaiah 55:8-11-Psalm 18:30
FėĔĒ ęčĊ DĊĘĐ Ĕċ OĚė BĎĘčĔĕ….As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we are not simply turning a calendar page, we are stepping into a divine reset. Many desire twelve months of happiness, a year of peace, success, health, and love, but hear me clearly: what you experience in this season will be shaped by what you believe, what you expect, and what you say.This is why God has given us our 2026 mandate: Rebuilding the Altar.In Scripture, before ϐire fell, before rain returned, before victory was visible, Elijah repaired the altar. The altar had to be restored before heaven could respond. Likewise, God is calling us to rebuild not only the altar of prayer and worship, but the altar of the mind, the altar of belief, and the altar of our words.Rebuilding the altar prepares us to maintain positive expectations. Expectation is faith’s posture. If you expect defeat, you will speak defeat. If you expect breakthrough, your words will align with heaven. Expectation determines interpretation, how you see challenges, delays, and opportunities.Rebuilding the altar also forces us to confront our selftalk. Many battles are not external, they are internal. The greatest conversations shaping your future are the ones happening silently within you.
What you repeatedly say to yourself becomes the script your life follows. Negative self-talk quietly dismantles conϐidence, weakens faith, and limits obedience. Faith-ϐilled self-talk builds courage, endurance, and clarity.God created the world with His Word, and when He created humanity, His masterpiece, He formed us in His image. That means our words carry weight. Our language is not casual; it is creative. Words are seeds. What you speak consistently is what you plant intentionally or unintentionally.This is why rebuilding the altar increases belief. When the altar is broken, belief becomes fragile. But when the altar is restored, belief becomes bold. You stop saying “I can’t” and start declaring “I will learn.” You stop saying “This will never work” and start saying “God is showing me the way.” Faith is not denial, it is alignment.Let me say this plainly: you are always programming your life with your words. Your mind does not argue with what you say, it obeys it. Speak failure long enough and your life will follow that instruction. Speak faith long enough and your steps will begin to line up with God’s promises.
Instead, we will:Speak expectation instead of doubtSpeak faith instead of fearSpeak victory instead of struggleSpeak life instead of limitationRebuilding the altar means guarding our environment, both around us and within us. If negativity has polluted your thinking, remember this truth: the solution to mental pollution is dilution. Flood your mind with God’s Word, worship, prayer, and faith declarations until negativity loses its authority.This year, use your words as tools.Tools to build.Tools to heal.Tools to align.Tools to advance.You are not a victim of your circumstances.You are a steward of your mindset.You are not powerless.You are positioned.The power of spoken word will change your life. You’re not meant to go through life with small dreams, low selfesteem and a defeated mindset. You can’t have a negative mouth and a positive life. Commit to changing the way you speak. As with all things, it becomes much easier the longer you do. Join me in regularly reciting our 2026 declaration:
Abundant Life Cathedral 2026 DeclarationI declare that God knows the plans He has for me.Even when I don’t understand the process, heaven is not confused about my future.I declare that I am not forgotten, overlooked, or abandoned.I may be in a waiting season, but I am still in God’s will.I declare that every season of delay is producing divinedevelopment.What looked like captivity is turning into clarity.What looked like loss is becoming alignment.I declare that peace is restored to my mind, my home, and my spirit.Confusion is breaking.Anxiety is lifting.Hope is rising again.I declare that my latter end shall be greater than my former beginning.This is not how my story ends.God is writing a better conclusion than my past predicted.
I declare that while I wait, I will build.While I wait, I will plant.While I wait, I will pray.While I wait, I will rebuild the altar of worship, obedience, and faith.I declare that every promise spoken over my life is still alive.Time has not canceled it.Delay has not denied it.Opposition has not destroyed it.I declare that I am coming out of this season wiser, stronger, and more anointed.I will not just survive, I will emerge.I declare peace over my future, favor over my family,clarity over my calling, and strength for the journey.And I declare by faith:God’s plan will prevail.My end will be what God expected.And it shall be good.In Jesus’ name,Amen.
7 Steps For Observing A Fast1. Be speciϐic.Do not be vague in your objections. Deϐine your reason(s) for fasting immediately. 2. Fast as a spiritual commitment. Reϐlect on the level of your spiritual commitment. Remain in constant prayer during the fast. Refrain from gossip, and avenues that support it (ie. Gossip blogs or shows)3. Reϐlect inner desire by external discipline.Many people have an inner desire for better health, but they can’t discipline themselves to avoid junk food, and other foods that are not good for their health. The physical health you seek from God may be more than an answer to prayer. Your physical health may be linked to any of the following factors: a) Your food choicesb) Your time commitment. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. For example, if you determine to fast ten days, don’t stop on day nine.4. Pray to see sin’s role in your health or sickness.Actions and attitudes are important. James said, “are there any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.” James 5:135. Fast as a statement of faith to others.6. Learn the effects of the foods.Why are some foods good for us, and other foods not? What does certain food do to your body? If we really knew, there would likely be some things we would never eat again.7. Yield all results to God.
SĈėĎĕęĚėĊĘ Ĕē FĆĘęĎēČ….1 Kings 21:9 Isaiah 58:4 Matthew 6:16Nehemiah 9:1 Isaiah 58:6 Matthew 6:1Esther 4:3 Jeremiah 36:6 Mark 2:18Esther 9:3 Jeremiah 36:9 Mark 9:29Psalms 35:13 Daniel 9 Luke 2:37Psalms 109:24 Joel 2:12 Acts 13:210 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year1. Write your top 10 goals for this year and post them where you can see them.2. Take daily steps toward achieving your long term vision.3. Write a not-to-do list.4. Schedule a regular date night on your calendar with your spouse.5. Lose other people’s opinions.6. Schedule family time.7. Make a commitment to ϐitness.8. Write letters to three people in your life tolet them know what they mean to you.9. Write a personal mission statement or mantra.10. Do something nice for someone.
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WHAT GOD HAS REVEALED….?WHAT IS MY VISION/GOAL FOR 2026?
2026 Fasting InstructionsJanuary 2-January 22, 20261. Refrain from the following :· Meat, dairy products, caffeine, sweets, sweeteners, sodas, added sodium, foods high in salt, fried foods, reϐined sugars and processed food products (whole grains are acceptable) · Eating after 8pm when possible· Excessive social media usage· Observe a TOTAL FAST on :Jan 5: Only water with lemon (1 gallon)Jan 12: Only water, 100% apple , and prune juiceJan 19: Only water, fruit, and 100% juice2. Rebuild your Personal Growth/Development:· Make no credit card charges for a new purchase or borrowing money· Pray for HIS vision for your life and empowerment to do HIS will· Invite God to use you. Ask Him to show you how to inϐluence your world, your family, your church, your community , your country, and beyond!· Be grateful daily. Express that through giving something away daily (ie: kind word, encouragement, prayer, lunch, uplifting text, clothing, donation, card)3. Rebuild your Ministry efforts:· Be present at every service or corporate gathering (inperson/online) during the 21 days· Invite someone to worship with you Jan 4, 11 & 18· Win at least one soul and disciple them to your church· Give your ϐirst fruits offering (10% of your ϐirst check or increase) in addition to your tithe4. Rebuild accountability through partnering with people that help you adopt a healthier lifestyle. Add the following: · Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, all -beans, quality oils, seasoning, tofu, herbs, spices· 21 minutes of daily exercise· 21 minutes of personal prayer/devotion· The reading of Old Testament Proverbs· The reading of a book, listening to music of faith and inspirational messages· Drink 8 glasses (8 oz) of water daily*PLEASE CONSULT WITH MEDICAL PERSONNEL IF YOU HAVE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES *
2026 Fasting and Prayer Conference Call ScheduleSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 Scrip- DAY FREE 18:1 cus: Luke ture Fo- 5 Scripture Call 6am Prayer TOTAL FAST ua 1:8 Focus: Josh- 6 Scripture Fo712:2 cus: Romans -8pm Prayer (in-person)7 Scripture Call 6am Prayer John 1:2 Focus: 3 8 Scripture thew 11:28 Focus: Mat- 9 Scripture Call 6am Prayer 24:15 Focus: Joshua 2:25 cus: Joel ture Fo- Scrip- 1011 Scrip- DAY FREE 3:16 cus: Col. ture Fo- 12 Scripture Call 6am Prayer TOTAL FAST 26:3 Focus: Isaiah 13 Scripture erbs 3:9 Focus: Prov--1078pm Prayer (in-person)14 Scripture Call 6am Prayer 133 Focus: Psalm 15 Scripture 4:23 Focus: John 16 Scripture Call 6am Prayer el 44:15 Focus: Ezeki10:19 Luke cus: ture Fo- Scrip- 17 18 Scrip- DAY FREE 40:31 cus: Isaiah ture Fo- 19 Scripture 6:12 Focus: Lev. -13Call 6am Prayer TOTAL FAST20 Scripture 7kuk 2:2 Focus: Habak--8pm Prayer (in-person)21 Scripture Call 6am Prayer miah 29:11 Focus: Jere- 22 Scripture 7:1 Chronicles Focus: 2 2 Scripture Call 6am Prayer Kings 18:30 Focus: 1 3 Scrip- 51:10 Psalm cus: ture Fo--12 *Prayer calls will last for 30 minutes each session*. Dial –in info is as follows:(425)436-6280, Access Code: 832004# *All lines will be automatically muted. If asked to pray or speak, press *6 to un- mute yourself and press again to re-mute yourself to ensure audio clarity. *
21-Day Consecration: “Rebuilding the Altar”Abundant Life Cathedral 2026 Consecration Guidelines For the Spiritual & Health Covering Fasting Structure (Before beginning the fast, CONSULT WITH MEDICAL PERSONNEL IF YOU HAVE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES)● Daniel Fast Refrain from the following:● Meat, dairy products, caffeine, sweets, sweeteners, sodas, added sodium, foods high in salt, fried foods, refined sugars and processed food products (whole grains are acceptable) ● Eating after 8pm when possible● Excessive social media usageObserve a TOTAL FAST on :● Jan 5: Only water with lemon (1 gallon)● Jan 12: Only water, 100% apple, and/or prune juice● Jan 19: Only water, fruit, and 100% juiceThis is a consecration, not competition. Obedience matters more than endurance, thus free days are provided on Sundays. On these days you may flex to normal eating habits if desired, but please do not overindulge to maintain a submitted frame of mind. Daily Commitment:● Prayer (minimum 20–30 minutes)● Scripture reading● One intentional altar moment (kneeling, journaling, worship, silence)● Reduce entertainment and unnecessary mediaWEEK 1: RESTORING THE PERSONAL ALTAR“Before God heals the house, He heals the heart.”Day 1 – Returning to the Altar? Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30? Prayer Focus: Repentance & realignment? Declaration: “I return to the altar God assigned me.”Day 2 – Repentance That Heals? Scripture: Psalm 51:10–12? Prayer Focus: Clean hearts, renewed spirits? Declaration: “Lord, rebuild me from the inside out.”
Day 3 – Rebuilding the Prayer Altar? Scripture: Luke 18:1? Prayer Focus: Consistency in prayer? Declaration: “My altar will not be neglected.”Day 4 – Rebuilding the Word Altar? Scripture: Joshua 1:8? Prayer Focus: Hunger for God’s Word? Declaration: “The Word governs my life.”Day 5 – Healing of the Mind? Scripture: Romans 12:2? Prayer Focus: Stress, anxiety, emotional fatigue? Declaration: “My mind is renewed and at peace.”Day 6 – Healing of the Body? Scripture: 3 John 1:2? Prayer Focus: Physical health, strength, discipline? Declaration: “My body aligns with God’s purpose.”Day 7 – Rest & Worship? Scripture: Matthew 11:28? Prayer Focus: Sabbath rest, worship, gratitude? Declaration: “I rest in God’s presence.”WEEK 2: RESTORING THE FAMILY & THE HOUSE“Altars must be rebuilt in our homes.”Day 8 – Altars in the Home? Scripture: Joshua 24:15? Prayer Focus: Families, marriages, children? Declaration: “My house will serve the Lord.”Day 9 – Generational Healing? Scripture: Joel 2:25? Prayer Focus: Breaking cycles, restoring years? Declaration: “What was lost is being restored.”Day 10 – Healing Relationships? Scripture: Colossians 3:13? Prayer Focus: Forgiveness and reconciliation? Declaration: “I release bitterness and receive peace.”
Day 11 – Mental & Emotional Wellness? Scripture: Isaiah 26:3? Prayer Focus: Depression, trauma, burnout? Declaration: “Perfect peace guards my heart.”Day 12 – Financial Health & Stewardship? Scripture: Proverbs 3:9–10? Prayer Focus: Wisdom, provision, discipline? Declaration: “I steward God’s resources faithfully.”Day 13 – Unity in the Church? Scripture: Psalm 133? Prayer Focus: Love, unity, alignment? Declaration: “We walk together in peace.”Day 14 – Corporate Worship? Scripture: John 4:23? Prayer Focus: God’s presence in services? Declaration: “The altar of worship is alive.”WEEK 3: RESTORING LEADERSHIP, FIRE & FUTURE“When the altar is rebuilt, the fire returns.”Day 15 – Leaders at the Altar? Scripture: Ezekiel 44:15? Prayer Focus: Pastors, leaders, ministers? Declaration: “Leaders are refreshed and refilled.”Day 16 – Spiritual Authority & Discernment? Scripture: Luke 10:19? Prayer Focus: Clarity, wisdom, protection? Declaration: “We lead with discernment and power.”Day 17 – Physical Strength for the Journey? Scripture: Isaiah 40:31? Prayer Focus: Endurance, rest, balance? Declaration: “Our strength is renewed.”
Day 18 – Fresh Fire? Scripture: Leviticus 6:12–13? Prayer Focus: Revival fire, passion, zeal? Declaration: “The fire will not go out.”Day 19 – Vision & Direction? Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2? Prayer Focus: Clear vision for Abundant Life? Declaration: “We move forward with clarity.”Day 20 – God’s Expected End? Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11? Prayer Focus: Hope, future, fulfillment? Declaration: “God’s plan will prevail.”Day 21 – Dedication of the Rebuilt Altar? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1? Prayer Focus: God’s glory filling the house? Declaration:“The altar is rebuilt. The fire has returned. The house is healed. And Abundant Life Cathedral is aligned for God’s glory.”Additional supplements to consider using:ColonBroom is a popular fiber supplement, primarily made from psyllium husk, marketed to \"cleanse\" the colon, relieve bloating, promote regularity, and support weight management by absorbing water and forming a gel for smoother bowel movements, though it's a dietary supplement, not FDA-regulated medicine, with claims focusing on digestive health, gut wellness, and feeling lighter. It comes as a powder mixed with water, is vegan, sugar-free, and available in flavors like strawberry or tropical fruit.