Draw Near — 40 Days of Prayer | FBC West
Draw Near — 40 Days of Prayer
FBC West · West, Texas

Draw Near

40 Days of Prayer
"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." — James 4:8
April 26 – June 7, 2026

For forty days, our entire church family is doing one simple thing together — drawing near to God. Through daily prayer, Scripture, and community, we are learning what it truly means to seek Him. This journey is for everyone, wherever you are in your walk with God.

Join us for Launch Sunday on April 26. We'll introduce the campaign, hand out devotional guides, and begin the journey together. Worship services at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM — everyone is welcome.

The D.R.A.W. Framework

D
Delight
R
Repent
A
Ask
W
Walk

Each day, this simple pattern guides your time with God — not as a formula, but as a pathway into real relationship with Him.

The 4:08 Commitment

Every day at 4:08

As a church family, we are pausing together each day at 4:08 — AM or PM, your choice — to draw near to God. It doesn't have to be long. It just has to be honest. James 4:8 is the verse this whole journey is built on.

Sunday Sermon Series

Apr 26
Why We Draw Near
James 4:8 · Hebrews 4:16
May 3
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
Matthew 6:9–13
May 10
When You Don't Know What to Say
Romans 8:26–27
May 17
Confession, Surrender, Listening
Psalm 51 · 1 Samuel 3:10
May 24
Interceding for Others
1 Timothy 2:1–4 · Colossians 4:2–6
May 31
Persistent and Powerful Prayer
Luke 18:1–8 · Acts 4:23–31
Jun 7
40-Day Celebration Service
Stories · Testimonies · Worship

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Growing Deep in Prayer — six weeks of deeper study alongside the sermon series. Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.

Week 1
From Duty to Desire
Week 2
The Hidden Barriers to Prayer
Week 3
The Battle of the Mind in Prayer
Week 4
Praying Through Scripture
Week 5
The Long Journey of Prayer
Week 6
Becoming a Person of Prayer

Ways to Participate

Devotional Guide

A 40-day guide with daily Scripture, reflection, and prayer prompts. Pick one up at church on Launch Sunday, April 26, or download it here.

Download the guide →
Small Groups

Study the DRAW framework together in a Life Group. Don't have one yet? We'll help you find the right fit.

robert@fbcwest.com
Prayer Wall

Located in the church foyer. Write a prayer request and add it to the wall — then take a moment to pray over the requests of others.

24-Hour Prayer Vigil

On May 7, the National Day of Prayer, FBC West will cover the entire day in unbroken prayer. Pick up a prayer guide with your 30-minute time slot marked — then pray from wherever you are, midnight to midnight.

Prayer Walk

Walk and pray together as a church family over our community and our future. Details coming soon — watch for an announcement.

Spotify Playlist

A curated playlist to accompany your daily prayer time. New music added throughout the 40 days.

Listen on Spotify →

Gather With Us

Sunday Worship
8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Wednesday Bible Study
7:00 PM
FBC West
501 N. Marable · West, TX 76691
Pastor John Crowder — jwcrowder@fbcwest.com
Robert Hiller, Associate Pastor — robert@fbcwest.com