‘Ten Days of Prayer’ Invites Adventists to Begin the Year Seeking God Together
January initiative emphasizes unity, revival, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
December 18, 2025 | Miami, Florida, United States | Libna Stevens, Inter-American Division News
As a new year begins, Seventh-day Adventists around the world will pause to listen, reflect, and pray—seeking a deeper experience with God during the Church’s annual Ten Days of Prayer, set for January 2026. Centered on the theme “Unleashed,” the initiative invites believers to open their hearts to the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit, echoing Jesus’ promise in John 14:16–17: “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth.”
Each January, the Ten Days of Prayer serves as a spiritual starting point for the year, calling members to unite in intentional prayer and dependence on God. From local churches and small groups to family living rooms and online gatherings, Adventists are encouraged to set aside time each day to seek renewal, intercede for others, and recommit their lives to God’s mission.
Through thoughtfully prepared devotionals, Bible promises, prayer guides, and outreach challenges, the “Unleashed” emphasis highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in reviving faith, restoring purpose, and empowering believers to live out Christ’s mission in their communities and beyond.
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According to Pastor Samuel Telemaque, director of Adventist Mission for the Inter-American Division (IAD) and overseer of the Back to the Altar initiative, the season of prayer creates a spiritual environment that aligns the Church with God’s purpose. “Intercessory prayers establish an environment conducive to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, thereby enabling the Church to fulfill its divine mission,” Telemaque said. “The Holy Spirit empowers collaborative prayers. These ten days of prayer serve to prepare our minds for the reception of the Holy Spirit.”
Telemaque emphasized that prayer involves the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in both personal transformation and global mission. “It is the Holy Spirit who interprets our prayers before heaven; Jesus mediates our prayers to the Father, and the Father responds to our prayers in accordance with His divine will,” he said.
The initiative is not only about mission but worship itself, Telemaque added. “The ten days of prayer are an act of worship designed to facilitate renewal, rebirth, and redemption in Christ.”
“Each year, we see growing participation, especially as members share the initiative through social media and invite others to begin the year in prayer,” said Abel Márquez, communication director of the Inter-American Division. “As a Division, we remain committed to developing programs, short videos, and other supportive materials that work alongside the General Conference resources, helping strengthen this spiritual emphasis throughout Inter-America and beyond.”
To find this year’s Ten Days of Prayer resources, Click HERE
Additional resources in English, Spanish and French can be found HERE