Seventh-day Adventist churches across Malaysia participated in the annual 10 Days of Prayer, a global spiritual initiative that united members in focused prayer, fasting, and Bible study at the start of the year. Coordinated by the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM), the programme was observed nationwide, with churches and small groups in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak joining in both onsite and online prayer gatherings.
The 10 Days of Prayer is part of a worldwide Adventist movement encouraging members to seek spiritual revival through intentional communion with God. In Malaysia, the initiative was actively promoted by MAUM through church announcements, social media platforms, and downloadable language-friendly prayer resources, enabling broad participation across diverse congregations.
Daily prayer meetings were held in various formats, including morning sessions at church offices, evening congregational gatherings, online prayer rooms, and small-group meetings. These flexible arrangements allowed members of all ages and backgrounds to engage consistently throughout the ten-day period.
A key feature of the programme in Malaysia was the integration of fasting and health-focused lifestyle practices, aligning spiritual devotion with the Adventist Church’s emphasis on holistic well-being. Participants were encouraged, based on individual health considerations, to observe water or juice fasting and a plant-based diet during the prayer period. Church leaders provided guidance and support to ensure participants approached fasting safely and prayerfully, emphasising spiritual focus over physical performance.
The spiritual objectives of the programme included strengthening personal relationships with God, fostering unity within church communities, interceding for families and congregations, and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the year ahead. Daily prayer themes centred on Scripture reflection, intercessory prayer, and testimonies, helping participants remain spiritually engaged and mission-oriented.
Church leaders reported strong engagement and meaningful participation throughout the ten days. Many members shared testimonies of renewed faith, deeper spiritual awareness, and a stronger sense of connection with fellow believers. The shared experience of prayer and fasting also contributed to strengthened relationships within congregations, reinforcing a spirit of unity and mutual encouragement.
The 10 Days of Prayer initiative in Malaysia complements the Adventist Church’s other evangelistic and health ministries, reinforcing the belief that spiritual vitality and physical well-being are closely connected. As the programme concluded, church leaders encouraged members to sustain the habits developed during the ten days by continuing in regular prayer, Bible study, and healthful living.
Through this nationwide emphasis on prayer and spiritual renewal, Seventh-day Adventists in Malaysia entered the new year with a renewed commitment to faith, service, and dependence on God—laying a spiritual foundation for ministry and mission in the months ahead.
Below is the highlights video for the MAUM 10 Days of Prayer 2026 | Unleashed! :
Reported by Hazel Wanda Ginajil-Gara, MAUM Communication Department
23, January 2025, Friday.