Join us on a journey from deliverance to destiny as we move from Passover & Resurrection to Shavuot & Pentecost through the Counting of the Omer.
The Lord commanded the Jewish people to “count the omer,” or count day by day, for 49 days (seven weeks) from Passover toward Shavuot. (See Leviticus 23:15–16 and Deuteronomy 16:9–12.) An omer is a measurement of grain, referring to the wave offering the priest made on the day after Passover.
This period was the time between the barley harvest and the wheat harvest. Through the counting, the Israelites were to remember God's faithfulness and provision toward them, which included leading them out of Egypt and providing them with manna in the wilderness. (An omer is the same amount of manna they were to gather each day.) The Counting of the Omer also reminds us of the significance of receiving the Law at Mount Sinai, which occurred 50 days after our Passover deliverance from Egypt.
The Counting of the Omer ties Passover – and Yeshua’s (Jesus’) death, burial, and resurrection – to the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai and the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, although, on today’s calendar, the dates vary year by year. In Acts 2, the day that the Believers were gathered together was a specific day, Shavuot. This day is also known as Pentecost, which means 50 and refers to the 50 days after Passover. On this day, God poured out His Holy Spirit on Believers, leading to an incredible harvest of souls.
Count with us! Here's how:
- NIGHT: We count each evening after sundown because Jewish days begin at night
- BE PRESENT: To avoid counting as a task to be checked off each night, begin by prayerfully pausing to enter into the moment with the Lord
- BLESSING: We recite the blessing standing:
- Jewish people traditionally say, "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with your commandments and commanded us to count the Omer."
- Gentile Believers in Yeshua may want to say, "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us through Yeshua the Messiah, and commanded Your people to count the omer."
- COUNT: Announce the count for the day out loud, for instance, "Today is the first day of the Omer."
- PSALM 67: It’s traditional to read Psalm 67 at this point. How powerful to read this passage daily for 49 days!
- PRAY: Pray for the daily prayer points. You could also reflect on what the Lord is speaking to you during your daily prayers and devotions over these 49 days.
- STAYING ON TRACK: To keep up with the days, you might want to copy off our emails or use another means to say on track with this special 49-day count. Even Jewish people reference how this is similar to Advent and Lent for Believers and that using a homemade “Omer calendar” (similar to an advent calendar) to count the days can be helpful and fun.
Week 1, April 6 - 12
Thursday night, April 6
“Today is the first day of the Omer.” Lord, prepare me to take a prayer journey of expectancy and hope with You over the next 49 days
Friday night, April 7
“Today is the second day of the Omer.” Show me the depth and riches of Your death, burial and resurrection. (See 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.)
Saturday night, April 8
“Today is the third day of the Omer.” Because You are the first fruits, I thank You that I am alive in You now and evermore! (See 1 Corinthians 15:20-23.)
Sunday night, April 9
“Today is the fourth day of the Omer.” Thank You, Lord, that, like the Children of Israel, You have delivered me! (Reflect on how.)
Monday night, April 10
“Today is the fifth day of the Omer.” Celebrate your salvation by remembering how you met the Lord. (See Romans 5:8.)
Tuesday night, April 11
“Today is the sixth day of the Omer.” Lord, I believe You have good works that You have prepared for me to do. (See Ephesians 2:10.)
Wednesday night, April 12
“Today is the seventh day of the Omer.” Lord, my prayer today is to pursue You again as my first love
Week 2, April 13 - 19
Thursday night, April 13
“Today is the eighth day, which is one week and one day of the Omer.” Lord, may I be sensitive to hearing Your invitation to draw near – and do so! (See Psalm 27:8.)
Friday night, April 14
“Today is the ninth day, which is one week and two days of the Omer.” Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts, and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (See Psalm 139:23–24.)
Saturday night, April 15
“Today is the tenth day, which is one week and three days of the Omer.” Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. (See Psalm 51:10.)
Sunday night, April 16
“Today is the eleventh day, which is one week and four days of the Omer.” Lord, give me a fresh revelation of Your amazing love and an openness to receive it. (See Ephesians 3:17–19.)
Monday night, April 17
“Today is the twelfth day, which is one week and five days of the Omer.” Thank You that because of Yeshua, I can approach Your throne with confidence. (See Hebrews 4:15–16.)
Tuesday night, April 18
“Today is the thirteenth day, which is one week and six days of the Omer.” Lord, prepare me to be devoted to prayer over these next weeks of the Counting the Omer. (See Colossians 4:2.)
Wednesday night, April 19
“Today is the fourteenth day, which is two weeks of the Omer.” Give me a heart like Paul, whose heart’s desire and prayer to You was that Israel would be saved. (See Romans 10:1.)
*Once the number of days exceeds 7, we also count the weeks as instructed in Deuteronomy 16:9.
Week 3, April 20 - 26
Thursday night, April 20
“Today is the 15th day, which is two weeks and one day of the Omer.”* Lord, You have promised to never leave or forsake me, nor to leave your Chosen People. Show them that You are with them now, in Israel and around the world. (See Deuteronomy 31:6.)
Friday night, April 21
“Today is the 16th day, which is two weeks and two days of the Omer.” You have loved Your people with an everlasting love; that is why You continue to draw them to Yourself with loving-kindness. May they realize You are drawing them today! (See Jeremiah 31:3.)
Saturday night, April 22
“Today is the 17th day, which is two weeks and three days of the Omer.” Thank You that You have said I am accepted in the Beloved. Thank You also that You will not reject Your people. (See Jeremiah 31:37.)
Sunday night, April 23
“Today is the 18th day, which is two weeks and four days of the Omer.” Abba, in You, there is hope for Your people Israel’s future. Return them, and their children, to their Land and to You. (See Jeremiah 31:17.)
Monday night, April 24
“Today is the 19th day, which is two weeks and five days of the Omer.” You have established a testimony of faithfulness in Your people so the next generation will know and set their confidence in You – may it be so! (See Psalm 78:1-7.)
Tuesday night, April 25
“Today is the 20th day, which is two weeks and six days of the Omer.” Lord, I praise You for Your promise that You will cleanse Your people, give them a new heart and put Your Spirit in them. (See Ezekiel 36:25-27.)
Wednesday night, April 26
“Today is the 21st day, which is three weeks of the Omer.” Father, I stand on Your promises to bless Your people and those who bless them – because You are faithful! (See Genesis 12:1-3.)
*Once the number of days exceeds 7, we also count the weeks as instructed in Deuteronomy 16:9.
Week 4, April 27 - May 3
Thursday night, April 27
“Today is the 22nd day, which is three weeks and one day of the Omer.” Creator of Israel, as Jewish people in Israel and around the world experience the beauty of Your creation, may they be drawn to acknowledge You as the One who made them and the Source of all life. (See Isaiah 43:15.)
Friday night, April 28
“Today is the 23rd day, which is three weeks and two days of the Omer.” Holy One of Israel, we pray for Your righteous judgments to come to pass on behalf of Your people. May they desire to know Your guidance and counsel. (See Isaiah 5:19.)
Saturday night, April 29
“Today is the 24th day, which is three weeks and three days of the Omer.” Redeemer of Israel, You have faithfully kept Your Word to Your Chosen People. Help them to know You personally as their Redeemer. (See Isaiah 49:7.)
Sunday night, April 30
“Today is the 25th day, which is three weeks and four days of the Omer.” King of Israel, Nathanael recognized You as Israel’s King and the Son of God. May Jewish people recognize You for who You truly are and receive You. (See John 1:49.)
Monday night, May 1
“Today is the 26th day, which is three weeks and five days of the Omer.” Deliverer of Israel, just as You delivered Your people from Egypt, You have come to save all Israel and deliver them from their sins. (See Romans 11:26.)
Tuesday night, May 2
“Today is the 27th day, which is three weeks and six days of the Omer.” Shepherd of Israel, may You shine forth and lead Your people to Yourself! (See Psalm 80:1.)
Wednesday night, May 3
“Today is the 28th day, which is four weeks of the Omer.” Keeper of Israel, regardless of the threat, thank You for faithfully and continually watching over Israel, both the Land and the Jewish people (See Psalm 121:4-5.)
*Once the number of days exceeds seven, we also count the weeks as instructed in Deuteronomy 16:9
Week 5, May 4 - May 10
Thursday night, May 4
“Today is the 29th day, which is four weeks and one day of the Omer.” Lord, examine and touch my own heart so my desire and prayer are like Paul's – for all Israel to be saved! (See Romans 10:1.)
Friday night, May 5
“Today is the 30th day, which is four weeks and two days of the Omer.” God, raise up intercessors who will “not hold their peace” for Zion's sake. (See Isaiah 62:1.)
Saturday night, May 6
“Today is the 31st day, which is four weeks and three days of the Omer.” Lord, would You, Yourself, set millions of watchmen in place who will intercede for Israel. (See Isaiah 62:6a.)
Sunday night, May 7
“Today is the 32nd day, which is four weeks and four days of the Omer.” Through Your Holy Spirit, Lord, ignite a global movement of those who will cumulatively pray day and night, 24-7, for Israel and the Jewish people. (See Isaiah 62:6b.)
Monday night, May 8
“Today is the 33rd day, which is four weeks and five days of the Omer.” Father, stir us as Your people to persistent prayer, asking You to make Jerusalem a praise in the Earth. (See Isaiah 62:7.)
Tuesday night, May 9
“Today is the 34th day, which is four weeks and six days of the Omer.” Help us, Lord, to be faithful in praying for the peace of Jerusalem and all that it represents – Your city, Your Land, and Your people. (See Psalm 122:6.)
Wednesday night, May 10
“Today is the 35th day, which is four weeks and seven days of the Omer.” Lord, would You engage 100 million intercessors worldwide in prayer for Israel on May 28 and call them to pray not just for a day but to intercede for Your people and Land for a lifetime. (See Psalm 116:2.)
*Once the number of days exceeds 7, we also count the weeks as instructed in Deuteronomy 16:9
Week 6, May 11 - May 17
Thursday night, May 11
“Today is the 36th day, which is five weeks and one day of the Omer.” Lord of the harvest, would You send workers into the harvest fields to share the Good News of Yeshua (Jesus) with the Jewish people in Israel and everywhere? (See Matthew 9:38.)
Friday night, May 12
“Today is the 37th day, which is five weeks and two days of the Omer.” May the Jewish people turn to Jesus and believe in Him, so the veil on their hearts will be removed. (See 2 Corinthians 3:15-16.)
Saturday night, May 13
“Today is the 38th day, which is five weeks and three days of the Omer.” Lord, call Jewish people to repent and turn to You, so their sins will be wiped away, and times of refreshing and revival will come. (See Acts 3:19.)
Sunday night, May 14
“Today is the 39th day, which is five weeks and four days of the Omer.” May this be the day of salvation for the Jewish people and the time that You, Lord, favor Zion. (See 2 Corinthians 6:2; Psalm 102:13.)
Monday night, May 15
“Today is the 40th day, which is five weeks and five days of the Omer.” Lord, please do as You have said for Your Chosen People: “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (See Ezekiel 36:26.)
Tuesday night, May 16
“Today is the 41st day, which is five weeks and six days of the Omer.” May the Jewish people’s acceptance of Yeshua be life from the dead and spark revival on Earth. (See Romans 11:15.)
Wednesday night, May 17
“Today is the 42nd day, which is six weeks of the Omer.” Lord, fulfill Your promise to make the Jewish people a light for the Nations so that Your salvation will reach people around the globe. (See Isaiah 49:6.)
*Once the number of days exceeds seven, we also count the weeks as instructed in Deuteronomy 16:9.
Week 7, May 18 - May 24
Thursday night, May 18
“Today is the 43rd day, which is six weeks and one day of the Omer.” Lord, not one word that You have promised for Israel and the Jewish people will fail – You will fulfill all Your purposes. (See 1 Kings 8:56.)
Friday night, May 19
“Today is the 44th day, which is six weeks and two days of the Omer.” The “fullness of the Gentiles” will come – whether interpreted as the nations coming to a full understanding of Israel, the full number, or another measurement. (See Romans 11:25.)
Saturday night, May 20
“Today is the 45th day, which is six weeks and three days of the Omer.” You who have sent the Deliverer from Zion, You will save all Israel; You will take away their sins! (See Romans 11:26.)
Sunday night, May 21
“Today is the 46th day, which is six weeks and four days of the Omer.” The Jewish people will recognize Yeshua as they see and mourn for Him. Their leaders will cry out from Jerusalem, “Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord!” We who believe in Him will also see our great God and Savior, Jesus the Messiah, fully revealed! (See Zechariah 12:10, Titus 2:13.)
Monday night, May 22
“Today is the 47th day, which is six weeks and five days of the Omer.” You will write Your law on the hearts of Your people, put Your Spirit in them, forgive their iniquity and remember their sin no more! (See Jeremiah 31:33–34.)
Tuesday night, May 23
“Today is the 48th day, which is six weeks and six days of the Omer.” Jerusalem, the city of the great King, will shine with Your glory; it will no longer be called forsaken but will be called the Throne of the Lord! (See Matthew 5:35, Isaiah 62:1–4 and Jeremiah 3:17.)
Wednesday night, May 24
“Today is the 49th day, which is seven weeks of the Omer.” The New Jerusalem will come down out of heaven from You, God, and You will dwell in the midst of Your people forever! (See Revelation 21:1–8.)
