21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
January 6th
Types of Fasts that we are recommending:
The Daniel Fast
One Meal Per Day
The 2025 Bible Reading Plan by the Blue Letter Bible
How to Begin
Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.
Another great promise, from the book of Isaiah, proclaims that the chosen fast will “undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free.” As we come together to fast and pray, we believe that your burdens will be lifted and that financial blessings will be released into your life!
We encourage you to seek the Lord in prayer and let your decisions about your biblical fasting come from Him. Ask the Lord to show you areas to target during your time of fasting and prayer. We believe that, as we pray and seek God and give Him our best at the first of the year, He will bless our ENTIRE year (Matthew 6:33). Remember, we are also fasting corporately for direction for our church to be strategically positioned, prepared, and moving in His direction in every area as we plan to REACH our families, friends, and our city in 2025.
Preparing Spiritually
Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).
Deciding What to Fast
We are recommending 1 of 2 fasts:
1) Daniel Fast: No meat, no dairy, no sugar, no bread, etc. (similar to vegan diet, search for more details)
2) One meal per day
What to Expect
When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity and exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus’ example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship. Pray as often as you can throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God’s face.
Fasting Resources