PRAYER AND FASTING

Throughout Scripture, prayer and fasting are designed to work together. In today’s culture, fasting is often viewed as a standalone health trend or a wellness habit. While it can benefit the body, for Christians, fasting deepens the power of prayer and aligns the heart with God. By intentionally spending time in prayer while giving up food for a set period, we hit the reset button of our souls and are renewed from the inside out.

The goal of prayer and fasting is to draw near to God.

Step into a dedicated season of prayer and fasting to reorient your heart, mind, and focus back to God. Use the Scripture and prompts in the Prayer and Fasting Guide to direct your daily time and conversation with God—a starting point to restore your soul, renew your mind, and prepare your heart for what He wants to do in your life and the community around you.

TYPES OF FASTS

ELIMINATION FAST

This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. One example of an elimination fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, sweeteners, and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food.

INTERMITTENT FAST

This fast, sometimes called the “Jewish Fast,” involves abstaining from eating any food in the morning and afternoon. This can correspond with specific times of the day, such as 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or from sunup to sundown.

COMPLETE FAST

In this type of fast, you drink only liquids, typically water with light juices as an option. And you don't consume any food.

FASTING
LENGTH

While we are focusing on prayer and fasting for 21-days, you can choose the number of days and the dates for any of the fasting types listed above. When deciding how long to fast, consider your prior fasting experience, medical conditions, and events happening in your life. Common lengths for a fast are 3, 7, 14, or 21 days. If you're new to fasting, it may be wise to choose a shorter partial or selective fast.

PRAYER GUIDES

Download your guides here!
Printed guides will be available during the fast.

Kids Guide

Adult Guide

*Youth can use the Adult Guide.

RESOURCES

Use these resources designed to support you as you connect with Jesus, focus, and grow spiritually while you fast and pray.

SERMONS

PRAYER AND FASTING SERMON SERIES

Listen to these key messages from our 2026 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Discover deeper insights and biblical principles to guide your own practice of these disciplines.

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PODCAST

Discipline of Prayer and Fasting.

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