Join us for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting:
21 days of Fasting for Favor &
Praying with Purpose:
Every year, we as a church body corporately dedicate 21 days to prayer and fasting. As we step into a season of fasting and prayer, let’s unite with hearts full of faith and expectation! The Lord reminds us that there is POWER in corporate worship, prayer, and fasting. Together, we can believe for great things for our church, our community, and personal victories as we obey His call.
📖 Matthew 18:20 – “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
“Let’s approach these 21 days with intentionality and purpose, lifting up specific needs each day.”
Prayer Focus by Day
🌍 Day 1
Pray for our nation, state, county, city, and all local, state, and national leaders, asking for wisdom, righteousness, and godly direction.
🙏 Day 2
Lift up Pastor Don, Becki, and the Leadership Team. Pray for strength, unity, protection, vision and wisdom.
Also pray for our covering and fellowship of churches through Evangel Fellowship International, its chairman Phillip Miles, and his leadership team.
👶 Day 3
Pray for Destiny City Children’s Ministry and HERO Kids Club Pastor Chris, nursery volunteers, and check-in helpers—that our children would encounter God’s love and truth. Also lift up our ministry with special needs children pray for wisdom and guidance.
💡 Day 4
Lift up DC Youth Ministry, Pastor Jamie, and Tara—for spiritual growth, bold faith, and godly influence among students.
🎵 Day 5
Pray for the Worship and Media Teams, Pastor Jeremy, and all who serve—asking for unity, creativity, excellence, and anointing.
📖 Day 6
Pray for Sunday School teachers: Lydia, Denise, Ronnie, and Amy—that God would strengthen and equip them as they teach His Word.
🤲 Day
Lift up the Impact School of Ministry, Jade Leslie and Karen Allen,—for fresh vision, favor and open doors to serve others and that many new students will receive wisdom and revelation through the classes offered. Pray for an expansion of influence in our ministry and in our city. Pray for new leaders to emerge that will make an impact in their area of influence through our ministry school.
🛠 Day 8
Pray for our Men's Ministries - Ironmen- Ronnie Fleming and Man Church-Matt Christian—that men would rise in faith, leadership, and integrity.
💐 Day 9
Pray for our Women's Ministries (FEAST & FEASTABLES)—for connection, encouragement, and spiritual growth.
🙌 Day 10
Lift up ushers, greeters, kitchen staff, and cleaning volunteers—that every act of service would reflect the love of Christ.
💬 Day 11
Pray for all outreach and evangelism efforts—for boldness, compassion, and open hearts in our community.
🕊 Day 12
Lift up the PTSD Ministry, Donavan, and Amy—praying for healing, peace, and restoration.
💖 Day 13
Pray for Celebrate Recovery Ministry - Mark & Amber Edwards—that freedom, hope, and transformation would continue to flow.
🌱 Day 14
Lift up Connect Groups: Ladies Prayer, Koontz Life Group, and Wednesday Night Connect—for unity, growth, and deeper discipleship. Pray that more leaders will emerge willing to lead a connect group.
❤️ Day 15
Pray for healing—physical, spiritual, and emotional—and for comfort for those who are grieving.
⛓ Day 16
Pray for deliverance for those battling addictions, bondage, and strongholds—that chains would be broken.
✝️ Day 17
Lift up salvation for those who do not yet know Christ.
Pray for a great harvest of souls and for prodigals to return home.
🌏 Day 18
Pray for missions, including Elaine Wilburn, Jonathan & Garima Rider, and other foreign ministries—asking for protection, provision, and fruitfulness.
🏘 Day 19
Pray for an end to the abortion and orphan crisis throughout the world, and for families, churches, and leaders to rise with compassion and solutions.
👨👩👧👦 Day 20
Lift up families—praying for strength, forgiveness, unity, and restoration.
🔥 Day 21
Pray for fresh vision for Destiny City Church and for all ministries around the world—that God would lead with clarity, power, and purpose.
⸻
Closing Encouragement
During these 21 days, ask the Lord to reveal additional needs and specific people to pray for as we set aside this sacred time to fast and seek Him together.
Examine yourself-Ask the Lord to create a pure heart in you! Psalm 51
Expect change and great things in your own life as you show compassion for others.
Tips on Fasting; Ask the Lord the best plan for you. If fasting is new for you here are a few suggestions. Always consider your personal health- be wise!
1. Daniel fast (no meat, bread, dairy)
2. No sweets or caffeine
3. Fast 1-2 meals/or sunup-sundown
4. No soda or other snacks
5. Be willing to sacrifice some sort of food your body craves! Put the flesh to death and pray!
📖 Matthew 18:20 – “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
“Let’s approach these 21 days with intentionality and purpose, lifting up specific needs each day.”
Prayer Focus by Day
🌍 Day 1
Pray for our nation, state, county, city, and all local, state, and national leaders, asking for wisdom, righteousness, and godly direction.
🙏 Day 2
Lift up Pastor Don, Becki, and the Leadership Team. Pray for strength, unity, protection, vision and wisdom.
Also pray for our covering and fellowship of churches through Evangel Fellowship International, its chairman Phillip Miles, and his leadership team.
👶 Day 3
Pray for Destiny City Children’s Ministry and HERO Kids Club Pastor Chris, nursery volunteers, and check-in helpers—that our children would encounter God’s love and truth. Also lift up our ministry with special needs children pray for wisdom and guidance.
💡 Day 4
Lift up DC Youth Ministry, Pastor Jamie, and Tara—for spiritual growth, bold faith, and godly influence among students.
🎵 Day 5
Pray for the Worship and Media Teams, Pastor Jeremy, and all who serve—asking for unity, creativity, excellence, and anointing.
📖 Day 6
Pray for Sunday School teachers: Lydia, Denise, Ronnie, and Amy—that God would strengthen and equip them as they teach His Word.
🤲 Day
Lift up the Impact School of Ministry, Jade Leslie and Karen Allen,—for fresh vision, favor and open doors to serve others and that many new students will receive wisdom and revelation through the classes offered. Pray for an expansion of influence in our ministry and in our city. Pray for new leaders to emerge that will make an impact in their area of influence through our ministry school.
🛠 Day 8
Pray for our Men's Ministries - Ironmen- Ronnie Fleming and Man Church-Matt Christian—that men would rise in faith, leadership, and integrity.
💐 Day 9
Pray for our Women's Ministries (FEAST & FEASTABLES)—for connection, encouragement, and spiritual growth.
🙌 Day 10
Lift up ushers, greeters, kitchen staff, and cleaning volunteers—that every act of service would reflect the love of Christ.
💬 Day 11
Pray for all outreach and evangelism efforts—for boldness, compassion, and open hearts in our community.
🕊 Day 12
Lift up the PTSD Ministry, Donavan, and Amy—praying for healing, peace, and restoration.
💖 Day 13
Pray for Celebrate Recovery Ministry - Mark & Amber Edwards—that freedom, hope, and transformation would continue to flow.
🌱 Day 14
Lift up Connect Groups: Ladies Prayer, Koontz Life Group, and Wednesday Night Connect—for unity, growth, and deeper discipleship. Pray that more leaders will emerge willing to lead a connect group.
❤️ Day 15
Pray for healing—physical, spiritual, and emotional—and for comfort for those who are grieving.
⛓ Day 16
Pray for deliverance for those battling addictions, bondage, and strongholds—that chains would be broken.
✝️ Day 17
Lift up salvation for those who do not yet know Christ.
Pray for a great harvest of souls and for prodigals to return home.
🌏 Day 18
Pray for missions, including Elaine Wilburn, Jonathan & Garima Rider, and other foreign ministries—asking for protection, provision, and fruitfulness.
🏘 Day 19
Pray for an end to the abortion and orphan crisis throughout the world, and for families, churches, and leaders to rise with compassion and solutions.
👨👩👧👦 Day 20
Lift up families—praying for strength, forgiveness, unity, and restoration.
🔥 Day 21
Pray for fresh vision for Destiny City Church and for all ministries around the world—that God would lead with clarity, power, and purpose.
⸻
Closing Encouragement
During these 21 days, ask the Lord to reveal additional needs and specific people to pray for as we set aside this sacred time to fast and seek Him together.
Examine yourself-Ask the Lord to create a pure heart in you! Psalm 51
Expect change and great things in your own life as you show compassion for others.
Tips on Fasting; Ask the Lord the best plan for you. If fasting is new for you here are a few suggestions. Always consider your personal health- be wise!
1. Daniel fast (no meat, bread, dairy)
2. No sweets or caffeine
3. Fast 1-2 meals/or sunup-sundown
4. No soda or other snacks
5. Be willing to sacrifice some sort of food your body craves! Put the flesh to death and pray!
Fasting Basics
SIMPLY STATED, BIBLICAL FASTING IS REFRAINING FROM FOOD FOR A SPIRITUAL PURPOSE.
According to the Bible, there are three duties of every Christian: give, pray and fast.
Biblical fasting takes a lot of discipline and strength—strength which you can only receive from God. Your private discipline will bring you rewards in Heaven, says Matthew 6. When you give God your first through fasting, prayer and giving at the beginning of the year, you set the course for the entire year.
Why should I fast?
Are you in need of healing or a miracle?
Do you need the tender touch of God in your life?
Is there a dream inside you that only He can make possible?
Are you in need of a fresh encounter?
Do you desire a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord?
Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?
Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?
Is there a friend or loved one that needs Salvation?
Do you desire to know God’s will for your life?
BIBLICAL FASTING FOCUS
1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
ROMANS 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.”
MATTHEW 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
ISAIAH 58:6
“[Is] not this the fast that I have chosen to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”
We want to encourage you to target your prayers during the fast. Two specific areas we will be focusing on together are leadership and finances. The Bible instructs us to continually pray for our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-2). When we lift up our leaders, here in the United States and around the world, we can expect God’s peace in our lives and in our nation.
Another great promise, from the book of Isaiah, proclaims that the chosen fast will “undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free.” We are living in tough economic times and we know that so many people are under a financial burden. 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)!
According to the Bible, there are three duties of every Christian: give, pray and fast.
Biblical fasting takes a lot of discipline and strength—strength which you can only receive from God. Your private discipline will bring you rewards in Heaven, says Matthew 6. When you give God your first through fasting, prayer and giving at the beginning of the year, you set the course for the entire year.
Why should I fast?
Are you in need of healing or a miracle?
Do you need the tender touch of God in your life?
Is there a dream inside you that only He can make possible?
Are you in need of a fresh encounter?
Do you desire a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord?
Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?
Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?
Is there a friend or loved one that needs Salvation?
Do you desire to know God’s will for your life?
BIBLICAL FASTING FOCUS
1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
ROMANS 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.”
MATTHEW 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
ISAIAH 58:6
“[Is] not this the fast that I have chosen to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”
We want to encourage you to target your prayers during the fast. Two specific areas we will be focusing on together are leadership and finances. The Bible instructs us to continually pray for our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-2). When we lift up our leaders, here in the United States and around the world, we can expect God’s peace in our lives and in our nation.
Another great promise, from the book of Isaiah, proclaims that the chosen fast will “undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free.” We are living in tough economic times and we know that so many people are under a financial burden. 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)!
How to Fast
How to Begin
Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.
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
The type of fasting you choose is up to you. You could go on a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and the only liquid he drank was water. Remember to replace that time with prayer and Bible study.
Deciding How Long
You may fast as long as you like. Most can easily fast from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer, even as much as 21 to 40 days. Use wisdom and pray for guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow.
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 mindset on seeking God’s face.
How to End
Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks.
Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.
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
The type of fasting you choose is up to you. You could go on a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and the only liquid he drank was water. Remember to replace that time with prayer and Bible study.
Deciding How Long
You may fast as long as you like. Most can easily fast from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer, even as much as 21 to 40 days. Use wisdom and pray for guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow.
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 mindset on seeking God’s face.
How to End
Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks.
Types of Fasting
Daniel Fast
Steps to complete the Daniel Fast
Step 1: Be Specific
Daniel was not vague in his objection to the Babylonian diet. He defined the problem immediately. The king’s food was against dietary laws. Daniel and his friends had vowed against wine. The king’s food had been offered up to idols/demons.
Step 2: Fast as a Spiritual Commitment
The Daniel Fast involves a spiritual commitment to God. “Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself” (Daniel 1:8).
Step 3: Reflect Inner Desire by Outer Discipline
Many people have an inner desire for better health, but they can’t discipline themselves to avoid junk food, and other foods that are not good for their health. The physical health you seek from God may be more than an answer to prayer. Your physical health can be linked to any of the following factors: Your food choices.
Step 1: Be Specific
Daniel was not vague in his objection to the Babylonian diet. He defined the problem immediately. The king’s food was against dietary laws. Daniel and his friends had vowed against wine. The king’s food had been offered up to idols/demons.
Step 2: Fast as a Spiritual Commitment
The Daniel Fast involves a spiritual commitment to God. “Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself” (Daniel 1:8).
Step 3: Reflect Inner Desire by Outer Discipline
Many people have an inner desire for better health, but they can’t discipline themselves to avoid junk food, and other foods that are not good for their health. The physical health you seek from God may be more than an answer to prayer. Your physical health can be linked to any of the following factors: Your food choices.
The level of your spiritual commitment as reflected in constant prayer during the fast. Your time commitment. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. For example, if you determine to fast 10 days, don’t stop on Day 9. Your testimony commitment. Your fast is a statement of faith to God that you want Him to heal your body, and faith is foundational to the Daniel Fast.
Step 4: Pray to Perceive Sin’s Role in Poor Health
Notice James 5:13-16:
"Sin is something related to the cause of sickness. Lack of health/healing may be the result of spiritual rebellion. Lack of health/healing may be due to sin of wrong intake, i.e. drugs, pornography. Repentance is linked to health according to James. Elders have a role in healing both spiritual and physical health. Sick people must desire to be well. The anointing oil could mean medicine for healing, symbolic of the Holy Spirit, or it could be baptism. Prayer alone may not gain healing, faith is the major factor. In Greek there are several words for “sick”. James uses “Kanino”, which not only includes disease, but also means weak or weary. Attitude is important. James said, “are there any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.”
Step 5: Fast as a Statement of Faith to Others
Daniel was making a statement of faith when he asked for only vegetables to eat and water to drink, then dared the overseer to compare the appearance of the four sons of Israel with the young men who ate the king’s food.
Step 6: Learn the Effects of the Food You Eat
Why are some foods good for us, and other foods not? What does certain food do to your body? If we really knew, there would likely be some things we would never eat again.
Step 7: Yield All Results to God
Daniel said, “as you see fit, deal with your servants” (Dan. 1:13).
FOOD GUIDELINES FOR A DANIEL FAST
“Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink." Daniel 1:12
Step 4: Pray to Perceive Sin’s Role in Poor Health
Notice James 5:13-16:
"Sin is something related to the cause of sickness. Lack of health/healing may be the result of spiritual rebellion. Lack of health/healing may be due to sin of wrong intake, i.e. drugs, pornography. Repentance is linked to health according to James. Elders have a role in healing both spiritual and physical health. Sick people must desire to be well. The anointing oil could mean medicine for healing, symbolic of the Holy Spirit, or it could be baptism. Prayer alone may not gain healing, faith is the major factor. In Greek there are several words for “sick”. James uses “Kanino”, which not only includes disease, but also means weak or weary. Attitude is important. James said, “are there any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.”
Step 5: Fast as a Statement of Faith to Others
Daniel was making a statement of faith when he asked for only vegetables to eat and water to drink, then dared the overseer to compare the appearance of the four sons of Israel with the young men who ate the king’s food.
Step 6: Learn the Effects of the Food You Eat
Why are some foods good for us, and other foods not? What does certain food do to your body? If we really knew, there would likely be some things we would never eat again.
Step 7: Yield All Results to God
Daniel said, “as you see fit, deal with your servants” (Dan. 1:13).
FOOD GUIDELINES FOR A DANIEL FAST
“Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink." Daniel 1:12
“I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.” Daniel 10:3 KJV
When going on a Daniel fast, or any type of fast, if you have questions outside of what Scripture says, prayerfully seek the Lord and be led by the Spirit for the specifics for your personal fast.
When going on a Daniel fast, or any type of fast, if you have questions outside of what Scripture says, prayerfully seek the Lord and be led by the Spirit for the specifics for your personal fast.
Partial Fast
A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sun up to sundown. You can select from three types of fasting —a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.
Full Fast
Drink only liquids (you establish the number of days).
3-Day Fast
This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.
Scriptures for Fasting
Scripture References for Fasting:
Matthew 6:16-18
Matthew 9:14-15
Luke 18:9-14
Relation to Prayer and Reading of the Word:
1 Samuel 1:6-8, 17-18
Nehemiah 1:4
Daniel 9:3, 20
Joel 2:12
Luke 2:37
Acts 10:30
Acts 13:2
Corporate Fasting:
1 Samuel 7:5-6
Ezra 8:21-23
Nehemiah 9:1-3
Joel 2:15-16
Jonah 3:5-10
Acts 27:33-37
Remember that it is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, 1 Corinthians 8:8). May God greatly bless you as you fast!
Matthew 6:16-18
Matthew 9:14-15
Luke 18:9-14
Relation to Prayer and Reading of the Word:
1 Samuel 1:6-8, 17-18
Nehemiah 1:4
Daniel 9:3, 20
Joel 2:12
Luke 2:37
Acts 10:30
Acts 13:2
Corporate Fasting:
1 Samuel 7:5-6
Ezra 8:21-23
Nehemiah 9:1-3
Joel 2:15-16
Jonah 3:5-10
Acts 27:33-37
Remember that it is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, 1 Corinthians 8:8). May God greatly bless you as you fast!
Why Fast?
According to the Bible, there are three duties of every Christian: give, pray and fast.
Biblical fasting takes a lot of discipline and strength—strength which you can only receive from God. Your private discipline will bring you rewards in Heaven, says Matthew 6. When you give God your first through fasting, prayer and giving at the beginning of the year, you set the course for the entire year.
Why should I fast?
Are you in need of healing or a miracle?
Do you need the tender touch of God in your life?
Is there a dream inside you that only He can make possible?
Are you in need of a fresh encounter?
Do you desire a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord?
Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?
Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?
Is there a friend or loved one that needs Salvation?
Do you desire to know God’s will for your life?
BIBLICAL FASTING FOCUS
1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
ROMANS 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.”
MATTHEW 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”
ISAIAH 58:6
“[Is] not this the fast that I have chosen to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”
We want to encourage you to target your prayers during the fast. Two specific areas we will be focusing on together are leadership and finances. The Bible instructs us to continually pray for our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-2). When we lift up our leaders, here in the United States and around the world, we can expect God’s peace in our lives and in our nation.
Fasting Reasons:
Health
Finances
Spiritual Growth
Family Member
Marriage
Biblical fasting takes a lot of discipline and strength—strength which you can only receive from God. Your private discipline will bring you rewards in Heaven, says Matthew 6. When you give God your first through fasting, prayer and giving at the beginning of the year, you set the course for the entire year.
Why should I fast?
Are you in need of healing or a miracle?
Do you need the tender touch of God in your life?
Is there a dream inside you that only He can make possible?
Are you in need of a fresh encounter?
Do you desire a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord?
Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?
Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?
Is there a friend or loved one that needs Salvation?
Do you desire to know God’s will for your life?
BIBLICAL FASTING FOCUS
1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
ROMANS 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.”
MATTHEW 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”
ISAIAH 58:6
“[Is] not this the fast that I have chosen to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”
We want to encourage you to target your prayers during the fast. Two specific areas we will be focusing on together are leadership and finances. The Bible instructs us to continually pray for our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-2). When we lift up our leaders, here in the United States and around the world, we can expect God’s peace in our lives and in our nation.
Another great promise, from the book of Isaiah, proclaims that the chosen fast will “undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free.” We are living in tough economic times and we know that so many people are under a financial burden. 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)!
Fasting Reasons:
Health
Finances
Spiritual Growth
Family Member
Marriage