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.

The goal of fasting is to draw near to God.

When you fast, you partner with God. He desires to have a divine partnership with you in the area of fasting and prayer for your family, your life, and His purpose in the earth. There are times when God requires us to take a physical action to receive a spiritual blessing. There's a connection between what we do physically and what God releases spiritually in the Bible.

When deciding on a fast, we encourage you to seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do.

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.

If you're new to fasting, we recommend starting gradually. This approach allows your body to adjust and prepare for the fast.

*view “Types of fasting” section for more detailed information

Selective Fast

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

Partial Fast

This fast is sometimes called the “Jewish Fast” and involves abstaining from eating any type of food in the morning and afternoon. This can either correlate to 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.

Soul Fast

This fast is a great option if you do not have much experience fasting food, have health issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance. For example, you might choose to stop using social media or watching television for the duration of the fast and then carefully bring that element back into your life in healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast.

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.

Fasting and prayer are powerful, and while starting the year with 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting is a great step, it’s just the beginning.

Fasting isn’t meant to be limited to the start of the year—it’s a spiritual practice that can transform your life year-round. Commit to fasting, prayer, and giving consistently throughout the year, and watch as God moves in incredible ways, releasing His blessings over every area of your life. Make fasting a regular part of your walk with Him, and experience how He supernaturally opens doors and guides your steps.

Fasting:

Matthew 6:16-18
, Matthew 9:14-15
, Luke 18:9-14

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

Praying for the next generation is essential. We believe they are not just the church of tomorrow but also the church of today, carrying the torch of faith and purpose in the present and shaping the future.

Here are some PDF’s you can download that have prayer specifically for the Next Gen/Kids!