2026 | 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
- Jan 1
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Updated: Jan 2
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As we step into 2026, we are once again setting aside the first 21 days of the year to seek God together through prayer and fasting. This season is an invitation to pause, refocus, and create space to hear God’s voice through His Word. Whether you’re longing to rekindle your passion for God, feeling distracted or weary, or simply desiring more of Him, these 21 days are for you. It’s a time to return, to be renewed, and to realign our hearts with what matters most. We believe that as we draw near to God together, He meets us with grace, clarity, and transformation. Join us as we awaken our faith and step into a deeper, thriving relationship with God.
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FASTING
Introduction
Many important figures of the Bible, like David, Elijah, Esther, Hannah, Paul, and Jesus, fasted. When Jesus taught on fasting, He said, “When you fast,” (Mathew 6:16) not “If you fast.” This statement lets us know that Jesus expected His followers to include fasting in their lives.
Fasting is abstaining from food for spiritual reasons.
Benefits of Fasting
Helps us overcome the calamities of life.
It is the Biblical way of humbling ourselves before God in times of adversity. For
example, Esther fasted when faced with danger (Esther 4:16). In Ezra 8:21-28, we
read that Ezra fasted for protection. Lastly, in the time of the invasion of the armies
of the Canaanites and Syrians, Jehoshaphat fasted (2 Chronicles 20:3). Fasting can
be the refuge we run to when faced with calamity, just as these men and women
in the Bible did.
Renews our connection with God.
If you have been feeling like your desire for God is dying out, try fasting. You’ll
notice that it is the spark that will ignite a fresh hunger within you for the presence
of God.
Empowers us to fulfill God’s calling in our life.
In the Old Testament, most people fasted during a crisis, but Jesus fasted for his
calling. In Luke, Anna was fasting for the coming of the redemption of Israel.
Fasting during crises is essential, but we should also fast for our purpose. God uses
this time to help us uncover the purpose for which we were created.
Defeat the devil.
The Scripture mentions a time when Jesus’ disciples could not cast out a demon.
Jesus responded, “This kind does not leave, but with prayer and fasting. ” Fasting
has the power to help break bonds of wickedness, undo heavy burdens, and
empower us to break every yoke.
Types of Fast
Full fast.
A full fast requires you to abstain from all foods and consume only liquids. With
this fast, you usually choose the length. The prompting of the Holy Spirit should
influence the number of days you choose.
Partial fast.
a. A partial fast happens from sunrise to sundown.
b. A normal fast that may be interrupted due to health or social reasons. Daniel's fast
in Daniel 10:3 is an example of a partial fast.
For example, if you wake up at 6:00 am, you might consider fasting until 5-6:00
pm. However, you have the liberty to choose how to go about doing it. You can
adjust the hours, as well as the type of restrictions. For instance, you can choose
to eat no food but drink water; you can choose to give up a single food item,
like chocolate; or do a partial day fast where you follow the Daniel-fast
template.
Complete fast.
A Christian fast where you only consume water or liquids and abstain from all food.
Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days in Matthew 4:2.
Absolute fast.
A fast where you abstain from all food and drink. This is an exceptional measure for
exceptional circumstances, and the Scriptures indicate a short time, no more than
three days.
Corporate fast.
A fast where a church or group of people who feel God has called them to fast
together for a certain period of time.
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