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About 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting

Every January, we intentionally set aside 21 days to seek God first. Through prayer, fasting, worship, and Scripture, we quiet the noise of life so we can hear His voice and begin the year aligned with His presence. As we begin 2026, we are believing for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit in our lives, our families, our city, and our church.

Fasting

  • Fasting is temporarily withholding ourselves from something good — like food, habits, or distractions — so we can find deeper satisfaction in Jesus.

    It is a deliberate act of creating space to seek God with greater focus.

    Fasting helps us:

    • Disconnect from the world

    • Connect more deeply with God

    • Resist finding satisfaction in anything but Jesus

    • Kill the flesh and strengthen the spirit

    • Cultivate sensitivity to God’s voice

    • Create spiritual clarity

    Here’s an important truth about fasting:

    Sometimes our appetite for the world is lost because our hunger for God is intense. Other times our appetite for the world is resisted because we are fighting to recover that hunger for God again.

    God uses both to awaken deeper desire for Him.

    Fasting is not about earning anything from God — it’s about becoming more aware of Him.

  • The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting is the intentional choice to disconnect from the world so we can connect more deeply with God, and it is one of the spiritual disciplines Jesus expects His followers to practice (“When you fast…” — Matthew 6:16).

    It quiets the noise around us, resets our soul, and aligns our hearts with the Holy Spirit.

    Fasting is also a way to kill our flesh and feed our spirit, breaking our automatic reliance on the world so we can turn our attention fully toward God.

  • Choose a fast that stretches your faith but is sustainable for your health, age, and season of life. Always follow the Holy Spirit’s leading and consult a doctor if needed.

    Complete Fast

    Water and liquids only. Recommended for those experienced with fasting.

    Selective Fast

    Removing specific foods (sweets, caffeine, breads).
    The Daniel Fast is a popular example.

    Partial Fast

    Fasting during specific hours (sun-up to sun-down, or eating only one meal a day).

    Soul Fast

    Fasting from distractions such as social media, TV, gaming, or other habits.
    Ideal for beginners or anyone unable to fast food.

  • Prepare Spiritually

    • Ask God what He wants to do in you

    • Repent of anything distracting your heart

    • Choose your fast and commit

    • Create intentional time for prayer and Scripture

    Prepare Practically

    • Reduce caffeine beforehand

    • Plan liquid/meal options

    • Clear parts of your schedule

    • Share your plan with a friend or group

    During the Fast

    • Replace meals with prayer

    • Journal daily

    • Use the prayer tools below

    • Stay consistent even when it feels difficult

    Breaking a Fast

    • Begin with soft foods

    • Avoid heavy meals

    • Reflect on what God did

    • Continue helpful “soul fast” habits

  • These tools help you understand biblical fasting and prepare spiritually:

Prayer

  • Before anything else, remember what prayer truly is:

    Prayer is continuing the conversation that God has already started with us through His Word and His grace.
    It’s talking with God, listening to Him, and growing closer to Him through the Holy Spirit.

    Here are three steps to help you start well:

    1. Choose a Place to Pray

    A quiet, consistent space where you can focus.

    2. Choose a Time to Pray

    Pick a time and protect it.
    Consistency builds spiritual momentum.

    3. Choose a Plan to Pray

    Use the ACTS model, Scripture, our daily devotional, or the Pray First Guide.

  • ACTS Prayer Model

    A — Adoration
    C — Confession
    T — Thanksgiving
    S — Supplication

    Lord's Prayer Model (Mt. 6:9-13)

    Use this simple 6-step pattern to help guide your prayer life

    STEP 1 – BEGIN WITH PRAISE

    “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.”

    What to do:

    • Thank God for who He is and what He’s done

    • Use names/attributes of God (Provider, Healer, Shepherd, etc.)

    • Sing or whisper a worship song if you want

    Prompts:

    • Today I praise You because You are…

    • Today I’m thankful for…

    STEP 2 – SURRENDER TO GOD’S PRIORITIES

    “Your kingdom come, Your will be done…”

    What to do:

    • Surrender your plans, schedule, relationships, finances, decisions

    • Ask God to have His way in your life, home, church, and world

    Prompts:

    • Today I surrender…

    • Lord, let Your Kingdom come in…

    STEP 3 – ASK FOR GOD’S PROVISION

    “Give us today our daily bread.”

    What to do:

    • Bring your needs and the needs of others to God

    • Pray for:

      • Your family

      • Your church

      • Your leaders

      • Your work/finances

      • Missions and the lost

    Prompts:

    • Today I’m asking You to provide…

    • People I’m praying for today are…

    STEP 4 – EXAMINE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

    “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

    What to do:

    • Ask the Lord to show you:

      • Any sin to confess

      • Any attitude to repent of

      • Anyone you need to forgive

    Prompts:

    • Today I confess…

    • Today I choose to forgive…

    STEP 5 – SEEK GOD’S PROTECTION

    “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

    What to do:

    • Ask God to:

      • Guard your mind and heart

      • Help you resist temptation

      • Strengthen you in trials

    Prompts:

    • Areas where I need Your strength today…

    • Temptations or trials I’m facing…

    STEP 6 – END WITH THANKS & PRAISE

    “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.”

    What to do:

    • Thank God again that:

      • He is in control (Kingdom)

      • He is able (Power)

      • He is worthy (Glory)

    Prompts:

    • Today I thank You that You are in control of…

    • Today I’m trusting Your power for…

  • Types of Prayer You Can Practice

    • Adoration

    • Confession & Repentance

    • Thanksgiving

    • Intercession (praying for others)

    • Petition (personal requests)

    • Lament

    • Waiting on God

    • Listening Prayer

    • Scripture Praying

    • Worship & Singing

    Scripture Prayers

    • Psalm 51 — Cleansing

    • Ephesians 3 — Strength

    • Psalm 91 — Protection

    • Acts 4 — Boldness

    • Colossians 1 — Wisdom & Knowledge

  • Includes tools to help guide you and prioritize prayer during this time of fasting.

    Pray First Guide

    Prayer Starter Kit

    Scripture Based Prayer Guide

Morning Prayer

Start off your day strong with morning prayer at our Bailey Bridge Campus. Kids are welcome.

Monday - Saturday from 7am-8am

Encounter Nights

Join us at Encounter Nights as we spend time in worship, prayer, and an inspiring word. Childcare for babies - preschool. Kindergarten - 4th grade will have their own Encounter Night experience.

Sunday, Jan 4 at 6pm

Monday, Jan 5 at 7pm

Tuesday, Jan 6 at 7pm

Daily Devos

Subscribe to our daily devotionals by texting

PRAYFIRST26 to 94000

Sunday Morning

At our Sunday Services, we will dive into the book of 1 Corinthians at both campuses and online.

Bailey Bridge Campus at 9am & 11am

Moseley Campus at 10am