There is no better way to start a new year than by intentionally drawing closer to God and seeking His guidance for our lives. Join us for 21 days of prayer and fasting as we disconnect from the things of this world and connect to God.
WHAT IS FASTING?
As followers of Jesus, we grow closer to Him as we block out the world’s noise. Blocking out daily distractions by doing as Jesus called us to do in Luke 9:23 allows us to truly focus on Him and what He may ask of us. “And He said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” By taking up our cross daily, we put down things that might interfere and distract us from spending time with Him and hearing Him so that we may follow where He leads us. In this generation, it’s so easy to get distracted. From work to school, kids, social media, stress, relationship problems, or what may pop up throughout our day – it can be overwhelming and take control of our thoughts and our time.
From January 5th to 25th, we will silence the noise of the world and set aside distractions that keep us from seeking Him first and picking up our cross. We do not lose something when we fast; we gain something: A deeper relationship with Jesus!
HOW DO WE FAST?
PLAN & COMMIT
Before you begin your journey of 21 days of prayer and fasting, commit to a fast and stay determined. Preparation is critical, and it is most effective if you choose one thing to fast from and stick with it!
Fasting isn’t just about taking something away from our lives. When we fast from things that distract us in our walk with Jesus, we fill that time and space with prayer, ultimately bringing us closer to Him.
PRAY
EXAMPLES OF FASTS
The Food Fast: Intermittent fasting, only one meal per day, fruits and vegetables only, or traditional fasting are many ways to follow a food fast.
The Social Media Fast: Delete those apps off your phone. Social media can be a massive distraction in spending time with Jesus.
The Television Fast: Imagine what God can do when you use your TV time to spend with Him.
Scripture References for Fasting:
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Families
We believe Jesus wants to do something incredible for our families during this time of prayer and fasting. Use these 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting to guide your family in shifting their posture toward Jesus together and experiencing His presence in your home in a powerful way!
Check out our LH Families handout with tips, questions for reflection, and a calendar to track your progress!
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
You may add your prayer request to our prayer wall using the form below. Once your prayer request is received, we will share it according to your instructions. Feel free to submit as many prayer requests as you like!
Kim
Please pray thst my husband and daughter are touched by the Holy Spirit to renew their faith and trust in God...I ask in Jesus' name, Amen
Received: January 10, 2026
Anonymous
Having trouble making big life decisions. I want the lord to be involved in these choices. My family lives in Flordia, and the rest of my family is moving there. They want me to head down there too. (I live in MD) yet the idea of Flordia sounds appealing. Yet, I want it to be the lords will not just my preference. I pray lord speaks to me and guides me on this decision.
Received: January 10, 2026
Anonymous
I pray the lord helps me find a roommate. May he bless with me with a kind female who loves Jesus to live with. His will be done!
Received: January 10, 2026
Anonymous
I pray my landlord lowers my rent. I pray if God calls me to move, he will make a way. If he wants me to stay where I am he will tell me.
Received: January 10, 2026
Anonymous
To to draw closer to God God to be all in to surrender all. Prayer for my son's and addiction to alcohol and any other addiction. Prayer salvation to my son's and grandchildren. Prays for healing of my middle sons relationship with his ex wife for his acceptance and for them to get along and stop tormenting each other for the kids sake healing for my grandkids in this situation and all they've heard. Thank you so very much.
Received: January 10, 2026
Meg Jacoby
Please pray that I’m cured of the Crohn’s Disease that I’ve had for the last 15 years, in Jesus’ name.
Received: January 9, 2026
Leigh
Please pray that both of our daughters will include the Lord in their upcoming weddings. Sydney and Jayme. Thank you for praying
Received: January 9, 2026
Leigh
Please pray for Mike. Heart failure-Drs expect he will have massive heart attack in next 6 months. Making end of life decisions.
Received: January 9, 2026
Susan imwold
Prayers for my daughter Hana ,she just had a baby,she's in pain in her neck,cant turn her head ,,also for baby,,n for hanas older daughter Jaelynn 16,she'll have mri again in feb.of her turned spine..that it hasn't progressed anymore that it will effect her orgains..plus she's had bleeding for 6 months.pray it stops..God keep her on right path n chose right friends
Received: January 9, 2026
Redd
I would like to pray for better days because sometimes all I see is darkness, and I’m not sure when I will be able to see the light again. I feel as if I’m drowning being a single mother of 4. It’s hard to keep or find a job in this economy. I’m praying for inner healing.