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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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!
Cindy Carr
Please pray for the holy Spirit to open the gift of revelation wisdom and powerful discernment upon everyone who calls on the name of Jesus that we may all be blessed with the power of his word dwelling richly in our hearts that we may overcome and know the power of his might! Amen
Received: January 13, 2026
Cindy Carr
I accidentally deleted this prayer request so I have to repost it I'm asking for the Lord to please provide my longtime friend Jimmy t's with a kidney transplant He's been on the list for a long time his whole life he has helped other people and now he is in need of help I pray Godspeed!!! Amen
Received: January 12, 2026
Barbara Elliott
Please pray for Brenda. Within the last 2 months cancer has spread rapidly and new tumors are present on her spine, bones, pelvic area, & liver. John’s Hopkins has done all treatments available. Nothing worked. All faith now in a clinical trial. If it be Your will, Lord, I pray Brenda would be healed.
Received: January 12, 2026
Michele Shipley
I am a foster mom and assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities IDD. I would love prayer for me to purchase a farm/ranch home so I can be able to foster more children [even adopt] and to assist more people with IDD. Pray we experience living as a loving family and caring for GOD'S land and animals. Pray my business A.R.I.S.H prospers and grow to serve more people with IDD
Received: January 12, 2026
Anonymous
Pray with me in purchasing a farm home to foster more children and even adopt. Pray we learn how to care for GOD'S land and animals. Pray our home be filled with GOD in every corner and every room of our farm home. If it's GOD'S will pray a husband for me to be the husband and man GOD is calling him to be for GOD, for me and for the children GOD gives me [us] to care for . Thank you
Received: January 11, 2026
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.