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.
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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!
Anonymous
I have been struggling to pass my life and health insurance exam and have taken it four times. I have one more attempt to pass and have been working hard on studying to pass. I want to succeed so I can help the people I love and care about and progress in my career. I could really use the prayers to pass this exam!
Received: January 25, 2026
Anonymous
I am a recent graduate and struggling to find a job. I am either receiving rejections or landing interviews that end in rejection. It's discouraging, and I am worried about my future.
Received: January 23, 2026
Kimberly Fay King
Please pray for my dear friend Kelly Morris. She just found out, today, that she has cancer.
Received: January 20, 2026
Anonymous
Please pray for my husband, Brian. He has a myriad of mental health issues and refuses (and fights me) to seek help. I have done as much I could in our 20+ years of marriage to accommodate, follow, and believe for him to lead our family. He claims to be Catholic but definitely does not live a life of a believer. So much to unpack but GOD knows. I am at a lost as I do not want to lose my life (from health issues) for him to mature and lead. I am concerned for our teenagers to believe this is how a marriage should be. A wife/mother to sacrifice & expected to handle everything and for a husband/father to just be a provider, break promises, and gaslight/"just jokes."
Received: January 20, 2026
Anonymous
Please pray for my son Michael who has been rejecting me and has quit coming to church for almost a year we were much closer at one time and my heart is absolutely broken over our relationship and seeing that he has moved away from the Lord so I pray please pray that he come back to the Lord and that the Lord restore my relationship with him also after all we're praying for families right please pray for mine as I pray for yours God bless everybody Thank you!
Received: January 17, 2026
Dawn
Request prayer for my sister and her family for comfort and healing as they have to put down their dog today. They are very upset and it is going to be so hard for them today.
Received: January 15, 2026
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