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!
pamela
I appreciate your prayers for healing in my jaw and healing resulting from a cervical fusion as well as salvation for my daughter and her family to come to know the Lord Jesus.
Received: December 30, 2025
Meghan
Please pray for my husband and our family. We have been together for 20 years this February (married for 16) and are blessed with two daughters, ages 13 and 10.
Last December, my husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. I asked for prayers during the 21 Days of Prayer in January 2025, and I truly believe they helped him tremendously.
With God’s guidance, he is now stable on his medications and on the transplant list at the University of Maryland only as a precaution. He has been sober since August 29, 2024 (488 days!). I am so proud of all he has overcome and of the work he has done to heal emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I know none of this would be possible without God.
Please pray for continued stability in his health, for our family to keep thriving in faith and love, and that we may share God’s blessings with others, living as Jesus would have us live.
Received: December 30, 2025
Anonymous
Protection for my son Deonta and his four children, pray my son surrender his life to GOD and he teaches his children to follow Jesus. Pray for my business ARISH to prosper and grow. Pray for my ranch/farm home to become available for me to move into asap. Pray for my foster daughters to be safe and do well once discharged to return to their family. Pray for my financial situation to be increased abundantly so I may become a vessel of GOD'S generosity to others. Pray for me, my family, friends, loved ones, and LH church families to be safe and obedient to the HOLY SPIRIT.