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!
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.
Received: January 8, 2026
Barbara Elliott
Lord, I pray for my first-born daughter, Megan. She has barely spoken to me for the majority of her adult life. Please Lord, I pray that You would deliver her from the strongholds the enemy has over her heart & mind and that the anger & resentment that she holds would be removed. I so desire a renewed relationship with Megan so that I can tell her of Your Goodness & Your Love and how You have transformed my entire life! I want her to experience You and live in the Joy & Freedom that only comes from You! Lord, I pray that You would soften Megan’s heart so that she will turn away from the enemy & towards Your Light & come to know You once again. Amen.
Received: January 8, 2026
Anonymous
Lord please heal my autistic grandson who is 16 and has started to show signs of anxiety. He is concern for his father who not saved and is an alcoholic. This is causing him stress seeing his father in this condition. I pray healing for both my grandson and his father.
Received: January 8, 2026
Dawn
Prayers for my husband as he has an upcoming consultation with a doctor at John's Hopkins on Jan 21st to start medicine infusions for his bladder cancer. I pray that this will be successful in reducing the size of the tumor so he won't need to have his bladder removed.
Received: January 7, 2026
Anonymous
I need help with strength. I’m going through a separation from a 29 year marriage. Having financial struggles. We haven’t eight-year-old that is struggling through this. I also have a history of addiction. It’s been many years, but I feel like I’m starting to see old patterns
Received: January 7, 2026
Anonymous
Please pray for my step-dad, Phil Imperial. We just found out that he has colon lymphoma (cancer). I am not sure what to pray for but please give him and my mom, Cora, strength and comfort during this difficult time. I pray they both feel GOD's love and presence.
Received: January 6, 2026
Beverly Meister
Please pray for our friend and neighbor Jason. He is waiting for a call for a kidney transplant. Pray that one comes available soon.
Received: January 6, 2026
Cynthia Carr
Please pray for my son Michael Quillen to have a desire to read a no God's word unto return to church with me he used to go with me almost every Sunday This year though this past year 2025 I think he only went once or twice and he has not been speaking to me either so for the Lord of just deliver him from whatever stronghold the enemy has and his mind whatever anger he's been holding on to or unforgiveness I truly pray for the Lord to just restore my relationship with my son Michael to be better and for Michael of course to have a better relationship with the Lord and to understand his need for Him ..
Received: January 6, 2026
Minister Vince Brown
I’m praying and fasting that during this sacred special time that God will give me a double portion of his spirit and Grace .That I will grow deeper in his word and that my fruits of the spirit will be so manifested in my life that God will be glorified and magnified
And pleased with my life, that the anointing of the Holy Spirit will take full control in everything that I do and finally the success of my new book
Entitled “How bad do you want “
(Because behavior never lies ) will
Be a Blessing to everyone that reads it and their lives are enriched and totally
Transformed