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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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!
Dawn Simon
Please pray for my brother-in-law in Ohio. He is in the hospital with severe cellulitis in his leg and also just found out he is diabetic. Please pray that the antibiotics will begin to work to stop the bacterial infection.
Received: January 5, 2026
Dawn Simon
I am taking my mom to the doctor today to get the results from her breast lumpectomy. Please pray that they got it all and that she won't need radiation or chemotherapy.
Received: January 5, 2026
Brandy
Asking for prayer this week, I go to court on thursday to try and get visitation rights to my niece, that I had raised for 8 years Penelope and I are really hoping for God to bring us back together. Please help me pray for the judge to do Gods will on Thursday
Received: January 5, 2026
Pearl Smith
Prayers that my mind will be renewed and my joy in the Lord will be restored. That the Lord be lifted highest in my life and He would guide me in the way I should go and give me the wisdom and strength to be obedient to Him and His call on my life. I want more and more of Jesus in my life. Amen
Received: January 5, 2026
Millie
My son, Ben, has been unemployed since February of 2025. I know the stress is burdening him and his health has declined. I'm waiting on the Lord as I lift my son in prayer day and night but it's hurting and I need brothers & sisters to help me pray.
God bless all those who faithfully pray.
Thank you.
Forever grateful
Received: January 5, 2026
Anonymous
Please pray for my Dad. He is struggling with isolation, depression, and loneliness as he is aging. He has back pain that keeps him from being able to enjoy life and keep active. He watches LH online every week and is participating in the 21 Day Fast. Please pray he feels the presence of Jesus.
Received: January 5, 2026
Anonymous
I have severe swelling in my face with some pain. Im on antibiotics and see dentist Wednesday. Please pray no other health issues involved with the swelling and extraction will help. Pray procedure goes well and involves as less pain as possible and pray I bare it. Thank you.
Received: January 5, 2026
Mikenna Huegli
That I would FULLY surrender my WHOLE life to the Lord this year.
Received: January 4, 2026
Anonymous
Please pray for me, for spiritual growth. For a new obsession for God. An irresistible desire to read my Bible and pray without ceasing.
Pray for my family, for peace and healing amidst a crisis. That we would be closer to each other and closer to God than we ever have been.
Received: January 4, 2026
Anonymous
My sons protection, provision and healing, and that he would surrender his life to Christ