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!
Anonymous
I pray the lord saves my family. May they feel the peace of the lord and I pray he captures their hearts. I pray for my mom, father and sister salvation. I hope their hearts be softened and their minds be awoken
Received: January 4, 2026
Anonymous
I ask for prayers of guidance and the ability to surrender.
For so long, I have tried to hold control of so many things in my life. Thinking that this sense of control would relieve the anxiety that unfolds with uncertainty. But after years of doing so I find myself in a place of self-destruction.
So, prayers that the Lord takes hold of my future, and assist me in working through my coparenting struggles, raising my young child to know and love, Jesus Christ. I also pray for guidance in continuing my education and pursuing a career whenever and wherever that may be. I pray that God uses me in the way he’s always intended to and then I’m doing so it brings clarity to what my purpose is here.
I pray for my relationship and for the future that God has in store for me.
And I pray that during his time of prayer and fasting, I can focus on others needs before mine. I so often find myself praying for me and the things that I want/need. But I want to set that aside and have faith.
Received: January 4, 2026
Shelley Skelley
I’m praying for a dear friend’s wife who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Please pray that if it’s in God’s Will that she live, please allow not to suffer during this time of her treatment.
Received: January 4, 2026
Anonymous
My prayer this year is for compete direction from God, a place to live and for him to heal my wounds of trauma.
Received: January 4, 2026
Cindy Carr
That Jimmy Thies may receive healing or a kidney transplant however the Lord sees fit to end the need for him to go through dialysis...
Received: January 4, 2026
Cindy Carr
That the Lord would pour out his spirit upon my son Michael Quillen
and myself,to love the Lord,to love each and restore caring and generosity towards others that Jesus may be seen in us...
Received: January 4, 2026
Anonymous
We welcomed our first born on 1/2/26. He is 5 weeks early. We thank God for the birth and health of our son and myself. But as preterm little guy we ask for prayers for continued healthy weight gain and development.
Received: January 3, 2026
Sandy D'Erasmo
Praying for my husband’s salvation and for him to have a personal relation with Jesus. Please pray for my dear friend who is going through a rough season.
Pray for all the Pastors, their families, the Elders and all the LH staff for protection from the enemy, their health and safety. I love you so much️