21 Days of
Prayer & Fasting
January 6th – 26th
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 6th to 26th, 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?
PRAY
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.
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!
PLAN & COMMIT
EXAMPLES OF FASTS
The Food Fast: Intermittent fasting, only one meal per day, fruits and vegetables only, or traditional fasting (only eating sun up to sun down, Monday- Friday) 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:
We believe Jesus wants to do something incredible for our kids and students during this time of prayer and fasting, just like He will for adults. When we teach the next generation and allow them to participate, they grow in their personal relationships with Jesus.
TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT FASTING
TIPS FOR LH FAMILIES
- Make an intentional choice as a family about the type of fast you will do: no sweets, one meal, media fast - TV, social media, games, etc.
- Spend quality time with God daily through worship, prayer, or starting a Bible plan on the YouVersion Bible App. “KIDS: 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer”, “Dangerous Prayers”, and “A 7-Day Guide To Prayer” are three good plans to begin with. You may also search “21 Days of Prayer and Fasting” under Plans in the app.
- Create a time for the family to talk about what God is teaching you and what you are struggling with—a great place for this is at the dining room table or before bed.
- Encourage one another daily.
- Write down prayer requests and pray together during the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.
THINGS FOR KIDS & STUDENTS TO FAST
- Choose to stay away from sweets or something specific, like ice cream.
- Choose one show to not watch for 21 days.
- Choose to put the AirPods/Headphones away for the next 21 days to help you be present with God and the people around you.
- Fast from TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, or BeReal for the next 21 Days. Replace the app on your home screen with The Bible App, Hallow, or Spotify (to listen to worship music when you want to log in/scroll social media).
- Do choose to read your Bible daily.
- Do spend time praying to God when you wake up, at lunch, and at bedtime.
- Do listen to worship music.
- Don’t forget the reason you are fasting.
- Don’t stop fasting if you eat something you’re not supposed to or slip up and start scrolling.
- Don’t compare your fast to someone else’s.
DO'S AND DON'T'S
CHECK OUT OUR LH FAMILIES HANDOUT WITH TIPS, QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION, AND A CALENDAR TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS!
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During our 21 days of prayer and fasting, we want to come together as a family by submitting and praying for one another’s requests. Fill out 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!
When inputting your prayer request please be sure to fill out all of the below fields. We will be praying for you.
Anonymous
Please pray for my great-grandmother, she is 81 and had a big heart surgery a year ago and is unable to walk.
Received: January 10, 2025
Anonymous
Prayer for my niece Michelle to call her family. No one has heard from her in years. We miss her dearly.
Received: January 10, 2025
Anonymous
Please pray for everyone in California…please pray for my son and I ,that we are protected and have the strength we need to get through the battles we are facing. Please pray that I am able to keep a roof over my son and I head. I am struggling and barely making it. Please pray that I am able to continue to be the best mom that I can be to my son.
Received: January 9, 2025
Anonymous
Bless all God's people. May we all learn from his scripture, live by his words, and turn our hearts for the better. May all good come by the healing of God's hand. Lifting it up and believing will change me for the better. Amen
Received: January 9, 2025
Natasha
My cousin lives in Glendale, CA, which is now right outside of the evacuation area. We haven't heard from her since last night (family group text). I'm sure she had lost cell service. Please pray for her safety, as well as everyone else in California. Her name is Catherine.
Received: January 9, 2025
Patrick
Pray for my family from the smallest to the tallest from the youngest to the oldest to be saved, delivered healed and serving. Also for pastors and teachers and evangelist, and our families all around the globe for provision protection and direction for the sake of the gospel for souls to be saved in saints to be encouraged.
Received: January 9, 2025
Kim Lowe
Let us all pray for those in Los Angeles, California who have lost their lives and homes in these devastating wildfires. May God bless them and bestow upon them the HOPE that they need to get through this. We pray in Jesus's name, Amen
Received: January 9, 2025
Anonymous
Prayer request: For God to restore my marriage - I want us (husband and wife) to be loyal to each other; to respect each other; and to love each other as Christ loved us.
Received: January 9, 2025
Anonymous
My prayer request is for the re-ignition of hunger and thirst for the things of God. I want to be a man after God’s heart.