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21 Days
of Prayer & Fasting
Our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting takes place September 8-28. We come together as a community to pray first and ask God to do what only He can do. Fasting enables us to celebrate the goodness and mercy of God. It prepares our hearts for all the good things God desires to bring into our lives.
Pray
ADORATION
CONFESSION
THANKSGIVING
SUPPLICATION
As we enter into 21 days of prayer and fasting it is important to feel comfortable entering moments of prayer and intimacy with the Lord. If you are unfamiliar with having a regular prayer rhythm, are looking for a sense of direction in your times of prayer, or are looking to bring new life into your time alone with God, this sheet is for you. Below is a framework that can guide your time of prayer over the next 21 days and beyond.
Adoration: Begin your time of prayer by giving praise to the Lord. Our God is worthy of praise in every moment of the day. Stepping first into a time of adoration humbles us and positions our hearts to look upon the Lord as He looks upon us, with deep love.
Confession: After adoration, then bring yourself into a moment of confession. Confession of sin is a key act in the lives of all believers. We all sin and fall short of the glory of God, and God is faithful to forgive our sins as we confess them. Empty yourself of the wait of your sin and confess them to the Lord, both seen and unseen sin.
Thanksgiving: After you have adored the Lord and confessed your sins to Him, give thanks for the wonderful things that He has blessed you with. All good things come from the Lord, and to Him all praise should be given. Gratitude does a great work in our hearts, so give thanks to the Lord.
Supplication: Finally, close your time of prayer by praying for the needs of yourself and others in your life. The Lord cares for the burdens of your heart and is glad to carry them with you.
We’re fasting together as a church because we believe God is preparing to move in powerful ways in and through our community. Fasting helps us set aside distractions and fix our hearts fully on Jesus, so we can hear His voice more clearly and join Him in what He’s doing.
Below is a list of different fasts that you are invited to participate in over the course of our 21 days of prayer and fasting. These options are available for you to choose from based on your own needs and discernment.
COMPLETE FAST: In a complete fast, all solid foods are abstained from. For this fast you will consume only liquids, typically water with light juices as an option as well.
PARTIAL FAST: This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, sweets, and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food.
SELECTIVE FAST: After you have adored the Lord and confessed your sins to Him, give thanks for the wonderful things that He has blessed you with. All good things come from the Lord, and to Him all praise should be given. Gratitude does a great work in our hearts, so give thanks to the Lord.
SOUL FAST: This fast is a great option if you do not have much experience fasting food, have health issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you wish to refocus on certain areas of your life that are out of balance.
For example, you might choose to stop using social media or watching television for the duration of the fast and then carefully bring that element back into your life in healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast.
Fasting
As we prepare for our church-wide fast, we encourage all participants to prioritize their health and well-being. Fasting can be a powerful spiritual discipline, but it’s important to approach it safely and wisely.
If you have any medical conditions, take prescription medications, or are pregnant or nursing, please consult with a medical professional before beginning your fast. Even those in good health should consider speaking with a doctor, especially if attempting a fast longer than a day or involving significant dietary changes.
Stay safe, stay prayerful, and stay healthy.
21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Guide
Mon Sept 08
Surrender Day
Pray today to surrender your heart and desires to the Lord. Pray that during this time of prayer and fasting, and beyond, that your heart and desires would be aligned with His will.
Tue Sept 09
Repentance and Cleansing
Pray today to surrender your heart and desires to the Lord. Pray that during this time of prayer and fasting, and beyond, that your heart and desires would be aligned with His will.
Wed Sept 10
Hunger for God’s Word
God’s Word is deeply important to the formation and devotion of the lives of all believers. Pray for a deep desire and hunger that can only be satisfied by God’s Word, that you would meditate on it both day and night.
Thur Sept 11
Hearing God’s Voice
The Holy Spirit is guiding your steps. Ask in prayer that you would be made more aware of His promptings and be quick to obey His direction. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in righteousness.
Fri Sept 12
Strength for the Fast
Your strength will be tested throughout the journey of this fast, and reliance on God will be needed. Pray for strength to endure through the hard moments of this extended fast.
Sat Sept 13
Freedom from Strongholds
God is capable and eager to break the strongholds and patterns that have kept us in bondage to sin. Pray today that throughout this time of prayer and fasting the God would break down those strongholds and that you would find freedom in Him.
Sun Sept 14
A Heart of Worship
Today, pray that the Lord would fill you with a heart of worship and the capability to lead a life of praise. Ask Him to guide you in seeking to do all things for His glory, and that you would find your joy in seeing Him made known.
Mon Sept 15
Deeper Love for Jesus
Pray today that you would see Jesus more clearly and fall more deeply in love with Him. We love Christ because He first loved us. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the love of Christ more clearly to you today, and love Jesus more deeply in return.
Tue Sept 16
Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Pray that these fruits would be exhibited in you through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Wed Sept 17
Renewed Mind
Our minds are often a battleground flooded with all manners of temptation. Pray today that your mind and all of your thoughts would be grounded in God’s truth, that you would take every thought captive for the sake of the Kingdom.
Thur Sept 18
Bold Faith
We can often have faith, but when our faith pushes us into situations that are uncomfortable we may tend to shy away from obedience. Pray today for fresh boldness to step out in faith even when it is difficult.
Fri Sept 19
Sensitivity to the Spirit
God is seeking to guide your steps as He uses you to extend His love and spread His Kingdom. Pray for sensitivity to his guidance and nudging today. Seek for Him to move in you and through you today.
Sat Sept 20
Godly Relationships
Our most intimate relationships often dictate the long-term direction of our lives. Pray today that God would strengthen the relationships in your life that are drawing you closer to Him and draw away the relationships that are pulling you from Him.
Sun Sept 21
Rest in God’s Presence
Coming to rest in God is deeply important in our relationship with Him. Pray today that you would slow down, rest, and find your joy in simply being present with the Creator.
Mon Sept 22
Your Family
Pray today for your family and those who are close to you. Intercede for their salvation, that they would come to know the love of Christ. Pray for their protection, and pray that they will continue to grow in the Lord.
Tue Sept 23
The Church
Pray today for the Church. Pray that the Lord would use us to spread the good news of the gospel into our community and to the nations who have yet to hear. Pray for the endurance of the Church and for strength in the faith.
Wed Sept 24
Your City
Pray today for the local community that you are a part of. Pray for the schools and businesses in your community, that the Lord would guide and use them. Pray for your local leaders and neighbors. Pray that God would impact your community.
Thur Sept 25
The Lost
Pray today that God would bring you into situations and open the doors needed for you to share the gospel and the love of Christ with those around you who are yet to know Him. There are so many people in our communities who need the love of Christ.
Fri Sept 26
The Nations
Pray today for unreached people groups all across the world who are in danger of never hearing the gospel, pray that the gospel would be spread to them. Pray for the persecuted Church all across the globe, that they would receive strength to endure.
Sat Sept 27
Servant Leadership
Pray today for the Church. Pray that the Lord would use us to spread the good news of the gospel into our community and to the nations who have yet to hear. Pray for the endurance of the Church and for strength in the faith.
Sun Sept 28
Revival
Pray today for God to pour His Spirit out upon the Church, to spark a revival of the gospel that will spread quickly to the ends of the earth. Pray for revival in your own life and pray for revival at large in all believers.
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