Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4).
At the beginning of each new year, we celebrate 21 days of fasting based on the experience of the prophet Daniel. Fasting is a spiritual discipline where we deliberately replace food or other daily habits with prayer and Bible study.
By temporarily giving up physical nourishment or daily distractions, we create space to find deeper spiritual nourishment and clarity in God's presence. To view a daily schedule with links to songs, click on: Prayer and Fasting Guidelines 2025.
| Spiritual Benefits: - Deepens your relationship with God - Heightens spiritual awareness and clarity - Strengthens prayer life and faith - Helps break unhealthy patterns or dependencies - Provides spiritual breakthrough and renewal |
Physical Benefits: - Gives your body natural rest and rejuvenation - Helps establish healthier eating patterns - Can improve mental clarity and focus - May help break unhealthy habits - Can lead to improved physical well-being |
EXAMPLES OF FASTS
Daniel Fast
- Based on Daniel 1:12
- Fruits, vegetables, and water
- Avoid meat, dairy, sugars,
and processed foods
Partial Food Fast
- Skip certain meals each day
- Restrict eating to specific hours
- Replace meals with prayer time
Liquid Fast
- Juice, broths, and water only
- Should be approached with
careful preparation
Digital Fast
- Social media
- Entertainment streaming
- Video games
- Replace screen time with
Bible study & prayer
Schedule Fast
- Set aside regular activities
- Give up a hobby temporarily
- Cancel regular entertainment
- Use this time for spiritual growth
Lifestyle Fast
- Shopping (except necessities)
- Entertainment spending
- Redirect resources to God's work
- Practice simplified living
Habit Fasts
- Give up a daily comfort
- Change routine to prioritize God
- Replace habits with spiritual
disciplines
- Focus on breaking dependencies
Combination Fast
- Combine any of the above
- Create a personalized plan
- Match your fast to your spiritual goals
- Adjust as needed during the 21 days
