What Is Fasting?

Fasting is the intentional practice of going without food (or certain foods) for a spiritual purpose. It’s not a diet. It’s a spiritual discipline that creates space for God to move in ways our own strength never could.

During a fast, we disconnect from the world’s grip so we can reconnect more fully to God’s power.

Types of Fasts

Choose a fast that’s wise, safe, and realistic for your season:

• Complete Fast — Water only.
• Selective Fast — A Daniel-style fast: vegetables, fruits, whole foods; no meat or processed foods.
• Partial Fast — Fasting one or two meals each day.
• Modified Fast — Removing a meaningful item (caffeine, sugar, media, etc.) and replacing that time with prayer.
• Step Fast (Progressive)

Week 1: Liquids only (water, broth, juice)

Week 2: Fast one meal

Week 3: Fast two meals

Whatever fast you choose, the goal is simple: feed your spirit, not your flesh.

Why We’re Fasting

We believe this January is a time of breakthrough — in our hearts, in our homes, and in the horizon ahead of us.

Before God moves through us, He often moves in us.

For 21 days, we’re pausing, praying, and seeking God with fresh hunger and faith.

Fasting helps us:

• Reconnect to God’s power
• Quiet the noise to hear God clearly
• Break unhealthy patterns and mindsets
• Realign our hearts with God’s purpose
• Prepare our church for a new season

Breakthrough rarely happens by accident — it happens when we intentionally make room for God.

What We’re Praying For

We’re uniting our church around three core areas:

1. Breakthrough for the Heart

We’re asking God to transform the inner places we can’t fix on our own — fears, habits, patterns, wounds, and areas where unbelief has taken root.

2. Breakthrough for the Home

We’re believing for restoration, unity, and renewal within households, marriages, friendships, and every space we influence.

3. Breakthrough for the Horizon

We’re praying for clarity, direction, and purpose — for our lives, our church, and our city. We want God to prepare us for the people we will reach and serve in this next season.

WEEK 1 — Breakthrough for the Heart

Scripture: Mark 9:20–29

Theme: Some things only change through prayer and fasting.

Focus: Renewal, surrender, honest faith.

WEEK 2 — Breakthrough for the Home

Scripture: Joshua 21:14–15, 16, 22–23

Theme: Don’t settle in the promise — grow within it.

Focus: Households, relationships, alignment, generational faith.

WEEK 3 — Breakthrough for the Horizon

Scriptures: Acts 13:2–3; Acts 14:23; Isaiah 58:6–9

Theme: Breakthrough isn’t just for us — it’s for God’s mission through us.

Focus: Calling, leadership, justice, our city, Grand Opening.

Fasting impacts the body — use wisdom.

• If you have medical conditions, are pregnant/nursing, have a history of eating disorders, or take medication, consult your doctor before fasting.
• Expect hunger, headaches, irritability, or emotional sensitivity — especially in the first few days.
• Drink plenty of water and avoid heavy meals before starting the fast.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell, modify or pause your fast.
• Remember: fasting is about posture, not perfection.

Can I still participate?

Absolutely. Fasting is for everyone — whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth.

Do I have to fast all 21 days?

No. Start where you are and choose what’s sustainable.

Do I have to give up all food?

No. Choose the type of fast that fits your season and health.

What if I mess up?

Grace. Start again the next moment. God honors your heart, not your streak.

What do I do instead of eating?

Pray. Read Scripture. Journal. Worship. Fasting without prayer is just dieting — fasting with prayer leads to breakthrough.