21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

January 6-26, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fasting Guidelines

  • Abstain from food; Water Only (Stop eating at 8:00 p.m. nightly until 3:00 p.m. the following day)
  • Eat whole Fruits, Vegetables, Beans, Legumes, and Fish (Eat after 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at night). Try to eat one meal a day between these hours, cutting off eating times after 8:00 p.m.
  • Abstain from sweets, fried foods, and meats (i.e., chicken and other processed foods).
  • Limit time spent on social media and TV.

21 Days of Prayer

Spend 21 minutes in prayer 3 times daily: 7 AM, 12 PM, and 8 PM.

21 Days of Purpose

Embrace the power of God through daily worship music, meditation, and Scripture reading/study.

Read Daily Devotions and Listen to a Prayer from our Pastor at the Shepherd's Blog

Day 1 | January 6 | Drawing Closer to God

  • Bible Passages: James 4:8, Psalm 42:1-2, Hebrews 11:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33
  • Prayer: “Lord, as I begin this fast, help me to draw closer to You. Stir my heart to seek You with all my being and find my ultimate satisfaction in You.”

Day 2 | January 7 | Repentance 

  • Bible Passages: James 4:8, Psalm 42:1-2, Hebrews 11:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33
  • Prayer: “Lord, as I begin this fast, help me to draw closer to You. Stir my heart to seek You with all my being and find my ultimate satisfaction in You.”