Join with us Fasting 2026

Join us for a time to seek God together through prayer and fasting; Beginning this Sunday, January 4th at sundown and ending Wednesday at 7pm. We are going to make room for prayer and spending extended time in God’s presence and in His word through forfeiting some meals (fasting).

As we kick off our corporate prayer and fasting it’s important to know why we are doing this. Fasting can be difficult and frustrating, especially if we don’t have a proper “why” for doing it. Below are 10 purposes stated, and you may have several of them to connect with for your reason for fasting personally. Here are four purposes that we are aiming for corporately in this fast.

First, as a church our top aim in fasting corporately is to make room for God to fill our lives as we seek Him in prayer and in His word (Psalm 27:4).

Secondly, after the holidays our hearts can often be weighed down and crowded with distractions by even good things. And in view of the new year with many plans, decisions and opportunities we want God's guidance and desire that He be the center of our plans (James 4:15). There are many new opportunities and decisions to make for which we need wisdom and guidance from God.

Thirdly, we aim to humble ourselves before God with prayer and fasting expressing our dependence upon Him, knowing that apart from abiding in Christ we can do nothing (John 15:4).

Fourthly, there are areas in our lives that may need repentance, some of which we may be aware of and others which we may be blind spots. Making space to seek God and examine ourselves can reveal those hidden areas of sin that God wants to bring to the light so that cleansing and change can occur (John 1:7-9, Psalm 19:12-14).

What is fasting?

• Christian fasting is a believer’s abstinence from food for spiritual purposes.

  Fasting is saying “This much, O God, I want you….This is the essence of Christian fasting: We ache and yearn—and fast—to know more and more of all that God is for us in Jesus. But only because he has already laid hold of us and is drawing us ever forward and upward into ‘all the fullness of God. -Hunger for God by John Piper

• “Fasting can be an expression of finding your greatest pleasure and enjoyment in life from God” Don Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines

Why Fast?

• Strengthening prayer (Ezra 8:23; Joel 2:13; Acts 13:3)

• Seeking God’s guidance (Judges 20:26; Acts 14:23)

• Expressing grief (1 Samuel 31:13; 2 Samuel 1:11–12)

• Seeking deliverance or protection (2 Chronicles 20:3–4; Ezra 8:21–23)

• Expressing repentance and returning to God (1 Samuel 7:6; Jonah 3:5–8)

• Humbling oneself before God (1 Kings 21:27–29; Psalm 35:13)

• Expressing concern for the work of God (Nehemiah 1:3–4; Daniel 9:3)

• Ministering to the needs of others (Isaiah 58:3–7)

• Overcoming temptation and dedicating yourself to God (Matthew 4:1–11)

• Expressing love and worship to God (Luke 2:37) *Anna

Purposes For Fasting taken from Spiritual Disciplines by Don Whitney

Suggested Article to read about fasting:

• Desiring God-David Mathis: Fasting for Beginners

• Suggested Book To Read

Hunger For God Through Prayer & Fasting by John Piper (Free download available)

* Please consult with your physician if you have a medical condition that would prevent you from going without food. If you do have conditions that would prevent you from fasting from food, you may want to explore some other options like giving up sweets, media, or something else that will help you make room for God in your life. Also, if your work is physically demanding, you may want to consider drinking juices or smoothies to get the energy you need to do your job. If you are fasting with water, know that you will need to allow yourself adequate rest while your body detoxes.  

Prayer and Worship Time

Wednesday Night 6:00 pm to 7:30pm