21 Days of Prayer & Fasting

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Week 1

Fellowship & Forgiveness – Strengthening Connections in Grace

Day 1: Grace for Communication – Ephesians 4:29

Day 2: Grace for Comforting Encouragement – Romans 1:7b,12

Day 3: Grace for Considerate Care & Concern – Titus 3:2

Day 4: Grace for Companionship – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Day 5: Grace for Character-Building – Romans 5:1-5

Day 6: Grace for Confronting Conflicts – Matthew 18:15-16

Day 7: Grace for Covenant Relationships – 1 Samuel 18:3

Week 2

Fellowship & Forgiveness – Strengthening Connections in Grace

Day 8: Grace for Compassion – Colossians 3:12

Day 9: Grace for Close Friendships – Proverbs 18:24

Day 10: Grace for Confessing Faults – James 5:16

Day 11: Grace for Covenant Kindness – Nehemiah 1:5

Day 12: Grace for Conflict Resolution – Luke 17:3

Day 13: Grace for Connection – Ephesians 4:15-16

Day 14: Grace for Community – Hebrews 10:24-25

Week 3

Finances & Future – Leveraging Your Resources through Grace

Day 15: Grace for Changing A Poverty Mindset  – Deuteronomy 8:18

Day 16: Grace for Confident Declarations – Job 22:26-28

Day 17: Grace for Cancellations of Debts – Luke 7:41-43

Day 18: Grace for Creating Financial Plans – Proverbs 21:5

Day 19: Grace for Creative Strategies of Success – Joshua 1:8

Day 20: Grace for Communicating Your Vision – Habakkuk 2:2

Day 21: Grace for Confessing a Fruitful Future – Genesis 48:3-4,15

The Bible Describes 4 Major Types of Fasting:

A REGULAR FAST – Traditionally, a regular fast means refraining from eating all food. Most people still drink water or juice during a regular fast. When Jesus fasted in the desert, the Bible says, “After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” This verse does not mention Jesus being thirsty. 

A PARTIAL FAST – This type of fast generally refers to omitting a specific meal from your diet or refraining from certain types of foods. Daniel 10:2-3 says, “At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks (21 days). I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.” Certain foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, salads, or anything that is grown naturally can be consumed. This is called a “Daniel Fast.”

A FULL FAST – These fasts are complete – no food and no drink. Moses fasted like this 40 days, as did Elijah and Jesus. Acts 9:9 describes when Paul went on a full fast for three days following his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus: “For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.” Esther also called for this type of fast in Esther 4:15-16.  

What is Prayer & Fasting

PRAYER AND FASTING – A DEFINITION

Prayer and fasting is defined as voluntarily going without food in order to focus on prayer, the study of God’s Word (spiritual bread), and fellowship with God. Prayer and fasting often go hand in hand, but this is not always the case. It is when these two activities are combined and dedicated to God’s glory that they reach their full effectiveness. Having a dedicated time of prayer and fasting is not a way of manipulating God into doing what you desire. Rather, it is simply forcing yourself to focus and rely on God for the strength, provision, and wisdom you need. 

 

PRAYER AND FASTING – WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS

The Law of Moses, in the Old Testament, specifically required prayer and fasting for only one occasion, which was the Day of Atonement. This custom became known as “the day of fasting” (Jeremiah 36:6) or “the Fast” (Acts 27:9). Moses (as did Elijah and Jesus) fasted during the 40 days and 40 nights he was on Mount Sinai receiving the law from God (Exodus 34:28) in connection to the Day of Atonement (a time of fasting and national repentance). King Jehoshaphat called for a fast in all Israel when they were about to be attacked by the Moabites and Ammonites (2 Chronicles 20:3). In response to Jonah’s preaching, the men of Nineveh fasted and put on sackcloth (Jonah 3:5). Nehemiah prayed and fasted for Jerusalem’s wall in ruin  (Nehemiah 1:4).

Prayer and fasting also occurs in the New Testament. Anna “worshipped night and day, fasting and praying” at the Temple (Luke 2:37). John the Baptist taught his disciples to fast (Mark 2:18). Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights before His temptation by Satan (Matthew 4:2), during the season of fasting and repentance that Jews observe before the Day of Atonement. The church of Antioch fasted (Acts 13:2) and sent Paul and Barnabas off on their first missionary journey (Acts 13:3). Paul and Barnabas spent time in prayer and fasting for the appointment of elders in the churches (Acts 14:23). 

PRAYER AND FASTING – WHAT DOES IT ACCOMPLISH?

  • Release of Spiritual Power in your personal life
  • Release of Spiritual Power in your ministry
  • Release of Spiritual Power to break the power of the Delayer in your life
  • Release of Spiritual Blessings over your life

7 MAIN PURPOSES FOR FASTING – ISAIAH 58:6-11

  • Fasting to get freedom from addictions – (verse 6) Loose the Bonds
  • Fasting to solve problems – (verse 6) Undo heavy burdens
  • Fasting for revival and soul-winning – (verse 6) Let the oppressed go free
  • Fasting to conquer mental and emotional problems – (verse 6) Break every yoke
  • Fasting to meet the physical needs of others – (verse 7) Give to the poor and needy
  • Fasting for clearer insight in decision – (verse 8) Light shall come forth (Illumination)
  • Fasting for Health and healing – (verse 8) Check with your physician for medical approval
“For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received GRACE UPON GRACE [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].” ‭‭- John‬ ‭1:16