INTRODUCTION

So, why do followers of Jesus take time for prayer and fasting? There are some great reasons behind it! One major reason is that we find it highlighted in Scripture—just like Daniel, who devoted 21 days to humbling himself before God and seeking understanding (Daniel 10). And let's not forget, Jesus fasted as well!

Right before Jesus began His public ministry, He spent 40 days in the wilderness fasting and praying (Matthew 4:1-11). During that time, He was tempted by the enemy. But because He was spiritually strong and relied entirely on God, He overcame every test. Fasting wasn’t about suffering – it was about strengthening. It was a way for Jesus to step fully into His purpose, totally focused on His Father. If fasting was essential to Jesus, it should be necessary for us, too!

Mark 9 shows the importance of fasting again. As Jesus’ disciples struggled to cast out a demon, he told them, “This kind can only come out by prayer and fasting.” Fasting gives us spiritual power, aligning our hearts with God’s and making room for Him to work in ways we can’t even imagine.

This is about you and your walk with Jesus. Where’s your heart at? Are you spiritually healthy? Where is the heart of this church at? Will people see Jesus in us when they walk through our church doors?

Our hope for these 21 days is simple:

✨ That we grow closer to Jesus.

✨ That we step into this season with anticipation and enthusiasm for what God has in store for us as a church and in our lives.

✨ That we pray bold prayers – asking for God’s blessing, provision, and protection over everything ahead.

We never want to step into anything without giving God our first and best. This is our chance to make sure He’s at the center – not an afterthought. Let’s use this time to go all in, seek Him with everything we’ve got, and remember why He alone is worthy of our worship and praise!

Are you in!? Let’s do this together!