Build: 21 Days of Prayer & fasting
21 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING | We invite you into a 21 day commitment that is focused on abstaining from specific things in our life to focus more of our attention to God through prayer. Please use this page and a guide to help you experience more of God.
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The power of prayer deepens our dependence on Him and sharpens our faith. When we pray we choose to put everything in God’s hands knowing that His hand will show up in every aspect of our lives and in those around us.
The act of prayer is what creates our intimacy with God. We can practice the spiritual habit of prayer knowing that our requests go to a God who hears us and who invites us to be intimately involved in His plan. For this reason, we pray in confidence knowing that our prayers are powerful and can bring about change in any circumstance.
There are no levels to this. We all can enter prayer with a posture of trust, openness, and faith, believing that God can do far more than we could even ask or imagine. It’s not about our circumstances, it’s about our heart stance.
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Fasting is the ancient practice of choosing to abstain from food for a certain period of time. It is a spiritual discipline, the purpose of which is training to become more like Jesus. The motivation of our fasting is to draw closer to the heart of God. Fasting is a Christian discipline to break the power of the flesh in our life – our desires, sins, and cravings – and to feed on the Holy Spirit.
“Fasting helps us to express, to deepen, and to confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even ourselves, to attain the Kingdom of God.” - Scot McKnight.
In summary, fasting is not about getting from God but it is about getting to God.
There are different types of fasting, and we recommend prayerfully considering which practice is best for you at this time.
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LIQUID FAST: Consuming only liquids for a specific period of time
PARTIAL FAST: Abstaining from specific kinds of food or a specific meal.
TV/SOCIAL MEDIA: Choosing to abstain from certain technologies for a specific period of time.
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Daily Scripture & prayers
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Scripture: Acts 1:4–8
Prayer: God, help me to wait on You. Give me patience in the preparation, and power for the purpose You’ve called me to.
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Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2
Prayer: Show me anything that’s slowing me down or weighing me down. I want to run the race with focus.
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Scripture: Psalm 51:10–12
Prayer: Create a clean heart in me today. I don’t want to carry old things into a new season.
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Scripture: Colossians 3:1–4
Prayer: Help me fix my thoughts on You. Remind me of the eternal things that matter most.
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Scripture: Matthew 6:9–13
Prayer: Jesus, teach me how to talk to the Father. Let prayer become part of my daily rhythm.
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Scripture: Matthew 7:24–27
Prayer: God, I want a faith that holds steady when life shakes. Help me build on Your Word, not my emotions.
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Scripture: Acts 2:42–47
Prayer: Renew my commitment to prayer, Scripture, community, and generosity. Keep me devoted in the small things.
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Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24
Prayer: God, search my heart and point out anything that doesn’t belong. Lead me in Your way.
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Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6
Prayer: Help me lean on You today—not my own plans or understanding. Make my path clear.
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Scripture: John 15:4–5
Prayer: Jesus, help me stay connected to You today. I want to bear fruit that lasts.
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Scripture: 1 John 1:5–9
Prayer: Show me where I’ve been hiding. Help me walk in truth, honesty, and light.
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Scripture: Psalm 46:10
Prayer: Quiet my heart. Still my soul. I want to know You, not just work for You.
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Scripture: John 13:34–35
Prayer: Teach me how to love like You do—with grace, patience, and humility.
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Scripture: Matthew 25:14–30
Prayer: God, help me steward what You’ve placed in my hands. I want to be faithful with it.
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Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–18
Prayer: Prepare me for spiritual battles. Clothe me in truth, faith, and righteousness.
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Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19–20
Prayer: Today I choose life. I choose to love and obey You with all that I am.
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Scripture: Philippians 2:3–11
Prayer: Keep pride far from me. Help me to serve and think like Jesus.
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Scripture: Proverbs 4:20–27
Prayer: Help me protect what influences my thoughts and actions. Keep me focused and grounded.
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Scripture: James 3:1–12
Prayer: May my words reflect Your heart today. Let me build others up, not tear them down.
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Scripture: Philippians 3:12–14
Prayer: When I feel like quitting, give me strength to press on toward the goal.
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Scripture: Matthew 28:18–20
Prayer: Lord, send me. Help me live with purpose and share Your message wherever I go.