During 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, we encourage you to practice the spiritual discipline of fasting. Fasting is the biblical way we humble ourselves before God (Psalm 35: 13; 69: 10). It also helps to increase our hunger for God’s presence and renew our connection with Him. If you’re ready to put your faith in action and drive your roots down deeper in Christ, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting is the perfect place to start!
The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting always has to do with eliminating distractions for a spiritual purpose; it hits the reset button of our soul and renews us from the inside out. It also enables us to celebrate the goodness and mercy of God and prepares our hearts for all the good things God desires to bring into our lives. Remember, your personal fast should present a level of challenge, but it is very important to know your body, your options, and, most importantly, to seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do.
The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting always has to do with eliminating distractions for a spiritual purpose; it hits the reset button of our soul and renews us from the inside out. It also enables us to celebrate the goodness and mercy of God and prepares our hearts for all the good things God desires to bring into our lives. Remember, your personal fast should present a level of challenge, but it is very important to know your body, your options, and, most importantly, to seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do.
If you're new to fasting, here’s how it works: Choose something (or a few things) from the list below and abstain from it completely for 7, 14, or 21 days! Whatever you feel the Holy Spirit is leading you to do! If you want to change it up throughout the 21 days, choose something new each week.
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During this 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, the leaders of Crossroads will be doing a Daniel Fast, which is a type of selective fast.
Interested in trying it out?
Interested in trying it out?
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR FASTING
Matthew 6: 16-18
Matthew 9: 14-15
Luke 18: 9-14
Acts 27: 33-37
Nehemiah 9: 1-3
Matthew 6: 16-18
Matthew 9: 14-15
Luke 18: 9-14
Acts 27: 33-37
Nehemiah 9: 1-3
