Definition: Fasting means to abstain from food for a spiritual purpose. Fasting is not just staying away from food or just for a specific day. Fasting brings one into a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord. Fasting does two things. It reveals how much the flesh has taken over, and breaks the hold of the flesh. Look at these 21 days as a time that your spiritual relationship with God through Jesus Christ increases into a more intimate and powerful connection. It is very important that you monitor how much time you will spend on TV, social fellowship, music, what you eat, what you do for entertainment, and where you go with God. Our motive for fasting should always be unto God. Not for show or for self gratification. Fasting should bring revival and strength in our homes, to our families, in our churches, to our beloved nation, in our personal life and throughout the world. Fasting without prayer makes fasting ineffective. Fasting Instructions “Fasting without prayer is just a Hunger Strike” No meats means NOTHING that flies, swims, walks or crawls. NO cakes, NO cookies, NO bread (unless all wheat), NO sodas, NO coffee (unless decaf) NO Kool-aid, NO syrup on pancakes or toast (unless sugar free). NO presweetened cereals or Jell-O. You can eat all vegetables fresh or frozen, fresh fruit, 100% juice, rice, oatmeal, pasta (oodles n noodles) and cheese is accepted. Also, added is potatoe chips, any kind of nuts, eggs, and peanut butter. Any substance that is grown in the garden or on a tree environment is considered eatable. Drink plenty of water. With the exception of individuals who are pregnant, have diabetes, hypertension, children and toddlers, and those who are required to eat one or more meals per day, everyone is able to fast at this level. If you are pregnant, please remember to have at least three servings of protein each day. Think of pasta as a main course, or tortillas, or potatoes. You, who have been struggling with weight, may find your deliverance during this time. If you are on medication, continue it as directed. "Moreover when you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear to men to fast. Verily I say to you, They have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; That you appear not to men to fast, but to your Father which is in secret: and your Father, which sees in secret, shall reward you openly." (Matthew 6:16-18) Scripture Reading for 21 Day Fast Scripture to Concentrate on during Fast (Romans 12:1-2 NKJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.  2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Week One – Greater Faith Pray for Greater Faith in His word. Hebrews 11:1-3, 6, Matt. 21:22, Romans 10:9-10. Pray for Greater Faith to Believe. Mark 11:22-23, Matthew 17:20-21, Mark 9:23. Pray for Greater Faith to Love like God. Matt. 22:37-40, Phil. I Cor. 13:1-13. 1 John 4:7-11. Pray for Greater Faith that Protects. Ps. 91, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 46:1, 2 Chron. 20:15. Pray for Greater Faith to have God’s Favor. Ps. 102:13, Ps. 5:12, Ps. 41:11, Prov. 8:5 Pray for Greater Faith to Endure. Psalm 27:3-4, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 34:4, Galatians 6:9. Pray for Greater Faith to be Patient. Phil. 4:6-7, Isaiah 40:31, Matt. 15:28. DECLARATION FOR WEEK ONE In the name of Jesus, I declare God’s supernatural strength over my life and family in this new year. We believe that goodness and endurance with be present in 2026. Every member of my household is delivered from wicked and unreasonable men. All that we lay our hands on shall prosper. The grace of the Lord Jesus abounds for us in the name of Jesus. Prayer is earthly license for heavenly interference. I pray, I believe You, I release my faith, and I believe I receive when I pray. I prophesy blessings, prosperity, success and fruitfulness into all my endeavors. I will not be ashamed in the name of Jesus. Week Two – Greater Focus. Pray for Greater Focus in the Marriages. I Cor. 7:3-5, 8-9, Proverbs 4:25, Eph. 5:22-26, Pray for Greater Focus with the Families. Joshua 24:15, Psalm 133:1, Matt. 12:25, Eph. 6:4. Pray for Greater Focus on our Children. Isaiah 54:13, Deut. 6:6-7, Exodus 20:12, Prov. 22:6 Pray for Greater Focus on our Finances and Businesses. II Cor. 9:8, Psalm 37:25, Luke 6:38, Deut. 28:8, 12-13. Pray for Greater Focus on God. Psalm 1:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, Prov. 3:5-6, 2 Cor. 5:7. Pray for Greater Focus on our Health. Jeremiah 33:6, Psalm 103:2-3, Matthew 8:16-17, 3 John 2 Pray for Greater Focus on Ministry and Leaders. John 17:6-26, Hebrew 13:7,17, 1 Cor. 12:4-6. Week Two Declaration On this day I ask You to grant this request?
May I know who I am and whose I am, every day of my prayer life.
May I be a catalyst for light and love, and bring inspiration to those whose eyes I meet.
May I have the strength to stand tall and pray in the face of conflict, and the courage to speak my voice, even when I'm scared. May I seek to know the highest truth, and dismiss the gravitational pull of my lower self.
May I be brave enough to hear my heart? To let it soften so that I may gracefully choose faith over fear. I enter this day with a full expectation to reap the harvest. You have already stored up for me and for my church. And I am confident that 2025 shall be the best year of my life! Week Three – A Greater Life in the Year 2026 Pray for a Greater Life of divine Vision. Habbakuk 2:2, Isaiah 43:18-19, 1 Cor. 2:9-10. Pray for a Greater Life of Repentance (turning away from evil). Mark 2:17, Acts 20:21, II Peter 3:9. Pray for a Greater Life of Supernatural Discipleship. Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38-41, 1 Cor. 3:6. John 21:15-17. Pray for a Greater Life in constant Prayer. Matthew 7:7-8, Acts 12:5, 1 Thess. 5:17-18. Pray for a Greater Life for the Poor and Humble. Psalm 34:6, Psalm 140:12, Matt. 5:3, James 4:6. Pray for a Greater Life of Divine Change. Genesis 50:20, Eph. 4:21-24, Romans 12:1-2. II Corinthians 5:17. Pray for a Greater Life of Restoration. Job 42:10, Joel 2:25-26, 28-29, Psalm 51:12. Week Three Declaration O God of steadfast love ,trusting you, we devote our hearts to learning and our lives to walking. Teach me truth, that I may walk with courage. Teach me mercy, that I may walk with humility.
Teach me forgiveness, that I may walk with compassion. Teach me grace, that I may walk with strength.
Teach me wonder, that I may walk with praise. Teach me goodness, that I may walk with those in need.
O God of steadfast love, let learning from you be a consistent way of life for me. I am called to live JUST LIKE JESUS in this world. I am the continuation of His incarnation! I am a carrier of God! The supernatural is natural to me. I am born from above! This year I will experience the supernatural daily by God’s Divine Movement. The world will see Jesus in me and in every member of WPC. When people come in contact with us, they will come in contact with Jesus! I declare this by faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen! I pray that this fast will be the beginning of an awesome 2025 year in the Lord for you. Remember that during a fast you should minimize, TV, radio, and idle talking. There should be an increase in bible reading, devotions, and group study. This is a time that you give God your undivided attention. He deserves that because the Lord is worthy to be Praise. Peace and Love Pastor Timothy Kirven I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with Him in prayer and petition, in fasting …