As a Church, from February 16th - 1st March, we will embark on 14 Days of Prayer & Fasting. As part of this, we will gather for an overnight prayer from Friday 29th February at 8:30pm through to Saturday morning at 6am, dedicating extended time to seek God together in prayer and worship.
As we begin 2026, now is the best time to align ourselves with what God wants us to do within us individually!
Whether it's personal growth, guidance in making decisions, healing for yourself or loved ones, or even unity and strength within our community, consider what you want to bring before God during this time.
Let's take this time as one of preparation for the greater mission God has for us, not only as the church but also as individuals!
The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting is the removal of food and furthermore we can abstain from distractions for a spiritual purpose, it hits the reset button of our soul. 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.
Scripture references: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 18:9-14, Acts 27:33-37, Nehemiah 9:1-3
Types
of Fasts
COMPLETE FAST
In this type of fast, you drink only water.
PARTIAL FAST
This fast is sometimes called the “Jewish Fast” and involves abstaining from eating any type of food for a specified time during the day. This can either correlate to specific times of the day, such as 8:00pm to 12:00pm, or from sunup to sundown.
SELECTIVE FAST
This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, sweets, and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food. ultimatedanielfast.com/recipes
ABSTINENCE
This fast is a great option if you have health issues that prevent you from fasting food. Eg. Forms of media.