21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

September 15, 2024 – October 6, 2024

We are preparing to embark on 21 days of prayer & fasting this month! We will collectively engage in guided prayers on the Believe LA app and website, and we invite you to join us on the journey.

What to Expect

Prayer

The goal of prayer is to communicate with God. This communication is not just a monologue; it’s a dialogue. It’s a time to give thanks and make requests to our Heavenly Father (Philippians 4:6). We will collectively engage in guided prayers on the Believe LA app and our website: believela.org.

Fasting

The goal of fasting is to draw near to God. Fasting simply means abstaining from certain types of foods for a determined period of time. Some fasts involve abstaining from actions or behaviors that distract from our spiritual goals.

Purpose

As a church family, we are standing ”United to Believe” as the world becomes more divided. The significance of 21 days of prayer and fasting is to draw near to God, deepen our relationship with Him, and seek His help in times of special need. As we enter the last quarter of 2024, we are motivated to finish strong!

Prayer is our first response, not our last resort.

Prayer Plan

We will begin on sundown 9/15 and end the fast on sundown 10/6.

Follow

We will collectively engage in prayer through guided prayer videos. The prayer and encouragement will be led daily by one of our pastors. The purpose of this is to help us align toward a common goal as a church.

Growth

It’s our hope that through this season, your prayer life becomes more natural, effective, and enjoyable.

Fasting Guide

Selective Fast

This fast involves removing certain foods from your diet, like the Daniel Fast, where you eliminate meat, sweets, alcohol, and bread, and consume water, juice, fruits, and vegetables.

Partial Fast

This fast involves abstaining from food in the morning and afternoon, typically from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, or from sunup to sundown.

Complete Fast

You drink only liquids: proteins, or typically water with light juices as an option.

Soul Fast

This fast is ideal if you’re new to fasting, have health issues, or want to refocus areas of your life. For example, you could give up social media or TV during the fast and gradually reintroduce it afterward in a balanced way.