July 12th to August 1st

Church open daily from 6:00–7:30 AM and 6:00–7:30 PM

For 21 days, we are setting aside time as a church family to pray, fast, and seek the Lord together.

This is not about being perfect. It’s not about impressing anyone. It’s simply about saying, “God, I want more of You.”

Whether fasting is new to you or something you have done before, we invite you to join us. Start where you are, choose a simple fast, and set aside time each day to pray.

Daily prayer guide
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A PERSONAL INVITATION

Take a few minutes to hear the heart behind 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting.

This is more than an event. It is an invitation for our church family to seek God together with humility, honesty, and expectation.

What Is Prayer & Fasting?

Prayer and fasting is a way of intentionally making room for God.
Prayer is how we talk to God, listen to Him, surrender to Him, and align our hearts with His.

Fasting is when we give something up for a season so that we can turn our attention more fully to the Lord. It may be food, a meal, social media, entertainment, or anything that helps you quiet distractions and focus on Him.

Fasting is not about earning God’s attention.
It is about giving Him ours.

Why Are We Doing This?

We are entering these 21 days because we believe God moves when His people seek Him.

We are praying for personal renewal, stronger families, deeper unity in our church, salvation, healing, direction, and a fresh hunger for God’s presence.

We do not want to simply go through the motions. We want to be a church that seeks the Lord first.

How To Participate

You can participate in a simple and personal way.

Choose something to fast from.
Set aside time each day to pray.
Follow the daily prayer focus.
Join us for prayer gatherings when you can.
Ask God what He wants to speak to you during these 21 days.

This is not about everyone doing the exact same thing. It is about each of us taking a step toward God together.

COMMON TYPES OF FASTS

Complete Fast

In this type of fast, you drink only liquids, typically water with light juices or broth as an option for the entirety of the fast. 

Selective Fast

This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. One example  is the Daniel Fast, in which you remove meat, sweets, and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food.

Partial Fast

This fast is sometimes called the “Jewish Fast” and involves abstaining from eating any type of food in the morning and afternoon. This can either correlate to specific times of the day, such as 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, or from sunup to sundown.

Soul Fast

This fast is a great option if you don't have much experience fasting food, have health issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance. Examples include stop using social media, watching television, etc.

Prayer Stations

your one

Write the name of someone you’re praying will come to know Jesus.

the cross

Bring your sin, struggles, and burdens to the cross as a reminder that Jesus paid it all.

journaling

Use your prayer journal to write, reflect, and listen to what God is speaking.

next steps

Pray through your next step at Vision Church — LifeGroup, serving, giving, leading, missions, or simply following Jesus more closely.

FAQ Section

Do I have to fast from food?
No. Some people may fast from food, but others may fast from social media, entertainment, certain drinks, sweets, or other distractions. The heart behind the fast matters more than the type of fast.

What if I have never fasted before?
That is okay. Start simple. Choose something meaningful, set aside time to pray, and let this be a step toward God.

What if I mess up during the 21 days?
Keep going. This is not about perfection. It is about pursuit.

Can my family participate together?
Yes. Families can pray together, choose a shared focus, or talk through what each person is asking God to do during these 21 days.

Should I still fast if I have health concerns?
Please use wisdom. If you have medical concerns, are pregnant, nursing, or have dietary needs, consider a non-food fast or talk with a medical professional.

For any other questions and concern, you can email Pastor Chris at chrispratt@visionchurchnc.com