Fasting

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotional plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, we will see God bring Heaven down to impact our churches, communities, and the world!

21 Days of Fasting and Prayer - Here as in Heaven

Make the best new years decision.
Stop, and open - Stop, and look up - Stop, and invite God's presence in.
The adventure of this year awaits. Inhale, exhale - the best is about to come.

Fresh Air

Taking time as an individual or group to fast and pray is a biblical principle. People who fasted in the Bible experienced amazing breakthroughs. With this reading plan, we want to guide and support you in your period of fasting. 

21 days - Fasting & Prayer

Truth transcends all language, time, and cultural bounds.There are no social, moral, economic or political solutions to a spiritual problem. The hope of any nation is in what God is able to do, and the need of every nation is for praying Christians. We hope this study will challenge you to pray for your country. All scripture quotations are taken from the Authorized Version (KJV).

The Need of Every Nation

This is a seven-day Prayer Basics plan based on the Alpha prayer course by Nicky Gumbel and Pete Greig. It is the start of an adventure that will help you grow and deepen your prayer life. It’s an easy and practical journey to understand the power and beauty caught up in the Lord’s prayer, and can even be used as the baseline for a week of fasting.

Prayer Basics

Fasting is more than giving something up. It’s about saying “yes” to God. To grow in dependence on Him. Fasting helps remove distractions that can block a deeper relationship with Him. Your fast can be from more than food. It can be social media, shopping, or anything meaningful to you. This five-day audio plan will help you refocus your heart and intentions. Fasting can reveal God’s gifts, realign priorities, and build spiritual strength. You don’t need an elaborate plan—just a willing heart. Scripture guides you through intentional, purpose-driven fasting that draws you closer to Christ.

Fasting With a Purpose | Surrendering Distractions, Seeking God's Heart

This week, we will talk about a subject few enjoy bringing up...fasting! Many people believe it is surely good for others, "but not for me." Let's take a look at what the Bible says about fasting and praying. You will discover practical ways on how to start with something Jesus also did a lot!

Fasting & Praying - Why & How?

Embark on a transformative 21-day journey of prayer and fasting to realign with God’s heart and mission. This plan focuses on personal renewal, family unity, church growth, and national revival. Through daily prayer points, reflect on your role as a disciple, strengthen your faith, and embrace God’s calling. Unite in seeking His will, interceding for others, and committing to Kingdom work that impacts lives for His glory.

Returning to God: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Do you ever get tired of complaining? Here’s the problem with complaining; it ties you to the past. Complaining keeps you from moving into God’s purposes for your life. Complaining gets you right where it got the Israelites in the desert - going around in circles. You can stop complaining! Join me for five days of fasting complaining words. You will reawaken to the goodness of God.
