Fasting

At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast for God to be made known in our lives and the people around us. As we preach God’s word, we are empowered by God to be channels of His miracles in our relationships and communities. Let’s reflect on how God can use all kinds of people to reveal Himself through miracles in advancing His kingdom.

Miracles | Midyear Prayer, Fasting, and Consecration (English)

Thank you for joining us for 21 days of Prayer and Fasting. Over the next 21 days, we will be praying and believing to see miracles take place. As you embark on this devotional ask the Holy Spirit for guidance as you pray daily and read the Bible. Each day provides a scripture focus, a devotional thought, and guided prayer to help you align your heart with God’s will.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting

Fasting is going without food for a set amount of time to awaken our bodies and souls to our deep hunger and need for God. It’s one of the most powerful — and neglected — of all Jesus’ practices. This plan, by Practicing the Way and John Mark Comer, features key ideas and practical suggestions for us to integrate fasting into our everyday lives.

The Fasting Practice

You are invited to participate in the Homecoming 21-day prayer and fasting devotional. Be sure to invite others to join you on this incredible journey!

Homecoming Fasting & Prayer Devotional

Over the next 21 days, we are setting aside time to seek God intentionally—through fasting, prayer, and giving. Matthew 6 reminds us that these three practices draw us closer to the heart of God and position us to experience His faithfulness in extraordinary ways. Each day, we'll be walking with you through stories from Scripture, personal reflections, and encouragement for this journey. Take time to reflect, pray, and let God speak to you. We're believing that as we lean into this together, He will do above and beyond all we could ask or imagine.

21 Days of Breakthrough

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, you will see God move mountains in your life!

21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotional: Mountains Will Move!

We are required to superimpose the written will of God over every situation of life. One of the main obstacles the enemy places in the path of believers is ignorance. This devotional will give you strategies and insights to expose the strong man, combat the enemy, and master spirits that exert their influence on families, institutions, and nations. 

Binding the Strongman

We believe that God works miracles today by the power of the Holy Spirit to bless people and advance his kingdom. We’re believing God for miracles that will testify to his power and create new opportunities for the gospel to advance. Our devotional material focuses on miracles from the book of Acts, where we see God showing his love for people, resulting in the kingdom of God advancing.

Miracles: Every Nation Prayer & Fasting

Fasting is not starvation or an involuntary absence of food; it is abstaining from food for spiritual reasons. Fasting is not a hunger strike, and it is not a diet—a diet focuses on helping you lose weight, while fasting draws you closer to God. This is a great devotional use as you fast. 