We are so excited to start off the new year with 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting as we get in position for all God wants to do this year. Join us January 6th–26th as we set aside time to connect with God and grow in our faith together.
In addition to individual prayer and fasting, we invite you to join us for Weekly Prayer Gatherings every Wednesday (January 8, 15, 22, 29) from 7–8pm at Pontiac Church.
Prayer Focuses for 21 Days:
January 6–8 🙏 Increased Spiritual Maturity
Pray for deeper faith, wisdom, and a hunger for God’s Word to grow in our lives and community.
Bible Verse: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – 2 Peter 3:18
January 9–11 🕊️ Friends and Family Far from God to Find Faith
Ask God to open hearts and lead loved ones into a saving relationship with Him.
Bible Verse: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” – Luke 19:10
January 12–14 🌱 Expansion and Growth of Pontiac Church
Pray for the church to grow in attendance, resources, and its generosity in the community.
Bible Verse: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” – Matthew 16:18
January 15–17 🌟 The Next Generation – Children and Youth
Lift up the next generation, praying for their faith, purpose, and protection.
Bible Verse: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
January 18–20 🏠 The Homeless and Those Facing Challenges in Pontiac
Pray for provision, restoration, and hope for those experiencing hardships in our city.
Bible Verse: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40
January 21–23 💡 Miraculous Moving of the Holy Spirit (Financial Provision + Healing + Direction)
Seek God for supernatural provision and breakthroughs in every area of need.
Bible Verse: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
January 24–26 🌍 A Church That Serves Where the World Needs Us Most
Ask God to guide Pontiac Church in serving locally and globally with generosity, love, and the good news.
Bible Verse: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
What is Fasting?
A biblical fast can be defined as simply abstaining from food for spiritual purposes. It was encouraged and expected by Jesus that believers would fast (Matt. 6:17-18, Matt. 9:15). Many abstain from food, television and other forms of entertainment during this time and spend that time drawing closer to God instead. What makes this time of fasting rich is by using the time to pray, read the Bible and worship God. Simply said – if fasting is not coupled with prayer and Bible reading it’s simply a diet.
(*Note: Please consult your doctor, as needed, before taking on a physical fast)
Types of Fasting:
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In this type of fast, you drink only liquids, typically water with light juices as an option.
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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.
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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.
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This fast is a great option if you do not 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. For example, you might choose to stop using social media or watching television for the duration of the fast and then carefully bring that element back into your life in healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast.