As a church family, we will begin 2026 with our annual rhythm of intentional prayer and fasting. We have found this to be a much-needed practice as many of us are desperate for breakthrough. This is something that the practice of fasting often brings forth. We are asking, “What is God waiting to pour out on our church, our city, or our lives if we would seek Him through prayer & fasting?”
Fasting prepares you for the works God has ordained for you to do.
Wesley Duewel, a twentieth-century writer, said, “You and I have no more right to omit fasting because we feel no special emotional prompting than we have a right to omit prayer, Bible reading, or assembling with God’s children for lack of some special emotional prompting. Fasting is just as biblical and normal a part of a spiritual walk of obedience with God as are these others.”
Some of the most encouraging words that we can read as we prepare to enter into this season are found in Acts 13:2, which reads, “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said…” We are encouraged and invigorated to know that our time of dedicating ourselves to the Lord in this way will result in us actually hearing from Him!
Join us throughout these 21 Days for intentional gatherings of prayer and worship. We will have opportunities at each COTC campus to engage corporately.
Below is a weekly rhythm of prayer initiatives we will follow as a church.
Hearing God's voice and discerning His leading. Jeremiah 29:12-13
The next generation.
Psalm 78:1-7
Government leaders.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
Widows and orphans.
James 1:27
Mental health.
Philippians 4:6-7
Family.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Churches across our city.
John 17:20-21
Each day during our fast, we will have Scripture reading that will be available in our formation journals. Our hope is for this content to encourage you as you navigate this fast, connecting you with others in our family who are journeying alongside you. The formation journal is designed to be an easily accessible addition to the experience, and is available for pick up in person or online.
In place of COTC Dailies, we are providing a 21 Day Audio Prayer Guide via text each day. We hope you’ll join us in this sacred rhythm—turning our attention toward the kingdom of heaven and opening our lives to the transforming work of God.
Many of us are desperate for breakthrough, especially in this season—something the practice of fasting often brings forth. We encourage you to use the card below as a helpful guide as you prepare for this fast.
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Presence
of God
Formation
of People
Unity
of the Church
Flourishing
of the City