Prayer & Fasting
Seeking God together
We’re setting aside ten days to pray, fast, and refocus our hearts on God.
This page explains how to get involved and join us in the Prayer Room.
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Fasting isn’t about punishment or performance, it’s about posture. It’s a way of slowing down, quieting distractions, and drawing closer to God. In Scripture, fasting is never about earning favour but making space for God to move.
Why We Fast
When we fast, we intentionally set aside food, comfort, or distraction to say, “God, You are my source.” It’s not simply about giving something up; it’s about trading lesser things for greater things. Fasting acts as a reset button for the soul, helping us refocus on God’s presence and voice, break unhealthy dependence on habits and distractions, realign our hearts with God’s purposes and priorities, and see breakthrough in areas where we may have grown weary or discouraged.
The Heart of Fasting
Before you begin, take time to pray and ask God what kind of fast He is leading you into. Set your purpose by writing down what you are believing God for, whether that is clarity, renewal, breakthrough, healing, or salvation. Plan practically by choosing a fast that is realistic for your health, work, and family context, and prepare your body by gradually reducing things like caffeine and sugar in the days leading up to the fast.
If you are pregnant, nursing, under medical care, or living with any health condition, please consult your GP or healthcare professional before undertaking any form of food-related fast, and choose a fast that supports your wellbeing.
“The power of fasting isn’t in what you give up, but in who you seek.”
Before You Begin
There are different ways to fast, and each one can be powerful when done with the right heart.
A Complete Fast means taking only liquids, usually water, light juice, or broth, for a set period of time. Many people do this for 24 to 72 hours or on selected days during a longer season of prayer.
A Selective Fast involves removing certain types of food from your diet. The most common example is the Daniel Fast, where you eat only fruit, vegetables, and water. It’s a practical way to refocus your appetite on God while still maintaining energy for daily life.
A Partial Fast means fasting during part of the day, for example, from sunrise to sunset, or skipping specific meals so you can prioritise prayer.
“The goal of fasting is not hardship but holiness. The best fast is the one that genuinely draws your heart closer to God.”
Types of Fast
As you fast, begin each day with Scripture rather than your phone, allowing God’s Word to set the direction for your thoughts and prayers. When you skip meals, use the hunger as a prompt to pray and seek God intentionally. Make space for worship throughout the day, letting it reset your emotions and refocus your attention. Take time to write down what you sense God is saying to you by keeping a simple fasting journal, stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and resting when needed, and remember to choose grace over guilt. If you slip up, simply begin again.
“Fasting is not performance, it’s pursuit.”
How to Fast Well
As you fast, expect a fresh awareness of God’s presence, along with renewed inner strength and a deeper sense of peace. Many people experience greater spiritual clarity for the decisions ahead, even as moments of resistance or testing arise along the way. Don’t be discouraged by that. Stay the course, and trust that joy will come as breakthrough follows.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
— James 4:8
When You Fast, Expect:
When your fast comes to an end, come out of it slowly and with gratitude. Begin by eating light foods and take time to reflect on what God has spoken to you during the fast. Ask yourself how you can carry this posture of attentiveness and dependence into everyday life. The fast may end, but closeness with God can continue.
If you are pregnant, nursing, under medical care, or living with any health condition, please consult your GP or healthcare professional before undertaking any form of food-related fast, and choose a fast that supports your wellbeing.
Ending the Fast
The Daniel Fast is popular when fasting corporately. It's a selective fast based on the example of Daniel in the Old Testament, who set aside rich and indulgent foods to seek God with focus and humility (see Daniel 1:8–16; 10:2–3).
It’s a simple, plant-based way of eating for a set period, usually 10, 14, or 21 days, designed to clear distractions and make more room for prayer.
During the Daniel Fast, you can enjoy all natural, unprocessed foods. This includes:
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Fruits – fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned (without added sugar).
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Vegetables – fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned.
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Whole grains – such as brown rice, oats, barley, quinoa, millet, wholewheat pasta, and wholegrain bread without yeast.
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Nuts and seeds – including natural nut butters like peanut or almond butter.
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Legumes – beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas (fresh, dried, or canned).
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Other items – tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, herbs, spices, and salt in moderation.
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Drinks – water (spring, filtered, or distilled) and natural juices without added sugar.
We Recommend The Daniel Fast
To keep the focus on simplicity and dependence on God, avoid:
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Meat and animal products – beef, lamb, pork, poultry, or fish.
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Dairy products – milk, cheese, cream, butter, or eggs.
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Sweeteners – sugar, honey, syrup, molasses, or cane juice.
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Leavened bread – any bread made with yeast or raising agents.
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Processed or refined foods – packaged snacks or foods with additives.
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Deep-fried or fatty foods – chips, fried items, or foods high in solid fats.
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Caffeinated or carbonated drinks – fizzy drinks, coffee, or energy drinks.
What to Avoid
Keep meals simple and nourishing, choosing whole, fresh, and natural foods, and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Planning meals in advance can help avoid frustration or fatigue, and when hunger comes, use it as a prompt for prayer and reflection rather than irritation. The Daniel Fast isn’t about restriction, but realignment. It reminds us that every appetite can be brought under a greater one, a deeper hunger for God.
Tips for Success
These Scriptures anchor our time of prayer and fasting, reminding us that true hunger is met by God, that what is done in secret matters, and that drawing near to Him brings renewal, strength, and life.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Matthew 5:6 (NIV)
“When you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father… and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Matthew 6:17–18 (NIV)
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Scripture
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
James 4:8 (NIV)
“My soul thirsts for You, my whole being longs for You, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”
Psalm 63:1 (NIV)
“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4 (NIV)
Scripture
Day 1 – Monday 5th – Consecration & Alignment
Theme: “Here we are, Lord.”
Scripture: Romans 12:1–2
Focus:
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Personal repentance
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Fresh surrender
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Clearing distractions
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Resetting priorities
Prayer prompts:
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Lord, search my heart.
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Remove anything that dulls my hunger for You.
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Align my life with Your purposes.
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 1
Day 2 – Tuesday 6th –Healthy Families & Marriages
Theme: “Strengthen our homes.”
Scripture: Psalm 127:1
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Families
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Marriages
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Unity, healing, and peace in our homes
Prayer prompts:
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Strengthen and protect our families.
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Bring healing, unity, and renewed love in marriages.
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Let our homes be places where faith is lived and passed on.
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 2
Day 3 – Wednesday 7th – Glow Kids & Youth
Theme: “From generation to generation.”
Scripture: Psalm 78:4–7
Focus:
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Children’s ministry
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Youth leaders
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Spiritual foundations for the next generation
Prayer prompts:
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Protect our children.
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Awaken faith early.
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Raise up leaders who carry both truth and love.
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 3
Day 4 – Thursday 8th – Leadership & Servant Hearts
Theme: “Strengthen those who carry the weight.”
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Focus:
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Glow Pastors. Leaders & Volunteers
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Our Nations Leaders
Prayer prompts:
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Renew strength.
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Guard hearts from burnout.
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Restore joy in serving.
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Holy Spirit influence and guidance
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 4
Day 5 – Friday 9th – Unity & Culture
Theme: “One body. One heart.”
Scripture: Psalm 133
Focus:
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Relational health
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Grace-filled relationships
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Shared vision
Prayer prompts:
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Heal fractures we can’t see.
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Protect us from offence and comparison.
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Let love lead everything we do.
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 5
Day 6 – Saturday 10th – The Presence of God at Glow
Theme: “Unless You go with us…”
Scripture: Exodus 33:14–16
Focus:
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God’s presence in every service, ministry and activity
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Authentic and transformational worship
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Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
Prayer prompts:
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We don’t want programmes without presence.
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Fill this house with Your glory.
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Let Sundays be marked by encounter, not routine.
There will be no prayer meeting today.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 6
Day 7 – Sunday 11th – Sunday Services & Momentum
Theme: “Let this house be alive.”
Scripture: Psalm 84:1–2
Focus:
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Every Sunday gathering
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Guests and first impressions
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Expectation and faith
Prayer prompts:
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Let Sundays be a place of hope.
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Remove familiarity.
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Awaken faith again.
Join us today at 10.30am for our Church service at Glow.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 7
Day 8 – Monday 12th – Community Impact
Theme: “Faith expressed in love.”
Scripture: James 2:14–17
Focus:
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Glow community outreach ministries and events
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Community partnerships
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Those in need
Prayer prompts:
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Help us see people, not projects.
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Open doors to serve practically.
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Let our love be visible and authentic
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 8
Day 9 – Tuesday 13th – Provision, Wisdom & Stewardship
Theme: “Establish the work of our hands.”
Scripture: Psalm 90:17
Focus:
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Financial provision
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Facilities and Wide Open Spaces
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Staff and sustainability
Prayer prompts:
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Give wisdom in every decision.
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Provide beyond what we can manufacture.
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Teach us to steward well, not strive.
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 9
Day 10 – Wednesday 14th – Loved Ones Coming to Faith
Theme: “Come and see.”
Scripture: John 1:46
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Family members and close friends turning to Jesus
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Salvation and water baptism
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Boldness to invite and share faith naturally
Prayer prompts:
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Lord, draw our loved ones to Yourself.
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Remove blindness and soften hearts.
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Give us courage to invite with love and wisdom.
Join us this evening at Glow Church from 7.30–8.30pm for a short time of worship, Scripture-led prayer, and space to pray together as a church.
2026 Prayer & Fasting Day 10
If you have a prayer request you’d like us to stand with you for, or a praise report of what God is doing, we’d love to hear from you. You can email us at church@glowchurch.co.uk, and our team will pray with faith and care. Whether you’re believing for breakthrough, carrying something quietly, or celebrating answered prayer, you’re not alone. Let’s encourage one another as we journey through this season together.
We'd Love To Hear from You
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14–16
You Are The Light of The World
