Prayer & Fasting

“We choose to make time to talk to God every day”

About Prayer

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We choose to make time to talk to God every day. The God of the universe, who created the heavens and the earth, wants to talk with you daily! How incredible is that? In Jeremiah 29:12, God invites us to “come and pray to me,” and promises, “I will listen to you!” Prayer is a conversation with God, a time to talk, listen, and interact with Him regularly. As we often say. “Let’s pray about that right now,” we find ways to bump into Jesus every day. Using practical tools like the A.C.T.S. acronym (see below under the “How” dropdown), we can easily incorporate prayer into our daily routine, ensuring we continuously connect with God through adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication.

  • Prayer is a daily conversation with God, where we talk, listen, and interact with Him, recognizing His desire to communicate with us. It’s an intentional practice of connecting with the Creator of the universe, who promises to hear us when we call on Him.

  • We pray because God invites us to come to Him with our thoughts, needs, and gratitude, promising that He will listen and respond. Prayer allows us to experience God’s presence, guidance, and the peace that comes from trusting Him with our lives.

    Romans 8:23-24: For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.

  • We can pray by following practical tools like the A.C.T.S. acronym, which guides us through adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication, ensuring a well-rounded and meaningful time with God. By setting aside moments throughout our day, we make prayer a consistent part of our daily routine, deepening our relationship with God.

    A - ADORATION - Remind yourself of who God is by telling him the character traits about him that you appreciate.

    C - CONFESSION - Acknowledging our sin, and receiving the gift of forgiveness from God 

    T - THANKSGIVING - Telling God all the things you are grateful that he has done for you and your family.  

    S - SUPPLICATION - This word means to ask humbly and earnestly.  This is when we bring our requests to the Lord.

What’s Next?

Schedule a Prayer Reminder - Schedule a specific time each day to stop and pray.  Set a reminder on your phone, an appointment in your calendar or a Post-It note on your dashboard.  Look for a way to remind yourself to choose to make time to talk with God 

Pray the ACTS prayer - (See above in the “How” drop-down)

Create a Prayer List - Take time to write down the things you want to remember to pray for, and put the list somewhere you will see it daily

Download the Echo App - Click here, and this app will help you set up reminders to pray, lists for each type of prayer of prayer in the A.C.T.S. Framework, and join the Daybreak prayer feed

Submit a Prayer Request - Our prayer team is actively praying for the needs of the Daybreak Community, our region, and our world. Submit a prayer request below so our prayer team can partner with you in presenting your requests to God. (Matthew 18:19-20)

FAQ’s on Prayer

  • Prayer is a personal conversation with God where we talk, listen, and connect with Him daily. It is important because it helps us build a relationship with God, allowing us to experience His guidance, peace, and presence in our lives (Jeremiah 29:12).

  • The Bible provides guidance on prayer, including using the Lord’s Prayer as a model (Matthew 6:9-13). A practical tool is the A.C.T.S. acronym: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication, which helps us incorporate prayer into our daily routine.

  • God desires for us to pray because He loves us and wants a relationship with us. He promises to listen to us when we pray, as seen in Jeremiah 29:12, and assures us that He will answer us when we call upon Him (Jeremiah 33:3).

  • We can pray for anything, from adoration and thanksgiving to confessing our sins and asking for God’s help (Philippians 4:6). Supplication allows us to bring our personal needs and requests before God, trusting that He cares for every aspect of our lives.

  • The Bible encourages us to pray continually and on all occasions (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Ephesians 6:18). Setting specific times or reminders throughout the day can help establish a regular habit of prayer.

  • Yes, God answers prayers according to His will and timing. He invites us to pray, promising to listen and respond to our requests (Philippians 4:6, Jeremiah 33:3), even revealing things we do not yet know.

Messages on Prayer

Check out a past messages on prayer and related topics from the Daybreak YouTube page

Discover how worship and prayer can transform life’s toughest moments in this powerful episode. Explore the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16, uncovering practical ways to respond to trials with faith, find hope in hardship, and experience God’s faithfulness. Tune in for biblical encouragement and actionable insights to help you navigate challenges with peace and trust.

Pastor Chandler highlights the importance of staying present with God despite life’s distractions, encouraging intentional spiritual practices like prayer and contemplation. It emphasizes that love, joy, and peace grow through consistent time in God’s presence, using practical tools to cultivate daily awareness.

Additional Resources on Prayer

  • The Circle Maker book

    The Circle Maker | Mark Batterson

    This book inspires readers to dream big, pray boldly, and trust God fully by drawing prayer circles around their hopes, challenges, and goals, demonstrating the transformative power of persistent prayer.

    CLICK HERE
  • Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer by Chris Hodges

    Pray First | Chris Hodges

    A practical resource offering 12 distinct Bible study methods to help readers deepen their understanding of Scripture and apply its truths to their daily lives.

    CLICK HERE
  • Prayers for Strength, Hope, Stress

    Prayers for Strength, Hope, Stress... | Life.Church

    This article offers practical guidance on prayer, encouraging readers to connect with God through various prayers for strength, hope, and peace, while exploring why and how to pray in both personal and group settings.

    CLICK HERE
  • Prayer Has its Reasons Focus on the Family

    Prayer Has its Reasons | Focus on the Family

    This article outlines twelve biblical and practical reasons to pray, emphasizing prayer as a vital act of obedience, communication with God, spiritual empowerment, and a source of humility, emotional connection, and unity among believers.

    Click Here
  • Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel

    Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel

    This book challenges readers to pray boldly and authentically with three transformative prayers—Search me, Break me, Send me—to deepen their faith and align their lives with God’s purpose.

    Click Here

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About Fasting

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We choose to set aside intentional time to fast and seek God. Just as prayer opens the door to conversation with God, fasting clears space for deeper communion with Him. In Joel 2:12, God says, “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Fasting is a spiritual discipline where we deny ourselves something, often food, to focus more fully on God’s presence and guidance. Throughout Scripture, fasting was a way for God’s people to humble themselves, seek clarity, and draw closer to Him. By integrating prayer and fasting into our lives, we create opportunities for God to transform us from the inside out.

  • Fasting is a voluntary act of giving up food or other comforts for a set time to seek God with greater focus. It helps us deny physical desires to prioritize spiritual nourishment.

  • We fast to humble ourselves, seek God’s will, and deepen our relationship with Him. Fasting helps us create space in our lives for God to speak and move.

    Ezra 8:21 - “There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions.”

  • Begin by praying about what type of fast to commit to—whether a liquid fast, partial fast, or fasting from specific foods or activities. Spend the time you’d normally use for eating in prayer, worship, and Bible reading (Matthew 6:16-18).

    If you’ve never fasted before or you’d like to follow a guided fast, check out our 7 Days of Prayer and Fasting Editable PDF book.

What’s Next?

After learning about fasting, take the next step by participating in our 7 Days of Prayer and Fasting devotional. This guided PDF includes daily readings, reflections, and prayer prompts to help you experience transformation through focused time with God. Whether you’re fasting for clarity, direction, healing, or breakthrough, we believe this week-long journey will be a powerful start to aligning your heart with God’s will for 2025. Click below to download the 7 Days of Prayer and Fasting devotional and begin your journey today!

FAQ’s on Fasting

  • Yes! Fasting is for anyone who wants to draw closer to God. Start small—consider skipping one meal or fasting a favorite snack, then use that time for prayer and reflection (Matthew 4:4).

  • Always consult a healthcare professional before starting a fast if you have health concerns. You can still participate by fasting certain foods, intermittent fasting, liquids only, or one meal a day. If food fasts are not an option, you could fast social media or entertainment, but we recommend food-related fasts if you are able (Daniel 10:3).

  • Fasting can vary in length. The Bible mentions fasts of one day (Judges 20:26), three days (Esther 4:16), seven days (1 Samuel 31:13), and forty days (Matthew 4:2). Start with a time frame that feels manageable for you.

  • Use hunger as a prompt to pray and seek God. Turn your attention to Scripture or meditate on an attribute of God, such as His faithfulness or provision (Psalm 34:10).

  • Fasting is a private act of devotion to God. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:16-18 not to draw attention to ourselves but to fast humbly, trusting that God sees and will reward us. But it is also not a sin if you share with your health providers, family, or life group to receive accountability and prayer.

  • Yes, but in a different way. Encourage children to give up something small, like dessert or screen time, and use that time to pray or read the Bible. Fasting should be age-appropriate and focused on spiritual growth.

Message on Fasting

Check out a past message on fasting and related topics from the Daybreak YouTube page

This sermon on fasting explores its biblical significance, emphasizing how it is not just about abstaining from food but about deepening our dependence on God, aligning our hearts with His will, and seeking spiritual renewal. Through scriptural examples and practical insights, the message encourages believers to approach fasting with intentionality, using it as a tool for spiritual breakthrough, clarity, and deeper intimacy with God.

Additional Resources on Fasting

  • Fasting by Jentezen Franklin

    Fasting | Jentezen Franklin

    This book explores the spiritual discipline of fasting, teaching how it deepens intimacy with God, unlocks His power, and brings breakthroughs in every area of life.

    CLICK HERE
  • A Hunger for God by John Piper

    A Hunger for God | John Piper

    This book explores the practice of fasting as a way to deepen our longing for God, strengthen our faith, and align our desires with His glory and purposes.

    CLICK HERE
  • Pursuit by Dave Patterson

    Pursuit: 21-Day Prayer and Fasting Devotional | Dave Patterson

    This devotional guides readers through a 21-day journey of prayer and fasting, helping them draw closer to God, seek His will, and experience spiritual renewal.

    CLICK HERE
  • Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough by Elmer Towns

    Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough | Elmer Towns

    This book explores nine biblical types of fasting, providing practical guidance on how each can lead to spiritual growth, breakthroughs, and a deeper connection with God.

    Click Here
  • A Guide to Prayer and Fasting

    A Guide to Prayer and Fasting | Dave Patterson

    This guide provides practical insights and biblical principles to help individuals engage in meaningful prayer and fasting, fostering spiritual growth, intimacy with God, and breakthrough in various areas of life.

    CLICK HERE
  • Prayer + Fasting

    7 Days of Prayer and Fasting Journal

    This 7-day prayer and fasting journal is a guided resource to help you deepen your relationship with God through focused prayer, Scripture reflection, and intentional fasting, as you seek spiritual renewal and transformation.

    CLICK HERE

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