During 2026, New Hope will partake in a year long fast from sunup to sundown. Each participant who is willing & able will sign up for a day (or two!) with the goal of filling all 365 days with focused prayer and intention of listening to what God has for us and for His church.
Fasting is Biblical. Prayer and fasting is practiced regularly through the Bible. We see God’s people in both the Old Testament and New Testament pray and fast in order to seek God’s face and what He is calling them to.
Nehemiah 9, Esther 4, Matthew 4
According to the dictionary, the word “fast” means “to suffer hunger” or “abstain from food or drink”.
The Biblical purpose of fasting is to create a space of time for developing spiritual intensity for pursuing closeness with God. For this reason, fasting without prayer is not a biblical activity.
1 Corinthians 9:27, Esther 4:16, Jonah 3:5-9
The goal is to get closer to God and set our hearts on seeking Him first and above all.
Each day, we ask that you please pray for the following areas:
Click the link to sign up for your day of fasting.
If no dates are available, please check back every week for new dates or canceled dates!