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“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
They shall be like a tree planted by water,
sending out its roots by the stream.
It shall not fear when heat comes,
and its leaves shall stay green;
in the year of drought it is not anxious,
and it does not cease to bear fruit.”
— Jeremiah 17:7-8
Theme: TRUST
Purpose of the Fast
This fast is not about restriction for restriction’s sake. It is an invitation to trust God more deeply—with our bodies, our habits, our fears, our future, and one another. Each week deepens our focus, moving us from relying on ourselves, to relying on God, to relying on one another.
You are encouraged to choose one fasting option per week that is challenging yet realistic. Grace, flexibility, and health considerations are always honored.
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Week 1:
Trusting God with our Provisions
Focus: Awareness
DAILY DEVOTIONAL RHYTHM
• Food Fasts
FASTING OPTIONS (CHOOSE ONE)
Where do I struggle to trust God with my daily needs—time, money, energy, peace?
WEEKLY PROMPT:
“God, today I choose to trust You for what I need.”
- Exodus 16:1–18
(Manna in the wilderness) - Matthew 6:25–34
- Psalm 37:3–5
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Fast one meal per day, replacing it with prayer
- Fast from dusk til dawn each day, journaling your prayers throughout the week
- Fast from snacking or sweets
• Financial Fasts
- Fast from impulse spending, keep track of what you would have spent.
- Fast from ordering in/take out, commit to making simple meals for the week
- Encouragement: Start where you are. Faithfulness matters more than intensity.
Morning Prayer (1-2 minutes):
What do I usually rely on instead of God when I feel anxious or rushed?
Midday Reflection:
Name one way God provided today—big or small.
Evening Gratitude:
Week 2:
Trusting God with our Future
Focus: Surrender
DAILY DEVOTIONAL RHYTHM
• Wellness Fasts
FASTING OPTIONS (CHOOSE ONE)
What would it look like to trust God not just with today, but with what I cannot yet see?
WEEKLY PROMPT:
“God, I release my need to control what comes next.”
- Jeremiah 29:11–13
- Luke 12:22–34
- Hebrews 11:1–8
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Fast from worry, critique, and pessimism, replace with a daily gratitude log.
• Information Fasts
- Fast from social media or non-essential screen time, replace it with scripture, a craft/art project, or time out doors.
- Fast from news or the flow of constant information, limit your news consumption to 1 hour a day.
Morning Prayer (1-2 minutes):
What decision, uncertainty, or fear keeps resurfacing?
Midday Reflection:
Where did I notice peace—or resistance—today?
Evening Gratitude:
• Fast Fasts
- Fast two meals per day, replacing it with prayer
- Fast from everything but water, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, journaling your prayers throughout the week
- Fast from snacking or sweets
Week 3:
Trusting God Together
Focus: Community & Witness
DAILY DEVOTIONAL RHYTHM
• Food Fasts
FASTING OPTIONS (CHOOSE ONE)
How does trusting God change the way I trust others and show up for my community?
WEEKLY PROMPT:
"God, help me trust You through others today.”
- Acts 2:42–47
- Galatians 6:2
- John 17:20–23
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Skip three meals and use the time to pray for someone else
- Fast from everything but liquids this week, use the time to connect with a loved one.
• Wellness Fasts
- Fast from isolation, intentionally connect with someone you have been avoiding this week
- Fast from self-centeredness, practicing daily acts of generosity to others
Morning Prayer (1-2 minutes):
Who has God placed in my life as a source of support or accountability?
Midday Reflection:
Pray by name for the church, its leaders, and its community partners.
