Glad Tidings Community Church AG

21 DAY CHURCH WIDE FAST 2026

At the beginning of every year, Glad Tidings Community Church participates in a church wide fast in preparation for the upcoming year, and you're invited to join us! God is always in the midst of our fasting and we don't want you to miss out on what God is preparing for us in 2026!

What Is A Fast?

A fast is a set period of time when we intentionally give up something—most often food, but sometimes other daily habits—to focus our hearts and minds on God. During a fast, we replace what we’re giving up with prayer, Scripture, and reflection, creating space to seek God more clearly, grow spiritually, and align ourselves with His will. For our 21-day church-wide fast, this is an invitation to slow down, depend on God, and pursue deeper connection with Him together as a church family.

How Do I Participate in the
Church Wide Fast?

One common way many people choose to participate is through a Daniel Fast, which focuses on simple, plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water, inspired by the fast described in the book of Daniel. That said, there is no single “right” way to fast. You may choose to fast from certain foods, meals, or even non-food habits such as social media or entertainment. What matters most is that your fast involves a genuine sacrifice and is paired with a deliberate effort to spend more time with the Lord through prayer, Scripture, and reflection.

What Do I Do While I'm Fasting?

Fasting is meant to be a time of intentional spiritual focus, so prayer and reading your Bible should be at the center of your daily rhythm. As you abstain from whatever you’ve chosen to give up, use that time to seek God through Scripture, prayer, and quiet reflection. You may also find it helpful to incorporate practices like meditating on God’s Word, reflecting on His goodness, or journaling what He is showing you throughout the fast.

Throughout the fast, we’ll also be releasing a daily video devotional to help guide and encourage you. A new devotional will be available every morning at 6:00 AM, each one led by a different member of our leadership team and focused on a unique biblical topic. It’s an easy and meaningful way to start your day and stay spiritually engaged together as a church family during the fast.

Click below to check out our playlist for this years devotionals! Remember, we upload often so check back daily or download our "GTCC Family" app to get notified when we upload!

Helpful Resources

Check out the links below for some helpful resources! From left to right, the first link is for more information on the Daniel Fast, including recipes, guidelines and tips! The second link is to the social media page for a Daniel Fast friendly food service called Prepped to Go run by our very own Charisse Draleau! If you don't have time to cook all of your Daniel fast meals this is a great (and delicious) option! Lastly if you have any questions about how fasting works and what you can do to get started view the last link to check out an article on fasting for beginners OR reach out to us either by filling out the contact form below or calling us at (401) 568 0060!