August 2026 Time of Prayer and Fasting

PRAYER + FASTING

AUGUST 26 – 28TH, 2026

PURPOSE

The invitation this August is to make space to reset our focus and gaze back on Jesus before

we move into a busy fall season. Summer may have given us a small reprieve from structured

rhythms and so the fall will likely bring transitions and new beginnings. There may be longings

for cooler weather, high hopes for football season, early bird holiday prep or maybe a greater

awareness that the year is coming to a close. But before we jump headfirst into all of this, we

want to pause and sit before the Lord. Consider this a pit stop on our journey through 2026. An

opportunity to refuel, get what’s needed, and settle into the race. Let’s choose to stop now so

we can go further later.

By fasting we empty ourselves, both physically and spiritually; and by praying we’re asking to be

continually filled by the Spirit. It is important to remember that we’re not praying and fasting for

something, we already have God’s attention. This practice allows us the opportunity to pay more

attention to Him, and to experience His nearness and love for us in fresh and deeper ways. God

desires to be with us and to speak to us!

PRACTICES & RESOURCES

This practice is simple, we’ll set aside three days, August 26th-28th, to make space for God.

We’ll fast as a church family, gathering at specific times to pray together virtually, and we’ll break

our fast in person with a Night of Prayer on Friday, August 28th at 6:30pm.

Before you jump right in, ask the Lord how He desires for you to fast over these three days,

whether that be from food, secular music, digital media, or something else. Allow Him to set the

standard and pace. Remember, you are already seen and dearly loved, so whatever you’re

sacrificing is in service of eliminating distractions and earthly comforts to reset with the Lord, not

to earn more of His love or attention.

*If you want to learn more about Listening to Jesus or haven’t fasted from food before, check out the

additional resources on the next page!

PRAYER SCHEDULE

*Night of Prayer will be in the Antioch Offices (2323 S. Miro Street) at 6:30pm. Enter through

the red doors on S. Miro and follow the signs into the building. We’ll plan to end around 8:30pm,

but you never know what the Lord may do!