Every year for the past 20 years we as a church have set aside time for prayer and fasting. This time is an opportunity to step away from the noise of the world and draw closer to God. It’s about humbling ourselves, listening, and allowing space for God to work in us. Over the years, people have shared amazing stories of personal breakthroughs, fresh inspiration, and strengthened faith. Through this, we lift up our needs and the needs of our world, trusting that God hears every prayer.

The Purpose Behind Our 14 Days of Prayer and Fasting

  • Seeking God’s Guidance: Asking for wisdom and direction for our lives.

  • Growing Stronger in Faith: Making God our first priority and building trust in Him.

  • Standing in Prayer for Others: Praying for our families, friends, communities, and beyond.

  • Personal Renewal: Creating space for peace, joy, and growth in our relationship with God.

How You Can Join In

Pick Your Fast: Choose a fasting style that suits you best. Seek God, in this. There are plenty of options, so there’s something for everyone, from traditional food fasts to media fasts for those with dietary or health needs.

Daily Prayer Focus: Each day of the 14 days, we’ll provide a specific prayer focus to guide your time with God. Check back on the site or sign up for daily email updates with scripture and prayer prompts.

Join in Corporate Prayer: Participate in Open Heaven midweek prayer meetings and submit personal prayer requests for corporate prayer support.

Fasting Guide

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What’s on in your location?

Australia

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    7:00PM
    Wednesday 12th and 19th November

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Church Together
    10am + 5pm
    Guest Speaker Tak Bahna

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    7:00PM
    Wednesday 12th and 19th November

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Church Together
    iSEE CHURCH BRISBANE CENTRAL 8 Ellen Street, Carina
    10am + 5pm
    Guest Speaker Tak Bahna

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    7:00PM
    Wednesday 12th and 19th November

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Church Together
    iSEE CHURCH BRISBANE CENTRAL 8 Ellen Street, Carina
    10am + 5pm
    Guest Speaker Tak Bahna

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    7:00PM
    Wednesday 12th and 19th November

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Church Together
    iSEE CHURCH BRISBANE CENTRAL 8 Ellen Street, Carina
    10am + 5pm
    Guest Speaker Tak Bahna

  • TBC

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    7:00PM
    Wednesday 12th November

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Sunday 23rd November
    9:30am
    with Ps Dave Hammers

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    Sunday 9th and 16th November 5pm AEDT

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Sunday 23rd November
    9:30am AEDT with Ps Lucas Connell
    Encounter Service
    5:00pm AEDT with Guest Ps Lucas Connell

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    TBC

    Breakthrough Sunday
    10am + 5pm
    Ps Sunjay Stevenson

  • Open Heaven
    7 - 8PM ACDT
    Monday 10th and 17th November

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Sunday 23rd November
    10am + 5pm with Ps Daniel Bates

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    TBC

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Sunday 23rd November
    HOYTS NORWOOD
    Ps Peter Blase

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    7:00PM
    Wednesday 12th and 19th November ACDT

    Breakthrough Sunday
    Sunday 23rd November
    10am with Ps Ross Davie

New Zealand

  • Open Heaven Prayer
    7:00PM - 8:00PM
    Wednesday 12th
    346 Manchester Street, Christchurch

    Breakthrough Sunday
    4:00PM
    346 Manchester Street, Christchurch 

Fasting Guide

  • A fast is the abstinence of something that is part of your normal life for the purpose of focusing more time on prayer and your relationship with God.

    • Fasting was an expected discipline in both the Old and New Testament eras. For example, Moses fasted at least two recorded 40-day periods. Jesus fasted 40 days and reminded His followers to fast - ‘WHEN you fast’, not IF you fast.

    • Fasting and prayer can restore the loss of the “first love” for your Lord and result in a more intimate relationship with Christ. (Joel 2:12)

    • Fasting can be a time when God gives you increased revelation from the word.

    • Fasting can transform your prayer life into a richer and more personal experience.

    • Fasting can result in a dynamic personal revival in your own life and make you a channel of revival to others.

    • Fasting can produce breakthroughs. (Matthew 6:18)

    • Fasting can be the catalyst by which God produces a new season in your life. [Acts 13:2)

    • Fasting can be a way by which God gives you clear direction on particular issues.

Suggested Guidelines

  • Ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit

    Write down the things that you want to see happen

  • There are a number of alternatives you can choose in the way you want to fast. Just be open to God and ask Him what He wants you to sacrifice.
    Below are some examples of what you could do.

    Juice Fast
    In this type of fast you abstain from eating solids and only drink fluids such as water, juice and vegetable broth.

    Daniel Fast
    This is the diet that Daniel ate when he first went to Babylon, namely during a three-week period in which he abstained from delicacies, meat and wine (Daniel 10:31. A Daniel fast is therefore made up of basically water, fruit & vegetables.

    Delicacies Fast
    This is where you abstain from certain delicacies that you elf normally indulge in such as chocolate, desserts, coffee ect.

    Obviously for some people because of health concerns it is inappropriate for them to conduct a fast involving food. However, there are some other things that you could fast:

    Media Fast
    In this type of fast you abstain from media such as TV, movies etc and you spend the time praying and seeking the Lord.

    Hobby Fast
    This is where you refrain from conducting a particular hobby and you choose to spend that time praying and seeking the Lord.

    Mix ‘n Match
    You can also choose to break up the 14 days into different kinds of fasting. For example you might want to do a juice fast on the weekends, and a Daniel fast during the week, or you could do a juice fast for one week and a Daniel fast for the other week.

    Whatever fast or combination of fasts you choose remember that it is a sacrifice between you and God.

  • Prayer partners can encourage you when the going gets tough and support you in your prayer goals.

  • At the beginning of the 14 days surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ (confess your sins to God, forgive anyone who has offended you and ask forgiveness from those you have offended). Ask the Holy Spirit to help you and lead you.

  • - Pray as often as you can - fasting without prayer is just a diet!

    -Read your Bible regularly.

    -Spend time alone in the presence of God, worshiping Him and opening your heart fully to Him. Keep a journal of the things God says to you, the prayer points He gives you and the answers He provides. Pray with faith and hope, knowing that God is able.

  • - When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system.

    - This can cause mild discomfort for the first few days (e.g. headaches, irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars).

    - Limit your activity and exercise.

    - Take time to rest.