The 2026 Monthly Fasting Calendar and Guide is designed to help Christians cultivate a deeper burden for the work of God in the world through the biblical practice of fasting. Rooted in the examples of Nehemiah and Daniel, who fasted out of heartfelt concern for God’s people and purposes (Nehemiah 1; Daniel 9), this guide invites individuals, families, and congregations to express homesickness for God and His kingdom. As John Piper describes, fasting is not primarily about denying food, but about awakening a greater hunger for God Himself, turning earthly appetites into longing for His presence, glory, and advancement of the gospel amid spiritual apathy, brokenness, and opposition.
Each month features a specific kingdom-focused theme, such as personal and corporate revival, family renewal, evangelism, missions, church unity, and care for the persecuted, with an accompanying Scripture passage and a concise prayer guide to direct your fasting time. Suggested fasting days are every Monday (or any day that fits your schedule), allowing flexibility to choose one or more as the Spirit leads. The guide includes practical steps for beginning or deepening the practice of fasting, emphasizing that the goal is not rigid observance but Spirit-led dependence on God. Whether new to fasting or experienced, this resource aims to transform burdens into prayer, prayer into action, and ordinary days into opportunities for renewed devotion in 2026.
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