The 21-day fast is one of the most sacred seasons in the life of Life Touch Community Church - Plainfield. Every October, we step away from the noise of daily life and position ourselves before God in consecration, prayer, and fasting. But what we do in these 21 days is not merely to abstain from food. We have done that before. What we are invited into this year is something deeper — a divine summons issued from the throne of God Himself.

The theme God has given us is built on three words that appear in just three verses: ARISE. SHINE. GLORY.

These 21 days are structured as a progressive journey — not three disconnected weeks, but three movements of the Holy Spirit that build on each other.

• Week One — ARISE: You cannot shine if you have not arisen. The first seven days are about breaking out of every form of spiritual stagnation — restoring identity, releasing the past, and returning to first love with God. This week we deal with the internal work. 

• Week Two — SHINE: Having arisen, we turn outward. The second seven days are about becoming a visible, authentic, powerful expression of Christ — in character, in supernatural gifting, in fulfilled purpose, and in the love that is the loudest sermon we will ever preach.

• Week Three — GLORY: The final seven days press into the deepest pursuit: the manifest presence of God. Not encounters for their own sake, but the transformation that comes from sustained proximity to the Almighty — and the commissioning that follows. We are not seeking glory for ourselves. We are seeking the God of glory, that He might be seen upon us.
  
  

This framework gives every participant — regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey — a daily anchor: one scripture, one devotional truth, and five targeted prayer points. Use these as a launching pad, not a ceiling. Let the Spirit lead you deeper from each day's foundation.
We do not fast to be seen.

We do not fast to achieve a spiritual merit badge. We fast because there are things that only come by prayer and fasting — things the church needs, things our city needs, things your family needs, and things only God can supply. We fast because we believe He will show up. And He will.

Fast Structure:

• Duration: 21 days ( Monday, October 5 - Sunday, October 25, 2026)
• Daily Corporate Virtual Prayer Session: Evening (6:00-6:30 PM) via WhatsApp
• Wednesday Evening In-person prayer gatherings: 7th, 14th, 21st (7:00-8:30 PM)

Fasting Options:

1. Daniel Fast (recommended): Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, water
2. Partial Fast: One meal per day
3. Water Fast: Consult a physician first
4. Modified Fast: For health reasons, fast from specific foods or activities

WEEK 1: ARISE
October 5 - October 11, 2026

• Days 1-7: evening prayer sessions
• Wednesday, October 7, 2026, evening prayer gathering: "Return to Your First Love"
• Focus: Awakening · Restoration · Breaking Spiritual Stagnation

WEEK 2: SHINE
October 12 - October 18, 2026

• Days 8-14: evening prayer sessions
• Wednesday, October 14, 2026, evening prayer gathering: "Shining in Character."
• Focus: Character · Power · Purpose · Love.

WEEK 3: GLORY
October 19 - October 25, 2026

• Days 15-21: evening prayer sessions
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026, evening prayer gathering: "A Lifestyle of His Presence"
• Focus: Presence · Transformation · Commission