Read your Bible with us in 2026

At Commission Church, we fast because we want more of God. Fasting isn’t about performance or obligation—it’s about intentionally creating space to hear from the Lord. When we fast, we quiet the noise, break from routine, and position our hearts to be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

Throughout Scripture, God’s people fasted during times of transition, brokenness, suffering, seeking, consecration, desperation, formation, and spiritual pursuit. Jesus Himself fasted. When we fast, we follow His example—seeking clarity, power, and deeper intimacy with our Heavenly Father.

Fasting reminds us that our strength doesn’t come from food, comfort, or culture—it comes from God alone. It reorders our priorities, ignites spiritual renewal, and helps us fix our eyes on Jesus.

Whether you’re seeking a breakthrough, direction, or simply more of His presence, fasting is a beautiful way to say, “God, I want You more than anything.”

We fast from physical food to feast on the supernatural his presence.

📖 Why We Fast

Fasting isn’t about punishment or show. Fasting is a spiritual discipline — a moment to clear away distractions, humble our hearts, and listen intently for God’s voice. It’s a time to press pause on the noise of life and tune in to what God is saying.

Through fasting we:

• Humbly acknowledge our dependence on God

• Create space to hear God’s direction and guidance

• Recalibrate our priorities — putting Jesus first

• Invite spiritual clarity, renewal, and breakthrough

🕊️ How to Participate

1. Fast on Wednesdays in January

2. Pray and Seek God — Use the extra time and space to read Scripture, pray, worship, or journal. Ask God what He wants to say to you.

3. Reflect & Share — After your fast, reflect on what God spoke. You’re welcome to share testimonies, insights, or prayer requests with the community.

4. Do It Together — While many will fast privately, we encourage unity in purpose. If you’re part of a small group or family, consider fasting together — it deepens connection and accountability. Know that corporately we are fasting together as a church on the Wednesdays of January.

💡 Who This Is For

• Everyone who has chosen to follow Jesus

• New or curious followers of Jesus exploring what faith looks like in practice

• Anyone feeling stuck, distracted, or spiritually weary — longing for a fresh encounter with God

• People seeking clarity, peace, direction, or renewal

✅ What to Expect

• Moments of deep hunger and physical lack forcing you to rely on God

• A weekly rhythm that roots us in Jesus and keeps our hearts aligned

• Moments of intimacy with God — where He speaks hope, healing, and direction

• Increased spiritual sensitivity and readiness for what God wants to do in and through us

• A church community walking together in faith, seeking God together

Option #2: The 3‑Day Fast (January 6–9)

A deeper invitation to seek the Lord at the start of 2026.

For those who feel spiritually ready to take a significant next step, we invite you to join us in a three‑day fast as we begin the new year. This fast coincides with our Wednesday corporate fast but extends through Thursday and Friday as an intentional time of focused hunger for God.

The three‑day fast begins Tuesday evening, January 6, at sundown and continues until Friday evening, January 9, at sundown. For roughly 72 hours, we abstain from food and rely fully on the Lord for strength, presence, and spiritual clarity.

This option is designed for believers who have fasted before, who feel led to pursue God with deeper surrender, and who want to start the year with a profound posture of humility and dependence.

Fasting in this way does not make anyone more spiritual—it simply creates more space for God to shape us, form us, and lead us. It is a sacred act of saying, “Lord, I depend on You more than anything else.”

If you choose this option, please ensure you are physically able, and consult your doctor if you have medical concerns.

For many, this will be a powerful time of renewal, awakening, and spiritual alignment as we enter 2026 together.

Come expectant. God meets His people when they fast and pray.

The Daniel Fast is available for those who are not physically able to abstain from food for a full 24-hour or multi-day fast, or for those who, after prayer and wise counsel, discern that a modified fast is the best next step for them this season.

This 21-day fast follows the pattern found in Daniel 1 and Daniel 10, where God’s people intentionally limited their diet as an act of devotion, humility, and focused prayer. Rather than abstaining from all food, the Daniel Fast removes certain foods in order to quiet physical cravings and re-center our dependence on the Lord.

To learn how to Daniel Fast, visit the section below!

The focus is on simple, whole foods—primarily fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains—eaten with prayerful intentionality and spiritual attentiveness.

Dates:

The Daniel Fast will run from January 4 through January 25, 2026.

An Important Encouragement

While the Daniel Fast is a meaningful and biblical practice, if you are physically able to participate in Path 1 (weekly 24-hour fasting), we encourage you to choose that path instead. This year, as a church, we are emphasizing the traditional Christian practice of full fasting as an act of dependence, submission, and trust in God’s provision.

Path 3 exists not as a lesser option, but as a pastoral accommodation—so that no one is excluded from seeking the Lord together due to physical or medical limitations.

Resources, meal guidelines, and practical helps for the Daniel Fast are available on this page to support you as you commit this season to prayer, Scripture, and surrender.

As we begin 2026, our prayer is simple:

That by denying ourselves in appropriate and faithful ways, we would learn again to say, “Lord, we depend on You.”

The Daniel Fast is based on the experiences of Daniel, a Jewish prophet.

The guidelines for this fast are primarily found in two passages in the Book of Daniel:

Daniel 1:8-14:

“8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your[a] food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.”11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.”

In this passage, Daniel and his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (also known as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) were among the captives taken to Babylon. The Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, ordered that they be given a portion of the royal food and wine. However, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and requested a diet of vegetables and water. After a trial period, it was observed that Daniel and his friends were healthier than those who ate the royal food.

Daniel 10:2-3:

“2 At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. 3 I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.”

In this passage, Daniel undertakes another period of fasting and mourning. During this time, he refrains from eating rich foods, meat, and wine.

The Daniel Fast has been developed based on these biblical accounts, emphasizing a plant-based diet with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds while avoiding certain types of foods, such as meat and processed items.

Over time, the Daniel Fast has gained popularity as a form of spiritual discipline and detoxification within some Christian communities. It is often practiced as a partial fast and can vary in its specific guidelines depending on individual or communal interpretations of the biblical passages. The primary focus remains on seeking God through prayer, fasting, and a dedicated pursuit of spiritual growth.

It should be understood that the Daniel Fast is not an exclusive replacement for fasting.

When possible, the total refrain of eating—for whatever period of time—is still the primary expression of fasting both biblically and historically for the follower of Jesus.

Foods Allowed (What You Can Eat):

– Fruits: Fresh fruits, both dried and fresh, are allowed. This includes apples, bananas, berries, oranges, grapes, etc.

–Vegetables: All types of vegetables, whether raw or cooked, are permissible. This includes leafy greens, root vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, and more.

–Whole Grains:Whole grains are a significant part of the Daniel Fast. Examples include brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley, whole wheat, and whole grain products.

–Legumes: Legumes are allowed, such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas.

–Nuts and Seeds: Nuts and seeds, including almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds, are permissible.

–Water: Water is the primary beverage during the Daniel Fast. It's important to stay hydrated.

–Herbs and Spices:You can use various herbs and spices to add flavor to your meals.

Foods to Avoid (What you CANNOT eat):

–Meat and Animal Products: All forms of meat, including beef, poultry, fish, and pork, are typically avoided during the Daniel Fast. This also includes eggs and dairy products.

–Processed Foods: Foods that are heavily processed, refined, or contain additives are not allowed. This includes items like refined sugars, white flour, and processed snacks.

–Sweeteners: Sweeteners, including sugar, honey, maple syrup, and artificial sweeteners, are usually avoided.

–Fried Foods: Fried foods and foods cooked in oil are generally restricted.

–Leavened Bread: Traditional leavened bread is often excluded, and instead, whole grain and unleavened bread may be consumed.

–Beverages: Apart from water, many people on the Daniel Fast abstain from caffeinated beverages, sodas, and alcoholic drinks.