“You have said, ‘Seek My face.’ My heart says to You, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’”
– Psalm 27:8
Join Christians across the Nation for a 21-day fast in August!
Unite with believers across America in crying out for spiritual renewal, asking God to awaken his church, transform communities, and bring many hearts back to himself. Participants will be encouraged by short daily emails and video devotionals created just for this summer’s fast participants.
You can choose your desired level of fasting, and will be able to connect with those who choose to join the community via Christian Union’s App.
Join the National Fast, Free Devotionals Included
Why We Fast
Great moves of God are always preceded by His people praying and fasting for more of His presence and power in their lives and in their nation. This 21-day fast calls believers across America to persevere in prayer and holy longing for God’s favor, contending for the Kingdom of Light to triumph over darkness through repentance, unity, and unwavering faith.
Fasting Focus
- Personal Pursuit of God’s Presence: Set aside intentional time each day to seek the Lord with an undivided heart, responding to His invitation to know Him more deeply through prayer, worship, Scripture, and quiet listening.
- Repentance and Spiritual Renewal: Humbly invite the Holy Spirit to search our hearts, confess sin, remove distractions, and restore a wholehearted devotion to Christ, making room for God to work afresh in our life.
- National Awakening Through Prayer: Unite with believers across America in crying out for spiritual renewal, asking God to awaken His Church, transform communities, and bring many hearts back to Himself.
“Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects the flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble.”
— St. Augustine, Sermon 210
Call to Action
Join believers nationwide from August 7–27, 2026, in a 21-day fast to seek God. Set aside time daily to pray, repent, and intercede for America. Together, let us believe in a great awakening that will shape our generation.
Join the National Fast — Free Daily Devotionals Included!
Now is the time to humble ourselves, cry out for mercy, and call forth the Kingdom of Light to reign over this land!
What You Receive When You Join
- 21 inspiring daily devotionals delivered to your inbox
- Access to the National Fast group inside the CU App
- Prayer points for America each day
- Daily encouragement from Christian Union Leadership
“The return to the practice of prayer will be the turning point of the Church’s spiritual power.”
— Andrew Murray, The Ministry of Intercession
How to Fast
Each participant should prayerfully choose their fast:
- Liquid only fast
- One-meal-a-day fast
- Water only fast
- Or a combination of the above
Biblical fasting is the voluntary giving up of food for a set period of time in order to seek God with greater focus and humility. Throughout Scripture, fasting always involves abstaining from food, not simply avoiding activities like television or social media (although that may be warranted!). The purpose is to weaken the flesh, quiet the noise of daily life, and open our hearts more fully to prayer, repentance, and the presence of God.
Ask the Lord to guide you in choosing the right type of fast, and speak with your doctor if you have any health concerns. Fasting is a physical act with a deeply spiritual purpose. It is a way of humbling ourselves before God and drawing near to Him with sincere desire. If fasting is new to you, we encourage you to explore the resources linked below to help you prepare and participate wisely. See A Complete Guide to Biblical Fasting (This is a webpage explaining how to fast with links to additional resources.)
“You will not see anyone who is truly striving after his spiritual advancement who is not given to fasting and prayer.”
—St. Athanasius, Letter to Amoun
Sign up now to participate and invite friends and family to join you!