Fast Guidelines

From 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, drink only water and abstain from all food and other beverages.

This fast is a spiritual discipline intended to draw us closer to God, deepen our prayer life,

and strengthen our faith through intentional time with Him in prayer, Bible reading, and worship.

Everyday prayer: 7am & 6pm

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Why We Are Fasting

• To seek a deeper connection with God.

• To grow spiritually through prayer, meditation, and worship.

• To humble ourselves and rely on God for strength.

• To focus on spiritual growth rather than physical needs.

What to Do During the Fast

• Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water.

• Pray & Read the Bible – Replace meals with time in God’s Word.

• Worship & Meditate – Focus your thoughts and praise on God.

• Seek Strength – When weak or tempted, pray for God’s help.

• Stand Firm – Expect temptation; lean on God’s Word for strength.

How to Break the Fast

• Ease Back In – Don’t go straight to a heavy meal.

• Start with Liquids – Begin with soups or broths.

• Choose Gentle Foods – Go for light, low-carb, easy-to-digest options.

Day 1 – October 1

Theme: Renewal of Strength

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

• Individual: Pray for supernatural renewal of your personal strength to endure and finish 2025 strong.

• Corporate: Pray for God to renew the strength of our church, city, and nation—that weary leaders, families, and systems may find endurance in God.

• Community: Call out teachers, parents, first responders, and community leaders who need fresh energy.

Day 2 – October 2

Theme: Focused Pursuit of Purpose

Scripture: Philippians 3:13–14 “Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

• Individual: Release past failures and distractions, pressing forward to finish strong.

• Corporate: Pray for the church in D.C. and across the nation to walk in focus, not division, distractions, or stagnation.

• Community: Cover youth and young adults. Pray that they would pursue purpose over peer pressure, and the community would provide mentoring and opportunities.

Day 3 – October 3

Theme: Breakthrough & Barriers Removed

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18–19 “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth.”

• Individual: Ask God to break barriers of fear, doubt, and financial limitation in your life.

• Corporate: Pray for strongholds of injustice, poverty, and systemic oppression to be broken in our communities.

• Community: Intercede for D.C. neighborhoods. Pray for renewal, safety, and resources to spring forth in forgotten areas.

Day 4 – October 4

Theme: Walking in Victory

Scripture: Romans 8:37 “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

• Individual: Declare personal victory over depression, fear, and spiritual warfare.

• Corporate: Pray for victory for the Church, unity across denominations, racial divides healed, and bold witness in the public square.

• Community: Pray against violence in our city and for peace in neighborhoods; declare victory over cycles of gun violence, crime, and addiction.

Day 5 – October 5

Theme: Divine Alignment

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

• Individual: Pray for your personal plans, dreams, and finances to align with God’s will.

• Corporate: Pray for divine alignment of The Tab DC with God’s vision for 2025 and beyond. Ask God to align churches across the city with His Kingdom priorities.

• Community: Intercede for government officials and civic leaders—that they would lead with wisdom, compassion, and justice.

Day 6 – October 6

Theme: Release of Blessing

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12 “The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens… and to bless all the work of your hand.”

• Individual: Pray for personal increase, open doors, and overflow in your household.

• Corporate: Pray for God’s blessings to flow into the church’s ministries, outreach, and community development work.

• Community: Intercede for economic revival in D.C., more jobs, resources for underserved families, and entrepreneurship opportunities in marginalized communities.

Day 7 – October 7

Theme: Finishing Strong in Faith

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

• Individual: Thank God for carrying you through the fast and declare that you will finish the year with faith, purpose, and joy.

• Corporate: Pray that our church family finishes strong spiritually, financially, and in impact. Ask for unity, revival, and bold witness in the final quarter.

• Community: Pray that our city and country finish 2025 strong. Peace, justice, and renewal across every sector.