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.

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.