21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Believing for More of God's Harvest
WRITTEN BY janet johnston
I cannot remember a more exciting time in church life than these past nine months. From the salvation stories, the baptisms, the testimonies from the Healing Rooms, to the incredible Special Offering in March and then the huge response on Easter Sunday — we are truly living in a Year of Harvest.
Zechariah 10:1 says, “Ask the Lord for rain in the season of spring rain.” Or in my words: “Look at what God is doing and ask Him for more!”
That’s why, throughout September, we’re beginning a new preaching series on prayer and calling the church to 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. This will start on September 7th with launching Bridge Church Totton and continue to believing God for a harvest across the Solent.
For 21 days, we will journey together. Each element of this season is a step of faith — both spiritual and practical — as we prepare for all that God wants to do next:
This season is not just about personal renewal — it’s about a shared journey. Every prayer lifted, every meal laid down, every gathering attended, and every gift given is part of one united pursuit: to seek God’s heart, to host His presence, and to believe for His Kingdom to come in power.
Prayer is the fuel that stokes the fire. Prayer is where we meet with God. Prayer is how we will host this new move of God. And as we fast, pray, gather, and give, our cry is simple: “Lord, teach us to pray.”
Zechariah 10:1 says, “Ask the Lord for rain in the season of spring rain.” Or in my words: “Look at what God is doing and ask Him for more!”
That’s why, throughout September, we’re beginning a new preaching series on prayer and calling the church to 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. This will start on September 7th with launching Bridge Church Totton and continue to believing God for a harvest across the Solent.
For 21 days, we will journey together. Each element of this season is a step of faith — both spiritual and practical — as we prepare for all that God wants to do next:
- Daily Prayer Meetings: Each evening, Monday through Friday, from 7–8pm, we will gather for one hour of prayer and worship. These won’t just be meetings — they will be moments of intercession and declaration. Each night will focus on one of the 5 M’s we believe God has given us as a church: Majesty, Mission, Ministry, Mercy, and Money. These reflect the prayers we lifted up during our March Special Offering, where we’ve already seen God move, and where we continue to believe for even more His harvest.
- Fasting Together: On Wednesdays, as a family, we will fast from sunset Tuesday to sunset Wednesday. To begin the day, we’ll gather for an additional early-morning prayer meeting on Wednesdays from 6.30–7.30am. This rhythm of fasting isn’t just an individual sacrifice — it’s a collective declaration that we want God’s presence and power more than anything else.
- Encounter Night: On Sunday 28th September, we will gather for a powerful Encounter Evening, marking the culmination of the 21 days. This won’t just be a conclusion — it will be a launching pad into the next season, as we celebrate what God has done and position ourselves for what He is about to do as we prepare for our second Special Offering in October.
This season is not just about personal renewal — it’s about a shared journey. Every prayer lifted, every meal laid down, every gathering attended, and every gift given is part of one united pursuit: to seek God’s heart, to host His presence, and to believe for His Kingdom to come in power.
Prayer is the fuel that stokes the fire. Prayer is where we meet with God. Prayer is how we will host this new move of God. And as we fast, pray, gather, and give, our cry is simple: “Lord, teach us to pray.”