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Together, we faithfully seek God first, trusting in His power alone to create lasting impact in our lives, our church, and our world.

From the beginning of our church’s history, we have made it a priority to seek God first through prayer. We encourage all believers to fast, both individually and collectively. As a church, we participate in corporate fasting twice a year, in January and September.

These intentional times of fasting help us align our hearts with God, start each new season with spiritual focus, and intercede on behalf of our city, nation, and the world.

We start our days focused on God as we press in deeper to him during the fasting season.

Our Fasting Plan

Whether you're entering a new season, interceding for something specific, or simply setting aside time to seek the Lord, fasting is a powerful and meaningful practice. At our church, we encourage everyone to press in and abstain from something as a form of spiritual discipline—whether that’s all food, certain types of food, social media, coffee, or other distractions.

This fall, we’re inviting everyone to participate in monthly 24-hour corporate fast on September 12, October 11, November 14, and December 12.

We invite you to prayerfully consider your fasting plan. Let the Holy Spirit guide you, and consult with your doctor to ensure a safe and healthy approach to fasting.

Prayer and Fasting Devotionals

As we begin the new year, we’re inviting our church into a digital fast starting January 5th to January 31st. This is an intentional season to create space for God by rethinking how we use technology and how often it consumes us.  

Our lives are constantly shaped by notifications, noise, and endless input. A digital fast helps us slow down, quiet the distractions, and become more present with God, with others, and with ourselves. When we remove what competes for our attention, we often rediscover clarity, peace, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence in everyday life.  

This fast will not look the same for everyone. Some may take big steps, others small ones. What matters most is intentionality. What you choose to put into this season will shape what you get out of it.  Before jumping into changes, consider what feels crowded or noisy in your life. This fast is about creating room for more of God, not following rules.

I am participating

Ways to Participate

Below are some practical options to consider. You do not need to do all of them. Prayerfully choose what makes sense for your life.

  • Turn off notifications or limit them to specific hours.
  • Keep your phone out of the bedroom at night.  
  • Consider using a basic alarm clock instead of your phone.  
  • Make your smartphone a little more “dumb.” 
  • Move anything off your phone that you could do on your computer or laptop.  
  • Evaluate apps through the lens of distraction versus utility and remove anything that could be done later on a computer or tablet.  
  • Eliminate or reduce other screens for personal use, such as TV, streaming, or video games.  
  • Limit digital technology to work-related apps during work hours only.

Resources

If you’d like to go deeper with devotionals, we recommend The Digital Fast by Dr. Darren Whitehead. Copies can be found at the merch area of StoryHeights.

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