Prayer and fasting: the combination that moves heaven

Prayer and fasting together create one of the most powerful spiritual combinations in Scripture. Jesus said of certain spiritual challenges: 'This kind can only come out by prayer and fasting.'

Why fasting amplifies prayer

Fasting is not about earning God's attention through suffering. It is about undivided focus. When you fast, you remove one of the greatest distractions — appetite — and redirect that energy entirely toward God. The hunger becomes a reminder to pray.

Throughout Scripture, fasting accompanied the most urgent and significant moments of prayer: Moses on the mountain, Daniel seeking understanding, Esther before approaching the king, Jesus before His public ministry.

Types of fasting and prayer

Different forms of prayer and fasting serve different needs:

• One-day fast — sunrise to sunset, for a specific urgent petition
• Three-day fast — for breakthrough situations requiring deeper prayer
• Daniel fast — restricted eating combined with intensive prayer
• Partial fast — fasting one meal a day while praying through the fast

Fasting prayer from Jerusalem

Mirezo's team in Jerusalem engages in prayer and fasting on behalf of submitted requests. When you begin your fast, we fast with you — from the city where Jesus fasted for 40 days before His ministry began.

Your fast is not alone. From the Holy Land, prayers rise for those who are consecrating themselves before God around the world.

Begin your prayer and fast today

Submit your fasting prayer request now. Commit to your fast. And trust the God who rewards those who seek Him diligently.

This kind comes out by prayer and fasting. Start today.