fasting guide
Want to begin your fasting journey? Use this guide for practical tips and encouragement.
WHAT IS PRAY21?
Pray21 is 21 days of focused prayer and fasting at Vertical Tampa, August 8 – August 28, 2026, where we come together to seek God first and draw closer to Him as a church family. Throughout the season, we gather weekly for prayer nights and conclude with a special Society Night to celebrate, connect, and reflect on what God has done. This time is designed for alignment, spiritual growth, and breakthrough, believing the insight and renewal God brings can be life-changing for individuals and our church. As you prepare to fast, we encourage you to pray, listen to the Holy Spirit, and make a plan that honors both your faith and your health, choosing one fast or a combination of fasts over the 21 days.
Daily Prayer Call: Monday–Friday | 6:30–7:00 AM EST
Start your morning seeking God with a focused prayer call. Join by phone from anywhere.
Dial-In: (978) 890-8900 | Access Code: 5978514
In-Person Gatherings: Saturdays | 9:00 AM EST
Join us on August 8, 15 & 22 for In-Person Prayer and August 28 for Society Night. Worship, pray, and reflect on what God is doing during Pray21.
Location: Vertical Tampa – 4414 N Grady Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Types of Fasts
Soul Fast
This fast focuses on removing distractions from your daily life, such as social media, TV, or other non-food activities. This is a great option if giving up food isn’t healthy for you right now. The goal is to create space to hear from God and grow spiritually.
Complete Fast
During a complete fast, you abstain from all food and drink, relying fully on God for strength. Some may include water or light liquids like juice or broth if needed. This type of fast is for those seeking deep spiritual focus and total dependence on God.
Selective Fast
This fast involves removing specific foods or drinks from your diet, such as coffee, sweets, or other favorites. You can also choose to skip one meal per day to dedicate that time to prayer and seeking God.
Partial Fast
Also known as a time-restricted fast, this involves abstaining from food during certain hours of the day (for example, sunrise to sunset). You may drink water while fasting, using the time you would normally eat to pray and focus on God.
