CLA Fast 2025

Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus!

For the month of January, we will be entering into a time of prayer and fasting along with many other believers around the world.  We are joining together with the theme of the World Network of Prayer. World Network of Prayer has chosen the theme CADENCE, with the sub-theme, “Marching Orders.” A military cadence is a call-and-response vocal that serves to keep soldiers in unison during running or marching workouts. These rhythmic words, often led by a military leader, help to maintain the pace and morale of the troops while fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” (Psalm 133:1).

The cadence usually consists of simple, repetitive memorable, and synchronized phrases with physical movements. Cadence helps each service member to keep their head up, breathe better, and have more stamina. Let’s join in spiritual cadence and in prayer and fasting as the Lord of Host, Mighty in Battle, leads us to victory!

ca·dence ˈkā-dᵊn(t)s A consistent repeated beat, time, flow, pattern, or measure of sequential rhythmical motion, sounds, and activity. Ex: Like military personnel singing and stepping in unison.

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way” (Psalm 37:23).

In military operations “marching orders,” are specific instructions given to soldiers regarding their movement, formation, and objectives, usually to proceed or to march forward. Simply meaning, where to go next and what actions to take. This military deployment gives the phrase a sense of urgency and mission-readiness. Marching orders are also often used figuratively, meaning a green light to go! So, let’s go!

Week 1 Jan 1-5:  Prepare mind & body to fast.

Pray we walk in the Spirit and maintain a lifestyle of repentance, obedience, and sacrifice unto God: “Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16).

Week 2 Jan 6 – 12: One Meal in 24-Hours (One meal a day.  Decide on one meal to consistently eat each day.)

Pray that God will help the Church to impact our world even amid economic, social, and moral degradation, societal perils, political unrest, economic distress, world crises, etc. “And the LORD said … speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward” (Exodus 14:15).

Week 3 Jan 13 – 19: One Meal in 24-Hours (One meal a day)

Pray that God would heal our land; perform the supernatural; and bring deliverance, restoration, and healing. “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk” (John 5:8).

Week 4 Jan 20 – 26: Daniel Fast (Based on whole foods, plant-based diet, no processed foods, no sugar. Primarily raw vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and water.) or 1 Meal a day

Pray that God would send angelic assistance, restore prodigals, strengthen the weak; help those going through trials and opposition; and bring great victory! “God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you” (Deuteronomy 20:4).

Week 5 Jan 27 – 31: Absolute Fast (Water Only)

Pray for unity, global revival & harvest; and success for every ministry, church, and work; and God would use every believer. Pray God’s kingdom will! “Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee” (Genesis 13:17).