So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting." 

Matt. 17:20-21

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Friends and Family of Mount Zion 2nd Baptist Church, the Daniel Fast is a 21-day spiritual journey that focuses on prayer, fasting, and seeking God's guidance. Below is a 21-day prayer focus with scriptures, designed to deepen your relationship with God and align your heart with His will.

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Fast Forward Suggestions:

1. Fruits, Vegetables and Water Only (This option includes Beans and Potatoes)

2. No Social Media 

3. No Sweets, Bread, Fried Foods and/or Coffee 

4. No Fast Food or Restaurants 

 

Theme: “Believing God for MORE, 2gether on 1 Accord”

“How good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity.”

 

Day 1 – Consecration as One Body

Prayer Point: Lord, set us apart together for Your purposes.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”
—Joshua 3:5

 

Day 2 – Unity of Spirit

Prayer Point: Bind our hearts together beyond preference and personality.
Scripture (NRSV):

“I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
—Ephesians 4:1–3

 

Day 3 – One Accord Prayer

Prayer Point: Teach us to pray together with heaven’s rhythm.
Scripture (NRSV):

“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.”
—Acts 2:1

 

Day 4 – One Mind, One Purpose

Prayer Point: Align our thoughts with Christ and with one another.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”
—Philippians 2:2

 

Day 5 – Love That Covers

Prayer Point: Let love be the glue that holds us together.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.”
—1 Peter 4:8

 

Day 6 – Healing Old Divisions

Prayer Point: Heal wounds that have lingered too long.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Now may the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus.”
—Romans 15:5

 

Day 7 – Shared Vision

Prayer Point: Give us one vision for the future You are unfolding.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it.”
—Habakkuk 2:2

 

Day 8 – Humility Before God

Prayer Point: Strip us of pride and clothe us in grace.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.”
—James 4:10

 

Day 9 – Strength for the Journey

Prayer Point: Renew our strength as we move forward together.
Scripture (NRSV):

“But those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles.”
—Isaiah 40:31a

 

Day 10 – Peace Among Us

Prayer Point: Let peace rule in our hearts and our church.
Scripture (NRSV):

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body.”
—Colossians 3:15

 

Day 11 – One Voice of Praise

Prayer Point: Tune our voices to heaven’s harmony.
Scripture (NRSV):

“So that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—Romans 15:6

 

Day 12 – Forgiveness Flowing Freely

Prayer Point: Free us from bitterness and resentment.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.”
—Ephesians 4:32

 

Day 13 – Faith for the Future

Prayer Point: Strengthen our collective faith.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
—Hebrews 11:1

 

Day 14 – God’s Presence Among Us

Prayer Point: Let Your glory rest upon this house.
Scripture (NRSV):

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
—Matthew 18:20

 

Day 15 – Commitment to One Another

Prayer Point: Teach us to stay connected in covenant.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together.”
—Hebrews 10:24–25a

 

Day 16 – Power in Agreement

Prayer Point: Release heaven’s power through our unity.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.”
—Matthew 18:19

 

Day 17 – Fresh Oil

Prayer Point: Anoint us anew for the work ahead.
Scripture (NRSV):

“It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron.”
—Psalm 133:2

 

Day 18 – Obedient Hearts

Prayer Point: Make us quick to obey Your voice.
Scripture (NRSV):

“If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.”
—Isaiah 1:19

 

Day 19 – Forward Movement

Prayer Point: Help us move forward without fear.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Forget the former things; do not remember the former things. I am about to do a new thing.”
—Isaiah 43:18–19a

 

Day 20 – Strengthened Fellowship

Prayer Point: Knit us together as family.
Scripture (NRSV):

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
—Acts 2:42

 

Day 21 – One Accord, God’s Glory

Prayer Point: Let our unity usher in Your glory for 2026.
Scripture (NRSV):

“Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul.”
—Acts 4:32a