January Reset: A 21-Day Invitation to Fasting & Prayer

 Daniel 10:12  NKJV 12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.

“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” — Joshua 3:5. January 2026 is not just the start of a new year—it is a spiritual doorway. “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you”. (Joshua 3:5)

Before Israel crossed into the promise, God did not tell them to rush forward. He told them to consecrate themselves first. Fasting and prayer are not religious rituals; they are acts of surrender. They realign our hearts with heaven before we take another step. For the next 21 days, we are inviting families—mothers and daughters, parents and children—to pause, humble themselves, and seek God intentionally. Fasting teaches us that we do not live by bread alone. Prayer reminds us that we are never walking alone. This is not about perfection. It is about positioning. During these 21 days, we lay down distractions. We silence the noise. We teach our children that seeking God comes first, not last. Some fast food. Some fast social media. Some fast complaining, fear, or negative words. Whatever we lay down, we lift Jesus higher. When families pray together, chains break. When children see parents fast, faith is planted. When homes seek God, atmospheres shift. This January, we are not entering the year rushed or distracted—we are entering it consecrated. In Butterfly by Grace Mommy and daughter blog we like to have a Family Invitation as we open 2026. We invite you to join us for 21 days of fasting and prayer: Seek God daily as a family.  Pray over your home, your children, and your future. Ask God for direction, healing, and alignment. Even a few minutes a day can change everything.

Family Reflection: What is God asking our family to lay down for these 21 days? How can we make prayer a daily family habit? What are we believing in God for this year?

Closing Prayer

Father God, We dedicate this month and this year to You. Search our hearts, cleanse our minds, and align our steps. Teach us to hunger for You more than anything else. As we fast and pray, let our homes be filled with Your presence, our children rooted in truth,
and our families strengthened in faith. We step into this year consecrated, committed, and covered. In Jesus’, Amen!