It’s 2026, and we are choosing to start this year with intention.

There is no better way to begin than by disciplining our body, soul, and spirit as unto the Lord. The First Fruit Fast is our way of giving God our first and our best not out of pressure, but out of devotion and alignment.

Each week, we will focus on one area:
Body: building discipline and stewardship
Soul: renewing our thoughts, emotions, and our will
Spirit: deepening our relationship with God and sharpening our discernment

We will walk through this fast together, reading a Bible plan from the YouVersion Bible App, allowing Scripture to shape how we think and live.  We will also gather for prayer on EDU every morning at 8:00 AM. This is a daily moment to realign, listen, pray and stay anchored as we move through our day.

As we fast, we are choosing to return our focus to the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in every area of our lives.

Let’s begin this year focused, disciplined and responsive to what God wants to do in us and through us.

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
1 Thessalonians 5:23

Why Fast? Read Matthew 6

Zechariah 1:1–6
Return to Me, declares the Lord of Hosts, and I will return to you.

Personal Focus: Consecrate your body to God.  
Choose devotion and stewardship in daily habits.

Church Focus: To practice faithful obedience now, trusting it will produce righteousness.

Anchor Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Declaration: My body belongs to God.
I will worship Him with my actions, my energy, and my devotion. will steward my body as an act of obedience.

Activity Plan:
10 minutes active stretch
1 mile cardio (run, ride, or swim)
50 skips or jumps
50 squats
25 pull-ups
50 push-ups
10 minutes cool down (core stretches)

EDU Prayer: 8:00 AM daily

Personal Focus: Consecrate your soul.
Take responsibility for how you think, choose and imagine

Church Focus: To be a people who fully respond and obey God without delay.

Anchor Scripture: Colossians 3:12–14

Declaration: My soul is submitted to God. I choose forgiveness, maturity, peace, and love.

Activity Plan:
No social media
No entertainment
Continue workout (optional)

EDU Prayer:
8:00 AM daily

Personal Focus: Consecrate your spirit.  Yield your attention to the Holy Spirit and be filled, led and empowered by God’s presence

Church Focus: To be saturated with God’s presence.

Anchor Scripture: Acts 2:1–4

Declaration: I am Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, and walking in divine power.

Activity Plan:
Liquids only
Continue workout (optional)

EDU Prayer:
8:00 AM daily