A warm, faith-filled devotional for homeschooling families — Mama Annie invites every mother and father to her kitchen table for twenty-one days of prayer, fasting, and renewal. “His Word was in my heart like a fire, shut up in my bones…” — Jeremiah 20:9 I could not be silent. I’m watching a generation of homeschooling parents lose sight of what homeschooling was meant to be —I urge you to embrace the home-education lifestyle with joy and purpose, guiding your children to grow into well-balanced, confident, and happy adults. As a homeschooling mother, nurse, and mentor, I’ve spent decades walking beside families who want to reclaim peace, purpose, and faith in their homes. When you sit down with 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, I want you to feel as if you’re sitting right here at my kitchen table. The tea kettle is on, there’s bread in the oven, and the table is seasonally set for our conversation. I’ll pour your cup, we’ll talk honestly about what’s working and what isn’t, and I’ll share what I’ve learned through both failure and faith. We’ll talk about teaching children with different learning styles — how to see their strengths instead of their struggles. We’ll talk about language challenges, behavior, and the beauty of slow progress. We’ll talk about marriage and conflict resolution, and how peace in your home begins with peace in your heart. And yes, we’ll talk about fasting — not just from food, but from distractions that dull our spirits and keep us from hearing God’s voice. Homeschooling isn’t about filling planners. It’s about raising children who love learning, love God, and live from a place of peace. My prayer is that every mother or father who reads these pages feels seen, strengthened, and supported — reminded that they are not alone. This devotional is for the weary, the hopeful, the new, and the seasoned — for every parent who longs to bring order to chaos, warmth to their days, and Christ to the center of their home. Pull up a chair. Let’s begin these twenty-one days together — one prayer, one page, one peaceful home at a time. Editorial Overview — 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting By Mama Annie 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting is a devotional journey written especially for homeschooling parents and families who long to begin their year with focus, renewal, and faith-filled rhythm. Drawing from decades of experience as a homeschooling mother, nurse, and mentor, Mama Annie invites readers into a season of prayer that is practical, personal, and deeply spiritual. Each of the twenty-one daily readings blends Scripture, reflection, “Pro-Tips” from real family life, and heartfelt prayers that encourage parents to align their homes with God’s peace and order. From decluttering after Christmas to teaching children the meaning of fasting, from protecting their minds and screens to nurturing marriages and Sabbath rest, Mama Annie leads readers step by step through a holistic reset for heart, home, and family. Written in her warm, conversational tone — equal parts mentor, mother, and teacher — Mama Annie offers a voice of grace and wisdom for parents weary of performance religion and hungry for authentic connection with God. By the end of these twenty-one days, readers will have prayed through every sphere of home life — personal renewal, marriage, children, order, health, church, and freedom — and will finish the journey refreshed, realigned, and ready for the year ahead. My prayer for you is that you will continue with my series of 12 thematic monthly volumes from my book Encouragement for the Seasons of Homeschooling. I can’t visit each one of you personally, so please allow me the honor to walk with you on your journey, as we launch your children into adulthood!