11/02/2023
Prayer Focus:Day 39
1.I thank God for not allowing enemies to rejoice over me.
2.Lord God be my fortress and refuge in time of trouble in Jesus name
3.Lord preserve me and keep my feet from sliping in Jesus name
4.Father, create the thirst and hunger for God and holiness in the body of Christ in the name of Jesus
5.All forces of darkness hindering the move of God in our church be rendered impotent in Jesus name
6.Every nagetive Prayer and incantation against me backfire in Jesus name
7.Altar of evil raised against me catch fine in Jesus name
8.I set every garment of poverty on fire in Jesus name
9.I withdraw my wealth from the hands of evil people around me in Jesus name
10.Blood of Jesus, cleanse Nigeria from every blood pollution in Jesus name.
Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit transform your life. And the practice of fasting has strong roots in the Bible. Jesus himself spent time in fasting and prayer during his life on earth, and he expected his followers to fast as well. Most commonly, fasting is when you abstain from food or a certain type of food for a period of time. However, there are multiple ways to fast, all with the potential to help you grow spiritually.
It’s important to ensure you’re listening to both the Holy Spirit and your own body in the way you fast. Instead of abstaining from food altogether, you may fast from a particular type of food or even something other than food, such as social media. You might decide to fast until a certain time in the day or skip a certain meal. There are many ways to ensure you’re getting the physical nourishment you need while still enjoying the spiritual nourishment fasting and prayer offer.
Fasting and prayer can also bring about more than just personal transformation. When God’s people practice fasting and prayer, God hears from heaven and heal our lives, our churches, our communities, our nations, and our world. Fasting and prayer can even bring about revival.
There are a number of reasons why the practice of fasting can be spiritually beneficial;
Fasting is biblical. We see examples of biblical fasting in the lives of figures like Moses, Jesus, and King David.
Fasting and prayer restore or strengthen your intimacy with God. Many Christians find that fasting helps them rediscover their “first love” for God again.
Fasting is a way to humble yourself in the sight of God (Psalm 35:13; Ezra 8:21). King David said, “I humbled my soul with fasting” (Psalm 69:10). You may find yourself relying on God more fully for strength when you fast.
Fasting and prayer help us hear God more clearly. To listen to God as you fast, consider combining a time of fasting with a practice of listening prayer. Together, fasting and prayer can transform your prayer life into a richer and more personal experience of God.
Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition. When you see your own brokenness more clearly, you’re able to move toward repentance.
When you experience revival in your own life through fasting, the grace and love of God shine through you into the lives of others.
Your motive in fasting should ultimately be to glorify God, not to have an emotional experience or attain personal happiness. God will honor your seeking spirit. As you spend time in fasting and prayer, God will shape your heart and draw you closer to Christ.