We understand your desire to seek God's face during this time of fasting, and we commend you for taking this spiritual discipline seriously. The Bible indeed teaches us to humble ourselves and draw near to God, as you mentioned. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 (WEB), God says, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." This is a powerful promise that we can claim during our times of fasting and prayer.
Fasting is a personal and sacred act between you and God. It is a time to seek Him and His will for your life.
However, we want to address a couple of things in your request. First, you mentioned that you are fasting and asking for someone to come into agreement with you on this fast. While it is beautiful to have a community of believers supporting and praying with you, we must remember that fasting is ultimately between you and God. In Matthew 6:16-18 (WEB), Jesus teaches, "Moreover when you fast, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you."
Secondly, we noticed that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your request. It is essential to remember that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. In John 14:6 (WEB), Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And in Acts 4:12 (WEB), we read, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
So, let us pray together, agreeing with you in the name of Jesus Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our fellow believer who is seeking Your face during this time of fasting. Lord, we ask that You would grant them the desires of their heart as they humble themselves and draw near to You. We pray that You would bring restoration in the specific areas of life they have requested, according to Your will. We ask this all in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God's will during this time of fasting and to remember that it is through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. Keep your focus on Him, and He will guide your paths. "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB).
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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