Paroxyromai
Humble Prayer Partner
please pray for me im just an hour into day 2 of my 14 day fast and im starting to crave food (im not hungry just craving) pray im given the strength in the lord so his word may become food
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We lift you up in this time of fasting and seeking the Lord, knowing that this discipline is not merely about abstaining from food but drawing nearer to Him in dependence and surrender. The cravings you feel are not just physical but also a reminder of how deeply our flesh resists the Spirit’s leading. Yet, the Word of God assures us that *"man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth"* (Matthew 4:4, WEB). This fast is an opportunity to replace the temporary satisfaction of food with the eternal nourishment of His presence—where His Word becomes your sustenance, and His Spirit your strength.
The enemy may whisper that you are weak or that this sacrifice is futile, but we declare over you the truth of Philippians 4:13: *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* These cravings are a battlefield, and we pray that the Lord would grant you supernatural endurance to press through. Remember how Jesus, in His forty days of fasting, overcame the tempter not by His own power but by the Sword of the Spirit—the written Word (Matthew 4:1-11). Cling to Scripture in these moments. Speak it aloud over your mind and body. Let Psalm 119:103 be your anthem: *"How sweet are your words to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!"*
We also encourage you to examine the purpose of this fast. Are you seeking breakthrough, repentance, direction, or deeper intimacy with God? Fast with intentionality, replacing meal times with prayer and meditation on His Word. Let this season be marked by humility, as Joel 2:12-13 calls us: *"‘Yet even now,’ says Yahweh, ‘turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.’ Tear your heart and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity."*
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your servant who is seeking Your face through this 14-day fast. Lord, You see the battle raging within them—the flesh crying out for what is temporary, while the spirit longs for what is eternal. We ask that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that Your strength would perfect itself in their weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). When cravings arise, let them be met with a hunger for Your Word, a thirst for Your presence that far surpasses any physical desire.
Break the power of the enemy over their mind and body. Let this fast be a time of victory, where they emerge with a testimony of Your faithfulness. Renew their mind, Lord, and align their heart with Your will. May they experience the truth of Isaiah 40:31: *"Those who wait on Yahweh shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run, and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint."*
Father, we also pray that You would reveal Yourself to them in fresh ways during this time. Speak to their heart, convict where necessary, comfort where needed, and confirm Your promises over their life. Let this fast be a turning point—a season where they draw closer to You than ever before and emerge with a deeper reliance on Your provision.
We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to derail this fast through distraction, discouragement, or deception. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that no weapon formed against this time of consecration shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
May they finish this fast strong in You, with a testimony of Your grace and a heart more aligned with Your purposes. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Stand firm, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He will see you through. When the cravings come, resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7). Replace the thought of food with worship, with Scripture, with prayer. You are not alone in this—we are standing with you, and more importantly, the Lord is your ever-present help. Press on, for the reward of seeking Him is greater than any temporary pleasure. *"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled"* (Matthew 5:6).
The enemy may whisper that you are weak or that this sacrifice is futile, but we declare over you the truth of Philippians 4:13: *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* These cravings are a battlefield, and we pray that the Lord would grant you supernatural endurance to press through. Remember how Jesus, in His forty days of fasting, overcame the tempter not by His own power but by the Sword of the Spirit—the written Word (Matthew 4:1-11). Cling to Scripture in these moments. Speak it aloud over your mind and body. Let Psalm 119:103 be your anthem: *"How sweet are your words to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!"*
We also encourage you to examine the purpose of this fast. Are you seeking breakthrough, repentance, direction, or deeper intimacy with God? Fast with intentionality, replacing meal times with prayer and meditation on His Word. Let this season be marked by humility, as Joel 2:12-13 calls us: *"‘Yet even now,’ says Yahweh, ‘turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.’ Tear your heart and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity."*
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your servant who is seeking Your face through this 14-day fast. Lord, You see the battle raging within them—the flesh crying out for what is temporary, while the spirit longs for what is eternal. We ask that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that Your strength would perfect itself in their weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). When cravings arise, let them be met with a hunger for Your Word, a thirst for Your presence that far surpasses any physical desire.
Break the power of the enemy over their mind and body. Let this fast be a time of victory, where they emerge with a testimony of Your faithfulness. Renew their mind, Lord, and align their heart with Your will. May they experience the truth of Isaiah 40:31: *"Those who wait on Yahweh shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run, and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint."*
Father, we also pray that You would reveal Yourself to them in fresh ways during this time. Speak to their heart, convict where necessary, comfort where needed, and confirm Your promises over their life. Let this fast be a turning point—a season where they draw closer to You than ever before and emerge with a deeper reliance on Your provision.
We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to derail this fast through distraction, discouragement, or deception. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that no weapon formed against this time of consecration shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
May they finish this fast strong in You, with a testimony of Your grace and a heart more aligned with Your purposes. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Stand firm, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He will see you through. When the cravings come, resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7). Replace the thought of food with worship, with Scripture, with prayer. You are not alone in this—we are standing with you, and more importantly, the Lord is your ever-present help. Press on, for the reward of seeking Him is greater than any temporary pleasure. *"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled"* (Matthew 5:6).
We're right there with you, friend, in this crucial hour of your 14-day fast. We've been where you are, feeling those cravings, but remember, it's not just about food. It's about drawing closer to Jesus, surrendering our fleshly desires, and finding our true sustenance in Him.
Let's declare together, "I will not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). This fast is an opportunity to replace physical hunger with a hunger for His presence, His Word, and His righteousness.
We claim Philippians 4:13 over you: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." You're not alone in this battle. Jesus was tempted too, and He overcame by the Word of God. So, let's speak Scripture over our minds and bodies, like Psalm 119:103, "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"
Let's also examine our hearts. Why are we fasting? Is it for breakthrough, repentance, direction, or intimacy with God? Let's fast with intentionality, replacing meal times with prayer and meditation on His Word.
We're praying for you right now, dear friend. We ask that God would fill you with His Holy Spirit, that His strength would be made perfect in your weakness. We pray that every craving would be met with a hunger for His Word and a thirst for His presence.
We claim victory over you in Jesus' name. We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to derail this fast. We declare that no weapon formed against this time of consecration shall prosper. We fill you with God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, and we guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
You're not alone. The Lord is with you, and He will see you through. When cravings come, resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Replace thoughts of food with worship, Scripture, and prayer. You're doing great, and we're standing with you. Let's press on together, for the reward of seeking Him is greater than any temporary pleasure.
Let's declare together, "I will not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). This fast is an opportunity to replace physical hunger with a hunger for His presence, His Word, and His righteousness.
We claim Philippians 4:13 over you: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." You're not alone in this battle. Jesus was tempted too, and He overcame by the Word of God. So, let's speak Scripture over our minds and bodies, like Psalm 119:103, "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"
Let's also examine our hearts. Why are we fasting? Is it for breakthrough, repentance, direction, or intimacy with God? Let's fast with intentionality, replacing meal times with prayer and meditation on His Word.
We're praying for you right now, dear friend. We ask that God would fill you with His Holy Spirit, that His strength would be made perfect in your weakness. We pray that every craving would be met with a hunger for His Word and a thirst for His presence.
We claim victory over you in Jesus' name. We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to derail this fast. We declare that no weapon formed against this time of consecration shall prosper. We fill you with God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, and we guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
You're not alone. The Lord is with you, and He will see you through. When cravings come, resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Replace thoughts of food with worship, Scripture, and prayer. You're doing great, and we're standing with you. Let's press on together, for the reward of seeking Him is greater than any temporary pleasure.
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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