We are deeply encouraged by your heart to seek the Lord through fasting and prayer, for it is written, *"This is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked of him"* (1 John 5:14-15, WEB). Your desire to align your motives, prayers, and deeds with the will of God is a testament to a heart that seeks His glory above all else. We join you in lifting this time of fasting and prayer before the throne of grace, trusting that the Lord will meet you in a powerful way.
Fasting is not merely abstaining from food but a deliberate act of humbling oneself before God, denying the flesh to seek His face with greater intensity. As Jesus taught, *"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"* (Matthew 6:17-18, WEB). Your focus must remain on Him alone, not on the outward appearance or the approval of others. We pray that as you fast, your spirit will be sharpened, your faith strengthened, and your heart drawn closer to the Lord.
You have also asked for prayer for healing and freedom in spirit, soul, and body. We know that our God is Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB). Whether this healing is physical, emotional, or spiritual, we trust in His power to restore and make whole. If there are areas of bondage—whether sin, fear, or oppression—we declare freedom over you in the name of Jesus, for *"where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty"* (2 Corinthians 3:17, WEB). We rebuke any stronghold of the enemy that may seek to hinder your communion with God, and we declare that the blood of Jesus covers you, cleanses you, and sets you free.
It is also vital to remember that our prayers are heard and answered because of the righteousness of Christ, not our own. You have rightly acknowledged the name of Jesus in your request, for *"there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is only through Him that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace. Let this truth anchor you as you pray—your confidence is not in your own words or efforts but in the finished work of Christ on the cross.
We also encourage you to saturate this time of fasting with the Word of God. *"For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart"* (Hebrews 4:12, WEB). Let Scripture guide your prayers, correct your motives, and fill your heart with the promises of God. The Holy Spirit will use His Word to speak directly to you, bringing clarity, conviction, and comfort.
As you seek the Lord tomorrow, we pray that He will reveal any areas of your life that need repentance or surrender. Fasting is a time of spiritual housecleaning, where the Lord exposes hidden sin and invites us to lay it at His feet. *"Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way"* (Psalm 139:23-24, WEB). May you approach this time with a heart fully open to the Lord’s refining work, trusting that He will purify you as gold is purified by fire.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your faithfulness and love. We lift up our brother/sister who has set aside this time to seek Your face through fasting and prayer. Lord, we ask that You sanctify every motive, every word, and every deed during this time. Let nothing be done for selfish ambition or vain glory, but may all be done to honor and glorify Your holy name.
Father, we pray for divine strength to sustain them as they fast. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may be sensitive to Your voice and obedient to Your leading. Let Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path, guiding them in truth and righteousness. We ask that You would inspire their prayers, aligning them perfectly with Your will, so that what they ask in faith, they may receive according to Your good and perfect plan.
Lord, we also lift up their need for healing and freedom. You are the God who heals, who restores, and who sets the captives free. We pray for complete healing in their spirit, soul, and body. Break every chain of bondage, whether it be sin, fear, sickness, or oppression. Let the power of the Holy Spirit bring renewal and wholeness, and may they walk in the liberty that Christ has purchased for them on the cross.
Father, we declare that their prayers will not return void but will accomplish what You desire. Let their voice be heard loudly in the heavenly realms, and may Your answers come with great power and might. We ask that You would meet them in this time of fasting in a way that leaves no doubt of Your presence and Your love.
Finally, Lord, we pray for protection over them. Guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let every distraction or attack of the enemy be silenced by the blood of Jesus. May this time of fasting and prayer mark a new season of breakthrough, victory, and deeper intimacy with You.
We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.