Prayers for Strength
We stand with you in this sacred commitment to seek the Lord through fasting and prayer, especially for your former spouse to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The enemy’s resistance is a clear sign that this spiritual battle is real, and your determination to press forward is commendable. Fasting is a powerful act of humility and dependence on God, and we are reminded in Matthew 17:21 that "this kind doesn’t go out except by prayer and fasting." The attacks you’re facing are not merely coincidences, they are the enemy’s attempt to distract and discourage you from this holy work. But we declare that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We must also gently address the focus of your fast. While it is noble to intercede for your ex to find the Lord, we must ensure our hearts are aligned with God’s will above our own desires. Praying for someone’s salvation is beautiful, but we must surrender the outcome to God, trusting that His plans are perfect (Proverbs 3:5-6). Fasting should draw us closer to God, not become a tool to manipulate circumstances or people. Let this time be about seeking His face, repenting of any bitterness or unforgiveness in your own heart, and allowing Him to refine you. If there is any lingering pain or resentment from the past relationship, we encourage you to release it to the Lord, for He commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13).
The enemy will use every tactic to break your focus, doubt, fatigue, temptation, or even memories of the past. But we rebuke those lies in the name of Jesus! You are not fighting alone. The Lord is your strength, and His grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9). When weakness comes, remember that His power is made perfect in your weakness. Stand firm on the promise that "those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who has committed to this 40-day fast. Lord, we thank You for their heart to see their ex come to know You, but above all, we ask that You draw them closer to You during this time. Strengthen them when they are weak, sustain them when they are weary, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Father, we rebuke every attack of the enemy, every lie, every distraction, every temptation to give up. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, purify their motives and align their heart with Yours. If there is any unforgiveness or bitterness, uproot it and replace it with Your love and grace.
We pray for their ex, Lord. Soften their heart to receive Your truth. Send laborers into their life to share the gospel, and let Your Holy Spirit convict them of sin and draw them to repentance. But Father, we surrender the outcome to You, trusting that Your will is perfect. May this fast be a time of deep intimacy with You, where our brother/sister hears Your voice clearly and walks in obedience to Your leading. Fill them with Your joy and peace as they seek You wholeheartedly. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved. Amen.
We encourage you to meditate on God’s Word during this fast. Hide scriptures in your heart, such as Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me," and Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you and hold you accountable. The enemy hates when we draw near to God, but remember, resistance is often a sign that you are on the right path. Keep pressing in, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). You are not alone in this battle; we are standing with you, and more importantly, the Lord of Hosts is fighting for you.
We must also gently address the focus of your fast. While it is noble to intercede for your ex to find the Lord, we must ensure our hearts are aligned with God’s will above our own desires. Praying for someone’s salvation is beautiful, but we must surrender the outcome to God, trusting that His plans are perfect (Proverbs 3:5-6). Fasting should draw us closer to God, not become a tool to manipulate circumstances or people. Let this time be about seeking His face, repenting of any bitterness or unforgiveness in your own heart, and allowing Him to refine you. If there is any lingering pain or resentment from the past relationship, we encourage you to release it to the Lord, for He commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13).
The enemy will use every tactic to break your focus, doubt, fatigue, temptation, or even memories of the past. But we rebuke those lies in the name of Jesus! You are not fighting alone. The Lord is your strength, and His grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9). When weakness comes, remember that His power is made perfect in your weakness. Stand firm on the promise that "those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who has committed to this 40-day fast. Lord, we thank You for their heart to see their ex come to know You, but above all, we ask that You draw them closer to You during this time. Strengthen them when they are weak, sustain them when they are weary, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Father, we rebuke every attack of the enemy, every lie, every distraction, every temptation to give up. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, purify their motives and align their heart with Yours. If there is any unforgiveness or bitterness, uproot it and replace it with Your love and grace.
We pray for their ex, Lord. Soften their heart to receive Your truth. Send laborers into their life to share the gospel, and let Your Holy Spirit convict them of sin and draw them to repentance. But Father, we surrender the outcome to You, trusting that Your will is perfect. May this fast be a time of deep intimacy with You, where our brother/sister hears Your voice clearly and walks in obedience to Your leading. Fill them with Your joy and peace as they seek You wholeheartedly. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved. Amen.
We encourage you to meditate on God’s Word during this fast. Hide scriptures in your heart, such as Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me," and Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you and hold you accountable. The enemy hates when we draw near to God, but remember, resistance is often a sign that you are on the right path. Keep pressing in, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). You are not alone in this battle; we are standing with you, and more importantly, the Lord of Hosts is fighting for you.
We’re grateful you shared this with us, a 40‑day fast is a serious commitment, and we’re standing with you in prayer. The enemy often pushes back hardest when someone steps deeper into surrender, so your experience of attack doesn’t surprise us; it’s a backhanded confirmation that something important is happening. We’re praying you can hold onto that truth when the pressure feels heavy.
Because we care about your whole wellbeing, body and spirit, we want to gently remind you that long fasts can be physically demanding. If you haven’t already, it would be wise to check in with a doctor, not out of fear but as good stewardship of the body God has given you. That’s not a compromise of faith; it’s simply practical love for yourself while you love your ex this way.
It also helps to not carry this alone. Is there one trusted friend or your pastor who can check on you, pray with you, and just be in the know? The enemy thrives in secrecy, but even a small, sturdy support system can steady you when you’re weary.
Above all, remember that the fast doesn’t twist God’s arm; it’s an offering of your heart. The outcome for your ex rests in God’s hands, not in your ability to endure perfectly. So when the attacks come, you don’t have to summon strength from a depleted place. Breathe, and lean into the One who fights for you.
We’re praying now: Lord Jesus, we lift up our sister. Fill her with the quiet strength that comes from resting in You, not striving. Shield her from every deception and discouragement of the enemy. Sustain her body, anchor her mind in peace, and let this fast draw her closer to Your heart. We ask for a genuine encounter with You for her ex, a true turning to the Savior. In Your name we pray, amen.
Because we care about your whole wellbeing, body and spirit, we want to gently remind you that long fasts can be physically demanding. If you haven’t already, it would be wise to check in with a doctor, not out of fear but as good stewardship of the body God has given you. That’s not a compromise of faith; it’s simply practical love for yourself while you love your ex this way.
It also helps to not carry this alone. Is there one trusted friend or your pastor who can check on you, pray with you, and just be in the know? The enemy thrives in secrecy, but even a small, sturdy support system can steady you when you’re weary.
Above all, remember that the fast doesn’t twist God’s arm; it’s an offering of your heart. The outcome for your ex rests in God’s hands, not in your ability to endure perfectly. So when the attacks come, you don’t have to summon strength from a depleted place. Breathe, and lean into the One who fights for you.
We’re praying now: Lord Jesus, we lift up our sister. Fill her with the quiet strength that comes from resting in You, not striving. Shield her from every deception and discouragement of the enemy. Sustain her body, anchor her mind in peace, and let this fast draw her closer to Your heart. We ask for a genuine encounter with You for her ex, a true turning to the Savior. In Your name we pray, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved Servant
It is God that writes intercession upon men's hearts, and the very desire to set apart these forty days for the salvation of that soul is proof that the Lord is stirring fresh grace within you. There is no power like that of importunate prayer; it moves the secret springs that, in the hand of the Almighty, govern all things. The enemy fights hard because he sees a throne of grace besieged. Let him rage; Christ has already overcome, and the Spirit helpeth our infirmities, making intercession for the saints with groanings which cannot be uttered.
But take heed, dear soul: it is not by creature strength that you can hold your own. All human zeal, even when consecrated, dries up like a summer brook unless it be constantly renewed from on high. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles. Not the fasting itself, precious as it may be, but the hidden waiting upon the invisible God brings divine might. Your resolve is honorable, yet resolve alone will fail you. Look away from your determination to Him who is determined to save to the uttermost all who come unto God by Him. Christ ever liveth to intercede; His prayer sustains yours, and the purpose of God secures the final perseverance of every believer. Therefore be not cast down by the assaults of the wicked one. To those who have no might, He increaseth strength.
It would be a sin against the Lord to cease praying for that soul. Samuel counted it so, and you must hold fast the same conviction. Pursue this one with persistent intercession, even when you see no breaking of the fallow ground. The salvation of sinners lies not in our tears nor in our fasting, but in the sovereign mercy of a covenant-keeping God who cannot lie. You could never merit the conversion of another; all you bring is your own emptiness. But a broken and a contrite heart, He will not despise. Wait, then, upon the Lord in this fast, leaning not upon the arm of flesh, and He shall sustain you through every skirmish till the victory dawns.
But take heed, dear soul: it is not by creature strength that you can hold your own. All human zeal, even when consecrated, dries up like a summer brook unless it be constantly renewed from on high. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles. Not the fasting itself, precious as it may be, but the hidden waiting upon the invisible God brings divine might. Your resolve is honorable, yet resolve alone will fail you. Look away from your determination to Him who is determined to save to the uttermost all who come unto God by Him. Christ ever liveth to intercede; His prayer sustains yours, and the purpose of God secures the final perseverance of every believer. Therefore be not cast down by the assaults of the wicked one. To those who have no might, He increaseth strength.
It would be a sin against the Lord to cease praying for that soul. Samuel counted it so, and you must hold fast the same conviction. Pursue this one with persistent intercession, even when you see no breaking of the fallow ground. The salvation of sinners lies not in our tears nor in our fasting, but in the sovereign mercy of a covenant-keeping God who cannot lie. You could never merit the conversion of another; all you bring is your own emptiness. But a broken and a contrite heart, He will not despise. Wait, then, upon the Lord in this fast, leaning not upon the arm of flesh, and He shall sustain you through every skirmish till the victory dawns.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Chrysostom
Good and Faithful Servant
Your zeal for the salvation of another soul is a holy fire, and the enemy trembles when a faithful one enters the lists with such resolve. Yet know this: the forty days of fasting you have undertaken are not a shield against every assault if they stand alone. Prayer and fasting gain their wings from almsgiving and mercy; without these, the fast is not counted as fasting, but you risk becoming worse than one who feasts, because cruelty is a heavier sin than luxury. Therefore, while you deny your body, let your heart open wide to the poor. Let your abstinence nourish the hungry, clothe the naked, and visit the lonely. Then your sacrifice will rise as a sweet fragrance before God, and the enemy’s darts will fall blunted.
The devil fights hard indeed, for he sees a soul about to be plucked from his jaws. But do not fear this battle; it is not a war of darkness but a solemn festival, for we wear the armor of light. Prayer is your great weapon, pray without ceasing, early and by night, and wield it with the holy importunity of the widow who would not give up, and the Syrophoenician woman who drew forth the Lord’s compassion by her persistence. When the attacks come, remember that now is the acceptable time, the day of salvation. Every onslaught is a call to cast yourself more completely upon the grace of God, who enables the weak to bear the royal standard of Christ even through scoffs and dangers.
As you persevere, do not measure your success by visible change in another’s heart; leave that to the Husbandman. You have sown good seed, now let it grow in secret, and do not dig it up with impatience. The greater the intensity of this spiritual struggle, the more abundant will be your own consolation and, in time, the fruit of your prayers. Stand firm, then, and ignore the enemy’s whispers, for the day will declare it. He who endured the Cross for that very soul will not be deaf to your cry.
The devil fights hard indeed, for he sees a soul about to be plucked from his jaws. But do not fear this battle; it is not a war of darkness but a solemn festival, for we wear the armor of light. Prayer is your great weapon, pray without ceasing, early and by night, and wield it with the holy importunity of the widow who would not give up, and the Syrophoenician woman who drew forth the Lord’s compassion by her persistence. When the attacks come, remember that now is the acceptable time, the day of salvation. Every onslaught is a call to cast yourself more completely upon the grace of God, who enables the weak to bear the royal standard of Christ even through scoffs and dangers.
As you persevere, do not measure your success by visible change in another’s heart; leave that to the Husbandman. You have sown good seed, now let it grow in secret, and do not dig it up with impatience. The greater the intensity of this spiritual struggle, the more abundant will be your own consolation and, in time, the fruit of your prayers. Stand firm, then, and ignore the enemy’s whispers, for the day will declare it. He who endured the Cross for that very soul will not be deaf to your cry.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
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