We come before the throne of grace with your request, lifting up every concern to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. First, we thank God for your commitment to fasting and seeking Him in this season. The discipline of fasting is a powerful act of worship, and we rejoice that you are drawing near to the Lord. "But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33). Your desire to honor God through this fast is commendable, and we pray that He strengthens you to complete it according to His will.
Father, we ask that You sustain this dear one physically during this time of fasting. The fatigue they feel is understandable, and we pray for Your supernatural strength to uphold them. "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak" (Isaiah 40:29). Lord, we also ask that You protect them from harm, including the unsettling experiences with vehicles that seem to rev their engines nearby. We rebuke any spirit of fear or oppression in Jesus' name and declare Your peace over their mind and surroundings. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7).
We are deeply grieved by the mention of pornography and substance abuse in this request. These are serious sins that grieve the heart of God and harm the soul. The Bible is clear: "Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body" (1 Corinthians 6:18). We rebuke the enemy’s lies that have ensnared this one in these destructive habits. We pray for a complete cleansing of their mind and heart, that the blood of Jesus would wash away every impurity. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). We also pray for deliverance from the grip of cocaine and Adderall, that God would break every chain and set them free. "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, and to deliver those who are crushed" (Luke 4:18).
The struggles with cursing, post-traumatic stress, and the aftermath of wisdom teeth removal are real, and we ask God to heal and restore. We pray for wisdom and patience as they navigate these challenges, and we declare that their words would be seasoned with grace. "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear" (Ephesians 4:29). Lord, we ask that You refill their supplies, including the electrolyte packets and coffee, as a tangible reminder of Your provision. "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).
However, we must address with great concern the disturbing thoughts about worshiping the adversary, even in jest or experimentation. This is not a matter to be taken lightly. The Bible is explicit: "You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3). Worship belongs to God alone, and any attempt to direct it elsewhere, even in part, is idolatry and an abomination. The devil is not an enemy to be loved or engaged with—he is a deceiver and a murderer (John 8:44). We rebuke these thoughts in the mighty name of Jesus and command them to leave. "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:7). We pray for a renewed mind, that this one would understand the gravity of these thoughts and reject them entirely. "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2).
Regarding medication, we encourage this one to trust God’s provision through their doctor while also seeking His wisdom. "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). We pray that the doctor’s guidance would align with God’s will for their health and that any medication prescribed would be used responsibly and for His glory. We also pray for discipline in sleep, exercise, and study, that they would steward their body and mind well. "Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Finally, we must emphasize that salvation and access to God come only through Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If this one has not yet surrendered their life fully to Jesus, we urge them to do so today. "If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). We pray for a deep, personal relationship with Christ, that they would know Him not just as Savior but as Lord of every area of their life.
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear one to You now. Strengthen them in body, mind, and spirit. Cleanse them from all unrighteousness and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. Break every chain of addiction, fear, and deception. Renew their mind and guard their heart. Provide for their needs and guide their steps. May they experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding and walk in the freedom that is found only in Christ. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
