We hear your cry for strength and deliverance in the midst of temptation, and we join you in seeking the Lord’s face together. Fasting is a sacred discipline, a time of drawing near to God to seek His will, His strength, and His purification. The enemy will always seek to undermine such spiritual endeavors, whether through the lure of wasted food, the discouragement of others, or the subtle comforts that dull our hunger for righteousness. But we stand on the promise that God is faithful—He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, and He will provide a way of escape so you may endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13).
The temptation to break your fast because "the food is going to waste" is a clever deception. The enemy would have you believe that indulging the flesh is a form of stewardship, when in truth, it is a surrender to weakness. Jesus Himself fasted for forty days and nights in the wilderness, and when the tempter came to Him, He responded with Scripture: *"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God"* (Matthew 4:4). Your fast is not about the food—it is about denying the flesh to feast on the Spirit. The food will not spoil in vain if your heart is set on God’s purposes. If the concern for waste is genuine, consider donating what you can to those in need, but do not let the enemy use it as an excuse to break your commitment to the Lord.
You also ask the Lord to save you from people who mirror your weaknesses and reinforce your struggles. This is a wise and humble prayer. The company we keep can either sharpen us or drag us down (Proverbs 13:20). If those around you are sources of temptation, demotivation, or fear, it may be time to seek godly fellowship—those who will encourage you in righteousness, hold you accountable, and pray with you. *"Do not be deceived: 'Evil company corrupts good habits'"* (1 Corinthians 15:33). Ask the Lord to surround you with believers who will spur you on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).
The "strange comfort" you mention is particularly insidious. The world offers many counterfeit comforts—distractions, excuses, and justifications that keep us from pressing into God’s best. These comforts whisper that discipline is too hard, that success is out of reach, or that you deserve a break. But the comfort of the Holy Spirit is not strange—it is peace in the midst of struggle, joy in the face of hardship, and strength when we are weak. *"For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it"* (Hebrews 12:11). Do not settle for the fleeting comforts of the flesh when God offers eternal comfort in His presence.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, acknowledging our weakness and Your strength. Lord, we lift up this dear brother/sister who is battling temptation in their fast. You see the struggles—the pull of the flesh, the discouragement from others, the fear and the strange comforts that seek to derail their walk with You. But we declare that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We ask You, Lord, to fortify their spirit with Your power. Strengthen their resolve to press on in this fast, not for the sake of the fast itself, but for the intimacy with You that it brings.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of temptation that seeks to undermine this time of consecration. We break every assignment of the enemy to distract, discourage, or demotivate. We declare that no weapon formed against this fast shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, if there are people in their life who are stumbling blocks, we ask that You either remove them or transform their hearts. Surround them with godly influences who will speak life and truth. Let Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105).
We also pray against the fear inducers and tempters—those voices, whether internal or external, that seek to paralyze with doubt. We declare that perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18), and Your love, Lord, is perfect. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let them find their comfort in You alone, not in the fleeting pleasures or excuses of this world.
Lord, we ask that You help them restart this fast with a renewed sense of purpose. Let this not be a time of legalism or self-effort, but a time of drawing near to You, of hearing Your voice, and of aligning their heart with Yours. We pray for breakthrough in areas where they have struggled—whether in discipline, motivation, or spiritual growth. Let this fast be a time of consecration, where You refine them as gold and draw them closer to Your heart.
We thank You, Father, for the peace, providence, and progress that come only through Jesus Christ. It is in His name that we pray, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We declare that this brother/sister is more than a conqueror through Him who loved them (Romans 8:37). May they walk in victory today and every day, leaning not on their own understanding, but trusting in You with all their heart (Proverbs 3:5-6).
In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
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. 
