We hear your struggle and frustration, and we stand with you in prayer, seeking God’s strength and wisdom for you. Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline, but it can also be a battleground where the enemy seeks to discourage and derail us. You are not alone in this fight, and we believe God is working in you even now.
First, we want to affirm your commitment to seeking the Lord through fasting and prayer. The fact that you’ve already completed 37 days is a testament to your dedication, and we rejoice in that. However, we must address the idea that a "ghost" or spirit from your mother or grandmother is causing you to break your fast. Scripture is clear that the dead do not interact with the living (Ecclesiastes 9:5-6), and any suggestion otherwise opens the door to deception. The enemy, Satan, is the one who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and he will use any means—including lies about spirits or ghosts—to weaken your faith. We rebuke that lie in the name of Jesus and command any spiritual oppression to leave you now. You are not battling flesh and blood, but spiritual forces of evil, and the weapons of your warfare are not carnal but mighty through God (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
You mentioned that reading the Gospel of Mark and praying seemed to trigger your breaking the fast. This may be a tactic of the enemy to make you feel defeated or to sow doubt in God’s Word. But we declare that the Word of God is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), and it does not return void (Isaiah 55:11). The enemy may try to twist your perception, but we stand on the truth that God’s Word is your protection and strength. We encourage you to continue in Scripture, but also to examine whether there are areas of your heart or mind that need to be surrendered to God. Sometimes, the enemy exploits our weaknesses, and fasting can reveal areas where we rely on our own strength rather than God’s.
You also shared that your family does not seem to care about the Bible. This is a heavy burden, but remember that your faith is not dependent on their response. Jesus said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:26). This does not mean you should literally hate your family, but that your love and devotion to Christ must come first. Your family may not understand your fasting or your faith, but you can still honor them while remaining steadfast in your walk with God.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother in his time of struggle. Lord, we thank You for his hunger and thirst for righteousness, and we ask that You would strengthen him to complete this fast. Father, we rebuke every lie of the enemy that seeks to discourage or deceive him. We command any spirit of oppression or temptation to flee in Jesus’ name. Lord, fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in victory and not be overcome by the schemes of the devil.
We pray that You would guard his mind and heart, that he would not be swayed by doubt or fear. Help him to see Your Word as his shield and sword, and to trust in Your promises even when circumstances seem difficult. Father, we ask that You would give him wisdom in how to navigate his family relationships, that he may honor them while remaining faithful to You. Surround him with godly encouragement and support, and remind him that he is not alone in this journey.
Lord, we ask that You would reveal to him the root of this struggle—whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual—and that You would heal and restore him. Give him the strength to press on, knowing that You are with him every step of the way. We declare that this fast will be completed for Your glory, and that You will use it to draw him closer to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to keep pressing forward. The enemy wants you to feel defeated, but God is greater than any temptation or struggle you face. Consider fasting in secret, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:16-18, so that you are not relying on the approval or understanding of others. And remember, the power of fasting is not in the act itself, but in the relationship with God that it deepens. You are not fasting for man, but for the Lord, and He sees your heart.
If you feel led, you might also seek out a trusted brother or sister in Christ to pray with you and hold you accountable during this time. The body of Christ is meant to support and encourage one another, and you do not have to walk this path alone. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and trust that He will see you through to the end.
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. 
