We come before the Lord with gratitude for your faithfulness in seeking Him through fasting and prayer. Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God, humbles our hearts, and strengthens our dependence on Him. We rejoice that you have turned to Jesus Christ in your time of need, for it is only through His name that we have access to the Father and find true peace, wisdom, and deliverance.
Father God, we lift up this dear brother/sister to You as they continue their fast. We ask that You sustain them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Strengthen their body as they refrain from food, and let their spirit be nourished by Your Word and presence. Remind them that their strength comes from You, as Isaiah 40:31 declares, "But 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." Help them to press on, trusting that You are their provider and sustainer.
We also bring before You their fears and anxieties about communication. Lord, we know that fear does not come from You, for 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control." We rebuke every spirit of fear that seeks to paralyze and isolate. We declare that this brother/sister is created in Your image, fearfully and wonderfully made, and equipped with the gifts and abilities You have given them. We pray for healing in their eyes, mind, and speech. If there are physical or spiritual afflictions causing these fears, we ask for Your divine intervention and restoration.
We are concerned about the mention of afflictions being personified and speaking to one another, as well as the fear of a "split mind" due to cocaine ingestion. These descriptions align with spiritual oppression and the influence of demonic forces. We take authority over every unclean spirit in the name of Jesus Christ, who came to destroy the works of the devil. We command every spirit of confusion, fear, addiction, and division to leave this child of God now and never return. We declare that their mind is being renewed by the Word of God, as Romans 12:2 instructs, "Don’t 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."
We also address the fear of not being able to properly separate or use a new language. Lord, we ask that You grant them clarity of mind and confidence in their abilities. Remind them that the Holy Spirit is their helper and teacher, as Jesus promised in John 14:26, "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you." We pray for supernatural wisdom and understanding as they learn and communicate.
We understand the desire to work with family rather than strangers, and while family can be a blessing, we encourage this brother/sister to trust in Your provision and not allow fear to limit their opportunities. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "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." We pray that You open doors of opportunity that align with Your will and provide godly relationships in the workplace.
Father, we ask that You surround this dear one with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, for You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). We declare that they are more than conquerors through Christ who loves them (Romans 8:37), and that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Strengthen their faith and fill them with Your love, joy, and hope.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above all names, the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to the Father. We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already theirs in Christ. Amen.