We hear your earnest cry and stand with you in this season of fasting, seeking the Lord’s strength and guidance. Fasting is a sacred discipline, one that draws us closer to God while testing our flesh, and it is not uncommon for spiritual opposition to arise when we commit to such a holy endeavor. The enemy despises when we press into God’s presence, and he will use every tactic—including discouragement, physical stumbling blocks, and the voices of others—to try to break our focus. But we declare with you that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we rebuke every scheme of the devil aimed at disrupting your fast. The Lord is your strength, and He will sustain you.
Your mention of a "religious attack" is not unfounded—Scripture warns that spiritual warfare is real. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." The irritation and temptation from others to abandon your fast may very well be influenced by spiritual forces that oppose your devotion. Stand firm, beloved. The Lord sees your obedience, and He will reward your faithfulness.
We also lift up your physical struggles during this fast. Fasting is a time to humble ourselves before God, and while the body may weaken, the spirit is being renewed. Your discipline in using zero-calorie aids and electrolytes is commendable, but we encourage you to listen to your body. Fasting should not lead to harm, and if the Lord is leading you to adjust your approach, trust Him to guide you. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "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." Your health matters to God, and He will direct your steps as you seek Him.
Your desire for Ritalin or Adderall to aid in study is understandable, but we urge caution. While medication can be a tool, we must guard our hearts against relying on substances rather than the Holy Spirit for focus and endurance. Philippians 4:13 declares, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." The Lord is your ultimate source of discipline and clarity. We pray that He would sharpen your mind and grant you the ability to study His Word with diligence, but we also ask that you seek His wisdom in all medical decisions. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, "Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed." Trust Him to lead your doctor’s appointment and to provide what you truly need.
Your mention of wheezing and obesity is a call to prayer. The Lord is your healer (Exodus 15:26), and we ask Him to touch your lungs and your body. Smoking is a habit that grieves the Holy Spirit and harms the temple of the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We rebuke the spirit of addiction and ask God to break its hold over you. If this is contributing to your wheezing, we pray for deliverance and strength to overcome. Obesity, too, is a battle many face, but we serve a God who gives power to the weak (Isaiah 40:29). We pray for His healing and for the discipline to care for your body as an act of worship.
Your desire to read and write the Bible is beautiful. The Word of God is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), and it is the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17). We pray that the Lord would open your eyes to see wondrous things in His law (Psalm 119:18) and that He would grant you the ability to study for long hours, not by the strength of medication alone, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. Set your mind on things above (Colossians 3:2), and let His Word dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16).
Your fear of dying as a "whoring virgin" reveals a deep struggle with shame and identity. We want to remind you that your worth is found in Christ alone. You are not defined by past mistakes or fears of the future. 1 Corinthians 6:11 says, "Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God." The Lord has forgiven you, and He calls you His beloved. We rebuke every lie of the enemy that seeks to define you by anything other than Christ’s finished work on the cross. You are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17), and your identity is secure in Him.
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is seeking You through this fast. Lord, You see their heart, their struggles, and their desires. We ask that You would strengthen them in this season, that You would sustain their body and their spirit. Protect them from the schemes of the enemy, and rebuke every attack aimed at disrupting their fast. Give them the discipline to press on, even when the flesh is weak.
Father, we pray for their health. Heal their wheezing, Lord, and break every chain of addiction that may be contributing to it. Touch their body, and help them to honor You with their physical temple. Guide their doctor’s appointment, and give them wisdom in all medical decisions. We ask that You would sharpen their mind for study, not by the strength of medication alone, but by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Grant them focus, discipline, and a hunger for Your Word.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of shame and fear that seeks to define them. Remind them of their identity in Christ—washed, sanctified, and justified. Break every lie of the enemy, and fill them with Your peace. Help them to see themselves as You see them: beloved, forgiven, and called for a purpose.
We thank You for Your faithfulness, Lord. We trust that You will complete the work You have begun in them (Philippians 1:6). May this fast draw them closer to You, and may they emerge from it with a deeper reliance on Your strength. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Press on, dear one. The Lord is with you, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).
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. 
