PREPARATION FOR 40 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING

 

PREPARATION FOR 40 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING

I invite everyone to spend 40 days consecrating to the Lord Jesus Christ. Many may know this as Lent, but we will fast and pray.

I would also like you to fast from something personal to you. You decide.

If you are not well, please do not make this sacrifice. However, I would like you to pray that God will heal you. 

Aim of Prayer and Fasting: personal consecration, getting into the presence of the Lord. You are dedicating yourself to the Lord. Letting go of the worldly things and setting yourself unto the Lord.

Praying 40 days of divine favor that supernatural doors will open that no man can close.

Praying for all children and young people.

You may also have your prayer request.

 Fasting can break every chain of darkness; there are some things in our lives that just can’t stay around anymore. If we are to walk victoriously and in covenant with God. We have gone too long and too soft with the enemy wreaking havoc. Fasting can break every stronghold of the enemy.

 

 

·Dates March 5 to April 13, 2025

·      Fluid Prayer and fasting. Room temperature water, hot water, Juice diluted with water.

·      Anoint yourself with anointed oil for 40 days

·      Fasting will start at midnight and end at 3 p.m. every day. If possible, break with Lord's Supper or try to take it before going to bed.

• Do not eat any halal meat; what is halal meat? The animal must be healthy, disease-free, and alive during slaughter. A Muslim who is mature and of sound mind must slaughter the animal. The animal must be slit in the throat in a specific way. The name of Allah must be invoked during slaughter. All blood must be drained from the carcass

Things to Avoid while Fasting and Praying'

·      Abstain from alcohol

·      Abstain from any form of smoking

·      Abstain from pork

·      Abstain from any drink with caffeine tea and coffee

·      Abstain from sodas during fasting

Morning prayer at 6 am and devotions will be conducted online via Zoom and conference call via WhatsApp.

Times of prayer: 6 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 12 am

Morning: 6 am Prayer

Begin your day with praise and worship. Read and meditate on God’s Word. Invite the Holy Spirit to work in you and ask to be mindful of his presence. Pray for God’s vision and empowerment to do his will.

Noon: 12 pm

Return to prayer and God’s Word. If possible, take a short prayer walk. Journal what you sense God speaking to you.

Evening: 6 pm

Get alone with God and seek Him. Intercessory prayer for your community, our nation’s leaders, the world’s unreached millions, and your family or personal needs.

Liquid Fast/Partial Fast

During this type of fast, solid foods are not consumed. All food is replaced with liquids, which can be consumed anytime. Make sure to drink plenty of water, and you may also include fruit juices, vegetable juices, and herbal teas.

 

 

 

• Invite family and friends to join prayer during our time of prayer and fasting. Send out Zoom links.
• When breaking fast, Pray and choose healthy options, such as salads, soups, fruit, and vegetables, to include in your meals.

Fasting increases one's strength against the enemy. One may feel like they are in a continual war, but one must press into the presence of the Lord.

If you are fighting a stubborn enemy who refuses to give in to surrender, then just know it is going to fight and fight and fight. Some demons fight and fight and fight to hold on. But I have good news for you. If you keep putting pressure on the enemy, you will get stronger and stronger, and he will get weaker and weaker.

 

I pray that you will face your Goliath and you will take authority against the enemy. David said, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine who would dare to defy the armies of the living God? I’ll go and fight him!” (1 Samuel 17:26.) David was a fighter. And I pray the spirit of David would come upon you in this hour. Every time a Goliath stands up and challenges you, I pray that you will say, “God has not given me the spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Our faith-filled prayers, coupled with times of fasting, are keys to seeing miracles and breakthroughs. Whatever we ask in prayer and believing, we will receive (Matt. 21:22).