Introduction: What is Prayer and Fasting?

Fasting is the one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines of all the Christian disciplines. It is God’s prescribed method of dealing with urgent needs. How badly do you want an answer? How much do you want a breakthrough and deliverance from the destructive habit, mindset, and addiction? How badly do you need God’s intervention in that situation- marriage, health, ministry, business, relationship, career, purpose/destiny? Do you want it enough to give up food or some other gratifications? If the answer is yes, then come to God in Prayer and Praise coupled with Fasting. Prayer and fasting is a proven biblical system of advantage for a serious believer in Christ.

Definition: Prayer and fasting is the act of voluntarily going without food in order to focus on prayer and fellowship with GOD. Drinking of water is recommended; especially, with prolonged days of fasting. According to medicine, one can live without food for one week, but only three days without water. This season of fasting & praying is a prophetic convocation designed to usher us into Spiritual Elevation in 2026!
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As we embark on this 28-day fast, beginning January 4, 2026, let us focus on seeking God’s face, realigning our hearts with His will, and preparing ourselves to walk in victory and purpose. Fasting is not just a religious ritual; it is a spiritual discipline that positions us for breakthroughs, empowerment, and intimacy with God. As we delve into this season of prayer and fasting, let's explore the significance, tools, environment, and benefits of this powerful spiritual discipline.

Significance of Prayer and Fasting:

Prayer and fasting are vital elements in drawing closer to God, seeking His guidance, and experiencing transformative spiritual breakthroughs. Prayer and fasting allow us to align our hearts with God's will and cultivate a deeper intimacy with Him. The mystery of fasting is a major principle throughout the bible. It isessential to accessing the infinite possibilities of the Kingdom life.

Generally, Prayer and Fasting facilitate six major purposes:

1. Purity: Fasting starves the flesh so that the Spirit can be nourished. It facilitates the breaking of the bondage of sin in our lives- Isaiah 58:6; I Cor.9:27; Matt. 16:24
2. Revival: Fasting brings an awakening of our spirit-man. It gives you are newed & constant awareness of God’s presence- Isaiah 58:9, Daniel 9:1-3, Jonah 3:5-10
3. Guidance/spritiual sensitivity: Fasting facilitates fellowship and intimacy with God; which in turn quickens your senses of interaction with the realm of the spirit, such that you are able to receive guidance and direction by the Spirit- Is. 30:21, II Corinthians 4:18, Is. 40:29-31
4. Humility/Brokenness: Fasting brings you to a place of brokenness. A place where you see yourself as worth nothing; a place where you absolutely need God in your life- Is. 58:5
5. Power: During fasting, you experience fresh power to overcome unseen forces militating against you- Is. 58:6, Luke 4:14a, Matthew 17:14-21, IIChronicles 20:1-30
6. Healing/Deliverance: According to Paavo Ariola (Health expert), “ Fasting is the oldest therapeutic method known to man, even before the advent of medicine & the healing arts. Man instinctively stopped eating when feeling ill and abstains from food until his health was restored.” Fasting is the body’s most natural way of getting rid of harmful toxins and causes the mind to think clearly.- Is. 58: 11b&c; Mark 9:28-29.

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Tools of Prayer and Fasting:

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Prayer: Communication with God through dialogue, supplication, and intercession.

Fasting: Voluntarily going without food in order to focus on prayer and fellowship with GOD.

Word of GOD: Fasting without the intake of the Word of God is tantamount to a hunger-strike. Fasting typically heightens our spiritual senstivity. Therefore, consistent intake of the Word of God during this period is essential for discerning our fellowship & interaction with the realm of the spirit.

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Environment of Prayer and Fasting:

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Follow the steps below to help you during this month long fasting and praying exercise.

1. Make a commitment: Pray that God will help you
   a.) Limit/restrict certain physical and social activities
   b.) Identify how much time you will devote to prayer and Word of GOD.
2. Prepare yourself spiritually: The primary foundation of fasting is repentance. Unconfessed sin will hinder your prayers.
3. Prepare yourself physically: Fasting requires reasonable precautions. Consult your physician first; especially, if you are on prescribed medication or dealing with chronic ailment. Few pointers include:
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   a.) Do not rush into your fast.
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   b.) Prepare your body. Eat smaller meals before starting a fast. Avoid high fat or high-sugar foods.
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   c.) Eat raw vegetable and fruits for two days before engaging in a long fast.
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   d.) Limit your physical & mental activity
   
   e.) Avoid medications, even natural herbal medication and homeopathic remedies. Pls consult your physician if your’re on prescribed medication.
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   f.) Exercise moderately and rest your body as much as you can.
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   g.) Prepare yourself for the body’s natural reaction to the new restrictions/conditions- e.g. crankiness, irritability, hunger-pains, dizziness and even headaches, which may be the result of sugar and caffeine withdrawal.
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   h.) GROOM YOURSELF WELL & SMELL FRESH. Only God should know that you’re fasting.
4. Prepare yourself mentally: Put yourself on a schedule and be discipline enough to follow the schedule( Avoid Television & Social Media or other distractions that will dampen your spiritual & mental focus): Set aside ample time with God during your fast. The more you spend time alone with Him, the more you will hear Him speak and reveal things to you. Create a dedicated space for prayer, minimizing distractions. Surround yourself with worship music, scripture, and prayer resources.
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   a) MORNING:
   • Begin your day in Praise & Worship
   • Read and meditate on God’s Word
   • Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal Himself to you during the fast
   • Invite the Holy Spirit to possess your spirit, mind, and body completely
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   b) NOON:
   • Get back to GOD in prayer and God’s Word
   • Take a short prayer walk
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   c) EVENING:
   • Spend some unhurried alone time in the presence of the Lord just seeking His face
   • If others are fasting with you, meet together for prayers.
   • Log on the Zoom Platform (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85291658005) at 7PM each day for a corperate prayer of faith.
   • Expect results!

Benefits of Prayer and Fasting:

• Spiritual clarity and discernment (Daniel 9:3).
• Breakthrough in personal and communal challenges (Matthew 17:21).
• Strengthening of faith (Mark 9:29).
• Deliverance from spiritual bondage (Isaiah 58:6).
• Increased sensitivity to the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:2).

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Devotional: As we begin this sacred journey, the Lord goes before us as aconsuming fire. This day marks the opening of spiritual gates for the year. As you fast, align your heart with heaven’s agenda and prepare for prophetic elevation.

FOCUS: Personal visitation & undeniable testimonies

• “And the Lord visited Sarah as he said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken- (Gen. 21:1).
• “ Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples.”- (John 15:8).
• “That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.”- (Colossians1:10b)

DECLARATION: “During this year 2026, I receive personal visitations & undeniable testimonies in every area of my life!”

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Monday, January 5, 2026

• Father, I thank You for ushering me into this fasting journey; let Your presence go before me — Exodus 33:14.
• By the blood of Jesus, I cleanse my spirit, soul, and body from every defilement — 2 Corinthians 7:1.
• Lord, open my spiritual ears to hear Your voice clearly in this fast — Revelation 2:7.
• I break every satanic resistance assigned to hinder my 2026 elevation — Isaiah 54:17.
• Holy Spirit, overshadow me with fresh fire for this fast — Acts 1:8.
• I decree divine angelic assistance throughout these 26 days — Psalm 91:11.
• Every altar speaking against my spiritual progress, catch fire now — Jeremiah 51:20.
• Father, strengthen my inner man to prevail in this fast — Ephesians 3:16.
• I command every dark cloud over my destiny to scatter by fire — Isaiah 60:1–2.
• Lord, as I begin this fast, open the heavens over my life — Matthew 3:16

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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Devotional: Today, the Lord sharpens your discernment. Your spiritual senses are being awakened. Expect divine instructions and clarity.

• Father, sharpen my discernment to know Your will for 2026 — Proverbs 3:5–6
• I silence every strange voice speaking confusion to my spirit — John 10:5.
• Holy Spirit, illuminate the eyes of my understanding — Ephesians 1:18.
• I command every veil blocking revelation to be torn — 2 Corinthians 3:16.
• Lord, reveal hidden traps set by the enemy — Psalm 124:7.
• I decree divine wisdom rests upon me — James 1:5.
• Every satanic dream manipulation against my destiny is destroyed — Job 33:15–16.
• Father, empower me to hear You with clarity — 1 Samuel 3:10.
• Let the light of God chase away every darkness around my destiny — John 1:5.
• Holy Spirit, guide my steps throughout this fast — Psalm 37:23.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Devotional: The Lord begins to break foundations that do not align with His purpose. Expect deliverance.

• Lord, uproot every foundation in my life You have not planted — Matthew 15:13.
• Every generational bondage resisting my rising, break — Nahum 1:9.
• I renounce every inherited limitation in my bloodline — Galatians 3:13.
• Father, deliver me from every secret battle — Psalm 18:48.
• Every chain of stagnation over my destiny, break now — Acts 16:26.
• I command every evil cycle to end permanently — Isaiah 10:27.
• Blood of Jesus, speak against every altar speaking against me — Hebrews12:24.
• Lord, scatter every evil gathering against my life — Psalm 68:1.
• Father, restore every virtue stolen from me — Joel 2:25.
• I decree total freedom over my mind, emotions, and spirit — John 8:36.

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Devotional: Today marks a day of spiritual fortification. Expect strength from above.

• Father, Lord, fill me with supernatural strength — Isaiah 40:31.
• Father, renew my zeal and passion for the Kingdom — Romans 12:11.
• I decree my spirit is empowered for elevation — 2 Timothy 1:7.
• Lord, fortify my mind with heavenly strength — Philippians 4:13.
• Every spirit of weariness depart from me — Galatians 6:9.
• Father, empower me to pray without ceasing — 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
• Lord, increase my capacity for spiritual responsibility — Luke 12:48.
• Clothe me with the armor of God for 2026 battles — Ephesians 6:11.
• Strengthen my spirit to conquer every temptation — Matthew 26:41.
• I receive grace for consistency in this fast — 2 Corinthians 12:9.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Devotional: The Lord begins to contend with those contending with your destiny. Engage warfare boldly.

• Father Father, arise and contend with every power contending with me — Isaiah 49:25.
• Every monitoring spirit following my progress, be blinded — 2 Kings 6:18.
• Lord, scatter every evil conspiracy against my 2026 elevation — Psalm 21:11.
• By fire, I overturn every wicked decree against my life — Job 22:28.
• Every satanic embargo over my destiny, be lifted — Psalm 24:7.
• I frustrate the tokens of diviners assigned against me — Isaiah 44:25.
• Holy Ghost fire, consume every witchcraft assignment — Exodus 22:18.
• Lord, break the arm of the wicked assigned against my family — Psalm10:15.
• I decree divine judgment upon every unrepentant enemy — Psalm 35:1.
• Father, surround me with Your wall of fire — Zechariah 2:5.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Devotional: Today focuses on Giving and Receiving (Luke 6:38). As we elevate spiritually, the Lord aligns our hearts with generosity and kingdom stewardship.

• Father, give me a heart that reflects Your generosity — Luke 6:38.
• Lord, purge me from every spirit of greed and withholding — Proverbs 11:24.
• I receive grace to give cheerfully and in obedience — 2 Corinthians 9:7.
• Father, open the heavens over every seed I will sow in 2026 — Malachi 3:10.
• I decree supernatural favor over my finances — Psalm 5:12.
• Lord, rebuke every devourer assigned against my resources — Malachi 3:11.
• I break the power of poverty and insufficiency — Philippians 4:19.
• Father, release financial ideas and opportunities to me — Deuteronomy 8:18.
• Lord, make me a kingdom financier in 2026 — 2 Corinthians 9:8.
• I receive abundance for every good work this year — Psalm 23:1.

Sunday, JANUARY 11, 2026

Devotional: God elevates those who elevate others. Today we pray for the grace to be a blessing to both God and man.

Prayer Points

1. Father, empower me to be a giver in word, deed, and substance — Acts 20:35.
2. Lord, help me reflect Your love in my giving — John 3:16.
3. Father, let giving open doors of elevation for me — Proverbs 18:16.
4. I receive boldness to obey divine instructions regarding giving — Isaiah 1:19.
5. Lord, restore joy in my giving life — Psalm 51:12.
6. I break every mindset of lack and scarcity — 2 Timothy 1:7.
7. Father, teach me how to honor You with my substance — Proverbs 3:9.
8. I decree that my hand will never run dry — 1 Kings 17:14.
9. Lord, increase my capacity to receive from You — Ephesians 3:20.
10. Father, position me to bless the church and kingdom work — Haggai 1:8.

Monday, JANUARY 12, 2026

Devotional: This is a day of supernatural release—what you have given will return multiplied. Prepare for divine cycles of giving and receiving.

Prayer Points

1. Father, let the law of divine return operate in my life — Luke 6:38.
2. I decree that every seed I sow becomes a harvest of elevation — Genesis 8:22.
3. Father, open doors of favor that money cannot buy — Psalm 102:13.
4. I command every closed financial door to open by fire — Revelation 3:8.
5. Let angels of increase locate my household — Hebrews 1:14.
6. Father, empower me to be faithful in little and in much — Luke 16:10.
7. Every spiritual resistance to my financial lifting, scatter — Zechariah 4:7.
8. Father, let generosity become my lifestyle — Proverbs 22:9.
9. Lord, connect me to destiny helpers assigned for 2026 — Isaiah 60:10.
10. I decree multiplication over every area of my life — 2 Corinthians 9:10.

Tuesday, JANUARY 13, 2026

Devotional: Today’s focus is breaking financial stagnation and activating abundance according to kingdom order.

Prayer Points

1. I break every curse of financial stagnation — Galatians 3:13.
2. Lord, deliver me from poor financial decisions — Psalm 32:8.
3. Father, make me fruitful in every good work — Colossians 1:10.
4. Every spirit of waste assigned against me, be bound — Proverbs 21:20.
5. Father, release divine connections that lift — 1 Samuel 16:18.
6. I decree divine settlement in my finances — 1 Peter 5:10.
7. Father, let my hands prosper in everything I touch — Psalm 90:17.
8. Lord, release fresh grace for wealth-building — Isaiah 45:3.
9. Father, prosper the work of my hands in 2026 — Deuteronomy 30:9.
10. I command the blessing of the Lord to rest upon me — Proverbs 10:22.

Wednesday, JANUARY 14, 2026

Devotional: Giving is spiritual warfare. Today we attack the kingdom of darkness resisting the flow of our blessings.

Prayer Points

1. Every demonic power blocking my financial elevation, fall — Jeremiah 1:10.
2. I command every satanic hand touching my harvest to wither — 1 Kings 13:4.
3. Father, expose and destroy every devourer — Malachi 3:11.
4. I decree supernatural recovery of every financial blessing stolen from me — 1 Samuel 30:8.
5. Lord, release judgment on every wicked power fighting my increase — Psalm 94:1.
6. Father, let my giving silence the accuser — Revelation 12:11.
7. Every altar of poverty raised against me, catch fire — Judges 6:25.
8. I decree breakthrough in every area of financial delay — Daniel 10:12–13.
9. Lord, send Your angel to roll away every financial stone — Matthew 28:2.
10. I declare my year of financial elevation has begun — Psalm 75:6–7.

Thursday, JANUARY 15, 2026

Devotional: Today we war against spiritual resistance to giving and supernatural supply. Every power limiting your elevation will bow.

Prayer Points

1. Every power resisting my financial elevation, fall by fire — Psalm 68:1.
2. Father, align my heart with divine generosity — Ezekiel 36:26.
3. Lord, break every cycle of not enough — Psalm 34:10.
4. I decree supernatural flow of resources into my hands — Isaiah 60:5.
5. Every demonic gate blocking my abundance, be lifted — Psalm 24:7.
6. Lord, rebuke spiritual thieves assigned to my finances — John 10:10.
7. Father, empower me to give sacrificially this year — 2 Samuel 24:24.
8. Lord, bless every seed I have ever sown — Hebrews 6:10.
9. I decree divine acceleration of my harvest — Amos 9:13.
10. Father, order my steps into supernatural blessing — Psalm 37:23.

Friday, JANUARY 16, 2026

Devotional: Today is for breaking the spiritual forces that manipulate giving and blessings. You rise above every limiting spirit.

Prayer Points

1. Every spirit of mammon attacking my destiny, be destroyed — Matthew 6:24.
2. Father, free me from every ungodly attachment to money — Colossians 3:5.
3. I command deliverance from financial oppression — Isaiah 54:14.
4. Lord, multiply the grace of giving upon me — 2 Corinthians 8:7.
5. I decree that wealth will not pass me by in 2026 — Proverbs 10:22.
6. Every satanic manipulation over my resources, scatter — Psalm 2:1–5.
7. Father, let the windows of heaven open permanently — Malachi 3:10.
8. Lord, disconnect me from financial shame — Joel 2:26
9. I decree increase, enlargement, and overflow — Isaiah 54:3.
10. Father, establish me as a distributor of kingdom wealth — 2 Corinthians 9:11.

Saturday, JANUARY 17, 2026

Devotional: Today focuses on supernatural supply and divine favor—God enlarges and expands your capacity.

Prayer Points

1. Father, enlarge my capacity to receive from You — Isaiah 54:2.
2. I receive divine empowerment for wealth — Deuteronomy 8:18.
3. Lord, connect me to helpers of financial destiny — Esther 2:17.
4. Every spirit of delay working against my harvest, break — Daniel 10:12–13.
5. Lord, cause money to answer to my calling — Ecclesiastes 10:19.
6. Every curse of empty-handedness, break by fire — Deuteronomy 28:12.
7. Father, let supernatural ideas for increase locate me — Job 32:8.
8. Lord, breathe on every financial plan I have for 2026 — Ezekiel 37:10.
9. I decree an overflow of blessings I cannot contain — Malachi 3:10.
10. Father, let my giving command heaven’s attention — Acts 10:4.

Sunday, JANUARY 18, 2026

Devotional: A day to silence demonic voices of fear, doubt, and scarcity. God elevates your faith for explosive kingdom giving.

Prayer Points

1. Every voice of fear speaking against my giving, be silenced — 2 Timothy 1:7.
2. Lord, elevate my faith to give boldly — Hebrews 11:6.
3. I shatter every altar of financial fear — Judges 6:25.
4. Father, strengthen my trust in Your provision — Psalm 37:25.
5. Every spirit of backwardness affecting my finances, scatter — Psalm 35:4.
6. Lord, increase my faith for supernatural supply — Romans 10:17.
7. I decree financial boldness for kingdom advancement — Proverbs 28:1.
8. Father, release stability and consistency in my giving — 1 Corinthians 15:58.
9. Lord, deliver me from financial anxiety — Philippians 4:6–7.
10. I declare victory over every economic battle — Psalm 144:1.

Monday, JANUARY 19, 2026

Devotional: This day completes the first half of the Giving & Receiving bimonthly focus. Expect divine remembrance and supernatural visitation.

‍Prayer Points

1. Father, remember my seeds and sacrifices — Nehemiah 13:14.
2. I decree divine visitation in my finances — Genesis 21:1.
3. Lord, let my giving rise before You as a memorial — Acts 10:4.
4. Every enemy sitting on my financial breakthrough, be unseated — Psalm 109:8.
5. Father, accelerate my harvest for 2026 — Psalm 147:15.
6. Lord, send angels of provision to locate me — Genesis 22:11–14.
7. I decree supernatural turnaround in my finances — Job 42:10.
8. Father, command the blessing upon my household — Deuteronomy 28:8.
9. I break every chain holding back my abundance — Psalm 107:14.
10. Father, perfect all that concerns my finances — Psalm 138:8.