FASTING AND PRAYER — A GATEWAY TO SPIRITUAL POWER

Date: 8th of January 2026

Author: Evang Ademola Elemo

Series: MYSTERIES OF FASTING AND PRAYER

Scripture Reading:

“This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”

— Mark 9:29

��️ MEDITATION

Fasting and prayer are not religious rituals; they are spiritual gateways.

There are dimensions in God that cannot be accessed by casual prayer alone.

Jesus revealed that certain victories, deliverances, and breakthroughs respond only to a deeper spiritual engagement — fasting combined with prayer.

Fasting weakens the flesh so the spirit can rise. Prayer aligns the spirit with God’s will. When both are combined, spiritual sensitivity increases, authority is released, and divine power is activated.

Fasting and prayer do not change God; they change us, it changes our focus, our hunger, and our capacity to receive from Him.

�� KEY TRUTHS ABOUT FASTING AND PRAYER

1. Fasting and Prayer Unlock Spiritual Authority: They position the believer to operate in higher spiritual power.

Supporting Scripture:

“Is not this the fast that I have chosen…?” — Isaiah 58:6

2. Fasting Sharpens Spiritual Sensitivity: It helps you hear God more clearly.

Supporting Scripture:

“While they ministered to the Lord, and fasted…” — Acts 13:2

3. Fasting and Prayer Break Spiritual Resistance: They confront barriers that resist progress.

Supporting Scripture:

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” — James 5:16

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

What spiritual area of my life needs greater power?

Have I treated fasting and prayer as a duty or as a spiritual key?

What resistance am I trusting God to break?

�� PRAYER

Father, awaken my hunger for You.

Teach me the mystery of fasting and prayer. Let my spirit rise above the flesh as I seek You deeply. Release spiritual power, clarity, and victory in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

I grow in spiritual power through fasting and prayer.

My spirit is sensitive to the voice of God.

Every form of resistance in my life is broken by the power of God.

I receive grace to seek God with discipline and hunger.

My prayer life produces results.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Set aside intentional time this week to pray and fast, even if for a short period.
Take one step today that reflects trust in God, not fear.