FASTING AND PRAYER — SUSTAINING SPIRITUAL FIRE.

DATE: 14th of January 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

SERIES: MYSTERIES OF FASTING AND PRAYER

Scripture Reading:

“Quench not the Spirit.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:19

��️ MEDITATION

The greatest danger after fasting and prayer is losing the fire.

Many experience spiritual sensitivity, clarity, and power during seasons of fasting, but gradually drift back into spiritual coldness afterward.

The mystery is not just receiving fire — it is sustaining it.

Fasting ignites the fire. Prayer fuels it. Obedience protects it.

Spiritual fire is sustained by consistency, discipline, and hunger for God.

God desires believers who are not only powerful in seasons, but burning continually.

A sustained prayer life ensures that spiritual gains are not lost.

Fire that is guarded becomes light for many.

�� KEY TRUTHS ABOUT SUSTAINING SPIRITUAL FIRE

1. Spiritual Fire Requires Continuous Feeding: What is not fed will fade.

Supporting Scripture:

“Stir up the gift of God which is in thee.” — 2nd Timothy 1:6

2. Prayer Keeps the Spirit Sensitive: A praying believer remains spiritually alert.

Supporting Scripture:

“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.” — Matthew 26:41

3. Consistency Preserves Spiritual Gains: Daily devotion sustains spiritual life.

Supporting Scripture:

“Continue steadfastly in prayer.” — Colossians 4:2

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

How do I sustain what God has ignited in me?

Have I been consistent or seasonal in my spiritual life?

What habits help me stay spiritually on fire?

�� PRAYER

Father, keep my heart burning for You.

Help me to sustain the fire You have ignited in me.

Let my prayer life remain strong and consistent.

I refuse spiritual dryness and decline.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

My spiritual fire is sustained by the Holy Spirit.

I remain consistent in prayer and devotion.

I grow daily in spiritual strength and sensitivity.

I do not lose what God has given me.

My life reflects the fire of God.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Establish or reinforce a daily prayer routine that continues beyond fasting.