FASTING AND PRAYER — BREAKING SPIRITUAL STAGNATION.

DATE: 18th of January 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

SERIES: MYSTERIES OF FASTING AND PRAYER (PART 2).

Scripture Reading:

“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”

— Isaiah 60:1

��️ MEDITATION

Spiritual stagnation occurs when progress stops, passion fades, and growth becomes slow or nonexistent. Many believers love God sincerely but find themselves stuck—praying, yet not advancing; serving, yet not increasing.

Fasting and prayer confront stagnation by provoking spiritual movement. When the flesh is denied and the spirit is engaged, divine energy is released to shift seasons and restore momentum.

God never designed the believer to remain static. Every season of fasting and prayer is an invitation to arise, move forward, and realign with divine purpose.

When fasting and prayer are embraced, stagnation gives way to spiritual acceleration.

�� KEY TRUTHS ABOUT BREAKING STAGNATION.

1. Stagnation Is Not God’s Will: God calls His people to growth and advancement.

Supporting Scripture:

“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more…” — Proverbs 4:18

2. Fasting Provokes Spiritual Movement: Denial of the flesh releases fresh grace.

Supporting Scripture:

“Is not this the fast that I have chosen… to let the oppressed go free?” — Isaiah 58:6.

3. Prayer Reignites Spiritual Passion: Prayer restores momentum and direction.

Supporting Scripture:

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

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Where have I experienced stagnation in my spiritual life?

Have I settled where God expects movement?

What step of obedience have I delayed?

�� PRAYER

Father, I reject stagnation in every area of my life.

Stir my spirit and restore momentum.

Let every area that has been stuck receive divine movement.

I arise and move forward by Your grace.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

I arise and move forward in God’s purpose.

Spiritual stagnation is broken in my life.

My passion for God is renewed.

I advance from glory to glory.

God’s power is actively at work in me.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Take one intentional step today toward spiritual growth you have postponed.