FASTING AND PRAYER — ESTABLISHING DIVINE PRIORITIES

DATE: 20th of January 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

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

Scripture Reading:

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

— Matthew 6:33

��️ MEDITATION

Fasting and prayer do more than release power—they align your priorities with God’s agenda.

Many believers struggle because their focus is on immediate desires, comfort, or temporal goals.

Fasting and prayer reorder the heart, placing God’s kingdom and righteousness first. When priorities are realigned, blessings, favor, and divine direction naturally follow.

God honors a life that seeks Him first. Fasting amplifies spiritual focus, while prayer directs the heart toward eternal values. True elevation begins when God’s priorities become yours.

�� KEY TRUTHS ABOUT DIVINE PRIORITIES.

1. God Rewards Those Who Seek Him First: Alignment with God produces provision.

Supporting Scripture:

“All things are yours, for ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.” — 1 Corinthians 3:21-23

2. Fasting Brings Spiritual Clarity: It helps you distinguish the urgent from the important.

Supporting Scripture:

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” — Colossians 3:2.

3. Prayer Orders the Heart Toward God’s Will: It prioritizes kingdom advancement over personal gain.

Supporting Scripture:

“Let your requests be made known unto God.” — Philippians 4:6.

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Are my daily decisions aligned with God’s priorities?

What earthly desires have distracted me from kingdom focus?

Am I willing to reorder my life according to God’s will?

�� PRAYER

Father, align my priorities with Your kingdom.

Help me to seek first Your will, Your righteousness, and Your purpose.

Let fasting and prayer sharpen my focus and clarify my direction.

I choose God’s agenda above all else.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

My heart is aligned with God’s priorities.

I seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

God’s direction guides every decision I make.

My focus is eternal, not earthly.

Blessings follow my alignment with God’s will.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Write down one area of your life that needs realignment with God’s priorities and commit it in prayer.