FASTING AND PRAYER — SPEEDING UP DIVINE RESPONSE

DATE: 13th of January 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

SERIES: MYSTERIES OF FASTING AND PRAYER

Scripture Reading:

“Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard.”

— Daniel 10:12

��️ MEDITATION

One of the hidden mysteries of fasting and prayer is spiritual acceleration.

God hears prayers instantly, but responses may be delayed due to spiritual resistance, timing, or preparation. Fasting strengthens spiritual authority, enabling quicker manifestation of God’s answers.

Daniel’s experience reveals that his fasting sustained the prayer until the answer broke through.

Without persistence and sacrifice, many answers remain delayed, not denied.

Fasting does not force God’s hand; it positions the believer to cooperate with God’s timing and overcome spiritual hindrances.

When fasting and prayer continue, divine response accelerates.

�� KEY TRUTHS ABOUT DIVINE ACCELERATION

1. God Hears Prayers Immediately: Heaven responds from the moment you pray.

Supporting Scripture:

“Before they call, I will answer.” — Isaiah 65:24

2. Spiritual Resistance Can Delay Manifestation: Delays are not always denials.

Supporting Scripture:

“We wrestle not against flesh and blood…” — Ephesians 6:12

3. Fasting Sustains Prayer Until Victory Comes: Persistence overcomes resistance.

Supporting Scripture:

“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

What prayer have I been waiting long to see answered?

Have I sustained my prayer life or grown weary?

Do I trust God’s timing even when answers seem delayed?

�� PRAYER

Father, strengthen me to wait and persist in prayer.

Let every delayed answer be released according to Your will.

Break every spiritual resistance hindering manifestation.

I trust Your timing and Your faithfulness.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

God hears me when I pray.

My prayers are effective and powerful.

Delays are broken and answers are released.

I remain steadfast until victory manifests.

God’s timing works perfectly in my life.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Continue praying about a long-standing request without losing heart.