FASTING AND PRAYER — BUILDING SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT.

DATE: 16th of January 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

SERIES: MYSTERIES OF FASTING AND PRAYER (PART 2)

Scripture Reading:

“But he that is spiritual judgeth all things.”

— 1 Corinthians 2:15

��️ MEDITATION

In a world filled with noise, deception, and spiritual mixture, discernment is no longer optional — it is essential.

Fasting and prayer sharpen the believer’s ability to distinguish between truth and error, flesh and spirit, God’s voice and competing voices. Many spiritual errors are not caused by rebellion but by lack of discernment.

When the flesh is subdued, the spirit becomes alert. Prayer then trains the inner man to sense what aligns with God and what does not. Discernment protects destiny and prevents costly mistakes.

Through fasting and prayer, spiritual perception is refined.

�� KEY TRUTHS ABOUT DISCERNMENT.

1. Discernment Is a Spiritual Gift That Can Be Developed: Growth increases accuracy.

Supporting Scripture:

“Strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age…” — Hebrews 5:14

2. Fasting Sharpens the Inner Man: Sensitivity increases when the flesh is quieted.

Supporting Scripture:

“Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16

3. Discernment Preserves Spiritual Safety: It guards against deception.

Supporting Scripture:

“Beloved, believe not every spirit…” — 1 John 4:1

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Have I ever made decisions without spiritual discernment?

Do I take time to test what I hear and receive?

Is my spirit trained to recognize God’s voice?

�� PRAYER

Father, sharpen my spiritual senses.

Deliver me from confusion and deception.

Teach me to discern truth from error and light from darkness.

Let my spirit be trained by Your Spirit.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

My spiritual senses are sharpened by the Spirit of God.

I walk in discernment and wisdom.

I recognize the voice of God clearly.

I am preserved from deception.

My decisions align with God’s truth.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Before making any decision today, pause and ask God for discernment.