STANDING STRONG IN FAITH.

???? FIRST FRIDAY OF THIS YEAR'S GENERAL FAST WITH PRAYERS.??

JANUARY 3RD, 2025.

DURATION;

6 pm (Thursday.) - 6 am (Friday.)

6 am-12 pm

6 am-3 pm

6 am-6 pm

6 am-6 am Saturday

(Commit to what you can handle please.)

THEME: STANDING STRONG IN FAITH.

FOUNDATION SCRIPTURE:

? Isaiah 36:7 ?

"But if you say to me, ‘We trust in The LORD our God,’ isn’t He the one whose high places and altars Hezekiah has removed, saying to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You must worship before this altar’?

STARTOFF PRAYERS:

1. Forgiveness and Cleansing: LORD, I confess my sins and shortcomings. Forgive me for where I have fallen short of Your glory and heal me, in Jesus Christ's Name.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

2. Invite The Holy Spirit to help you.:

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”

Romans 8:26

3. Cover yourself, loved ones and your environment with The Blood of Christ:

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12

INTRODUCTION :

In Isaiah 36:7, we see a challenge to the faith of God's people. The enemy sought to undermine their trust in God by pointing out the disgraceful changes in their worship practices. However, this verse reminds us of the importance of standing strong in our faith, especially during times of challenge. Fasting and praying are vital practices that fortify our spirits, enabling us to remain steadfast in our trust in God’s promises and power.

In moments of struggle, we need to remember the importance of standing firm in our faith. Hezekiah rejected false altars to stand with his God, and you…which altars of this world have you not been able to reject? Today, we are called to fortify ourselves in God, through prayer and fasting. Our faith must be unshaken, as we trust in God's promises and power. Through fasting and prayer, we remove distractions, turning our hearts back to God, ensuring we stand strong in His power.

As we engage in this first Friday fasting and prayer of this year, let us focus on building a deep faith, breaking spiritual strongholds, and seeking God's intervention in our lives and communities. Our commitment to fasting and prayer is a testimony to our unwavering faith and dependence on God’s strength. Amen.

GENERAL PRAYER SHOTS .

1. World Leaders:

Father, we lift up world leaders to You, asking that You grant them wisdom, discernment, and peace to lead with integrity. Guide them in making decisions that honor You and promote justice, in Jesus Christ's Name. 1 Timothy 2:1-2

2. The Church: Mighty God, strengthen Your Church. May we be a place of hope, love, and truth, boldly proclaiming Your Word to the nations, in Jesus Christ's Name. Matthew 16:18

3. God's Power to Fill Every Nation: Glorious God, let Your power and glory be known and fill every nation bringing transformation and revival.

Break down strongholds and establish Your Kingdom.

Let every heart be turned to You, and let Your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, in Jesus Christ's Name. Amen.

Psalm 22:27-28

4. For Marriages, Fruit of the Womb, and Finding Mates:

Heavenly Father, we lift up all marriages to You. Strengthen the bond between husbands and wives and bless them with love, understanding, and unity.

- We pray for those desiring the fruit of the womb, that You may bless them with children.

- For our sisters seeking their life partners, guide the men You have chosen for them to find them and speak out, so that none will lack their mate.

- Divine connections and godly marriages

- Wisdom to recognize divine partnerships

- Protection over existing marriages and

- Divine timing for relationship manifestations

In Jesus Christ's Name, Amen. Proverbs 18:22.

Genesis 2:18, Ruth 2:12, 1 Samuel 1:19-20

5. Children/Youths: Heavenly Father we ask that You will protect and guide our children and youths in this generation that is filled with a lot of challenges . Let them grow in wisdom and stature.

Fill their lives with Your love, presence and joy. Let them grow in favor of God and man. In Jesus Christ's Name

Luke 2:52

Matthew 19:14

6. LORD, we lift up the less privileged to You. Provide for their needs, defend their rights, and bring comfort to their hearts. Use us as instruments of Your love and justice for them, in Jesus Christ's Name. Psalm 82:3

7. Those Needing Divine Intervention: We pray for those facing difficult situations, that they may experience God's miraculous intervention and deliverance. Psalm 34:17

8. Prayer for Physical and Spiritual Healing:

My LORD and my God, heal everyone on this prayer mountain today, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We claim the healing power of Christ over our bodies, spirit and minds, in Jesus Christ's Name.

Isaiah 53:5

9. Spiritual Revival: LORD, pour out Your Holy Spirit upon our community, bringing about a spiritual awakening and transformation, in Jesus Christ's Name.

Acts 2:17

PERSONAL PRAYER SHOTS:

1. Strengthening Our Faith:

LORD, strengthen my faith and help me to stand firm in Your promises, even when the ground we are standing on looks so “dry”. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13

2. Fortifying Through Fasting and Prayer:

- Father, as I fast and pray, fortify my spirit and draw me closer to You, in Jesus Christ's Name.

“But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in The Holy Spirit.”

Jude 1:20

3. Breaking Spiritual Strongholds:

God, demolish every spiritual or physical stronghold in my life and set me free, in Jesus Christ's Name.

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”

2 Corinthians 10:4

4. Seeking God's Guidance:

LORD, guide my steps and decisions according to Your will, in Jesus Christ's Name.

“Trust in The LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Proverbs 3:5-6.

5. Prayer for Protection and Deliverance:

LORD, deliver me and my family from the snares of the enemy. Protect our homes, our communities, and our loved ones under Your wings, we trust in Your refuge and fortress, in Jesus Christ's Name.

“The LORD will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life; The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

Psalm 121:7-8

6. Strength to Overcome Temptations:

- LORD God, grant me the strength to overcome every temptation and stand firm in righteousness, in Jesus Christ's Name.

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

7. Renewal of the Mind:

Mighty God, renew my mind and transform my thoughts to align with Your Word always, in Jesus Christ's Name.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Romans 12:2.

EXALTATION:

Friends, know that our God is a fortress and shield. As we stand strong in our faith through fasting and prayer, we are fortified by His strength and power. Let us hold fast to His promises, trusting that He will guide and protect us. Stay committed, and allow His Spirit to work mightily within you.

AFFIRMATIONS

1. I declare that my faith is unwavering, and I am fortified by God’s strength.

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 .

2. I am victorious in Christ, and no weapon formed against me shall prosper.

“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.”

Isaiah 54:17

MEDITATION SCRIPTURE:

“He who dwells in the shelter of The Most High will rest in the shadow of The Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

CONCLUSION : As we conclude this time of fasting and prayer, remember that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Stay encouraged and steadfast in your faith. May His peace and blessings be with you always. Amen.

LET'S MEET ON THIS MOUNTAIN….AGAIN, NEXT FRIDAY.??