POSITION YOURSELF FOR VICTORY! By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said… (Acts 13:2). All over the world, people fast and pray at different times and for different
reasons. While anyone can fast at any time, there’re special times when the Spirit of God leads you to do so. For
example, as a Ministry, we do have our “End of Year Prayer and Fasting Program,” because the Holy Spirit asked us to do so. This selected period, which always carries with it an unusual unction and grace, has been pivotal in
preparing us as a ministry, and as individuals, for the coming year.
However , there’re certain things you must take note of, and also do, to make your fasting and praying worthwhile and fulfilling. First, understand the purpose of the spiritual exercise. Contrary to what
some people think, fasting and prayer is not a way to change or get God to do something; it’s actually a spiritual
exercise that benefits you. Its aim is to get your spirit attuned to the Holy Spirit,
so you can hear what God is saying, and be guided by Him to know and function in His perfect will for your life. Thus, you’ll know what’s on His mind; that is, what season it is presently in His calendar and how to walk in it. Secondly, have a clear focus and expectation. This will help guide your
prayer, study and meditation sessions.
Thirdly, at certain periods of each day, give adequate attention to prayer, especially praying in other tongues. Spend time to study, and meditate on the Word. As much as possible, keep
away from all forms of distraction; set your focus and affection on the Lord. The most vital benefit of prayer to you as a person is the conditioning of your
spirit to think in sync with God. In other words, your spirit is conditioned to
become a dependable receptacle of His ideas, visions, and promptings. Life shouldn’t be a stream of surprises in terms of accidental occurrences in your life; it should be part of a master plan— God’s master plan. Therefore, position yourself for continual victory in the New Year, by taking out time to fast and pray.
PRAYER: Dear Father, as I take out time to fast
and pray in preparation for the greater glory that lie ahead in the coming year, my heart and mind are opened to receive your ideas, visions, and
promptings. My spirit is alive to you and sensitive to know, and walk in your
perfect will for me in the coming year, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Daniel 9:3-4 And I set my
face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:
4. And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;
1Timothy 4:7-8 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having
promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Daily Scripture Reading:
1Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation19:11-21,
Zechariah 9-11
2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:23-37, Ezra 7
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