FASTING AND PRAYERS – THE KEYS TO CLOSENESS WITH GOD - A FAITH BASED HUMANITARIAN AND EVANGELICAL ORGANISATION

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FASTING AND PRAYERS – THE KEYS TO CLOSENESS WITH GOD

21st FEBRUARY 2021

“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness; to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rearguard.” – Isaiah 58:6-8

Still moving on with Lent observances and still praying for God’s intervention and reconciliation. The scriptures say many are the righteous’s afflictions, but the Lord God delivers him from them all. Therefore, I declare this season will bring to a halt all the weaknesses and afflictions in our life in Jesus name. AMEN. This brings us to the reason why we fast and pray, especially during a season like Lent. Although we fast individually at different times, coming together to fast as one family of God’s children brings us strength and power. When we fast, we ought to voluntarily withdraw from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetites, and physical desires for the period. We derive great benefits from fasting if done properly. When we fast, we do not just abstain from food; we give all we ought to eat and drink for that period to the less privileged ones. We must pray when we fast, not just for ourselves but for the whole world. We experience a turnaround and become victorious by praying more for others’ wellbeing, especially our enemies. The word of God today reminds us of the benefits of fasting and prayers. Do you have a problem to solve or needing a spiritual revival? Do you want to achieve a more righteous life and positive testimonies? Do you need the glory of the Lord to protect you from the evil ones? This is the time to pray and fast together. Remember, fasting does not give you a blank cheque from God. Fasting will make us receive God’s will and Grace.

PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I submit to you throughout this season of fasting and prayers. I need your Grace and miracle in my life and my family. Especially touch us and let your will be done in our lives and throughout the whole world. AMEN.

FURTHER READING: I Corinthians 7:5

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.