Engaging the Wonders of Prayer and Fasting

Pastor Israel Akinsanya

Introduction

It is only the foolish that will believe that there is impossibility. 

Even the non-living things would hear you.

Matthew 13:15

During this 2026 prayer and fasting, your authority shall climb up to new heights in Jesus name. 

Engaging the Wonders of Prayer and Fasting 

Mark 4:35-41, the wind had ear, the sea had ear. And there was a calm after Jesus rebuked them. Most often than not, your destiny helper wants to help you but other forces could be hindering them. Mark 5:1-5. Jesus said to go to the other side because of this man but a storm wanted to hinder Him. The helper could be hindered by invisible forces if you don’t pray well enough. At times, you could be led to pray in the Spirit; it could be to help your destiny helper you were being led to rescue. 

Covenant Day of Breaking Invisible Barriers

Invisible barriers are real. There are installations in the realm of the spirit that must be pulled down before you can advance. If not for Jesus that had the key to lock the wind, the story of the man (Mark 5:1-5) would not have changed. Matthew 17:19, no matter how terrible the situation of your life seems, Jesus made it obvious that every thing has ear. Keep saying what needs to be said to the mountain of your life until it moves; don’t stop. He added that this kind (no matter what the situation is) goes out only by fasting and prayers. Among the wonders of prayer and fasting is the breaking of invisible barriers, Matthew 17:19-21.

Fasting should be engaged for dominion

The cost of prayer and fasting cannot be compared with the amazing weight of glory in return, Psalm 63:1-3; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. 

You cannot eat your cake and still have it. Don’t be like Adam or Esau and trade away your destiny over food.

Invisible barriers are real. Don’t joke with them. The things we see in the physical are orchestrated from the realm of the spirit. 

To keep the invisible barriers at bay

Engage the power of prayer and fasting for fresh oil that destroys invisible barriers, Isaiah 45:1-3; Luke 4:14,18-21; 11:13; 

The fresh oil is for everyone and not only the preacher. We must get fresh oil for each day to face each battle, Psalm 92:12; 23:5

Keep serving God and the interest of His Kingdom to keep invisible barriers off your path, 2 Chronicles 15:12-15; Luke 10:1-2,17-19. All the invisible barriers were paralysed

Be committed to growing in your love for God so as to secure divine presence that no barrier can withstand, 1 John 4:16; Psalm 25:7-10; Isaiah 64:1. Let your love for Christ grow daily as the bride of the Lion of Judah.

Keep speaking boldly against all forms of barriers on your path, Psalm 81:10-14; Luke 21:15. The gift of God to us is the mouth. It is not meant for eating only but mainly to speak. What you eat is a function of what you speak. When you speak, the things to eat will come, Proverbs 18:20,21. The fruit of life or death are in our tongue. Luke 21:15. 

Profitable approach to fasting

We must come thanking, praising, and worshiping for access on the altar of prayer, Psalm 100:4; Matthew 6:9,10. There must be something to give thanks to God for. Once you are still breathing, God deserves praise from you.

Engage the force of faith because only faith filled prayers guarantee answers, James 5:14,15. Matthew 21:21,22; Mark 11:24. Prayers not filled with faith is noise and cannot ascend to God for answers. When God says say something, say it. Don’t be afraid. It is not you that will perform it. When you say certain things and you are yet to see them, don’t stop until the result manifests.

Don’t come beggarly to God; come boldly. Don’t pity God. Isaiah 38:1-5; Hebrews 4:16. Understand who your Father is; don’t pity Him. 

Ahab had no consequences of his evil deeds due to his repentance.

Hezekiah challenged with his faithful service to God when he received the judgement of death; God changed His mind and sent Isaiah back to add upturn that judgement. If you are not ready to be a fool and dummy before God, you can’t serve Him. Isaiah experienced it first hand here.

Altar call

Don’t waste today’s anointing. If you are yet to give your life to Christ, this is another opportunity. 

Lord Jesus, I come to you today. I acknowledge that I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Thank you for saving me. 

If you prayed the prayer above sincerely and truly repented of your sins, that means you are saved and are now born again. Comment saved below and we will be glad to help you find true joy in the family of God and grow in your new found freedom in Christ Jesus.

Jesus is Lord!