“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” - St. Matthew 11:28.
On Wednesday, September 10 th , 2025, through Friday, September 12 th , 2025, we will be engaging in our three days of Prayer and Fasting. Our goal is to fast each day from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The central theme will be: “My Help Comes from the Lord,” as declared in Psalm 121:2, “My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:2 is a declaration of faith, asserting that the source of all help and assistance comes from God, who created the heavens and earth. As believers, we need to understand that our helper is the Lord - not our parents, spouse, children, or friends. We serve a God who is limitless in His resources, unlike limited man. Therefore, it is essential to go to Him in times of need.
Hebrews 4:16 encourages believers to approach God with confidence and assurance, seeking His mercy and help in times of need. His throne is a place where we can experience His gracious presence, compassion, and favor. Jesus has broken down the barriers that previously kept humanity from God’s presence, as symbolized by the tearing of the temple veil at His crucifixion.
(St. Mark 15:38). Through Jesus, believers are given access and the right to enter God’s presence. Many times, we go to every other source before we go to the ultimate source, the Lord Jesus Christ! Jesus promises never to leave us nor forsake us, but He will be with us until the end (St. Matthew 28:20). We have been granted access - Let us not forfeit this great opportunity for God to move on our behalf. He desires to assist us with our varied needs, but we must go to Him in faith. We are reminded in St. Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
There is no circumstance beyond God’s control. However, there are a couple of things that stand between us and our blessing: our refusal to make our request known unto Him, doubt, and not waiting on Him for the fulfillment of our request. We are told in John 14:13-14. 13 “ And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” God delights in blessing His people. God always keeps His word; whatever He says, He will indeed bring it to pass. We must firstly ask, secondly, believe, and thirdly, wait. I know the process from asking to receiving at times seems long but understand that when the fullness of time has come, God will do it! God’s timing is always perfect. We are the apple of His eyes, and He wants to see His people blessed. 3 John 1:2 - “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” This verse demonstrates that God is deeply concerned with all aspects of a believer's life, showing that spiritual health provides a solid foundation for other areas of life to flourish.
This verse highlights God's comprehensive care for the whole person - physical, spiritual, and material - and emphasizes that true prosperity starts with a flourishing soul through a deep connection with God. There is no guarantee of perfect health or wealth, but an expression of God's desire for a balanced, thriving life for believers, grounded in spiritual well-being. As we embark on these three days of fasting and prayers, let this serve as a reminder that “Our Help Cometh from the Lord”!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Let your request be made known to the Lord:
Scriptures: (5 am – Psalms 121), (12 pm – Psalms 55:1-22), (8 pm – Philippians 4:1-7)
~ Pray that we petition God in times of need and await His response (Psalm 121:2).
~ Pray that we will give our anxieties, worries, and burdens to God (Psalm 55:22).
~ Pray that we will trust God’s ability to support and sustain us, rather than trying to handle our troubles all alone (1 Peter 5:7).
~ Pray we will acknowledge the Lord in all our ways, thus allowing Him to direct our path (Proverbs 3:6).
~ Pray that we will seek God’s guidance, strength, and solutions before trying other methods (Psalm 32:8).
Thursday, September 11, 2025: Pray for UAC Leadership:
Scriptures: (5 am – Psalms 62) and (12 pm – Deuteronomy 28 1-14), (8 pm – Proverbs 3:1-14)
~ Pray that our leaders will seek God’s direction for themselves and the body of Christ (Psalm 119:105).
~ Pray that our leaders will acknowledge God in all their ways, that God will direct their path (Proverbs 3:6).
~ Pray that the Lord will anoint our leaders with fresh Rhema that the body of Christ can be enriched, strengthened, and encouraged (Exodus 28:41).
~ Pray that our leaders will be encouraged and never forget where their help comes from (Isaiah 41:13).
~ Pray that God will bless our leaders and their families in every area of their lives (Deuteronomy 28:4).
Friday, September 12, 2025: Pray for the Salvation of our community:
Scriptures: (5 am – St. Luke 19:1-10), (12 pm –Isaiah 55:1-7)
~ Pray that our unsaved community members will come to the knowledge of who God is before it is too late (Isaiah 55:6).
~ Pray that God will give the unsaved souls within our community a mind to be saved (St. John 6:44).
~ Pray that we as believers will go into all the world and preach the Gospel that our community will hear and live (Isaiah 55:3).
~ Pray that the anointing of God will destroy the yoke of bondage in the lives of those we share the gospel with (Isaiah 10:37).
~ Pray that the body of Christ will reach the lost for the Kingdom of God (St. Mark 16:15-16)
