End of the Month Fasting & Prayer

Day 2 – Thursday, October 30

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Rebuilding the Broken Walls

Focus Scriptures: Nehemiah 2:17–18 | Isaiah 58:12

💬 Introduction

Hello Church, welcome to Day 2 of our fast. Congratulations to you!

I sense there is a high spiritual weight in the atmosphere concerning our fasting — and the dominion, powers, and principalities that fight against the Kingdom of God and against us (Ephesians 6:12).

Today, we are sealing the Kingdom of God theme through fasting. One of the vital principles of the Kingdom is fasting and prayer (Matthew 6:16–18).

While the world and the kingdom of darkness have their rituals and ceremonies for destruction, our own ceremonies are fasting and prayer — ceremonies of consecration and alignment with Heaven’s order (Joel 2:15–16).

In the book of Ezra, a fast was proclaimed, and the Lord heard their cry (Ezra 8:23).

Fasting unveils us from the natural realm to the supernatural realm.

Jesus said, “This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting” (Matthew 17:21).

Fasting breaks addictions and strongholds (Isaiah 58:6). It draws us closer to God and renews our spiritual sensitivity (James 4:8).

Maybe you are struggling with discipline, distraction, or even social media addiction — fasting is one of your greatest spiritual weapons (1 Corinthians 9:27).

Jesus taught us not to appear sorrowful or weary when fasting: “When you fast, anoint your head and wash your face” (Matthew 6:17–18).

In other words, stay joyful and radiant — because your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

During fasting, temptation often rises — hunger, weakness, or even emotional pressure. But stand firm (Galatians 6:9).

Remember, Jesus was tempted after fasting forty days and forty nights (Matthew 4:1–3). If He overcame, we can also overcome.

Sometimes, fasting exposes spiritual warfare — sudden misunderstandings, uneasiness, or strange distractions — but these are signs that the pushbacks are being exposed and resisted.

The theme of this fast is Pushing the Pushbacks — confronting every force attempting to push us away from God’s intended identity and destiny (Isaiah 59:19).

Make this fasting your personal journey.

Pray for the Church. Pray for your pastor and his family.

When the shepherd is struck, the sheep scatter (Zechariah 13:7).

That is why we must cover our leaders in prayer — for strength, protection, and divine preservation (Hebrews 13:17; 1 Timothy 2:1–2).

God bless you for standing in the gap (Ezekiel 22:30).

Now, open your physical Bibles, highlight the Scriptures, and let’s go into today’s devotion and prayer focus.

📅 See you at the Prayer Lunch and Evening Prayer — all on Zoom.

If you know a friend who has backslidden or fallen behind, share this and encourage them in the Lord (Galatians 6:1–2).

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📖 Scripture References

1. Worship & Thanksgiving

Psalm 103:1–5

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

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2. Pray for the Restoration of Broken Walls in Families, Churches, and Nations

Nehemiah 4:6

“So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.”

Isaiah 61:4

“And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.”

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3. Pray for Unity and Strength Among God’s People

1 Corinthians 1:10

“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”

Philippians 1:27

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.”

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4. Pray Against Spiritual Weakness and Distraction in the Work of God

Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Ephesians 6:10–11

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”

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5. Pray for Divine Strategies and Watchmen Over the Nations

Habakkuk 2:1

“I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.”

Isaiah 62:6–7

“I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence,

And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.”

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6. Declare God’s Counsel Over the Nations

Psalm 33:10–11

“The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.

The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.”

Proverbs 19:21

“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.”