Prayer & Fasting Devotion – DAY 7

21. May 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Reliving the Pentecost Experience

Exercising the Power of the Holy Spirit

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Scripture Reading

Acts of the Apostles 3:1–7

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name

of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’”

— Acts 3:6 (NKJV)

Acts of the Apostles 8:1–13

“But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God

and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.”

— Acts 8:12 (NKJV)

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Introduction

Hello Church, congratulations on reaching Day 7 of our fasting and prayers! What an

amazing journey it has been so far. We can clearly see the hunger, the zeal, and the grace

of God at work among us throughout this fasting period.

We thank God for the blessings He has released through our pastors, apostles, leaders,

brothers and sisters, translators, and everyone who has played a role in ensuring that we

have come this far together. We give glory to God for the unity and commitment shown by

the Church.

Today is Day 7, and seven is a strategic number in Scripture—a number often associated

with completion and divine purpose. It is therefore no surprise that today we are focusing on exercising the power of the Holy Spirit.

Let us pause for a moment and think about why we need to exercise the power of the Holy

Spirit. Looking at our scripture reading from Acts 3:1–7, we see Peter and John

demonstrating the power of God, and that power produced a visible result that caused many to marvel.

Church, one of the reasons the Holy Spirit has empowered and endowed us with His power

is to bring transformation and make a difference. Jesus promised:

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be

witnesses to Me…”

— Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we become effective witnesses for Christ.

It gives us boldness instead of fear and empowers us to share the gospel and impact lives.

However, if we do not exercise this power, it may remain dormant within us. Ask yourself:

• When was the last time you prayed for someone believing God for a miracle?

• When was the last time you laid hands on someone in faith?

• When was the last time you prayed and believed that God would move through you?

  
  

Today we are focusing on the grace and opportunity God has given us to exercise the power of the Holy Spirit. I believe our leaders will continue to expand on this during our lunchtime and evening sessions.

As we begin these prayer points, prepare your heart and remember this truth:

There is power in you because the Holy Spirit lives in you, and that power will sustain and

guide us until Christ returns.

Now let us go into the prayer points.

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Prayer Points with Scriptures

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1. Thanksgiving & Hunger for the Holy Spirit

Scriptures

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will

your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

— Luke 11:13 (NKJV)

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the

Spirit gave them utterance.”

— Acts 2:4 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Father, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

• Create in us a deeper hunger and thirst for Your presence.

• Let us experience a fresh reality of Pentecost in our lives and churches.

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2. Removal of Fear & Release of Aggressive Faith

Scriptures

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

— 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

“For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into

the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart… he will have whatever he says.”

— Mark 11:23 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, remove every fear that blocks us from exercising the power of the Holy Spirit.

• Break fear, intimidation, doubt, and spiritual timidity in our lives.

• Release bold and aggressive faith within us.

• Help us to walk confidently in the authority You have given us.

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3. Signs & Wonders Through Ordinary Believers Doing Extraordinary Things

Scriptures

“And these signs will follow those who believe…”

— Mark 16:17 (NKJV)

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you…’”

— Acts 3:6 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, use ordinary members to accomplish extraordinary things through Your power.

• Let signs, wonders, healings, and miracles become evident in our churches.

• Activate spiritual gifts among us for kingdom impact.

• Let people encounter Jesus through the lives of everyday believers.

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4. Inner Healing & Reliving the Pentecost Experience

Scriptures

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

— Psalm 147:3 (NKJV)

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…”

— Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Heal every wounded heart and restore emotional and spiritual wholeness.

• Deliver us from trauma, rejection, bitterness, and fear.

• Let revival break out in our churches, homes, and nations.

• Let the reality of Pentecost become evident in our generation again.

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5. Expansion of the Church in Switzerland & Zeal for Evangelism

Scriptures

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…”

— Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)

“And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

— Acts 2:47 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, expand our churches into every canton of Switzerland.

• Open new doors and establish strong multicultural assemblies across the nation.

• Give us fresh zeal and passion for evangelism and soul winning.

• Let many souls come to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Final Declaration

We shall walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

We shall rise in aggressive faith.

Every wounded place shall be healed.

We relive the Pentecost experience.

Our churches shall burn with revival fire.

Souls shall be saved.

Nations shall encounter Jesus.

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Monthly Charge

This month of May, refuse spiritual passivity. Pray boldly. Believe aggressively. Walk

intimately with the Holy Spirit. The same power released at Pentecost is still available today.

Please leave a comment at the comments section below and let’s share this devotion. See

you at prayer lunch and also in the evening all on zoom Godwilling.

Shalom

Rev. Joseph Antwi