Prayer & Fasting Devotion – DAY 8

22. May 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Reliving the Pentecost Experience

Unpacking the Works of the Paraclete in the New Testament

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Scripture Reading

John 14:16–18

“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.”

— John 14:16 (NKJV)

John 15:26

“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.”

— John 15:26 (NKJV)

John 16:13

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth…”

— John 16:13 (NKJV)

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Introduction

Hello Church, congratulations on reaching Day 8 of our fasting and prayers. We thank God for His grace and sustaining power throughout this journey. Every day of prayer is not simply a routine exercise but an opportunity to grow deeper in intimacy with God and in our understanding of His Spirit.

Today we focus on unpacking the works of the Paraclete in the New Testament. The word Paraclete means Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Counselor, Intercessor, and One who stands beside us. Jesus knew that after His ascension, the disciples would need divine help to fulfill their assignment, and so He promised them the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit was not given merely to make us emotional or excited during church services. He was given to guide us, teach us, comfort us, convict us, strengthen us, empower us, and reveal Jesus to us daily.

Many believers desire the power of the Holy Spirit but sometimes overlook the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Before we can fully exercise His power, we must first understand His work in our lives. The Holy Spirit is not distant from us; He lives in us and walks with us.

As we pray today, may our eyes be opened to understand and experience the ministry of the Holy Spirit in greater dimensions. May we become sensitive to His voice and obedient to His leading.

Now let us go into the prayer points.

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Prayer Points with Scriptures

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1. Thanksgiving for the Gift of the Holy Spirit

Scriptures

“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.”

— John 14:16 (NKJV)

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…”

— James 1:17 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

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

• Thank You for not leaving us alone but giving us divine help.

• Let us continually appreciate and value Your presence.

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2. Sensitivity to the Voice of the Holy Spirit

Scriptures

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth…”

— John 16:13 (NKJV)

“My sheep hear My voice…”

— John 10:27 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, make us sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit.

• Remove spiritual distractions and dullness from our lives.

• Help us to obey Your leading quickly and completely.

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3. Boldness and Power to Witness

Scriptures

“But when the Helper comes… He will testify of Me.”

— John 15:26 (NKJV)

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…”

— Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, empower us to become bold witnesses of Jesus Christ.

• Remove fear and intimidation from our lives.

• Let many souls come to Christ through us.

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4. Inner Healing and Divine Comfort

Scriptures

“Blessed be… the God of all comfort.”

— 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NKJV)

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

— Psalm 147:3 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Holy Spirit, heal every wounded area of our lives.

• Comfort those experiencing pain, grief, and discouragement.

• Restore joy, peace, and wholeness within us.

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5. Expansion of the Church and Revival in Switzerland

Scriptures

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

— Acts 2:47 (NKJV)

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

— Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)

Prayer Points

• Lord, expand our churches throughout all the cantons of Switzerland.

• Give us passion and zeal for evangelism and discipleship.

• Let revival spread through our churches, homes, and communities.

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Final Declaration

We shall walk in the reality of the Holy Spirit.

We shall hear His voice and obey His leading.

We shall witness with boldness and power.

Our wounds shall be healed.

Our churches shall expand.

Switzerland shall encounter revival.

Nations shall encounter Jesus.

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Monthly Charge

This month of May, become more conscious of the Holy Spirit. Listen to His voice, follow His guidance, and depend on His strength daily.

Shalom

Rev. Joe