{"id":17579,"date":"2025-12-07T20:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T20:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.42ndgenerationfoundation.com\/achieversfaithdigest\/?p=17579"},"modified":"2025-12-16T20:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T20:41:55","slug":"theres-more-to-prayer-and-to-praying-and-fasting-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.42ndgenerationfoundation.com\/achieversfaithdigest\/theres-more-to-prayer-and-to-praying-and-fasting-3\/","title":{"rendered":"THERE’S MORE TO PRAYER AND TO – PRAYING AND FASTING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

THERE’S MORE TO PRAYER AND TO – PRAYING AND FASTING: PRAYER IS RELATIONSHIP ENHANCED BY FELLOWSHIP!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“Thou wilt shew me THE PATH OF LIFE: in thy PRESENCE is FULNESS OF JOY; at thy RIGHT HAND there are PLEASURES FOR EVERMORE”<\/i>\u00a0Psalms 16:11 [Ephesians 1:3, 20; Ephesians 2:6].<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes People talk and almost boast on how much they do fast or have fasted and prayed and are praying, as to qualify or earn them somehow, a spiritual status of greatness; and more especially as we are about turning into a new year, some will set days or weeks or months as if they are in a comparable state to prove something. Forgetting that they who go comparing themselves for whatever reason in this Kingdom causes are not Scripturally wise – meaning are foolish,\u00a0ignorant\u00a0and immature for such act of measure and comparison intent as written:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“For we DARE\u00a0not make\u00a0ourselves of the\u00a0NUMBER, or\u00a0COMPARE ourselves with some that COMMEND themselves: but they\u00a0MEASURING\u00a0themselves by themselves, and COMPARING themselves among themselves, ARE NOT WISE”<\/i>\u00a02 Corinthians 10:12.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prayer or praying and fasting is a vitality and necessity for every Christian FAITH-BASED believer in Christ Jesus, of which I acclaimed to belong. I love to\u00a0vitalise\u00a0my faith through all that, but as important as any or both vitalities and necessities are, they are void if the\u00a0objective\u00a0is not primarily about FELLOWSHIP with God,\u00a0in order to\u00a0enhance the RELATIONSHIP with God. For\u00a0that’s\u00a0the result of being born of God and for the good and goodness of God’s cause on earth for\u00a0mankind\u00a0in Christ Jesus stead. And for why we are created by every measure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“God is FAITHFUL, by whom ye were CALLED unto the FELLOWSHIP of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord”<\/i>\u00a01 Corinthians 1:9.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“And in the morning, RISING UP A GREAT WHILE BEFORE DAY, he went out, and departed into a SOLITARY PLACE, and there PRAYED”\u00a0<\/i>Mark 1:35<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Thou art\u00a0worthy, O Lord, to RECEIVE glory and\u00a0honour\u00a0and power: for thou hast CREATED all things, and for thy PLEASURE they are and were CREATED “<\/i>\u00a0Revelation 4:11.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And to engage in an effective PRAYERS and\u00a0probably with\u00a0FASTING in FELLOWSHIP to enhance RELATIONSHIP with God for any cause,\u00a0there’s\u00a0the need to live a life OF JUSTIFICATION, meaning, a life of FORGIVENESS and FORGETFULNESS to\u00a0necessitate\u00a0them. Many may say they can or may FORGIVE but\u00a0can’t\u00a0possibly FORGET. Can you imagine God, ONLY FORGIVING you of your shortfalls and NOT FORGETTING about it? and you want to claim to live or be living in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead without such knowing and understanding as God’s offspring? God did\u00a0justified\u00a0us, to ensure and assure our complete freedom in the grace.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Therefore\u00a0I say unto you,\u00a0What\u00a0things soever ye desire, WHEN YE PRAY, BELIEVE that ye RECEIVE them, and ye SHALL HAVE them. 25 And WHEN YE STAND PRAYING, FORGIVE, if ye have OUGHT AGAINST ANY: that your Father also which is in heaven may\u00a0FORGIVE you\u00a0your TRESPASSES. 26 But if ye DO NOT FORGIVE, neither will your\u00a0Father\u00a0which is in\u00a0heaven\u00a0FORGIVE YOUR TRESPASSES”<\/i>\u00a0Mark 11:24-26.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Therefore\u00a0being JUSTIFIED by faith, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have ACCESS by faith into this grace wherein we\u00a0stand, and\u00a0rejoice in hope of the glory of God”<\/i>\u00a0Romans 5:1-2.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And one needs to know that as God is in Christ Jesus, so ARE we in Him in this world, in order to carry on His GOSPEL mandate without an “IF and BUT”\u00a0baggage’s\u00a0–\u00a01 John 4:17-18 [John 10:34-35; Psalms 82:6; Genesis 3:5].<\/b>\u00a0This then\u00a0indicates\u00a0that\u00a0there’s\u00a0therefore something more of a FOUNDATION and FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES that we need to uphold in grace by faith in the grace,\u00a0in order to\u00a0enhance PRAYERS or PRAYING and FASTING. Thus, there is more to PRAYERS or PRAYING and FASTING toward our – RELATIONSHIP and FELLOWSHIP – which\u00a0are in\u00a0twine with FORGIVENESS and FORGETFULNESS. Otherwise, PRAYER and PRAYING will be\u00a0UNANSWERED,\u00a0and one is ONLY then a noise maker for\u00a0self-gratification\u00a0and in deceptions, no matter how much you\u00a0acclaimed\u00a0to prayers or prayer and fasting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For our PRAYER or PRAYING AND FASTING to be effectual – meaning to be productive and results oriented, it must have the FOUNDATION and FUNDAMENTAL principles called a RELATIONSHIP with God in Christ Jesus stead and enhanced through FELLOWSHIP accordingly. That’s the basic principle that\u00a0anyone\u00a0who intends to reach out to God must\u00a0endeavour\u00a0to establish for themselves otherwise middle men cohorts in the name of God with titles and entitlements, will take advantage of such vulnerability and ignorance; and they will become a god, and wants to do god to such an individual which is unscriptural, uninformed and unfounded, in the basic Christian FAITH-BASED foundation and Fundamental. For justification gives us access by faith, and\u00a0it’s\u00a0only of – REPENTANCE toward God and FAITH toward our\u00a0Saviour\u00a0and Lord Christ Jesus. Amen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“And how I KEPT BACK NOTHING that was PROFITABLE unto you, but have SHEWED you, and have TAUGHT you\u00a0publickly, and from house to house, 21 TESTIFYING both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, REPENTANCE toward God, and FAITH toward our Lord Jesus Christ”<\/i>\u00a0Acts 20:20-21.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Therefore\u00a0being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this GRACE wherein we\u00a0STAND, and\u00a0REJOICE in hope of the glory of God”\u00a0<\/i>Romans 5:1-2.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And to enhance the RELATIONSHIP with God in Christ Jesus, the act of communion – FELLOWSHIP, is a necessity, and a vitality for one to fulfill PURPOSE with God in the grace.\u00a0[1 Corinthians 1:9; Romans 8:28-30; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10]<\/b>. The act of FELLOWSHIP is to enhance RELATIONSHIP with God in Christ Jesus stead, and this act to enhance is only possible with a spirited heart of forgiving [Forgiveness] and forgetting [Forgetfulness] on the human in three parts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. TOWARD God in Christ Jesus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. TOWARD self and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. TOWARD others.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        You\u00a0can’t\u00a0get yourself entangle with unforgiveness and unforgettable attitude to God, to self and to others, and wants to enjoy God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. For\u00a0its\u00a0upon this three-way principle\u00a0that’s\u00a0already aforementioned, that the act of PRAYERS\/PRAYING AND FASTING – can be Effectual,\u00a0that’s\u00a0to being productive and result oriented with the peace, assurance, that transcends and surpasses human comprehension and understanding. [Mark 11:20-26; Matthew 5:38-48; James 5:13-18, Philippians 4:6-7. Ephesians 3:14-20].\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        I pray that you receive the grace for an effectual and efficient FELLOWSHIP and RELATIONSHIP with Father God in Christ Jesus stead, and may such knowledge and Understanding\u00a0enhance\u00a0your PRAYER life through the Spirit of forgiveness and forgetfulness toward – God, Self and Others, in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you,\u00a0what\u00a0things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have\u00a0ought\u00a0against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your\u00a0Father,\u00a0which is in\u00a0heaven,\u00a0forgive your\u00a0trespasses”<\/i>\u00a0Mark 11:22-26.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “God is FAITHFUL, by whom ye were CALLED unto the FELLOWSHIP of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord”<\/i>\u00a01 Corinthians 1:9.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “And we know that ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD to them that love God, to them who are the CALLED according to his PURPOSE. 29 For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be CONFORMED to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE,\u00a0them\u00a0he also CALLED: and whom he called, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he JUSTIFIED, them he also GLORIFIED”<\/i>\u00a0Romans 8:28-30.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “Be\u00a0CAREFUL FOR\u00a0NOTHING; but in\u00a0every thing\u00a0by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the PEACE of God, which PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING, shall KEEP (GUARD, GARRISON) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”\u00a0<\/i>Philippians 4:6-7 Emphasis Mine.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “Herein is our LOVE made perfect, that we may have BOLDNESS\u00a0in\u00a0the day of judgment: because as he is, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD”<\/i>\u00a01 John 4:17.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “Ye have heard that it hath been said,\u00a0An\u00a0eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 but I say unto you,\u00a0That\u00a0ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy\u00a0cloke\u00a0also. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42\u00a0Give to\u00a0him that\u00a0asketh\u00a0thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said,\u00a0Thou\u00a0shalt love thy\u00a0neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, LOVE YOUR ENEMIES, BLESS THEM THAT CURSE YOU, DO GOOD TO THEM THAT HATE YOU, AND PRAY FOR THEM WHICH DESPITEFULLY USE YOU, AND PERSECUTE YOU; 45 that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and\u00a0sendeth\u00a0rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect”<\/i>\u00a0Matthew 5:38-48.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “Dearly beloved, AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if THINE ENEMY HUNGER, FEED HIM; if he THIRST, GIVE HIM DRINK: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21. Be\u00a0NOT OVERCOME OF\u00a0EVIL but\u00a0OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD”\u00a0<\/i>Romans 12:19-21.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “If THINE ENEMY BE HUNGRY, give him BREAD TO EAT; and if he be THIRSTY, give him WATER TO DRINK: 22 for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee”<\/i>\u00a0Proverbs 25:21-22.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “When a man\u2019s WAYS PLEASE the Lord, he MAKETH even his ENEMIES TO BE AT PEACE with him”<\/i>\u00a0Proverbs 16:7.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        “But WITHOUT FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE HIM: for he that cometh to God must BELIEVE that He is, and that He is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him”\u00a0<\/i>Hebrews 11:6.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        REV. CHUKIE MORSI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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