Day 1: Breaking Spiritual Limitations

How is your relationship with God? Do you connect with Him daily, or do you only call on Him when times are hard? Do you seek Him on sunny days, or do you wait until the storms rage before turning to Him?

The truth is, staying in constant touch with God is the only sure way to break any spiritual limitations in your life. When times are good, praise Him and give thanks. Immerse yourself in His Word and walk in His ways. And when storms come, call on Him with faith, knowing that He will keep you safe.

Establishing a strong relationship with God creates a shield of protection around your life. When you are close to God, the enemy may try to attack, but they cannot overcome His power.

Remember the story of the man possessed by a legion of demons: when they saw him near Jesus, they trembled and begged to be left alone (Luke 8:26-39). This shows that no force or power can stand against the presence of God.

As you begin this fast, focus today on breaking not just financial barriers but also any spiritual limitations that may be holding you back in life. Recognize that some financial struggles aren’t purely physical, they may have spiritual roots.

At times, unseen forces work against your well-being, creating setbacks and unexpected challenges that you can not explain. Sometimes things happen out of the blue and feel out of the ordinary. You might find yourself giving your best effort, doing all the right things, yet facing constant roadblocks as things just seem to get worse and worse. These aren’t mere coincidences. They are spiritual barriers that require spiritual solutions.

Do not take these things lightly. Instead, let today’s fast be a time to focus deeply on prayer and God’s Word. Trust that what lies beyond your current challenges is more glorious than anything you’re experiencing now, and know that God’s plans for you are filled with abundance and peace. Do not lose heart; stay strong in faith and resolve to break every spiritual barrier.

As you pray, declare freedom over any evil influences holding you back. Call on God’s power to release you into financial breakthroughs and blessings. Remember: with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).

Prayers for today

Prayer for strength

Psalm 29:11
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

To begin your 7-day fast, it’s important to pray for strength. As humans, denying ourselves food can be incredibly challenging, but with the strength of the Lord, you can persevere through this fast.

God provides strength and peace, and His grace is always sufficient for you. Pray for the Lord’s strength to carry you through each day of the fast. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you, quenching your thirst and hunger. Finally, pray for the strength to resist any temptations that may arise during this period.

Prayer

Dear God,  
I thank You for the gift of life today. As I begin this 7-day fast, I ask for Your strength to guide and sustain me. Please help me to complete these seven days without faltering. I pray against anything that may distract me or cause me to lose focus. Let nothing work against the purpose of this fast.  

Father, I ask that Your Holy Spirit descend upon me, filling me with strength and peace. Quench my thirst and hunger with Your presence. Instead of craving food and water, let my heart yearn for Your Word. Let Your grace uphold me and carry me through this journey.  

In Jesus’ name, 
Amen.

Prayer for a deeper relationship with God

James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Today, take time to pray for your relationship with God. Remember, the first step to breaking spiritual barriers is building a strong connection with Him. God is the Almighty, He commands the heavens, and all forces obey Him. When you are connected to God, every spiritual barrier in your life will be broken.

Jesus said He is the vine, and His Father is the gardener. The gardener tends the vine, ensuring it has everything it needs to grow. If you are part of the vine, you will also grow and bear fruit. When you have a relationship with God, He provides all you need, and you will lack nothing.

God already desires a relationship with you. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,  
I desire to have a deeper relationship with You. Please help me draw closer to You each day. Forgive me for my sins and for anything that creates distance between us. Grant me the strength to overcome sin and to choose what is right so that I may always remain in Your presence.  

Thank You for the gift of reconciliation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. I pray that You will fill my heart with a strong desire to know You more and to spend time in Your Word. Help me crave the things that bring me closer to You. Teach me to love You above all else.  

Lord, help me to read and understand Your Word, and guide me to live in accordance with it. Let my life and actions bring honor to Your holy name.  

Amen.

Prayers to break spiritual limitations in your life

Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Romans 8:31
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Ephesians 3:20
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us

Our next prayer focus for today is to break all spiritual barriers in your life. Whatever area of your life that feels stuck or at a standstill, pray with faith to break through anything holding you back from progressing. Whether it’s your health, relationships, work, or finances—every aspect of your life is interconnected.

Pray fervently, covering all areas of your life. Declare that whatever is working spiritually against you will be broken. You can’t achieve financial stability if your money is constantly spent on medications or hospital visits. You can’t be financially stable if sickness prevents you from working.

Financial stability is impossible if unemployment or workplace struggles hinder your progress. Relationship problems affecting your mental health can also impact your ability to thrive. Some relationships can lead to your financial breakthrough.

So, pray with determination to break every spiritual barrier and secure breakthroughs in all aspects of your life.

Prayer to break health limitations

Merciful Lord,  
Today, I pray for Your healing to descend upon my body. I declare divine strength and good health over myself. I destroy any schemes of the devil that are working against my body. I ask for Your healing mercies to be my portion.  

Lord, I am burdened by the constant expenses for medications and hospital appointments, which make it hard to save for other areas of my life. I can't even work when I am constantly sick and weak. Please, have mercy on me, dear God. Heal me and let me experience progress in my health. Show Your hand upon my life, O Lord.  

Whatever spiritual barriers are causing this cycle of sickness, I dismantle them now in Jesus' name. I destroy every hold of the evil one over my health. Touch me, dear God, and make me whole and healthy. Grant me peace and good health so that I can focus at work and work with diligence. 

Amen.

Prayer to break financial limitations

Dear Lord,

Today, I declare Your powerful Word over my finances. I stand firm in Your promise that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. In Your name, I break every spiritual limitation over my financial life, and I cast out any spirit of poverty that tries to hold me back.
I come against any spirit of regression or setback hanging over my finances, and I release divine appointments that will lead to my financial growth and fruitfulness. I speak abundance and blessings over my finances, and I ask that Your Spirit be poured out over every financial seed I sow. Let my financial tree grow strong and thrive in Jesus' name.
Lord, I plug any holes in my finances and destroy every spirit of loss and reduction. I declare success, prosperity, and abundance over my life, trusting fully in Your provision and guidance.

In Jesus' name, 
Amen.

Prayer to break work limitations

Dear Lord,
Times are tough, and it has been so hard for me to secure a job. I come before You, asking for mercy and help to find meaningful work. Whatever forces of darkness working against my career, I pray against them and destroy their influence.

I set fire to any demonic schemes that are preventing me from finding employment. Let Your plans for my life come to fruition, dear Lord. I pray against every delay holding back my work breakthrough.

Bless me, Lord, and have mercy on me. Open doors and provide me with the opportunity to work.

Amen.

Prayer to break relationship barriers

Dear God,  
Today, I pray that You will lead me to the people who will help me thrive in life. I destroy any spiritual barriers that prevent me from meeting those You have ordained to support my journey.  

Lord, I ask that You lead me, order my steps, and align my path with my destiny helpers, those through whom You will bless me. I pray against any diversions or distractions that could lead us away from each other. I destroy every roadblock keeping our paths from crossing.  

Thank You, dear God, for the breakthrough that is coming.  

Amen.

Bible verses to meditate on as you fast today

Go through your day with these verses resonating in your mind.

Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds

Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

John 15:1-8
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.