WHY FAST AND PRAY?

Fasting is the biblical practice of choosing to abstain from food for a certain period of time. It is a spiritual discipline, the purpose of which is to become more like Jesus. The motivation of our fasting is to draw closer to the heart of God. Fasting is a Christian discipline to break the power of the flesh in our life – our desires, sins, and cravings – and to feed on the Holy Spirit.

“Fasting helps us to express, to deepen, and to confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even ourselves, to attain the Kingdom of God.” – Scot McKnight.

In summary, fasting is not about getting from God but it is about getting to God.
There are different types of fasting, and we recommend prayerfully considering which practice is best for you at this time.

 

You may add your prayer request to our Grace prayer wall using the form below. Once your prayer request is received, we will share it according to your instructions. Feel free to submit as many prayer requests as you like!


Sundip Lally

Hello my name is Sundip Lally I am a born again Christian male age of 48 years I am also an empath and I was told by a church member that I am a prophet and a pastor also verified this, I believe that I am a prophet..I am requesting prayer for the following please I also apologize for the lengthy requests some fellow Christians need prayers and help thank you.

- To walk closer with the Lord daily guiding my steps also more clarity and not to miss any more of the opportunities He has already placed on my path no more fear or being shy with women and others.

- Salvation and protection for my family members who are all non believers I am the only Christian out of all my family members world wide. Please pray.for Aikam Lally Ajit Lally, Raj Lally, Ravinder Lally, Amandeep Lally , Jaspreet Kullar and Kulwant Kaur all are non believers. Me and my family members are also victms of witchcraft and many have put curses on us.

- Protection from satanic attacks and those who wish to commit any crimes against us

- When I became a Christian in 2021 my parents changed my inheritance I want everything to be returned to what it was originally before I got baptized this is so extremely unfair. My parents have two gas stations that were both promised to me since I was 12 years old my sister has no kids and they now changed the inheritance and gave her one of the stores. I have a son and originally my sister was getting a house that’s worth 1.4 million which is enough for my sister she is 49 years old she already. Is very successful as a partner in a law firm and I get paid way less I only make $1600 a month and she makes close to 10 thousand or more a month. If my sister had a family I would definitely agree to her receiving one of the gas stations but she has no family no one who she has to support I have much greater responsibility with my son who is only 8 years old I have to plan his life and require what was originally promised to me.

I spoke to my mother and we talked about how my son should get 50 percent of all assets and me and my sister should each get 25 percent of assets. I really need help with this matter it’s not for my personal greed I’m leaving all my assets to my son and because I am a Christian they changed my inheritance I ask for my inheritance to be exactly what it was before I got baptized in 2021 I also plan to donate a large sum of my inheritance to my Christian church I attend so my plans for the future have pretty much been destroyed by the devil I’m in state of so much pain anger and shock. please pray in detail for this my heart is broken that they did this to me demonic influence over my parents needs to be broken completely. I feel is only right that I recieve my original inheritance and not be punished because I became a Christian!

- Our senior Pastor Grace who is 71 years old has stage 4 cancer I ask for immediate healing/miracles and that the cancer is not terminal please she has had cancer since 2007 she is a fighter.

- Healing for all my skin issues today I have hyperpigmentation and scars on areas of my nose/face suffered for many years with this its very hard to deal with lack of self confidence I believe in miracles I just really want my face back I ask that the Lord immediately restore all that the devil has taken away from me the hyperpigmentation scar on my nose is from a woman who did witchcraft on me in 2006 and I have suffered ever since then I am a victim of two women at separate times I met who put curses on me because I didn’t want to sleep with them I knew something was wrong with each one of them each time that’s why I didn’t sleep with them these witchcraft events happened in 2005-2006 and beforeI got baptized which was in 2021.There is scar camoflauge treatment I’m hopeful that permeant makeup will solve this problem I have very soon. Hopeful to wake up one day and have my face back I ask that the Lord restore all that the devil has taken away from me very soon.

- Companionship with a Christian woman a friendship that can develop into a relationship later there have been a couple of women showing interest in me unfortunately they never speak they only use their eyes and body language to communicate. I go to a Chinese church and I’m not Chinese I’m east Indian so there are some barriers involved but we are all one body of Christ and I’m hopeful that any kind divisions can be overcome I keep hope alive.

I ask that single women start speaking to me and for them to start sitting close by me in the sanctuary so I can also start a conversation I spend a lot of time alone and it's hard. I am also very shy and I have hurt many women at church because I'm so shy I feel a lot of regret.

I ask for none of the women or me to be disgruntled towards each other anymore sometimes we have to try again in order to be successful I also ask for the spirit of rejection and the spirt of fear to be banished we are all being harmed by them constantly I also ask for all social anxiety to be banished immediately. I feel a lot of satanic attacks and I'm unable to speak when its important I need to slow down and not be in such a rush need to be more gentle and calm.

I have long eyelashes and handsome eyes and been told I have great singing voice which results in women being attracted to me it’s been that way since I was young I just want to be honest. I feel that at least two of these women are already in love with me even our senior Pastor mentioned how two woman can be in love with a man I really feel like she was trying to help me that day and by preaching about this. Our senior Pastor Grace has helped me out in the past in the exact same way preaching about circumstances that I'm dealing with she is so extremely kind and loving every single time she has helped me. She really has a special place in my heart.

There is a woman who sits on the same row as me in the sanctuary unfortunately she sits all the way at the end I have hurt her because I'm always so shy I pray that she will start sitting beside me this Sunday and for conversations to start we did dance briefly during worship a couple of months ago but I was really sick with flu and she was upset that I didn't respond to her like I should have been more kind and she left running away from me I really hurt her feelings I am very sorry I was sick and demonic spirits are always making it hard for me to communicate my feelings and speak. I have hurt probably about close to 10 women at my church because I am shy and the spirit of rejection and spirit of fear is always harming me and them I need a breakthrough/ miracle today concerning this.

She was introduced to me by my friend Tina who is part of the healing team I pray that Tina will help us work things out even me and Tina have been distant it's like so many things are going wrong that I need to fix this Sunday but I also need to be respectful towards Tina and everyone involved sometimes people need space. I pray that Tina will reintroduce the same woman to me very soon and I really would like to know the woman's name please I have been praying for her everyday for over 5 months now.

I never seen anyone run in the sanctuary before she didnt want anyone to see her cry I ask for healing today and I really want to make peace with her and talk to her I need help please its been bothering me for over 3 months now. I never want to hurt any woman emotionally or anyone for that matter I'm dealing with so many satanic attacks a lot of fear and being shy. I feel I have hurt about ten women at my church because I am so shy and don’t respond to them they way they would like me too.

Also another woman sat close to me in the sanctuary and I was very happy because she took my loneliness away I always sit alone hopefully this will change this Sunday there is always open seats to my left and infront of me and to the right as well. I also ask for none of the women to compete with each other over me as this has happened before.

There have also been 3 church members who have previously deliberately prevented me from having companionship with single women at church and I want them to immediately stop interfering and preventing me from finding a friend and a spouse this is very hard and saddening that people in church are doing pretty much whatever they can to prevent me from having companionship with a single woman however I forgive them. I really just want these unnecessary things to stop today.

I want it to end today it makes me very sad and sometimes I cry. because of it. Jesus wants us to have fellowship and companionship with each other and no one should prevent that from happening we should all work together. I also need to always try to see the best in each person rather than any negative qualities.

I also ask for me to stay clear of any married women at church and to not look at them or interact and for them and for them to do the same with me I guess it's ok if we say hello but not more than that. Hopeful that more single women will come in my direction soon and sit close by me and conversate I always have a lot to share and usually don’t have anyone to pray with at church but I do understand the rule of our church not allowing men and women to pray together I wonder if that can possibly change.

I have been praying for companionship with a Christian woman that can develop into a relationship for almost 3 years now and I believe the Lord will answer this prayer very soon I keep hope alive. I did have two encounters today and last Sunday with two women per day unfortunately I keep being really shy. I go to an all Chinese church and I'm not Chinese I'm east Indian. I ask for conversations to start very soon with a Christian woman from my church companionship now and a relationship in the near future I ask for the Lord to get involved today concerning this matter.

I am also open to meeting a Christian woman outside of church but I really prefer to meet one from my church as I do have more than one woman showing interest in me and I spend most of my time in church. I believe my soul mate is out there. Right now I would like to thank the Lord in advance for bringing her to me at His appointed time.

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone I will make him a helper fit for him.”

I say this scripture a lot especially when I'm sad and crying this scripture really helps me to keep hope alive I just have to keep on moving forward no more being sad or feeling alone I must be positive.

- Immediate help for my friend Pastor Henry who’s Christian church in Uganda was burned by arson and there is $43,000 in damage US dollars he needs financial assistance I have committed to paying 10 percent of the damage to him that's $4300 that I don't even have so I need some help in order to help him. Also please pray for my friend Tina Helmer and her family she is the one who introduced me to Pastor Henry. Also please pray for my spiritual mother at church Momma Rosa and family.

- Financial miracle to arrive very soon for me and my family and our businesses for our gas stations daily sales to increase please also pay off house mortgage.

- Miracles and healing for my. Dad who has poor blood circulation in his feet and legs for over 20 years now he is always feeling pain he is 79 years old and also is constantly harassed by people at his gas station daily even crimes being committed against him and our other employees we have had robberies committed against my dad and his employees and we even had a homicide on our gas station property about 10 years ago a lot of people who live behind and close to the gas station property have committed crimes against my dad and his employees.

- I found a four cylinder car which is much better than the eight cylinder car I drive now on gas need help to trade in this car that drinks too much gas and start driving the 4 cylinder one I found recently online

- My friend Amie needs neck surgery and needs her disability case to settle please its been 10 years and her case is still not settled.

- Good health for myself and my family and church members and friends, healing and freedom from all diseases of the mind and body and deliverance from any addictions in our lives.

- Ive been bullied all my life and also had to deal with defamation of character all of my life and Its very hurtful I want it to stop a lot of people have done some very hurtful things I forgive them however I'm not a punching bag also a lot of passive aggressiveness and instigating with family members. I also pray for the spirit of offense to leave me daily I just want it to end it has taken a toll on me my entire life I always ask the Lord to fill me with His Spirit.

I want the Lord to act on my behave please right away. I want Jesus to get involved right away its hard being bullied and defamation of character as well I deal with a lot of ridicule and people trying to provoke me to anger on a daily basis and often I feel emotionally drained.

Courage and strength will provide a path for me. Peace, love, unity and harmony is what I desire.

Always practice kindness and forgiveness my friends thank you God bless you.

I would like to leave you with one of my favorite quotes below.

"God will finish all that He has started in our lives. Our delays will turn into miracles. This is the season where God will amaze all of us with His goodness and favor."

Received: May 18, 2025

Rhonda Stein

Hello, I was wondering if you could pray for me for pain. I had a torn meniscus in my right knee which I re-injured while bike riding. Also, I almost rode off of the side of a volcano a year and a half ago, on an ATV, and the only thing that stopped me from going over the side was hitting a tree. I am in severe pain sometimes and other times I am fine; but, when it is bad, it is bad. I have torn cartilage and ligaments in my right arm also because of the ATV accident. I am a House Supervisor over a large hospital and have to walk to 23 units every night and even though I love my job, sometimes it is difficult if I am in pain that night. It would be much appreciated. Thank you so much, Rho and feel free to give me a hug if you see me in the hallway.

Received: May 8, 2025

Ha-young Shin

Dear friends,

I humbly ask for your prayers for Ha-young, Ye-young, Ui-seop, Jung-won, Eun-tae, In-sook, and your beloved ones. May God lead us, not on the paths we desire or know, but on the paths that He desires and delights in.

Please pray that while we are still in the flesh, we may cast away all idols, come to know God according to His written Word, and truly taste His goodness.

May this entire journey be guided by God's peace and protection, and may the undeniable transformation in all of us come solely through the one and only God.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer.

Received: May 3, 2025

Sundip Lally

Hello my name is Sunny Lally I am a born again Christian male age of 48 years I am also an empath and I was told by a church member that I am a prophet and a pastor also verified this, I believe that I am a prophet..I am requesting prayer for the following please I also apologize for the lengthy requests some fellow Christians need prayers and help thank you.

- To walk closer with the Lord daily guiding my steps also more clarity and not to miss any more of the opportunities He has already placed on my path no more fear or being shy with women and others.

- Salvation and protection for my family members who are all non believers I am the only Christian out of all my family members world wide. Please pray.for Aikam Lally Ajit Lally, Raj Lally, Ravinder Lally, Amandeep Lally , Jaspreet Kullar and Kulwant Kaur all are non believers.

- When I became a Christian in 2021 my parents changed my inheritance I want everything to be returned to what it was originally before I got baptized this is so extremely unfair. My parents have two gas stations that were both promised to me since I was 12 years old my sister has no kids and they now changed the inheritance and gave her one of the stores. I have a son and originally my sister was getting a house that’s worth 1.4 million which is enough for my sister she is 49 years old she already. Is very successful as a partner in a law firm and I get paid way less I only make $1600 a month and she makes close to 10 thousand or more a month. If my sister had a family I would definitely agree to her receiving one of the gas stations but she has no family no one who she has to support I have much greater responsibility with my son who is only 8 years old I have to plan his life and require what was originally promised to me.

I spoke to my mother and we talked about how my son should get 50 percent of all assets and me and my sister should each get 25 percent of assets. I really need help with this matter it’s not for my personal greed I’m leaving all my assets to my son and because I am a Christian they changed my inheritance I ask for my inheritance to be exactly what it was before I got baptized in 2021 I also plan to donate a large sum of my inheritance to my Christian church I attend so my plans for the future have pretty much been destroyed by the devil I’m in state of so much pain anger and shock. please pray in detail for this my heart is broken that they did this to me demonic influence over my parents needs to be broken completely. I feel is only right that I recieve my original inheritance and not be punished because I became a Christian!

- Our senior Pastor Grace who is 71 years old has stage 4 cancer I ask for immediate healing/miracles and that the cancer is not terminal please she has had cancer since 2007 she is a fighter.

- Healing for all my skin issues today I have hyperpigmentation and scars on areas of my nose/face suffered for many years with this its very hard to deal with lack of self confidence I believe in miracles I just really want my face back I ask that the Lord immediately restore all that the devil has taken away from me the hyperpigmentation scar on my nose is from a woman who did witchcraft on me in 2006 and I have suffered ever since then I am a victim of two women at separate times I met who put curses on me because I didn’t want to sleep with them I knew something was wrong with each one of them each time that’s why I didn’t sleep with them these witchcraft events happened in 2005-2006 and beforeI got baptized which was in 2021.There is scar camoflauge treatment I’m hopeful that permeant makeup will solve this problem I have very soon. Hopeful to wake up one day and have my face back I ask that the Lord restore all that the devil has taken away from me very soon.

- Companionship with a Christian woman a friendship that can develop into a relationship later there have been a couple of women showing interest in me unfortunately they never speak they only use their eyes and body language to communicate. I go to a Chinese church and I’m not Chinese I’m east Indian so there are some barriers involved but we are all one body of Christ and I’m hopeful that any kind divisions can be overcome I keep hope alive.

I ask that single women start speaking to me and for them to start sitting close by me in the sanctuary so I can also start a conversation I spend a lot of time alone and it's hard. I am also very shy and I have hurt many women at church because I'm so shy I feel a lot of regret.

I ask for none of the women or me to be disgruntled towards each other anymore sometimes we have to try again in order to be successful I also ask for the spirit of rejection and the spirt of fear to be banished we are all being harmed by them constantly I also ask for all social anxiety to be banished immediately. I feel a lot of satanic attacks and I'm unable to speak when its important I need to slow down and not be in such a rush need to be more gentle and calm.

I have long eyelashes and handsome eyes and been told I have great singing voice which results in women being attracted to me it’s been that way since I was young I just want to be honest. I feel that at least two of these women are already in love with me even our senior Pastor mentioned how two woman can be in love with a man I really feel like she was trying to help me that day and by preaching about this. Our senior Pastor Grace has helped me out in the past in the exact same way preaching about circumstances that I'm dealing with she is so extremely kind and loving every single time she has helped me. She really has a special place in my heart.

There is a woman who sits on the same row as me in the sanctuary unfortunately she sits all the way at the end I have hurt her because I'm always so shy I pray that she will start sitting beside me this Sunday and for conversations to start we did dance briefly during worship a couple of months ago but I was really sick with flu and she was upset that I didn't respond to her like I should have been more kind and she left running away from me I really hurt her feelings I am very sorry I was sick and demonic spirits are always making it hard for me to communicate my feelings and speak. I have hurt probably about close to 10 women at my church because I am shy and the spirit of rejection and spirit of fear is always harming me and them I need a breakthrough/ miracle today concerning this.

She was introduced to me by my friend Tina who is part of the healing team I pray that Tina will help us work things out even me and Tina have been distant it's like so many things are going wrong that I need to fix this Sunday but I also need to be respectful towards Tina and everyone involved sometimes people need space. I pray that Tina will reintroduce the same woman to me very soon and I really would like to know the woman's name please I have been praying for her everyday for over 4 months now.

I never seen anyone run in the sanctuary before she didnt want anyone to see her cry I ask for healing today and I really want to make peace with her and talk to her I need help please its been bothering me for over 3 months now. I never want to hurt any woman emotionally or anyone for that matter I'm dealing with so many satanic attacks a lot of fear and being shy. I feel I have hurt about ten women at my church because I am so shy and don’t respond to them they way they would like me too.

Also another woman sat close to me in the sanctuary and I was very happy because she took my loneliness away I always sit alone hopefully this will change this Sunday there is always open seats to my left and infront of me and to the right as well. I also ask for none of the women to compete with each other over me as this has happened before.

There have also been 3 church members who have previously deliberately prevented me from having companionship with single women at church and I want them to immediately stop interfering and preventing me from finding a friend and a spouse this is very hard and saddening that people in church are doing pretty much whatever they can to prevent me from having companionship with a single woman however I forgive them. I really just want these unnecessary things to stop today.

I want it to end today it makes me very sad and sometimes I cry. because of it. Jesus wants us to have fellowship and companionship with each other and no one should prevent that from happening we should all work together. I also need to always try to see the best in each person rather than any negative qualities.

I also ask for me to stay clear of any married women at church and to not look at them or interact and for them and for them to do the same with me I guess it's ok if we say hello but not more than that. Hopeful that more single women will come in my direction soon and sit close by me and conversate I always have a lot to share and usually don’t have anyone to pray with at church but I do understand the rule of our church not allowing men and women to pray together I wonder if that can possibly change.

I have been praying for companionship with a Christian woman that can develop into a relationship for almost 3 years now and I believe the Lord will answer this prayer very soon I keep hope alive. I did have two encounters today and last Sunday with two women per day unfortunately I keep being really shy. I go to an all Chinese church and I'm not Chinese I'm east Indian. I ask for conversations to start very soon with a Christian woman from my church companionship now and a relationship in the near future I ask for the Lord to get involved today concerning this matter.

I am also open to meeting a Christian woman outside of church but I really prefer to meet one from my church as I do have more than one woman showing interest in me and I spend most of my time in church. I believe my soul mate is out there. Right now I would like to thank the Lord in advance for bringing her to me at His appointed time.

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone I will make him a helper fit for him.”

I say this scripture a lot especially when I'm sad and crying this scripture really helps me to keep hope alive I just have to keep on moving forward no more being sad or feeling alone I must be positive.

- Immediate help for my friend Pastor Henry who’s Christian church in Uganda was burned by arson and there is $43,000 in damage US dollars he needs financial assistance I have committed to paying 10 percent of the damage to him that's $4300 that I don't even have so I need some help in order to help him. Also please pray for my friend Tina Helmer and her family she is the one who introduced me to Pastor Henry. Also please pray for my spiritual mother at church Momma Rosa and family.

- Financial miracle to arrive very soon for me and my family and our businesses for our gas stations daily sales to increase please also pay off house mortgage.

- Miracles and healing for my. Dad who has poor blood circulation in his feet and legs for over 20 years now he is always feeling pain he is 79 years old and also is constantly harassed by people at his gas station daily even crimes being committed against him and our other employees we have had robberies committed against my dad and his employees and we even had a homicide on our gas station property about 10 years ago a lot of people who live behind and close to the gas station property have committed crimes against my dad and his employees.

- I found a four cylinder car which is much better than the eight cylinder car I drive now on gas need help to trade in this car that drinks too much gas and start driving the 4 cylinder one I found recently online

- My friend Amie needs neck surgery and needs her disability case to settle please its been 10 years and her case is still not settled.

- Good health for myself and my family and church members and friends, healing and freedom from all diseases of the mind and body and deliverance from any addictions in our lives.

- Ive been bullied all my life and also had to deal with defamation of character all of my life and Its very hurtful I want it to stop a lot of people have done some very hurtful things I forgive them however I'm not a punching bag also a lot of passive aggressiveness and instigating with family members. I also pray for the spirit of offense to leave me daily I just want it to end it has taken a toll on me my entire life I always ask the Lord to fill me with His Spirit.

I want the Lord to act on my behave please right away. I want Jesus to get involved right away its hard being bullied and defamation of character as well I deal with a lot of ridicule and people trying to provoke me to anger on a daily basis and often I feel emotionally drained.

Courage and strength will provide a path for me. Peace, love, unity and harmony is what I desire.

Always practice kindness and forgiveness my friends thank you God bless you.

I would like to leave you with one of my favorite quotes below.

"God will finish all that He has started in our lives. Our delays will turn into miracles. This is the season where God will amaze all of us with His goodness and favor."

Received: April 4, 2025

WHY PRAY?

The power of prayer deepens our dependence on Him and sharpens our faith. When we pray we choose to put everything in God’s hands knowing that His hand will show up in every aspect of our lives and in those around us.

The act of prayer is what creates our intimacy with God. We can practice the spiritual habit of prayer knowing that our requests go to a God who hears us and who invites us to be intimately involved in His plan. For this reason, we pray in confidence knowing that our prayers are powerful and can bring about change in any circumstance.

There are no levels to this. We all can enter prayer with a posture of trust, openness, and faith, believing that God can do far more than we could even ask or imagine.  It’s not about our circumstance, it’s about our heart stance.