A lot of times life can be so unpredictable, and things can suddenly move from good to bad and when this happens, we tend to get confused, with little or no explanation for it.
If your life or the things around you is not going in the direction you want, you should know that you are not the only one facing that, because as far as it’s about life, there will always be ups and downs.
But it is what you do during this phase of your life that matters the most. A lot of people may choose to give up on life and get depressed but you should not do that.
Instead, decide to go on a 3-day fast and ask God to send you a breakthrough so that things can go back to the way they used to be or even better.
Know that, it is important you fast while you say these prayers and you will receive the answers you seek.
In this article, we’ll be covering a list of prayers you can say for 3 days while you fast and pray to God to send a breakthrough.
Before you start, save these prayers for getting closer to God.
About The 3 Days Fasting And Prayer
If you have fasted before, then doing these 3 days of fasting will not be a big deal for you. First of all, you should go to God with a heart that’s ready to receive, because the state of your heart matters a lot.
It will be of no use doing these 3 days of fasting when you don’t believe that God can turn your life around and give you the breakthrough you seek.
But if your heart is ready to receive and you believe that God can change your life within a twinkle of an eye, then not only will your prayers be answered but you will experience a swift turnaround and your life will improve for the better.
During these 3 days fast, you will be asking God to intervene in your life and turn things around, also on each day, you will ask to say specific prayer points that are listed below.
1) Day 1: Ask God For Strength
“Heavenly Father,
I thank You for making today a possibility for me. I have come to You today because I’m in dire need.
Lord, as I embark on these 3 days of fasting, I pray that You fill me with Your strength because Your word says that You will renew the strength of those who wait on You, and I also ask that You give me the grace to stay until the last day because I know I cannot do this on my own.
You are my Lord and Savior and for You nothing is impossible. Let me feel Your presence every day in this spiritual journey I’m embarking on.
May You fill my life with strength, grace and mercy, dear Father.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
When Embarking on a fast, one of the very most important things to ask God for is strength.
This is because you’re going on a spiritual journey and depending on your flesh alone cannot sustain you because your flesh is weak.
Without asking God to fill you with strength or renew your strength, you might begin the fasting on your own but you may not get to the last day or you might even stop on your own because you can no longer continue.
Always have in mind that fasting for days is no child’s play and without getting support and strength from God, you will get weary.
In the book of Isaiah 40:31, it says “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
This scripture is a guarantee that when you call on God and wait on him, he will give you the strength you need.
Also pray these prayers to thank God for answered prayers.
2) Day 2: Ask God For Patience
“Dear Lord,
Thank You for bringing me to the second day of this fast. I know that I would not have gotten here without Your strength and I am very grateful to You for giving me the privilege to come before You again.
Today, Lord I ask that You give me a heart of patience that I may wait on You until You answer all of my prayers and also the patience to wait on You until the last day of this fasting.
You’re a God of mercy and You are above all of us. You’ve always been here for me whenever I needed the most, You heard my cries and You heard my laughs. I want to ask You, Lord, to help me one more time in this moment of need.
Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
The importance of saying the prayer of patience cannot be overemphasized, and this is because the Bible has recorded a variety of people for whom God answered their prayers because they remained patient despite the setbacks and tribulations they faced.
By now, you should know that there are some prayers God does not answer immediately and if you’re not patient to keep reminding him, you might miss your results.
Job, Hannah, and Sarah are a few of the many people who remained patient with God despite praying to and waiting on him for a very long time, and in the end, God answered their prayers.
So while you embark on this fasting, make sure you ask God for patience to keep reminding him until he does what you have asked him of.
Another important reason you need to say this prayer is because distractions may come as you carry on with your fasting and you might lose your focus and not get to the last day of your fasting. So you must say this prayer while you continue on your fast.
In the book of Psalm 40:1, it says: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.”
Also try these prayers for the impossible to happen.
3) Day 3: Ask God For Breakthrough
“Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the life You have given to me and I am confident that You are about to do something marvelous in my life.
Lord, Today is the last day of fasting and so far I am very grateful for Your presence in these last three days. Thank You for helping me go through this fasting without breaking.
With all humility, I ask that You send forth Your divine breakthrough in my life and turn things around in my life.
May Your name be praised today and forever, Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
If there’s any prayer point that people have in common and they tend to pray the most, then it’s the prayer of breakthrough.
This is because everybody is either going through one problem or the other and when they get overwhelmed, they’ll ask God for a breakthrough.
This prayer is very important because the moment you say it, you have told God that you’re tired of the situation you’re in and you want him to come through for you.
He will because he has promised us his children that he will always answer our prayers whenever we pray or ask him anything.
Have in mind that God can send your breakthrough at any time, and It doesn’t matter what you’re going through. Saying this prayer on the last day of your fast is very important because it solidifies every other prayer you said on the previous days.
In the book of Micah 2:13, it says “The One who breaks open the way will go up before them; they will break through the gate and go out. Their King will pass through before them, the Lord at their head.”
Also try these prayers for an impossible request.
What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Start Praying?
Although I’d recommend starting your fast on a Friday so you can have some alone time during the weekend to read the Bible and pray, but it is totally up to begin the fast on the day you want.
If you’re always busy during weekdays, you can begin your fast on a weekend.
But if you feel strongly in your spirit to begin the fast on a particular day, then you should.
This is to say that the best day of the week to start praying is up to you.
Can I Only Drink Liquids During The Fast?
This solely depends on the kind of fast you’re doing.
If you’re doing a dry fast, then I recommend taking liquids like water or natural fruit juice at specific hours:
- 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm, and 12 am.
These time zones are known as prayer gates and instead of drinking at any time, you could choose to take them with the prayer gates.
Another thing is, if you’re not doing dry fasting, you could break the fast at the time you feel is the best and have something to eat, and then you continue your fast the next day.
Should I Say These Prayers On Consecutive Days?
Though most people prefer to fast and continue their fast some other day, it is better and more effective to fast and say your prayers for 3 consecutive days.
Because if you break after the first day of your fast to focus on something else, you might lose interest and become unserious.
But if you say the prayers for 3 consecutive days, your prayers will be more effective and powerful and you will get your answers in no time.
Final Thoughts
When your life turns upside down or different from the way you want it to, you might get distracted, overwhelmed and confused.
If you have faced this before, you should know that you’re not the only one because it’s normal for us humans to get confused and overwhelmed easily when things don’t turn out the way we expect.
You should know that there’s something you can do to get help and that is fasting and praying to God for a breakthrough.
These prayers have worked for many people and they will work for you once you say it with faith and go to God with a heart ready to receive from him.
