Pastor Rick's Daily Hope

Praying and Fasting for a Breakthrough - Part 1

Sep 18, 2025
Explore the power of prayer and fasting as means to achieve personal breakthroughs. Discover how God uses pain to prepare us for change and recognize common signs that indicate you may need a breakthrough. Hear examples from biblical figures like David and Jehoshaphat, who sought God's guidance in battle and prayer. Lastly, learn four essential habits from Philippians to cultivate a mindset for breakthroughs: don't worry, pray, give thanks, and focus on truth.
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ADVICE

Recognize Pain As Preparation

  • Seek God when you feel stuck; breakthroughs are sudden, dramatic advances that change direction.
  • Recognize pain can signal preparation for a breakthrough and prompt you to act.
ADVICE

Seek Breakthroughs Intentionally

  • Actively seek a breakthrough; they rarely happen without intentional seeking and prayer.
  • Join the planned 34-day season of seeking God through focused prayer and fasting.
ADVICE

Ask God Before You Fight

  • Before taking action in a battle, ask God for direction through prayer.
  • Avoid fighting a fight without first seeking God's guidance.
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