Evangelist Joshua Orekhie Ministries

40 Days Fasting & Prayer Announcement

Theme: A Cry for Mercy

Scriptures:

Psalm 51 | Psalm 57 | Mark 10:47 | Psalm 86:3 | Luke 18:13 | Psalm 130:2

⏱ Fasting Schedule:

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: Early Morning to 6:00pm

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays: Early Morning to 2:00pm

Let’s come together in prayer and fasting, seeking God’s mercy, grace, and divine breakthrough!

DAY 31: A CRY AGAINST THE ARROWS OF THE WICKED

Psalm 51:1-2

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.  Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

Mark 10:9

What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Psalm 35:1-3

Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

Isaiah 43:18-19

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

INTRODUCTION

Marriage is a divine covenant, established by God to bring a man and a woman together according to His purpose and prophetic design. From the beginning, God’s agenda for marriage has been multiplication, fruitfulness, the replenishing of the earth, and dominion.

Beyond this, God desires that couples enjoy His blessings, living in joy, peace, good health, longevity, and fulfillment. Marriage was never designed to be a place of constant pain, confusion, or sorrow, but a channel through which God’s goodness is revealed and enjoyed.

Because of these great blessings, the devil has never been comfortable with godly marriages. His assignment has always been to steal, attack, and deny couples access to what God has ordained for them. Wherever there is restoration, there has first been loss.

If you are married or in a relationship and you notice that joy, peace, emotional strength, or spiritual vitality has been drained, it is a sign that God is stepping in to restore you by the power of His mercy.

Any relationship or marriage that becomes governed by sin, compromise, or satanic influence automatically comes under attack. When the enemy wants to strike a marriage, he targets the source of its blessing. Once darkness covers a home, the presence of God begins to withdraw, and where God’s presence is absent, joy fades, peace disappears, and confusion takes over.

A marriage is in need of restoration when joy is no longer present, when the atmosphere of God’s presence has departed from the home, and when persistent trouble has replaced peace. Restoration is also needed when fear, insecurity, unresolved conflicts, and emotional distance become normal, and when bad dreams and spiritual disturbances increase in frequency. These are signals that something precious is under attack and needs divine intervention.

The mercy you seek for your marriage begins with personal repentance and humility before God. When you cry out for restoration, you are asking God to lift the burdens from your home and replace them with peace, order, and healing.

The mercy of God is powerful enough to reverse every damage done to a marriage, no matter how long it has lasted or how deep the wounds may be. When God steps into a home by mercy, He does not only repair what is broken; He renews strength, restores love, and rebuilds trust.

What human effort could not fix, divine mercy corrects effortlessly. Mercy speaks where accusations are loud, and it brings healing where words have failed. As you seek God’s mercy, He will remove every garment of heaviness, silence the voice of accusation, and restore laughter into your home.

Your marriage will no longer be a battlefield but a place of refuge, peace, and strength. As this season of fasting and prayer comes to an end, trust that God is working behind the scenes to give you your last minute miracle. He is rewriting stories, mending broken walls, and restoring what the enemy thought was permanently lost.

Your home shall experience divine visitation, your marriage shall testify of God’s goodness, and joy shall return in full measure. By the mercy of God, what was attacked will be restored, what was delayed will be released, and your marriage will stand strong to the glory of God.

As we engage in this season of fasting and prayer, may the God of mercy arise, remember you, and show you favour. Though the enemy may be rejoicing over your losses, the Lord will restore your marriage, remove shame and struggle, and replace them with joy, strength, and lasting peace.

CONFESSION

I boldly declare that my marriage is ordained and established by God, and therefore no weapon fashioned against it shall prosper. By Your great and unfailing mercy, O Lord, visit my marriage today and restore everything that has been damaged, delayed, weakened, or broken whether seen or unseen.

Let Your mercy rewrite every negative story and heal every wound in my home. I consciously renounce and let go of pride, bitterness, anger, resentment, and unforgiveness. I receive fresh grace to love sincerely, to forgive freely, to communicate with wisdom, and to walk in humility and understanding.

By the mercy of God, my heart is softened, my words are seasoned with grace, and my actions reflect love and patience. I declare that my marriage shall not collapse, scatter, or end in shame. It shall stand strong, be revived, and be fully restored by the hand of God.

Peace, unity, and divine order shall reign in my home. By the mercy of God, my marriage becomes a testimony of restoration, healing, and lasting joy, in the mighty name of Jesus

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Spend 5-10 Minutes. Begin by thanking God specifically for His mercies over your marriage. Don’t wait until you SEE the restoration to thank Him, thank Him NOW by faith!

Thank God for:

• The divine establishment of your marriage covenant
• Every good memory and blessed moment you’ve shared
• The children or blessings that came from your union
• His faithfulness even when you or your spouse were unfaithful
• His patience and long-suffering with both of you
• His promise to restore what the enemy has stolen
• The testimony that is being prepared through this trial
• Your spouse’s life, health, and safety even in this season
• The prayers He has already answered (even the small ones)
• The miracle of restoration that is manifesting right now

HYMN  – Praise Him, Praise Him Jesus Our Blessed Redeemer

1 Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!

Sing, O earth, His wonderful love proclaim!

Hail Him, hail Him! Highest angels in glory!

Strength and honor give to His holy name!

Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard his children.

In His arms He carries them all day long.

O ye saints that dwell on the mountain of zion

Praise Him! praise Him!

Ever in joyful song!

2 Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer,

For our sins He suffered and bled and died;

He, our Rock, our Hope of eternal salvation,

Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus, the Crucified;

Loving Savior, meekly enduring sorrow,

Crowned with thorns that cruelly pierced His brow;

Once for us rejected, despised, and forsaken,

Prince of Glory, ever triumphant now.

3 Praise Him! praise Him!

Jesus, our blessed Redeemer,

Heav’nly portals, loud with hosannas ring!

Jesus, Savior, reigneth for ever and ever;

Crown Him! crown Him! Prophet and Priest and King!

Death is vanquished! Tell it with joy, ye faithful,

Where is now thy victory, boasting grave?

Jesus lives! No longer thy portals are cheerless;

Jesus lives, the mighty and strong to save.

(DAY 32): A CRY FOR MERCY FOR MARITAL RESTORATION – Prayer Points

1. Father, by Your mercy, restore love, peace, and unity in my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

2. Every power fighting my marital joy, be silenced by the mercy of God, in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, let Your mercy correct every wrong foundation affecting my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

4. Every satanic agenda to end this marriage, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus.

5. O God, let Your peace reign in our home and chase away strife and fear, in the name of Jesus.

6. Every pattern of constant quarrels in my marriage, be broken by fire, in the name of Jesus.

7. Father, teach us how to communicate with wisdom and maturity, in the name of Jesus.

8. Father, turn this marital battle into a testimony of Your restoration, in the name of Jesus.

9. Every power turning small issues into big problems in my marriage, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus.

10. O Lord, let Your mercy cancel every negative word spoken over my marriage knowingly or unknowingly, in the name of Jesus.

11. O Lord, by Your mercy, break every generational curse of marital failure working against us, in the name of Jesus.

12. Father, release our mercy to break the power of unforgiveness I have harbored; set me free, in the name of Jesus.

13. Father, by Your mercy, silence every voice of accusation, manipulation, and division speaking against my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

14. Father have mercy on our children who are suffering because of our marital problems, in the name of Jesus.

15. O Lord, I cry for mercy over a trust that has been shattered and a love that has grown cold, in the name of Jesus.

16. Father, give us wisdom to choose our words carefully and speak with love and respect, in the name of Jesus.

17. Father, restore our ability to laugh together, dream together, and plan together, in the name of Jesus.

18. O Lord, give us the humility to admit when we are wrong and the grace to accept correction, in the name of Jesus.

19. O Lord, by Your mercy, arise and restore peace, love, and understanding in my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

20. Father, let Your mercy heal every wound, hurt, and bitterness in my marital relationship, in the name of Jesus.

21. By the mercy of God, let every broken communication between me and my spouse be restored, in the name of Jesus.

22. O Lord, let Your mercy silence every negative voice speaking division into my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

23. Father, let Your mercy soften our hearts toward one another again, in the name of Jesus.

24. O Lord, let Your mercy terminate every third-party influence attacking my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

25. Father, by mercy, destroy every satanic agenda to scatter my home, in the name of Jesus.

26. By divine mercy, remove suspicion, jealousy, and fear from our hearts, in the name of Jesus.

27. Father, let Your mercy correct every wrong attitude and character destroying our marital peace, in the name of Jesus.

28. O Lord, let Your mercy break every curse of repeated conflict and separation in my family line, in the name of Jesus.

29. Father, let Your mercy release wisdom to manage my marriage according to Your will, in the name of Jesus.

30. O Lord, let Your mercy cancel every negative pattern we inherited from past relationships or families, in the name of Jesus.

31. Father, let Your mercy frustrate every plan of divorce, separation, or permanent breakup, in the name of Jesus.

32. Father, let Your mercy bring lasting restoration, peace, and stability to my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

33. Father, let Your mercy remove every hardened heart and replace it with a heart of flesh, in the name of Jesus.

34. By the mercy of God, heal every silent anger and unspoken pain destroying marital peace, in the name of Jesus.

35. O Lord, let Your mercy restore patience and tolerance between me and my spouse, in the name of Jesus.

36. O Lord, let Your mercy destroy every altar of marital frustration raised against my home, in the name of Jesus.

37. By divine mercy, restore kindness and gentleness in our words and actions, in the name of Jesus.

38. Father, let Your mercy close every door the enemy is using to access my marriage or relationship, in the name of Jesus.

39. O Lord, let Your mercy silence every voice of discouragement speaking against my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

40. O Lord, let Your mercy bring balance between love, responsibility, and understanding in my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

41. Father, let Your mercy remove stubbornness and grant us teachable spirits, in the name of Jesus.

42. Father, let Your mercy break every cycle of repeated arguments in my home, in the name of Jesus.

43. O Lord, let Your mercy restore mutual respect and value for one another, in the name of Jesus.

44. Father, let Your mercy remove fear of the future from our marriage, in the name of Jesus.

45. Father, by mercy, heal financial pressures causing tension and conflict in my home, in the name of Jesus.

46. O Lord, by Your mercy, restore the sweetness and affection that once existed in my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

47. By the mercy of God, restore mutual understanding beyond words between me and my spouse, in the name of Jesus.

48. O Lord, by mercy, restore honour, dignity, and value to my place in this marriage, in the name of Jesus.

49. By divine mercy, restore openness, transparency, and sincerity between us, in the name of Jesus.

50. O Lord, let Your mercy quench every fire of constant irritation and annoyance in my home, in the name of Jesus.

51. Father, let Your mercy strengthen our bond against external pressures, in the name of Jesus.

52. Father, let Your mercy remove sarcasm, harshness, and hurtful tones from our speech, in the name of Jesus.

53. Father, let Your mercy uproot every seed of regret planted in this marriage, in the name of Jesus.

54. O Lord, by mercy, restore gratitude and appreciation for one another, in the name of Jesus.

55. Father, let Your mercy bring fresh oil of love and patience into my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

56. By divine mercy, restore partnership and teamwork in our marriage, in the name of Jesus.

57. Father, by mercy, restore confidence that this marriage can still work, in the name of Jesus.

58. Father, let Your mercy establish peace that is not dependent on circumstances, in the name of Jesus.

59. O Lord, by mercy, turn every unresolved issue into a resolved testimony, in the name of Jesus.

60. Father, let Your mercy perfect the total restoration of my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

61. O Lord, by Your mercy, uproot every silent competition and power struggle in my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

62. O Lord, let Your mercy restore humility to admit wrongs and seek peace, in the name of Jesus.

63. Father, by mercy, remove every wrong counsel influencing my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

64. Father, let Your mercy heal the damage caused by harsh decisions and reactions, in the name of Jesus.

65. Father, let Your mercy release fresh grace to love unconditionally, in the name of Jesus.

66. Father, let Your mercy restore attentiveness and care for one another, in the name of Jesus.

67. O Lord, let Your mercy restore our mutual understanding even in silence, in the name of Jesus.

68. O Lord, let Your mercy restore tenderness and compassion in our hearts, in the name of Jesus.

69. Father, let Your mercy make my marriage a place of rest and not stress, in the name of Jesus.

70. O Lord, by Your mercy, restore peaceful nights and joyful mornings in my home, in the name of Jesus.

71. O Lord, let Your mercy remove fear of being misunderstood or rejected, in the name of Jesus.

72. Father, let Your mercy cancel every negative prophecy spoken over my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

73. By divine mercy, restore gentleness in correction and communication, in the name of Jesus.

74. O Lord, let Your mercy rebuild broken confidence in one another, in the name of Jesus.

75. Father, let Your mercy make our marriage a testimony of restoration, in the name of Jesus.

76. O Lord, let Your mercy release wisdom to handle sensitive issues in my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

77. Father, let Your mercy perfect what concerns my marital destiny, in the name of Jesus.

78. O Lord, by mercy, establish enduring love that will not fail, in the name of Jesus.

79. Father, let Your mercy seal my marriage with divine peace and lasting joy, in the name of Jesus.

80. Every evil altar erected to destroy my union, be dismantled by the fire of God, in the name of Jesus.

81. Powers using witchcraft to manipulate my spouse’s mind and heart, release your hold and die, in the name of Jesus.

82. Every wall of separation erected by the enemy between me and my spouse, collapse now, in the name of Jesus.

83. Powers of darkness feeding my spouse with thoughts of separation or divorce, be silenced forever, in the name of Jesus.

84. Every strange woman or strange man assigned to seduce my spouse, stumble and fall out of our lives, in the name of Jesus.

85. Household wickedness assigned to scatter my marriage, stumble and perish in your own traps, in the name of Jesus.

86. Every negative word spoken about my marriage, I neutralize your power by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

87. Powers monitoring my marriage to ensure its destruction, be smitten with blindness and confusion, in the name of Jesus.

88. Every addiction or bad habit creating problems in my marriage, be broken by divine deliverance, in the name of Jesus.

89. Every in-law or relative speaking against my marriage, be silenced by divine authority, in the name of Jesus.

90. O Lord, give my children peace and protect their minds during this marital storm, in the name of Jesus.

91. Father, let Your perfect love cast out all fear from my marriage, in the name of Jesus.

92. Powers saying my marriage will never be restored, you are liars, be disgraced, in the name of Jesus.

93. Every spirit of discouragement attempting to make me give up on my marriage, be bound, in the name of Jesus.

94. Powers blocking answers to prayers for my marriage, be consumed by fire, in the name of Jesus.

95. Every territorial spirit assigned to our home to enforce marital crisis, be dethroned and displaced, in the name of Jesus.

96. Father, I decree that my marriage will not end in divorce, restoration is my portion, in the name of Jesus.

97. O Lord, I thank You in advance for the testimony of marital restoration that is coming, in the name of Jesus.

98. Father, let my spouse see me through Your eyes and not through the lens of past mistakes, in the name of Jesus.

99. Powers magnifying my faults while hiding my virtues from my spouse, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus.

100. Every evil friend counseling my spouse toward divorce and separation, lose your influence permanently, in the name of Jesus.

101. Father, send godly counselors and ministers into our lives to speak restoration and hope, in the name of Jesus.

102. Lord, protect my spouse from every seducing spirit in the workplace or business environment, in the name of Jesus.

103. Every trap set to make my spouse fall into adultery or immorality, be exposed and destroyed, in the name of Jesus.

104. Every spirit of forgetfulness making my spouse forget our good times and beautiful memories, be bound, in the name of Jesus.

105. Every nightmare and evil dream working to harden my spouse’s heart toward me, be terminated forever, in the name of Jesus.

106. Father, give me wisdom to know when to speak and when to be silent in this season, in the name of Jesus.

107. Every spirit of suspicion and distrust in my marriage, be replaced with confidence and faith, in the name of Jesus.

108. Every proud spirit preventing genuine apology and accountability, be humbled by divine intervention, in the name of Jesus.

109. Every spirit of independence working against marital unity and interdependence, be cast out, in the name of Jesus.

110. Father, restore our ability to work together, pray together, and stand together as one, in the name of Jesus.

111. Powers stealing romance, passion, and intimacy from our marriage, return them sevenfold, in the name of Jesus.

112. Father, heal every childhood wound and family dysfunction affecting our relationship, in the name of Jesus.

113. Powers saying our marriage is beyond repair, you are liars, nothing is impossible with my God.

114. Powers comparing our marriage to others and creating dissatisfaction, be silenced forever, in the name of Jesus.

115. Every social media influence destroying contentment in our marriage, lose your power, in the name of Jesus.

116. O Lord, let my spouse begin to see the good in me again and remember why they fell in love, in the name of Jesus.

117. Lord, forgive us for every time we said “I’m done,” “It’s over,” or “I want a divorce” in anger, in the name of Jesus.

118. Every spirit of entitlement and unrealistic expectations, be replaced with grace and understanding, in the name of Jesus.

119. Every sacrifice offered to ensure my marriage fails, be rejected and return to sender, in the name of Jesus.

120. Every evil priest or priestess interceding for the destruction of my union, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.

121. Every financial curse working to destroy my marriage, be broken by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

122. Father, give us wisdom in financial management and unity in financial decisions, in the name of Jesus.

123. Powers using job loss or career setbacks to destroy our marriage, your plans are cancelled, in the name of Jesus.

124. Father, teach us generosity toward each other and wisdom in sharing our resources, in the name of Jesus.

125. Every cultural or traditional practice working against our marriage, lose its power, in the name of Jesus.

PRAYER ASSIGNMENT

Special Instructions

1. If you have access to your spouse: Invite them to pray together, even if brief. The prayer of agreement is powerful. If they refuse, continue praying alone, your faith is sufficient.
2. Anointing Oil: Use olive oil or any consecrated oil. Apply it to your forehead while declaring: “As I anoint myself with oil, let the Holy Spirit anoint my marriage with restoration, healing, and divine intervention in Jesus’ name.”
3. Prayer for Your Spouse: Mention your spouse by their full name in prayer. Speak blessings, not complaints. Intercede for them as though you’re standing between them and destruction. Your prayers are building a hedge of protection around them.
4. The Love Chapter (1 Corinthians 13): Don’t just read it, PRAY it. For example: “Lord, help ME to be patient and kind with [spouse’s name]. Help ME not to be jealous, boastful, or proud. Help ME not to keep records of wrongs against [spouse’s name].”
5. Physical Preparation: Prepare your home for reconciliation, clean, organize, remove any items connected to strife or conflict. Create an atmosphere that invites restoration.

MEMORY VERSES

Psalm 103:8–10, Ephesians 2:4–5, Isaiah 61:7, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Proverbs 18:22, Romans 12:18, Psalm 133:1, Psalm 51, Psalm 85:10, Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:9, Matthew 19:6, Joel 2:25, Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 54:17, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:32, Lamentations 3:22-23