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 23: A CRY FOR MERCY TO ESTABLISH MY TESTIMONY

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.

Psalm 40:1-3 

I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 66:16

Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

INTRODUCTION

Testimony is the open, visible evidence of our prayers and supplications answered by God. It is the tangible proof that God has heard our cry and responded with His power. Testimony transforms our private petitions into public demonstrations of divine faithfulness.

It moves our faith from the invisible realm of believing into the visible realm of experiencing. God desires that we have testimonies because they fulfill multiple kingdom purposes.

This is one reason He commands us to pray without ceasing, to fast with purpose, to praise and worship Him continually, to speak in tongues by the Spirit, and to maintain unwavering faith in Him. These spiritual disciplines position us to receive from God and create the atmosphere where testimonies are born.

Every testimony begins with a need, develops through prayer and faith, and culminates in divine intervention. When God answers prayer, He establishes testimony. When God performs miracles, He creates witnesses. When God delivers, heals, provides, or restores, He leaves behind evidence of His reality and power that cannot be denied.

There are countless believers who are standing at the very threshold of their testimony, yet it refuses to manifest in their lives. They have prayed fervently, waited patiently, believed consistently, and endured courageously yet their prayers appear to remain unanswered.

The delay is not because God is unfaithful, but because there are spiritual dynamics at work that must be addressed. Some people come within reach of their breakthrough only to lose it due to sin. Like Achan in the camp of Israel, hidden iniquity can prevent corporate and personal victory.

Sin creates a breach in our spiritual defenses through which the enemy gains legal access to hinder our testimonies. Unrepented sin, secret compromise, and hidden disobedience can abort a testimony that was already in motion.

Others receive their testimony briefly, only to watch it disappear after a short time. Their healing reverses immediately, their financial breakthrough evaporates, their restored relationships fall apart again, or their deliverance seems temporary.

This usually happens when testimonies are not properly guarded, when spiritual vigilance is abandoned after the initial victory, or when the root causes were never fully addressed. The enemy actively attacks, restricts, and aborts the prayers of believers so that their supplications struggle to produce fruit in their lives.

Satan understands the power of testimony better than many Christians do. He knows that one genuine testimony can destroy years of his deceptive work. Therefore, he assigns demonic forces to monitor prayer lives, block breakthrough, delay answers, steal blessings, and corrupt testimonies whenever possible.

Throughout Scripture, we see examples of individuals whose testimonies were established by divine mercy and intervention. Hannah’s Testimony: Hannah was barren and deeply distressed, mocked by her rival and misunderstood even by the priest.

She prayed with such intensity that Eli thought she was drunk. But God heard her cry and had mercy on her. He opened her womb, gave her Samuel, and established her testimony. Her reproach was removed, her sorrow turned to joy, and her testimony became a prophetic song that is still sung today.

God established Hannah’s testimony permanently, and she became the mother of a prophet who changed a nation. David fell into grievous sin of adultery and murder that could have destroyed his testimony permanently. Yet the hand of God upheld him.

Through genuine repentance, David received mercy and his testimony was restored. Though he faced consequences for his sin, God did not allow his entire testimony to be erased. David’s life remained a testimony of God’s grace, mercy, forgiveness, and restoration.

His psalms of repentance and restoration have comforted millions of believers throughout history. When God establishes a testimony, no power of the enemy can reverse it. This is a crucial truth that every believer must understand and stand upon.

Human effort produces temporary results, but divine establishment creates permanent transformation. What man builds, man can destroy; but what God establishes, no force in heaven, earth, or hell can overthrow. When God opens a door, no man can shut it.

When God heals, no sickness can return unless legal ground is given. When God delivers, the chains remain broken forever unless we willingly walk back into bondage. When God provides, the blessing carries a supernatural sustainability. When God establishes your testimony, it becomes a fixed reality in both the natural and spiritual realms.

This permanence, however, requires our cooperation. God establishes the testimony through His power, but we must maintain the testimony through our obedience, faithfulness, and spiritual vigilance. The establishment is His work; the preservation is our responsibility.

It is one thing to receive a testimony from God; it is entirely another thing to preserve that testimony over time. Many believers celebrate their breakthrough without understanding that the enemy will immediately begin working to steal, corrupt, or reverse what God has done. The spiritual battle does not end when you receive your answer, it ends when God overcome the battle.

When testimonies are not well preserved, the enemy can silence them. He can create circumstances that cause people to doubt what God did for you. He can bring shame or scandal that discredits the testimony. He can even cause the person to backslide into the very condition from which they were delivered.

He can even use time and neglect to cause the testimony to fade from memory. As you cry out for mercy today, you are following the pattern of biblical saints who received their testimonies through persistent, desperate appeals to God’s compassion.

Mercy is the key that unlocks testimonies. It is not about your worthiness, your perfection, or your achievement, it is about His grace, His love, and His willingness to intervene on behalf of those who call upon His name.

As you cry for mercy today, may the Lord establish your testimony in every area of your life. May your testimony be visible, verifiable, and permanent. May your waiting end with rejoicing. May your tears turn to triumph. May your private prayers become public praise.

May the Lord silence every voice that has mocked your faith and declared that your prayers would not be answered. May He confound those who said your situation was hopeless. May He demonstrate His power in your life in such a way that even your enemies must acknowledge that God is with you.

May your testimony be established in your health, your finances, your family, your relationships, your career, your ministry, and your spiritual life. May every area where the enemy has fought you become an area where God glorifies Himself through your testimony.

May you not only receive your testimony but also preserve it through wisdom, obedience, and spiritual vigilance. May your testimony endure for generations and become part of your spiritual legacy. May it bring glory to God, encouragement to believers, and salvation to the lost.

CONFESSION

I decree that every blessing You have given me shall not fail, shall not be reversed, and shall not be taken away. The blessings You have spoken over my life are “Yes” and “Amen” in Christ Jesus. What You have blessed, no man can curse. What You have established, no power can dismantle.

I declare that my testimony will not be aborted by the hand of the enemy. Every satanic conspiracy to cut short my testimony is nullified by the blood of Jesus. Every demonic plot to steal my testimony is frustrated by the fire of the Holy Spirit. Every strategy of darkness to delay the manifestation of my testimony is overthrown by divine intervention.

The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but I declare that he has no authority over my testimony. My testimony is guarded by angels, sealed by the Holy Spirit, and protected by the blood of the Lamb.

I declare that every incomplete work in my life is receiving divine completion. Every unfinished chapter is being written to a glorious conclusion. Every delayed promise is accelerating toward manifestation. Every prophetic word is coming to pass in its appointed time.

You are the Author and Finisher of my faith. You are the Alpha and Omega of my testimony. You are the Beginning and the End of my story. Therefore, I trust You to complete what concerns me and to perfect everything that pertains to my life and destiny.

My tongue shall proclaim Your mighty acts and wonderful works. My voice shall not be silenced, my testimony shall not be hidden, and my story shall not be buried.

I will tell of Your salvation from day to day. I will declare Your glory among the nations and Your wonders among all peoples. I will speak of Your marvelous deeds, Your loving-kindness, and Your tender mercies that are new every morning.

My testimony shall glorify Your name, not mine. My story shall point people to Your power, not my ability. My declaration shall draw the lost to salvation, strengthen the weak in faith, and encourage those who are struggling. My testimony shall be a weapon of warfare against the kingdom of darkness and a tool of evangelism for the kingdom of light.

I will not be ashamed of my testimony. I will not be intimidated into silence. I will not allow fear, shame, or discouragement to lock my testimony inside me. I shall declare with boldness: “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what He has done for my soul!”

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Begin by giving thanks to God for answered prayers and for what He is currently doing in your life. Now lift your voice in praise to God for showing you mercy and for restoring everything the enemy tried to steal from you.

Continue in praise, exalting God for the restoration He has brought and is bringing into your life.As you continue to worship, you may sing songs of praise, or simply speak words of adoration.

As you conclude your 15 minutes of worship, seal your time with this final declaration.

Lord, I thank You for this time in Your presence. I have worshipped You with my whole heart, and I know You have received my praise. As I go from this place of worship, let Your presence go with me. Let the joy of Your salvation remain in my heart.

Let the peace of Your Spirit guard my mind. Let the power of Your name rest upon my life. I declare that this is only the beginning, I will continue to praise You throughout this day and all the days of my life.

My mouth shall continually speak Your praise, and my heart shall forever worship You alone. You are worthy, Lord! You are glorious, Lord! You are faithful, Lord! You are my God, and I will exalt You forever! In Jesus’ mighty name, AMEN!

HYMN – When We Walk With The Lord

1 When we walk with the Lord

in the light of his word,

what a glory he sheds on our way!

While we do his good will,

he abides with us still,

and with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way

to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

2 Not a burden we bear,

not a sorrow we share,

but our toil he doth richly repay;

not a grief or a loss,

not a frown or a cross,

but is blest if we trust and obey.

3 But we never can prove

the delights of his love

until all on the altar we lay;

for the favor he shows,

for the joy he bestows,

are for them who will trust and obey.

4 Then in fellowship sweet

we will sit at his feet,

or we’ll walk by his side in the way;

what he says we will do,

where he sends we will go;

never fear, only trust and obey.

(DAY 23): A CRY FOR MERCY TO ESTABLISH MY TESTIMONY- Prayer Points

1. Father, by Your mercy, establish every testimony You have given me, in the name of Jesus.

2. O Lord, let Your mercy turn every partial breakthrough into a complete testimony, in the name of Jesus.

3. Every power assigned to be aborting my testimony this year, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus.

4. Every testimony waiting at the edge of manifestation, in my life be completed by the power of God, in the name of Jesus.

5. Every testimony that appeared and disappeared in my life, be restored and established by the mercy of God, in the name of Jesus.

6. O God of mercy, convert all my long prayers into undeniable testimonies and breakthroughs, in the name of Jesus.

7. O God of mercy, remove every unseen resistance delaying my testimony, in the name of Jesus.

8. Every power assigned to delay my testimony this year, you are a liar, die, in the name of Jesus.

9. Father, by Your mercy, establish my testimony in this season, in the name of Jesus.

10. Every spiritual condition attached to my breakthrough (testimony), be cancelled by fire, in the name of Jesus.

11. Father, let the testimony You have given me stand a test of time, in the name of Jesus.

12. By the mercy of God, I will testify again and again this year, in the name of Jesus.

13. O God of mercy, establish my testimony before those who doubted what You can do in my life, in the name of Jesus.

14. O Lord, establish big testimony in my family, career, marriage, ministry, health and destiny, in the name of Jesus.

15. Father, let my testimony be a message to those who have mocked me too much in their mind, in the name of Jesus.

16. Every testimony that the enemy is planning to ridicule, be defended and established by divine mercy, in the name of Jesus.

17. O God of mercy, let my testimony become stable, visible & undeniable this year, in the name of Jesus.

18. Every testimony that has started and stopped in my life, receive continuity and establishment by the mercy of God, in the name of Jesus.

19. I refuse to share my testimony to those that will kill it and disorganise my faith, in the name of Jesus.

20. Father, by Your mercy, let my testimony be announced at the right season and preserved afterwards, in the name of Jesus.

21. O God of mercy, let my testimony end cycles of repeated prayer on the same issue, in the name of Jesus.

22. Father, by Your mercy, let my testimony stand as evidence of your faithfulness in my life, in the name of Jesus.

23. Father, by Your mercy, let my testimony graduate from prayer request to praise report, in the name of Jesus.

24. Every power monitoring my testimony with the intention to reverse it, be blinded and scattered by fire, in the name of Jesus.

25. O Lord, establish my testimony in my health, my finances, my family, my calling, and my destiny, in the name of Jesus.

26. Every demonic verdict saying, “This testimony will not last,” be overturned by the mercy of God, in the name of Jesus.

27. O Lord, establish my testimony so strongly that even my enemies will acknowledge that You have done this, in the name of Jesus.

28. By mercy, O Lord, remove every loophole the enemy is using to attack my testimony, in the name of Jesus.

29. Father, let my testimony become a weapon that destroys doubt, fear, and shame in my life, in the name of Jesus.

30. Every power assigned to delay the full manifestation of my testimony, lose your hold and release me now, in the name of Jesus.

31. O God, establish my testimony with peace, stability, and joy, in the name of Jesus.

32. Father, use my testimony to open new doors of favour, honour, and divine recommendation, in the name of Jesus.

33. Every strange altar speaking against my testimony, be silenced by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

34. O Lord, establish my testimony as a reference point of Your goodness to my generation, in the name of Jesus.

35. By mercy, O Lord, disconnect my testimony from envy, jealousy, and evil competition, in the name of Jesus.

36. O God who answers by fire, seal my testimony with Your glory and power, in the name of Jesus.

37. I declare that my testimony will grow stronger with time and not weaker, in the name of Jesus.

38. Father, establish my testimony in such a way that it will bring salvation, hope, and encouragement to others, in the name of Jesus.

39. Every attempt to rewrite my testimony into a negative story, be destroyed now, in the name of Jesus.

40. By the mercy of God, I will not testify today and cry tomorrow, in the name of Jesus.

41. Father, by Your mercy, shield my testimony from evil reports, bad news, and sudden reversal, in the name of Jesus.

42. Every satanic timetable programmed to terminate my testimony, be cancelled by the mercy of God, in the name of Jesus.

43. O Lord, establish my testimony with wisdom so I will not destroy what You have built, in the name of Jesus.

44. Father, preserve my testimony from pride, carelessness, and wrong associations, in the name of Jesus.

45. Every demonic attempt to use my past to invalidate my testimony, be silenced by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

46. O God of mercy, let my testimony be backed up by Your power and defended by Your angels, in the name of Jesus.

47. By God’s mercy, convert every near-miss testimony in my life into a complete and undeniable one, in the name of Jesus.

48. Father, establish my testimony so it will not be seasonal but permanent, in the name of Jesus.

49. By Your mercy, let my testimony attract divine favour and not divine trouble, in the name of Jesus.

50. Father, where my testimony has been mocked or doubted, arise and vindicate me, in the name of Jesus.

51. Every evil mouth speaking failure into my testimony, be shut permanently, in the name of Jesus.

52. O God, establish my testimony beyond human support, so it will stand even when helpers fail, in the name of Jesus.

53. By Your mercy, let my testimony be preserved from spiritual leakage and destiny drain, in the name of Jesus.

54. Father, let my testimony bring glory to Your name and not shame to my life, in the name of Jesus.

55. Every covenant of loss attached to testimonies in my family line, be broken by mercy, in the name of Jesus.

56. Every hidden battle fighting my testimony behind the scenes, be exposed and defeated, in the name of Jesus.

57. O Lord, establish my testimony with divine consistency and stability, in the name of Jesus.

58. O Lord, establish my testimony in righteousness, peace, and divine order, in the name of Jesus.

59. By the mercy of God, I will not lose what I laboured to pray for, in the name of Jesus.

60. Father, fortify my testimony against satanic envy and household wickedness, in the name of Jesus.

61. Every power waiting for my celebration to end before striking, be disappointed, in the name of Jesus.

62. O God of mercy, let my testimony be renewed daily by Your grace, in the name of Jesus.

63. By Your mercy, let my testimony silence long-standing reproach in my life, in the name of Jesus.

64. Father, establish my testimony with divine speed and accuracy, in the name of Jesus.

65. Every spirit assigned to turn my testimony into tears, be destroyed now, in the name of Jesus.

66. O Lord, let my testimony provoke thanksgiving and attract more testimonies, in the name of Jesus.

67. By the mercy of God, my testimony shall not be exchanged, hijacked, or diverted, in the name of Jesus.

68. Father, let my testimony become a pillar of encouragement for others who trust You, in the name of Jesus.

69. Father, by Your mercy, let my testimony be rooted in Christ and grounded beyond storms, in the name of Jesus.

70. Every unseen hand trying to tamper with my testimony, wither by fire, in the name of Jesus.

71. O Lord, establish my testimony with clarity so confusion will not return back to me, in the name of Jesus.

72. Father, preserve my testimony from premature exposure that attracts attacks and manipulations, in the name of Jesus.

73. Every spirit assigned to pollute my testimony with error or scandal, be cast out now, in the name of Jesus.

74. O God of mercy, let my testimony mature into lasting fruit of blessings, in the name of Jesus.

75. Father, establish my testimony with discernment so I will know how to guard it, in the name of Jesus.

76. Every power waiting to exploit my weakness to destroy my testimony, be disgraced, in the name of Jesus.

77. O Lord, let my testimony settle every unanswered question about my life, in the name of Jesus.

78. By Your mercy, establish my testimony with divine covering day and night, in the name of Jesus.

79. Father, let my testimony command respect and silence mockers around me, in the name of Jesus.

80. Every altar demanding a sacrifice after my testimony, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus.

81. By Your mercy, convert every fragile breakthrough into a solid testimony in my life, in the name of Jesus.

82. Every spirit of instability assigned to shake my testimony, be bound and cast out, in the name of Jesus.

83. O Lord, establish my testimony as a sign that You are faithful to Your word, in the name of Jesus.

84. By the mercy of God, my testimony shall not return to the valley, in the name of Jesus.

85. Father, let my testimony be protected from spiritual theft and destiny robbery, in the name of Jesus.

86. Every demonic backup plan against my testimony, collapse now, in the name of Jesus.

87. O Lord, by Your mercy, let my testimony produce peace and not pressure, in the name of Jesus.

88. Father, establish my testimony beyond human explanations, in the name of Jesus.

89. O Lord, let my testimony attract glory to You alone, in the name of Jesus.

90. By mercy, let my testimony rewrite negative family narratives, in the name of Jesus.

91. Father, secure my testimony with wisdom for maintenance and growth, in the name of Jesus.

92. Father, by Your mercy, let my testimony be guarded by Your covenant and not by human strength, in the name of Jesus.

93. Every invisible war assigned to quietly erase my testimony, be terminated now, in the name of Jesus.

94. Father, let my testimony be too strong to be buried, silenced, or forgotten, in the name of Jesus.

95. Every satanic record keeping my testimony under probation, be wiped off by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

96. By mercy, let my testimony dismantle every negative label placed upon my life, in the name of Jesus.

97. Every power waiting for a gap to attack my testimony, be blocked permanently, in the name of Jesus.

98. O Lord, let my testimony grow from good to better and from better to best, in the name of Jesus.

99. O God of mercy, let my testimony settle marital, family, and generational battles, in the name of Jesus.

100. Every spirit that hates lasting joy and stable success, be far from my testimony, in the name of Jesus.

101. By the mercy of God, I will not lose relevance after my testimony, in the name of Jesus.

102. By mercy, let my testimony be sustained without struggle or fear, in the name of Jesus.

103. Father, establish my testimony so that I will not need to fight to keep it, in the name of Jesus.

104. O Lord, let my testimony carry divine approval and spiritual backing, in the name of Jesus.

105. By the mercy of God, my testimony shall not become a question mark, in the name of Jesus.

106. Father, let my testimony stand as a proof that You still answer prayers, in the name of Jesus.

107. Thank You, Father, because by Your mercy my testimony is established, preserved, and secured forever, in the name of Jesus.

108. By the mercy of God, I will not testify today and cry tomorrow, in the name of Jesus.

109. By the mercy of God, I decree that my testimony shall not expire, fade, or turn into sorrow, in the name of Jesus.

Kindly follow any of our past fasting days: Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19

PRAYER ASSIGNMENT

For the next 24 hours, take these specific actions:

1. Write Your Future Testimony: Spend time writing out the testimony you believe God is establishing not what is yet, but what shall be. Write it as though it has already happened, describing God’s faithfulness in past tense. Keep this written testimony where you can read it daily.
2. Create a Testimony Journal: Begin documenting evidences of God’s work in your life, answered prayers, small victories, divine appointments, provision moments. These become building blocks of your greater testimony.
3. Speak Your Testimony in Faith: At least three times today, verbally declare your testimony as though it is already established. Speak to the mountain, to the delay, to the opposition. Your faith-filled words activate spiritual forces.
4. Share a Past Testimony: Contact someone and share a testimony of what God has already done in your life. This act of declaration strengthens your faith for the testimony being established now and encourages another believer.
5. Consecrate Your Testimony to God: Formally dedicate to God any testimony He establishes in your life. Promise Him that you will use it for His glory, not your fame. Commit to being a faithful steward of your story.

May the Lord hear your cry for mercy and establish your testimony speedily! May your story become a weapon in the kingdom, a tool of evangelism, and a monument of God’s faithfulness. May people see your life and glorify the Father in heaven. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

MEMORY VERSES
Phil 1:6, Ps 138:8, Ps 126:2, Rev 12:11, Isa 54:17, Eccl 3:14, Rom 11:29, Ps 30:11, Job 8:7, Lam 3:22-24, Nahum 1:9, Ps 66:16 , Ps 71:17-18, Mark 5:19, Ps 136:1, Num 23:19-20, Isaiah 55:11, Galatians 6:9.