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!

BASIC SCRIPTURE

Psalm 51

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.

For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

INTRODUCTION

The cry for mercy is the cry for change. Mercy of God is the pardon to our sin and iniquity. When a person cries ”O Lord, show me mercy”. Such a person is placing his life entirely in God’s hand. The person is saying ” O Lord, do not treat me according to the punishment I deserve, but according to Your love and mercy.

The mercy of God comes when we realise that we have offended God and making efforts to ask for mercy and forgiveness of of our sin by returning back to Him in repentance. When you say ”O Lord show me mercy”, it therefore means you are tired of your situation and you want Him to help you out.

When God show you mercy, your sins will be forgiven, when God show you mercy your life will be spared from destruction. When God show you mercy, you will be restored. When He releases His grace upon your life, you are going to be empowered to do or achieve what’s not achievable by human calculations.

Mercy is powerful; God’s mercy can change the life and destiny of a man. We can’t go far in life without His mercy. When there’s no mercy, prayer and fasting becomes useless. But when you cry for mercy, you will be given a second chance.

Sin can rob us of our divine support. It can even separate us from God. Sin and iniquity are testimony blockers. But when you confess your sin, and walk in righteousness, mercy of God will speak for you this season.

When God’s favour rest on you, your ways will be opened, what looks difficult to achieve in your eyes will become very easy. When you cry out to God for mercy in this fasting programme, you are coming back to God in humility and sincerity of your heart.

One of the signs to know God’s mercy has come, is through inner peace and joy. You begin to have comfort and peace of mind. Nothing borders you anymore. The person will begin to see the hand of God in his life.

When God show you mercy, then it means your battle comes to an end. It means there’s no more struggle and vain efforts in your life. David understood the benefits of crying out to God for mercy. He doesn’t joke with the mercy of God.

That’s He says in the word of God. ”Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out of my transgressions (Psalm 51:1).

David did not argue his case to God. He submitted and surrendered himself to God. He appealed to God’s mercy, and mercy answered for Him, preserved his destiny, and restored his fellowship with God better. You must do like David today.

Beloved, it’s time to run back to God in mercy. The best time to repent is now.Let him show you mercy so that things will begin to work well for you and your family this year. By crying for mercy, you are opening all your secrets to Him.

Mercy came to the man at the pool of bathesda. Mercy came to Jonah after refusal to preach the gospel of Christ. Blind Bartimaeus also cried for mercy (Luke 18:38-42). The Tax Collector declares: Be merciful to me as a sinner.

Mercy silences all kinds of accusations, cancels evil records and releases help at the right time. God delights in showing you mercy today. Be ready to cry out to Him in anger, He’s your father and mercy will locate you today, in Jesus name. As you partake in this 40 days fasting and prayer programme today, may the Lord remember you for good, in Jesus name.

CONFESSION

O Lord my God, I humble myself before You. I acknowledge that I am a sinner and cannot survive this battle by my own strength wisdom or faith. I confess my sin to You. I repent from every known and unknown sin today. I know that without Your mercy, I will be vulnerable to Your judgement. I will not be directed by You. O Lord, show me mercy and forgive me of my sin. (Go on your kneel): Let Your mercy speak for me today as I cry to you. I am tired of carrying these burdens alone, take them away from me by Your mercy and let me freed from the troubles of life, in Jesus name.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

This session should last 10–15 minutes. Worship God deeply and intentionally in the Spirit. Focus on songs that exalt His mercy, redemption, the blood of Jesus, and His faithfulness. You may also include hymns that stir reverence, surrender, and gratitude. Let your worship be heartfelt, unhurried, and full of thanksgiving, allowing the presence of God to saturate the atmosphere.

(DAY 1): O LORD SHOW ME MERCY – Prayer Points

1. O Lord my God, by Your unfailing compassion, arise and show me mercy in every area where my life is under Your judgement, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

2. Father, let Your mercy speak louder than my past, louder than my mistakes, and louder than every accusation raised against my destiny, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

3. O God of mercy, in every area where I am suffering as a result of ignorance, error, or disobedience, let Your mercy locate me, intervene, and rescue me today, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

4. O God who showed mercy to David, remember me today and preserve my destiny from destruction by Your mercy, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

5. Father. let Your mercy silence every voice of accusation rising from my foundation against my breakthrough, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

6. O Lord, let Your mercy locate me in places where my helpers have forgotten me and where men have rejected me, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

7. In every area of my life where judgement is waiting to strike, Father, intervene by Your mercy and cancel it completely, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

8. Father, as I cry for mercy in this fasting programme, let heaven remember me for good and bring complete restoration into my life, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

9. Father, as I cry for mercy in this fasting programme, let every stubborn battle tormenting my life bow and flee completely from me, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

10. By Your mercy, as I cry to You for change, let my prayers receive accelerated answers during this fasting programme, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

11. Father, by Your mercy, separate me from people, places, and habits programmed by the devil to destroy my destiny, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

12. O Lord, show me mercy in every place where my efforts have failed, where my prayers seem unanswered, and where my hope is almost gone; step in by Your mercy and turn my situation around, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

13. Father, by Your mercy, break every yoke of delay, stagnation, and near-success syndrome working against my life, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

14. O God of mercy, as I seek You in this fast, let Your mercy locate me and change my story for good this season, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

15. O Lord, show me mercy and reverse every negative pattern repeating itself in my life, family and lineage, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

16. O Lord, show me mercy and deliver me completely from the consequences of my mistakes, restoring me to Your will and purpose, in the name of Jesus. (4 mins)

17. Father, let Your mercy terminate every season of prolonged waiting and frustration in my life, and usher me into a season of fulfilment, joy, and answered prayers, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

18. O Lord, let Your mercy cancel every judgement, punishment, and negative verdict standing against my destiny, in the name of Jesus. (4 mins)

19. O Lord, show me mercy and forgive me of every sin, known and unknown, that is speaking against my progress and destiny, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

20. Father, let Your mercy locate me in this fasting programme and turn every closed door of opportunity in my life into an open door, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

21. O God of mercy, remember me today and rewrite my story where the enemy has written me off completely, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

22. O Lord, show me mercy and bring me into divine alignment with Your will, with Your timing, and with Your purpose for my life, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

23. Father, let Your mercy uproot every stubborn yoke of hardship and struggle assigned to follow me this year, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

24. O Lord, as I cry to You for mercy, Father, intervene in these matters that have remained unresolved for years in my life and give me divine settlement, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

25. O Lord, as I cry to You for mercy, God of all grace, let my fasting and prayers attract divine speed, victory, favour, and undeniable testimonies, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

26. My Father, as I cry to You for mercy, God of all grace, reposition me correctly and connect me to divine opportunities prepared for me this year, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

27. O Lord, show me mercy and let Your compassion overturn every verdict of darkness issued against my destiny this year, in the name of Jesus. (4 mins)

28. O Lord, let Your mercy speak for me before kings, queens. decision-makers, and let my gates of opportunities open to me this year, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

29. Father of mercy, please look beyond my shortcomings and failures this year, and let Your compassion bring me help where I least deserve it, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

30. O Lord of mercy, arise and rescue me from the battles that are bigger than my strength and wisdom, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

31. By Your abundant mercy, O God, arise and correct everything that has gone wrong in my life, marriage, ministry, career, and calling, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

32. Father, let Your mercy locate me in the midst of this fasting and prayer programme and give me outstanding results that will silence my mockers, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

33. O Lord, let Your mercy speak for me in every place where my name has been rejected, forgotten, or written off, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

34. Father, show me mercy and restore every good thing I have lost because of impatience, wrong advice, or disobedience, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

35. O Lord of mercy, intervene in my life and turn long-standing tears into testimonies that will glorify Your name, in the name of Jesus. (2 mins)

36. O Lord, show me mercy and release fresh grace upon me to obey You fully and follow Your leading without fear, in the name of Jesus. (3 mins)

PRAYER ASSIGNMENT

Read Psalm 51 slowly and prayerfully. Cry for mercy in your own words for 15 minutes. Write down the areas where you need God’s mercy and begin to pray. Avoid argument, anger, and distraction today. Give thanks to God after prayers.

MEMORY VERSES:

Psalm 51, Lam 3:22-23, Heb 4;16, Psalm 130:3-4, Micah 7:18, Titus 3:5, Daniel 9:18, Luke 18:13, Psalm 57:10, Romans 9:15, 2 Samuel 24:14.