Prayer and Fasting by Pastor Omar Ellison on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025

In "Prayer and Fasting," Pastor Omar Ellison breaks down the mechanics of spiritual growth and the necessity of consecrating oneself. He teaches that spiritual maturity is already present within a believer’s spirit, but prayer and fasting are required to bring the mind and body into alignment. By examining Matthew 17, he identifies "flavors of unbelief"—ignorance, wrong teaching, and reliance on the senses—and reveals how fasting is the primary tool to remove these barriers. -- Prayer is defined as communing and petitioning the guaranteed rights and authorities given to us through the Word of God. -- Fasting is the intentional act of abstaining from natural pleasures for spiritual purposes, providing clarity to see the answers God has already provided. -- True biblical "asking" is described as making a demand on what has already been provided through the cross, such as healing and redemption. -- Consecration involves more than avoiding sin; it includes separating ourselves from wholesome "worldly pleasures" and the busyness of life to seek God’s face. -- When we humble ourselves through fasting, we give God legal access to move in the earth and heal our land. -- The ultimate goal of a disciplined prayer life is intimacy with the Father, with miracles occurring as a natural byproduct of that secret-place relationship. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 17:20-21 -- 2 Chronicles 7:14 -- Luke 11:1 -- Joel 2:12 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/