Amelia’s “Crumbs of Comfort’s failing Bakery:” Day 29 of 40 prayer and fasting for Church and Leaders in seven realms and seven spheres – What are the 7 critical benefits of longer prayer and fasting for any serious Christian?
Monday, April 14th, 2025
*The Story of Amelia*
The flickering candlelight cast long shadows across the worn wooden table, illuminating the etched lines on Amelia’s face. She wasn’t young anymore, but her eyes held a fire, a quiet intensity that spoke of a life lived deeply. Amelia, a devout Christian, had been wrestling with a seemingly insurmountable problem: her failing bakery, “Crumbs of Comfort.”
For years, “Crumbs of Comfort” had been a beacon in their small town, its aroma a comforting presence, its pastries a source of joy. But the economic downturn had hit hard, and the once-thriving bakery was now teetering on the brink of closure. Amelia, her heart heavy, felt utterly defeated. She’d tried everything – new recipes, adjusting prices, even reaching out to local businesses. Nothing worked. Despair threatened to consume her.
One Sunday, during a particularly agonizing prayer meeting, a verse echoed in her heart: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” It wasn’t just a verse; it was a command. A challenge. Amelia decided to take it literally. She began a period of intense prayer and fasting. Not just a few hours, but days, weeks, even months. She didn’t just pray for a solution; she prayed for understanding, for guidance, for a renewed perspective. She fasted not just from food, but from distractions, from self-pity, from the negative thoughts that whispered doubts in her ear.
During this time, she revisited the stories of faith, the struggles of others who had faced seemingly insurmountable odds. She learned from their resilience, their unwavering trust in God. She saw that prayer and fasting weren’t about demanding something from a divine vending machine; they were about deepening her connection with God, about allowing Him to mold her, to shape her into someone stronger, more capable.
One morning, after weeks of fasting and fervent prayer, Amelia awoke with a sense of clarity she hadn’t felt before. A vision, almost a whisper, came to her. She saw a new menu, not just pastries, but gourmet bread, artisanal cheeses, and a line of fresh salads – a move towards a healthier, more diversified menu. She saw the community embracing this new approach, not just for the treats, but for the sense of shared experience, the community spirit it fostered.
With renewed determination, Amelia implemented her vision. She invested in new equipment, trained her staff in the new recipes, and rebranded her bakery. Slowly, tentatively, the change started to work. The customers gravitated towards the new menu. The bakery, once on the brink, started to flourish. It wasn’t just about profit; it was about community, about nourishment, about healing.
“Crumbs of Comfort” didn’t just survive; it thrived. And Amelia, through her lengthy period of prayer and fasting, discovered a strength, a resilience, and a connection with God that had transformed her life and her business. She learned that sometimes, the greatest solutions come not from quick fixes, but from deep, persistent communication with the divine.
*Day 29 of 40 Prayer and fasting for Church and Leaders* *What are the seven (7) critical Benefits of Longer Prayer and Fasting for any Christian?*
Monday, April 14th, 2025
*Prayer and fasting for Church and Leaders; Prayers for Gods kingdom and God’s Rule in Europe and Personal Prayer Request continue for the three 3 days*
*What are the seven (7) benefits of longer prayer and fasting for any Christian?*
Longer prayers and fasting can deepen spiritual connection, cultivate self-discipline, and foster a closer relationship with God.
They can also help individuals resist temptation, gain clarity for important decisions, and become more attuned to God’s will.
Fasting, in particular, can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth and humility.
*Elaboration:*
1) *Spiritual Growth:*
Both prayer and fasting are seen as ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with God, strengthening faith and drawing individuals closer to Him.
2) *Self-Discipline:*
Long prayers and fasting can be a means of training the will, developing self-control, and enhancing spiritual sensitivity.
3) *Increased Clarity:*
Fasting can help individuals gain clarity on important decisions and make better choices.
4) *Hearing God’s Voice:*
Both practices can open the ears to hear more clearly from God and discern His guidance. Spiritual eyes activated to see and experience the redeem in the spirit as God sees and desires you to take action or share burden with Him on issues touching humanity as a whole as you become agent of change through which God can operate in the earth realm.
5) *Resisting Temptation:*
Fasting can help individuals resist temptation and overcome negative desires.
6) *Humility:*
Fasting can foster a sense of humility, allowing individuals to recognize their need for God and depend on Him more fully.
7) *Solidarity:*
Fasting can be a way to show solidarity with others and to seek God’s help for their needs.
*BIBLE READING, Meditation, and CONTEMPLATION*
The Bible passages for today as we eat and apply the words in our lives and to our world in Jesus name,
Here are the 28 scriptures for today. The intent is to read throught entire scriptures in 40 days –
Leviticus 25-27
Hosea 13-14
Jeremiah 45-48
Psalms 113-116
1 Kings 5-8
1 Chronicles 1-4
Deuteronomy 5-8
Ezekiel 9-12
Lamentations 1-5
Shalom!
Ambassador Monday Oreojo Ogbe
God’s Eagle Ministries GEMs
https://www.otakada.org
