At the beginning of each year, King’s Church International lays a strong spiritual foundation

through focused prayer and fasting. At the start of 2026, the church commits to ten days of

prayer and fasting, believing in new levels of spiritual breakthrough. Every church that

desires a continued outpouring of the Holy Spirit must be a praying church.

Acts 1:14

“They all joined together constantly in prayer.”

Matthew Henry said, “When God intends great mercy for His people, the first thing He does

is to set them praying.”

Pastor David Yonggi Cho taught that prayer releases the supernatural anointing of God,

fuels the church, and brings change to lives, families, circumstances, and even whole

nations.

Jesus commanded prayer for the nations:

Mark 11:17

“My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”

Prayer for the nations is a central calling of the Church. Scripture consistently points God’s

people beyond self-focused prayers to bold, faith-filled prayers for the world.

1. Pray with Passion for All Nations

Evan Roberts, one of the leaders of the Welsh Revival, prayed for revival for eleven years

before it came. He wrote, “There was never a day when I did not fling myself before God and

cry out to Him to send the Holy Spirit to my native land.”

Persistent, heartfelt prayer has always preceded spiritual awakening.

2. Pray with Faith for All Nations

Isaiah 40:15 “Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket.”

Isaiah 40:23 “He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.”

God raises up nations and brings them down. Nothing is beyond His authority.

Habakkuk 1:5

“Look at the nations and watch — and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in

your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.”

Though the world can appear dark and unstable, God loves the nations. His saving,

protecting, and healing power can be released everywhere through prayer.

Patrick Johnstone wrote that prayer gives authority to pull down strongholds, release

captives, open and close doors, raise up and remove leaders, and extend the Kingdom of

Jesus Christ. Through prayer, believers can influence the course of history.

Why We Fast

Fasting means abstaining from food and can take different forms depending on health and

circumstances. Some may fast meals, certain foods, or follow a Daniel fast. Others may fast

from distractions such as television or social media. Fasting should always be done wisely

and prayerfully.

Matthew 4:4

“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Fasting is a God-given means of grace. It is not a ritual to earn favour or a hunger strike to

force God’s hand. Fasting changes the one who fasts and aligns the heart with God’s

purposes.

Psalm 42:1

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.”

Fasting expresses hunger and thirst for God and reorients the heart from earthly

dependence to divine dependence.

Fasting and Spiritual Sensitivity

Acts 13:2

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said…”

Fasting heightens sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and creates space to hear God clearly.

Fasting and Humility

Fasting is an act of humility, often accompanied by repentance, acknowledging the need for

God’s mercy and grace.

1 Corinthians 9:27

“I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should.”

Fasting disciplines the flesh, strengthens self-control, and reminds believers that the body is

a servant, not a master.

Fasting for Direction and Breakthrough

Judges 20:26

“They fasted that day until evening and presented burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to

the Lord.”

Joel 2:12

“Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.”

Daniel 9:3

“I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with Him in prayer and petition, in fasting…”

Throughout Scripture, fasting is closely linked with prayer when seeking guidance,

breakthrough, repentance, and the advance of God’s Kingdom. Daniel understood that

prayer and fasting were essential to seeing God’s purposes fulfilled among the nations.

Conclusion

Prayer and fasting are both a privilege and a responsibility. God calls His people to simplify

their lives, pray faithfully, and pray boldly — for their lives, families, churches, communities,

and the nations of the world. As the church prays and fasts together, faith is stirred to believe

for miracles, direction, and spiritual breakthrough in 2026 and beyond