Day 04: 40 Days Fasting & Prayer

Restoration of Good Things

"And the LORD restored Job's losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before." (Job 42:10)

Restoration, in the common parlance of the globe, refers to the process of reverting something that has become outdated, worn out, dilapidated, or broken back to the way it was in the past. However, restoration, according to the Word of God, is different from worldly restoration. According to the Bible, the term "restoration" refers to the process of restoring anything back to its former state but improving upon it in such a way that it is even more, better than before.

None is this clearer than in the story of Job. Job 42:12 says: "So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning."

Whatever the enemy stole—whether it's your health, your financial security, your peace of mind, or anything else that's dear to you—God promises to restore it. Regardless of what the enemy says, Lord Jesus will have the last word because God's will for us is to be restored.

In accordance with the spiritual principles that God has set when a thief is caught, he is required to pay back sevenfold what he took from us. (Read Proverbs 6:31)The thief comes with the intent to steal, kill, and destroy, but God brings complete restoration to the point where our lives are filled to the brim. He makes everything better than before.

Can the Devil Steal From a Believer?

Yes. The devil works with permission; without access, he cannot steal from a believer (Ephesians 4:27). Here are some of the ways the devil can steal from believers.

1. Disobedience to divine instruction

Disobedience creates a gap in our spiritual armour, making us vulnerable to the devil's schemes. It's akin to leaving the door of your house unlocked, inviting unwanted guests. Obedience to God, on the other hand, is like a shield, offering protection and keeping us under His guidance and blessings.

The devil stole Adam’s authority over the earth by getting him to disobey God’s instructions. 1 Samuel 15:22 tells us, "To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams." This verse highlights the importance of obedience over any form of ritualistic devotion.

2. Wrong thinking

Our thoughts are the blueprint of our actions. When they are not aligned with God's truth, they can lead us down a path of destruction. The devil often plants seeds of doubt, fear, and negativity, which can grow into harmful actions if not checked.

You must cast down those imaginations, thoughts, and knowledge that are in opposition to God's word. (2 Corinthians 10:5). When people think about the wrong things, it affects their confessions and actions.

Philippians 4:8 instructs us how and on what to focus our thoughts, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

3. Wrong confession

Words have the power to shape our reality. Negative confessions can attract negative outcomes, just as positive declarations can lead to positive results. The devil uses our own words to work against us, turning our fears and doubts into reality.

The devil tried to get Job to say the wrong things to curse God, but Job refused. “You are snared with the words of your lips; you are caught by the speech of your mouth.” (Proverbs 6:2)

James 3:10 reminds us of the power of our words and the need to use them wisely. "Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be."

4. Wrong association

When God wants to bless you, he sends a man or a woman. When the devil also wants to destroy you, he sends a man or a woman. What I mean by this is that you must be careful of the friends you keep and the circle you belong to. Many people have lost good things through wrong associations.

Do not be so deceived and misled! evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. (1 Corinthians 15:33)

Restoration is possible despite the setbacks, losses, suffering, mistakes, and damages you have experienced. satan may take many things away, but the Lord promised to restore everything, and He is capable of restoring everything.

Repeat every prayer missile till it comes from your heart. Only then move on to the next prayer missile. Don’t rush.

1. Father, let there be all-around restoration of good things in my life, in Jesus' name. (Joel 2:25)

2. I frustrate and terminate the operations of spiritual robbers and spoilers working against my life, in Jesus' name. (Isaiah 54:17)

3. I paralyse the activities of satanic agents destroying good things in my life, in Jesus' name. (Luke 10:19)

4. Oh Lord, please restore to me all my lost blessings, helpers of destiny, and virtues, in Jesus' name.

5. Father, repair whatever has been damaged in my body and life, in Jesus' name. (Jeremiah 30:17)

6. Father, empower me to pursue, overtake, and recover all lost blessings, in Jesus' name. (1 Samuel 30:19)

7. Every closed door of blessing be re-opened in Jesus' name. (Revelation 3:8)

8. Father, reconnect me with helpers of destiny who have disconnected from me, in Jesus' name. (Romans 8:28)

9. I decree, let there be a sevenfold restoration of wealth, blessing, and glory to my life, in Jesus' name. (Proverbs 6:31)

10. Father, send me help from Your sanctuary, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 20:2)

11. Lord, shield me from the deceptions of the enemy and enlighten my heart with Your truth so that I may stand firm against the wiles of the devil. In Jesus’ name. (Ephesians 6:11)

12. Heavenly Father, break every chain of bondage and release me from any form of spiritual captivity. Let Your freedom reign in every area of my life, in Jesus' name. (Isaiah 58:6)

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