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Apostle Themba Mathiso Senior, Johannesburg, Lenasia (2026)

11/01/2026

DAY 7 – THANKSGIVING IN ALL THINGS
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Romans 8:28; Habakkuk 3:17–19
Exhortation:
True thanksgiving is not based on circumstances but on faith in God’s sovereignty. Even challenges work together for our good. As we conclude Week 1, thank God not only for what is good but also for what is shaping you.
Prayer Points:
• Father, I thank You in all circumstances.
• Thank You for lessons learned through trials.
• Lord, I trust Your plan and timing for my life.
• Thank You because all things are working for my good.
• I enter the next weeks of this fast with a grateful heart.

PRAYER FOR WEEK 1
Father, we thank You for this week of thanksgiving. We acknowledge You as the source of our lives, strength, and salvation. As we have entered Your gates with thanksgiving, we ask that You lead us deeper into Your presence in the coming weeks. Let our hearts remain grateful, humble, and aligned with Your will. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever." – Psalm 107:1

10/01/2026

DAY 6 – THANKSGIVING FOR PROTECTION AND VICTORIES
Scriptures: Psalm 91:1–7; 2 Corinthians 2:14; Isaiah 54:17
Exhortation:
Many battles were fought on your behalf without your knowledge. God has protected you from accidents, attacks, and unseen dangers. Thank Him for victories won and battles He fought for you.
Prayer Points:
• Father, thank You for Your divine protection.
• Thank You for victories over the enemy.
• Lord, I appreciate You for fighting my battles.
• Thank You for delivering me from seen and unseen dangers.
• I praise You because no weapon formed against me prospers.

09/01/2026

DAY 5 SERMON-THANKSGIVING FOR GOD’S PROVISION, OPEN DOORS, AND DIVINE SUPPLY

Main Scripture:
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Supporting Scriptures:
Psalm 103:1–5 | Deuteronomy 8:18 | 2 Corinthians 9:8 | Revelation 3:8 | Genesis 22:14 | Luke 12:24–31 | Proverbs 3:9–10

Day 5 of our fasting and prayer journey calls us into a deeper posture of thanksgiving for God’s provision. Many people pray earnestly for what they lack, but few intentionally thank God for what He has already done. Thanksgiving shifts our focus from scarcity to sufficiency, from fear to faith, and from anxiety to trust.

Provision is not just about money—it includes health, opportunities, strength, protection, favor, open doors, and divine connections. When we thank God for His provision, we acknowledge Him as our source and refuse to depend on human systems alone.

GOD IS THE SOURCE, NOT THE RESOURCE
Philippians 4:19 reminds us that God does not supply according to the economy of the world, but according to His riches in glory. Human resources may fail, systems may collapse, but God remains unshaken.

Many believers trust God as Savior but struggle to trust Him as Provider. Thanksgiving corrects this imbalance. When we thank God, we declare that our confidence is not in salary, business, connections, or government—but in Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides (Genesis 22:14).

THANKSGIVING ACKNOWLEDGES GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
Psalm 103:1–5 calls us to bless the Lord and not forget His benefits. Forgetfulness leads to complaint, but remembrance leads to gratitude.

God has provided in ways we did not expect, through doors we did not knock on, and at times we did not deserve. Thanksgiving forces us to remember past victories and recognize that the same God who provided before will do it again.

Faith is strengthened when gratitude becomes intentional.

PROVISION IS PART OF GOD’S COVENANT
Deuteronomy 8:18 declares that it is God who gives power to get wealth. Provision is not accidental—it is covenantal. God supplies so that His purpose can be fulfilled.

God provides not just for survival, but for stewardship. He blesses so that we can be a blessing. Thanksgiving aligns our hearts with God’s intention behind provision.

When provision is misunderstood, it leads to greed. When provision is honored, it leads to generosity.

THANKSGIVING OPENS MORE DOORS
Revelation 3:8 says, “See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it.” Open doors are divine opportunities—favor, access, advancement, and alignment with God’s will.

Many doors remain closed because gratitude has been replaced by murmuring. Thanksgiving attracts divine acceleration. Complaining delays progress, but gratitude invites movement.

Every open door begins with a thankful heart.

PROVISION FLOWS WHERE TRUST EXISTS
Luke 12:24–31 teaches us that God feeds the birds and clothes the lilies. Jesus warns against anxiety over material needs because worry reflects a lack of trust.

Thanksgiving silences anxiety. When believers thank God, they declare trust even before manifestation. Faith thanks God in advance.

Provision flows freely where faith and gratitude dwell together.

HONORING GOD WITH WHAT HE PROVIDES
Proverbs 3:9–10 commands believers to honor the Lord with their substance. Thanksgiving is not just verbal—it is practical.

When believers honor God with their resources, He promises overflow. Gratitude expressed through obedience unlocks increase.

God is not moved by amount, but by honor.

THANKSGIVING IN FASTING BRINGS SUPERNATURAL SUPPLY
Fasting humbles the flesh and heightens spiritual sensitivity. When thanksgiving is combined with fasting, provision is accelerated.

Israel complained in the wilderness and delayed their promise. But David thanked God even in lack and saw divine intervention.

Your posture during fasting determines your outcome.

BREAKING THE SPIRIT OF LACK THROUGH THANKSGIVING
Lack is not always financial—it can be emotional, spiritual, relational, or mental. Thanksgiving breaks the mindset of insufficiency.

2 Corinthians 9:8 says God makes all grace abound so that believers may have sufficiency in all things. Thanksgiving aligns us with divine sufficiency.

A thankful believer cannot be defeated by lack.

THANKSGIVING FOR DAILY BREAD
Many overlook daily provision because they expect dramatic miracles. Yet Jesus taught us to pray for daily bread.

Every meal, every breath, every day of life is evidence of God’s faithfulness. Thanksgiving turns ordinary provision into sacred encounters.

Gratitude sanctifies the everyday.

PROVISION FOR PURPOSE, NOT PRIDE
God provides to advance His kingdom. When provision becomes self-centered, it loses purpose.
Thanksgiving keeps provision aligned with mission. It reminds believers that everything we have belongs to God.

Stewardship flows naturally from gratitude.

CLOSING PRAYER
Father, today we thank You for Your unfailing provision. You have sustained us in ways we cannot count. Forgive us for moments of doubt and complaint. As we fast and pray, we declare that You are our source. Open doors of opportunity, release favor, and provide according to Your riches in glory. Let our lives testify of Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

09/01/2026

DAY 5 – THANKSGIVING FOR PROVISION AND OPEN DOORS
Scriptures: Philippians 4:19; Deuteronomy 8:18; Psalm 34:10
Exhortation:
God is our provider. Even when resources seem limited, He has never failed us. Thank Him for jobs, businesses, finances, opportunities, and daily provision. Gratitude multiplies provision.
Prayer Points:
• Father, thank You for providing for all my needs.
• Thank You for food, shelter, and clothing.
• Lord, I appreciate You for open doors and opportunities.
• Thank You for financial preservation and increase.
• I glorify You because You are my source.

08/01/2026

DAY 4 – THANKSGIVING FOR THE CHURCH AND SPIRITUAL LEADERS
Scriptures: Ephesians 1:22–23; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13
Exhortation:
The church is the body of Christ, a place of growth, covering, and spiritual nourishment. Thank God for the local church, pastors, leaders, and servants who labor for the Kingdom. Through the church, lives are transformed and destinies shaped.
Prayer Points:
• Father, thank You for the gift of the church.
• Thank You for Nothing But The Word International Ministry.
• Lord, I appreciate my spiritual leaders and pastors.
• Thank You for feeding me with the Word and guiding me spiritually.
• I bless You for building and sustaining Your church..

07/01/2026

DAY 3 SERMON-THANKSGIVING FOR FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND DIVINE CONNECTIONS
Main Scripture:
Joshua 24:15 – “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Supporting Scriptures:
Psalm 127:1–3 | Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 | Proverbs 18:22 | Genesis 2:18 | Ephesians 6:1–4 | Colossians 3:12–15

On Day 3 of our fasting and prayer, God turns our hearts toward a gift that deeply shapes our lives—family and relationships. While salvation is personal, purpose is never fulfilled in isolation. God created us for connection. Families, friendships, spiritual relationships, and divine connections are instruments through which God builds, preserves, and advances our lives.

Joshua’s declaration, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” reveals that faith was never meant to be lived alone. God works through households, lineages, and relationships. Today, we pause to give thanks—not because every relationship is perfect, but because God is present and purposeful within them.

Genesis 2:18 records God saying, “It is not good that man should be alone.” This statement came before sin entered the world. It reveals that isolation was never part of God’s design. Family and relationships were created to reflect God’s nature of love, unity, and fellowship.

Psalm 127:1–3 reminds us that unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor build in vain. This means families thrive not by human effort alone, but by divine involvement. Thanksgiving acknowledges God as the foundation of our households.

Even where families are broken, blended, or strained, God remains the Restorer. Gratitude opens the door for healing.

Family extends beyond bloodlines. Scripture shows us that God places people into spiritual families as well. The church is described as the household of God (Ephesians 2:19).

Some are connected by birth; others by purpose. Some are related by blood; others by covenant. Thanksgiving honors both.

Many of us would not be where we are today without parents who prayed, siblings who supported us, mentors who guided us, or spiritual leaders who covered us. Even imperfect people can be instruments in God’s hands.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 teaches that two are better than one because partnership produces strength. Relationships influence:
Our decisions
Our growth
Our faith
Our future

Bad relationships can derail destiny; godly relationships can accelerate it. Thanksgiving sharpens discernment by helping us value the right connections.

David had Jonathan. Ruth had Naomi. Paul had Barnabas and Timothy. No great destiny in Scripture was fulfilled alone.

Thanksgiving does not deny pain; it acknowledges God’s presence in it. Many families experience conflict, misunderstandings, and wounds. But fasting is not the time to rehearse offenses—it is the time to invite healing.

Colossians 3:13–15 calls us to forgiveness, compassion, and love. Thanksgiving softens the heart and allows God to work restoration.

When we thank God despite brokenness, we declare faith in His ability to redeem what is damaged.

Proverbs 18:22 says, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord.” Marriage is a covenant, not a contract. It is designed to reflect Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:25).

Thanksgiving strengthens marriages. When couples focus on gratitude rather than grievances, unity grows. Fasting together realigns hearts and restores spiritual intimacy.

Where there is delay or desire for marriage, thanksgiving declares trust in God’s timing.

Psalm 127:3 calls children a heritage from the Lord. They are not burdens—they are blessings entrusted by God.

Parents are stewards, not owners. Thanksgiving helps parents raise children with humility, patience, and prayer.

Even where children have strayed, fasting allows parents to intercede with hope, trusting God’s covenant promises.

Ephesians 6:1–3 reminds us that honoring parents carries a promise of longevity and blessing. Thanksgiving restores honor where offense has crept in.

Some parents were absent, harsh, or imperfect. Yet thanksgiving does not approve wrong—it releases healing.

When we honor generationally, we break cycles of bitterness and release blessing over future generations.

God uses relationships to position us. Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi positioned her for Boaz. Elisha’s submission to Elijah positioned him for a double portion.

Fasting heightens sensitivity to divine connections and reveals relationships that are seasonal versus covenantal.

Thanksgiving protects relationships from envy, competition, and comparison.

Proverbs 18:1 warns that isolation leads to destruction. Pride often pushes people away under the illusion of independence.

God never designed believers to walk alone. Thanksgiving dismantles pride and restores appreciation for others.

When we thank God for people, we treat them better.

Fasting creates spiritual leverage for family healing. It invites God into generational issues:
Broken marriages
Rebellious children
Estranged siblings
Cycles of divorce or poverty

Isaiah 58 reveals that true fasting repairs breaches and restores families.

God is a generational God (Exodus 20:6). Thanksgiving activates remembrance of covenant promises over families.

What was delayed can be restored. What was broken can be healed. What was lost can be recovered.

When families thank God together, unity is restored.

CLOSING PRAYER
Father, today we thank You for the gift of family and relationships. Thank You for those You placed in our lives to shape us, guide us, and support us. Heal what is broken, restore what is damaged, and strengthen what is weak. As we fast and pray, let unity, love, and peace reign in our households. We declare that our families will serve You and reflect Your glory. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

07/01/2026

DAY 3 – THANKSGIVING FOR FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS
Scriptures: Joshua 24:15; Psalm 127:3; Proverbs 18:22

Family is God’s idea. Whether biological or spiritual, God places people in our lives for support, love, and growth. Take time to thank God for your family, marriage, children, parents, and relationships. Even imperfect families are instruments God uses for His purpose.

Prayer Points:
• Father, thank You for my family.
• Thank You for protection, provision, and unity in my household.
• Lord, I appreciate You for the relationships You have placed in my life.
• Thank You for peace, restoration, and love within families.
• I glorify You for generational blessings in my lineage.

06/01/2026

DAY 2 SERMON -THE GOD WHO SUSTAINS US: THANKSGIVING FOR LIFE, BREATH, AND DIVINE PRESERVATION

Main Scripture:
Acts 17:28 – “For in Him we live and move and have our being…”
Supporting Scriptures:
Psalm 103:1–5 | Lamentations 3:22–23 | Job 12:10 | 3 John 1:2 | Psalm 91:1–7 | Isaiah 46:4

As we continue into Day 2 of our fasting and prayer journey, God is drawing our attention to a truth we often overlook: life itself is a gift. Before we thank God for breakthroughs, open doors, finances, or miracles, we must pause and thank Him for the most fundamental blessing of all—the breath in our lungs.

Acts 17:28 reminds us that our existence is not self-generated. We do not live because we are strong, intelligent, or careful. We live because God sustains us. Every heartbeat, every breath, every moment of awareness flows from His mercy.

In a world that celebrates self-sufficiency, fasting humbles us and reminds us that without God, we are nothing. Today’s focus is thanksgiving for life, health, and divine preservation.

LIFE IS NOT GUARANTEED—IT IS GRANTED
Scripture tells us in Job 12:10 that “In whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.” This means life is not automatic. It is held, sustained, and governed by God.

Many woke up today not because they set alarms, but because God allowed them to see another sunrise. Many went to bed healthy and did not wake up. Others woke up but not whole. The fact that we are alive today is proof of divine intention.

Thanksgiving acknowledges God as the owner of life, not just the giver of blessings. When we fast, our physical weakness reminds us that life is fragile—and that realization draws us closer to the Sustainer.

THE MERCY THAT RENEWS US DAILY
Lamentations 3:22–23 declares, “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed… they are new every morning.” Every new day is evidence that God has not finished with us.
Life is sustained not because we are perfect, but because God is merciful. Mercy is the reason we are preserved despite mistakes, failures, and shortcomings. Mercy is why judgment did not consume us. Mercy is why grace keeps giving us another chance.

As we fast today, we acknowledge that our survival is not accidental. It is intentional mercy.

THANKSGIVING OPENS OUR EYES TO GOD’S HAND
Psalm 103:1–5 urges us not to forget God’s benefits. One of the greatest dangers in spiritual life is familiarity. When life becomes routine, gratitude disappears. We assume tomorrow is guaranteed, health is permanent, and strength is automatic.

Thanksgiving restores spiritual awareness. It helps us recognize how many times God healed us without hospital visits, protected us without alarms, and preserved us without warning.
Many dangers were diverted without our knowledge. Many sicknesses were cancelled before they manifested. Thanksgiving opens our eyes to the unseen hand of God.

FASTING HUMBLING THE BODY TO AWAKEN THE SPIRIT
When we fast, the body weakens, but the spirit sharpens. Hunger reminds us that our strength is limited. It forces us to confront our dependence on God.

Isaiah 46:4 says, “Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you.” This reveals God as a lifelong sustainer—not a seasonal helper.

Fasting teaches us that health is not merely medical—it is spiritual. While doctors treat symptoms, God sustains systems. While medicine supports recovery, God controls life itself.

DIVINE PRESERVATION IN A DANGEROUS WORLD
Psalm 91 assures us of God’s protection from dangers seen and unseen. Preservation is one of the most underrated miracles. Not every testimony is dramatic—some are silent survivals.
You may not have been in an accident, but God prevented it. You may not have noticed sickness, but God blocked it. You may not have seen danger, but God stood in the gap.
Thanksgiving for preservation is an act of humility. It says, “Lord, I recognize that I am alive because You watched over me.”

THANKFULNESS INVITES CONTINUED SUSTENANCE
3 John 1:2 connects spiritual well-being with physical health: “I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

When the soul is aligned through gratitude, the body benefits. When the heart is thankful, peace flows. When peace flows, stress reduces. When stress reduces, health improves.
Thanksgiving is not just spiritual—it is holistic.

LIFE IS A STEWARDSHIP, NOT AN ENTITLEMENT
Every day God gives us breath, He entrusts us with purpose. Life is not just to be lived—it is to be stewarded.

Fasting helps us ask deeper questions:
Why has God preserved me?
What assignment is attached to my life?
Am I living intentionally or carelessly?
Thanksgiving leads to responsibility. When we acknowledge life as a gift, we become more careful with how we live it.

THE ERROR OF COMPLAINING WHILE BEING PRESERVED
Israel complained despite miracles. Many believers complain despite preservation. Complaining dishonors the Sustainer.
Numbers 14 shows that murmuring delayed destiny. Gratitude accelerates progress.

FASTING WITH GRATITUDE DRAWS US CLOSER TO GOD
James 4:8 promises that drawing near to God brings divine nearness. Gratitude is the bridge. A thankful heart is a surrendered heart.

God is not looking for perfect fasters—He is looking for grateful seekers. Fasting is not about impressing God; it is about humbling ourselves before Him.

Today, God invites us to slow down and say, “Thank You, Lord, for my life.”

CLOSING PRAYER
Father, today I thank You for the gift of life. Thank You for every breath, every heartbeat, and every moment You have preserved me. Forgive me for moments I complained instead of giving thanks. As I fast today, strengthen my body, refresh my spirit, and deepen my awareness of Your sustaining power. I acknowledge that my life is in Your hands, and I surrender it fully to You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

06/01/2026

DAY 2 – THANKSGIVING FOR LIFE AND HEALTH
Scriptures: Psalm 103:1–5; Acts 17:28; 3 John 1:2
Exhortation:
Life itself is a miracle. Every breath we take is sustained by God. Many slept and did not wake up, but by His mercy, we are alive. Thank God for health, strength, and preservation. Even where there has been sickness or weakness, God has sustained you.
Prayer Points:
• Father, thank You for the gift of life.
• Thank You for sustaining my health and strength.
• Lord, I appreciate You for every organ in my body functioning by Your power.
• Thank You for healing me and preserving me from danger.
• I glorify You because I live and move by Your grace.

05/01/2026

DAY 1 of 40DAYS FASTING AND PRAYER – THANKSGIVING FOR SALVATION
Scriptures: Luke 10:20; Ephesians 2:8–9; Colossians 1:12–13

Thank God for the greatest gift of all—salvation through Jesus Christ. We were once lost, dead in sin, and without hope, but by His grace we have been redeemed. Salvation is not something we earned; it is a gift received through faith. Begin this fasting journey by appreciating the cross, the blood of Jesus, and the privilege of being called a child of God.

Prayer Points:
• Father, I thank You for saving my soul through Jesus Christ.
• Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life.
• Lord, I appreciate the gift of grace that brought me into Your Kingdom.
• Thank You for my name written in the Book of Life.
• I give You praise for translating me from darkness into light.

04/01/2026

40 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER
WEEK 1 PRAYER MANUAL – THANKSGIVING WEEK
Theme: Drawing Closer to God
Scripture Focus: Psalm 100:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

INTRODUCTION TO THANKSGIVING WEEK
Thanksgiving is the foundation of a strong prayer life. Before we ask God for anything, we begin by acknowledging who He is and what He has already done. Thanksgiving aligns our hearts with heaven, silences complaints, builds faith, and opens the gates for divine encounters. As we begin these 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer, Week 1 is intentionally dedicated to thanksgiving so that our journey is grounded in gratitude, humility, and reverence.

Psalm 100:4 declares, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise; be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Thanksgiving is not optional—it is the divine protocol for accessing God’s presence.
Throughout this week, we will thank God for salvation, life, family, the church, provision, protection, victories, and even challenges that shaped us. Gratitude softens the heart and positions us to draw closer to God.

DAILY FASTING GUIDELINE
• Fasting Time: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Focus: Prayer, the Word, repentance, thanksgiving, worship
• Recommended Reading: Psalms, Colossians, Ephesians

02/01/2026

2026 40 DAYS FASTING & PRAYER WITH APOSTLE T MATHISO

HOW DO WE DO THIS FAST
You stay away from food and you can only eat a little bit after the 6pm prayer. Never eat after 12 midnight. During the day, you can drink water. No juice, no tea, no sweets. But if you want to do a juice fast, let it be for at least two weeks and have one glass of juice in the morning and one glass at night after prayer. If you decide to take some days without food make sure that you do not go for more than three days without water to avoid having physical complications.

WHO CAN JOIN THIS FASTING
Every Servant of God & every child of God from any part of the world can be part of this fasting. Year after year, people from around the world take part in this fasting & prayer.

If you have a medical condition and you are taking medication, talk to your doctor and get advice on what to do. Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should also consult their doctors.

WHAT TO DO WHEN FASTING
When you fast, you need to pray and feed on the Word of God. Fasting without prayer is just a hunger strike.

May God be with you as you humble yourself and seek Him with all your heart at this time. Let us empty ourselves of the physical so that we could be filled with more of the spiritual. DO NOT BE AFRAID, you can do it through the grace of God and together we shall change the world through our prayers.
“Let Your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven” Matthew 6:10.

Note that our Call Centre is open 24 hours to deal with any questions you might have regarding this fast. 081 323 5986 . You will receive prayer points for each week via email and social media platforms.

May God bless you and your family

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