Jan 13th 15 Posted by Natalie Nichols

My Favorite Books on Fasting

You may have noticed that in the fasting archives I often quote from books about fasting. A book or two might be cited in a post here and there, but I’ve never compiled a list of the books . . . until now. I purposely chose to publish this list on the second day of the fast so that if you feel led to read one of the books, you’ll have time to obtain a copy and read it during your fast. My... read more

Jan 12th 15 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 1: Five Essential Questions As You Begin

Today is the first day of Pursuit 21 — twenty-one days of prayer and fasting. I can hardly wait to hear the testimonies that are going to come from this 21-day pursuit! This is the sixth annual Pursuit 21. And each year for the past five years fasters have shared incredible stories of how their lives were changed when God moved in response to their fasting and prayer. If we want our fast to lead to... read more

Feb 1st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

You’re Already All I Need (Worship by Christy Nockels)

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 This is why we fast—to taste and see that Jesus is already all we need. We take refuge in Him and express confidence in nothing around us but Him. Fasting demonstrates our dependence on Him—our trust that He will provide all our needs. Fasting helps us turn to the only food that can truly... read more

Feb 1st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

From the Archives: Fasting Day 21

Fasting Day 21 Posts From the Archives: Why Does God Reward Fasting | Kings and Priests | Shout! | Shout: Audio Message | Returning in Power, Part 6 | Returning in Power: Audio Message | How to Successfully End Your Fast | A Closing Prayer     Fasting Day 21: Why Does God Reward Fasting Have you been fasting counting on God to reward? Why does God respond to fasting? Fasting is from Him,... read more

Feb 1st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Five Ways to Use the Praise Series (The Names and Attributes of God Series)

The fasting content this year has been peppered with posts about acknowledging and praising God for who He is. I felt led to focus our attention on God—not on ourselves or our causes for fasting.  Why? God allows needs to enter our lives so that we will come to Him for the supply. He allows our needs in order to draw us closer to Himself—and reveal Himself to us in the process.  If we spend... read more

Feb 1st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

The I Am For Your Every Need (3): Action Point

At some point, the circumstances of life will render each of us drained, wounded, and in great need. But there is good news! Every need we have—and could ever have—has been met in Christ. I’d like to share an exercise with you that I found life-changing when life rendered me utterly broken and in great need. Gaze Turned Upward to God It was the first Sunday of the month—my Sunday... read more

Jan 31st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

The I Am for Your Every Need (2): Praise Party

“I AM” in Hebrew is closely related to God’s personal name, Jehovah or Yahweh or YHWH (Exo. 6:3), which occurs more than 6000 times in the Old Testament. It suggests the timelessness of God, the very foundation of all existence. Revelation 1:4 also may suggest this, “from Him who is, and who was, and who is to come.” Jesus probably alluded to this in John 8:58,... read more

Jan 31st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

The I Am for Your Every Need (1): In Christ Is…

Do you need something desperately? Are you becoming anxious as your situation moves from concern to crisis? Your need, whatever it is today, has been met in Christ Jesus. It has been met in Him just as the Israelites’ needs were when God was leading them through the wilderness. At The Red Sea When God led the Israelites to the Red Sea, they were shut in with the sea in front, the mountains on both... read more

Jan 31st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

From the Archives: Fasting Day 20

Fasting Day 20 Posts from the Archives: The Calvary Road, Part 3 | Fasting Day 20: Returning in Power, Part 4 | Fasting Day 20: Returning in Power, Part 5 | Fasting Day 20: Keeping It A Part of Your Lifestyle | Fasting Day 20: Three Promised Results   Fasting Day 19: The Calvary Road, Part 3 What we need above all else is to see and savor the glory of God in Christ Jesus. More than... read more

Jan 30th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

From the Archives: Fasting Day 19

Fasting Day 19 Posts From the Archives: The Calvary Road, Part 2 | Returning in Power, Part 2 | Returning in Power, Part 3 | Breaking Bondage, The Disciples’ Fast | Faith, Bravery, and the God Who is Able | Call for the Fasting, Watching Women   Fasting Day 19: The Calvary Road, Part 2 There is a direct relationship between Jesus’ forty-day fast and Israel’s testing in the... read more