Jan 10th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

An Outline for Repentance, Part 2: Sins of Omission

In the past two posts, we saw how vital it is that we repent of our sins. Today we begin the first step toward repentance—reflecting on our lives with prayerful self-examination, looking back over our past history and considering our actions and motives. (If you missed Part One of this post, I encourage you to read it before proceeding.) Our sins were committed one by one. And as much as possible,... read more

Jan 9th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Ascending the Hill of the Lord: An Outline for Repentance, Part 1

In yesterday’s post, we saw that sin can prevent God from hearing our prayers. If we want God to hear our plea as we fast, we must repent—confess our sins to Him, ask His forgiveness, and forsake our sin. I was going to write on another topic today, but I felt led to pause here. It’s critical that we let God give us clean hands and a pure heart, if we want to enter His presence with our... read more

Jan 8th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 2: So That God Will Hear

It is a possibility that even though we’re fasting, God might not hear our plea.<?p> “Yikes!” you gasp. “You mean I could be miserable doing without my caffeine and comfort foods, and it could all be a waste? How is that even possible?” It can happen if we skip over the foundation of fasting—repentance. So before we go any further in our twenty-one days of... read more

Jan 7th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

It’s Day One! Let’s Prepare for the Privilege

Today is the first day of Pursuit 21! The adventure begins! We’re about to experience God in a powerful way as we give Him the first of our year through prayer and fasting. If you’re on this twenty-one day journey of pursuing Jesus through fasting and prayer, you’ve set yourself up to experience Him in a new, fresh way. Perhaps you want more of God this year. Maybe you need direction,... read more

Dec 31st 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Seek God First and Set Your Course for the New Year

Are there things you want God to do in the coming year—things in your life, your finances, your job, your relationships? Perhaps there is a breakthrough you desperately want God to give in your life or a that of a friend or family member. There is something you can do this month that will set the course for what God does in your life throughout 2018 — something that will bring you closer to God... read more

Feb 4th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

What Did God Do Through Your Fasting and Prayer? Give Him Praise!

What did God do in your life during this season of fasting and prayer? Take a moment to share your testimony—to give God praise and glory! What God Has Done What did God do in your life as a result of your fasting and prayer? For example: Have you heard His voice more clearly? Have you sensed His presence more strongly? Were you convicted of sins, prompting you to repent and stop sinning? Did... read more

Feb 4th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 21: If Not for the Hungry Handmaid

If you’re like me, when the fast began, you couldn’t imagine dethroning King Stomach. Maybe like me, you had become accustomed to turning to food for comfort, consolation, and stress relief. You turned to food for peace … for motivation … for happiness … for just about everything. So the first few days of the fast were hard. If Not for the Hungry Handmaid Doing without food... read more

Feb 4th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 21: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives

Fasting Day 21 Posts From the Archives: How to Successfully End Your Fast Why Does God Reward Fasting You’re Already All I Need Kings and Priests A Closing Prayer Shout! Shout: Audio Message Returning in Power, Part 6 Returning in Power: Audio Message Healing Oil The I Am … For Your Every Need (3): Action Point Five Ways to Use the Praise Series (The Names & Attributes of... read more

Feb 3rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 20: Your Father Gives Good Gifts to Those Who Ask

Have you been discouraged in prayer on your fast because your causes of fasting are things you’ve sought God about for months or even years? Maybe you’ve even fasted about them before. Has the enemy whispered to you, “What’s the point?” Oh friend, you’re not alone. The first day of the fast, I struggled to see the point in coming to God yet again for desperate needs.... read more

Feb 3rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 20: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives

Fasting Day Twenty 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 Repentance that Reaches the Heart 300+ Names, Titles, & Attributes Of The Father, Son, & Holy Spirit My God Is: Names and Attributes of God The I Am... read more