Pursuit 21 Testimonies
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst
for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Matthew 5:6
Click here to share your Pursuit 21 testimony.
“I couldn’t wait to tell you about my fast. It’s all finally clicked for me about fasting. A few days ago, I was praying about a specific need and even though I was already fasting, I felt strongly led to fast the next day with juice only. I called a friend and begged her to pray for me because I was sure I would fail the next day by only drinking juice.
Well the Lord was with me through it all – and not only did I succeed through HIM alone, but HE blessed me through it all. He spoke to me so boldly and He made himself so clear to me throughout the entire day. I rushed home after work and sat with the lord for over an hour. To sit still with Him was amazing, I had no idea what to pray for and I told him that. He heard my cry and He prayed through me. I have never felt this from him before and I just feel a new strength because of HIM. It was the most amazing experience I have ever had thus far.
Thank you for leading us through this fast. I totally get fasting now – it’s so awesome! I can’t wait to see what else he is going to do.”
- J.P.
“Our church is fasting later this year, but I felt led to fast with Pursuit21 for three days, fasting the first day with juice only. Increased income was one of my husband’s and my greatest needs. When my husband took his current job, his salary was decreased. As a result, we have gone into debt. This was one of my chief reasons for fasting.
“I can’t wait to tell you what happened! On the first day I began my fast, my husband went to pick up his paycheck…and discovered he’d been given a raise! So much of a raise that he took a picture of the check and sent it to me in a text message!! This means we’ll no longer need credit to cover our monthly expenses! We won’t be going further into debt!
“Then, on top of that, the woman I babysit for came by and said she needs me more often. I had been keeping her child two days a week, and even then for only a few hours. The same day my husband received a raise, the child’s mom came by and said that due to increased demands on her time she needs me five days a week! This is extra income.
“All of my income can now go toward paying off our debt! Praise the Lord! He surpassed my highest expectations – and on the first day of my fast!”
- S.R.
“I just wanted to share with you that my husband was encouraged to participate in the fasting and prayer as well. He did his fast successfully last week!!! He said that he felt it was an especially close time with God! Praying and fasting is definitely something that our family will participate in from now on. I am doing a partial fast for the 21 days.I find that I am going to God so much more in prayer during the day. It is quite an exhilarating experience!!! Thank you again for sharing this message with us. As you can see, it reaches even further out than just the ladies that attend the PP meetings. Had I not attended that night, then I never would have come home with the exciting news that also encouraged my husband to go forward with something that had already been resting on his heart. I feel God is blessing us all with His true word!”
- Dayna
“Natalie God’s timing always blows my mind. I pulled info about fasting off the internet before Christmas then was so encouraged after Thursday night to begin praying about doing it and lo and behold, today my husband expresses an interest in it. I went and bought the fasting book. Can’t wait to dive in and get a better understanding.”
- Patti
“I have been following your blogs about fasting and wanted you to know they are so wonderful and encouraging through this fast.”
- J.P.
“We belong to a new, small church. Our pastor is teaching on fasting. Your insights have been helpful to me in explaining to so many in our group who find this idea a whole new concept. Thanks for the teaching!”
- Trish
“Thank you so much for your prayers. I can definitely feel them and sense God’s presence. Last night [Fasting Prayer Meeting] (Jan. 28) was a special time for me and for all of us as we prayed together. I have a knowing that God will answer our prayers!”
- Judy
“The service last Thursday was ‘Powerful, dynamic and so anointed’. I realize that I definitely was lead by God to be there at that meeting. I was suppose to work that day…God had other plans. Praise Him. I definitely was convicted that night to start the fast. And, HE has been so faithful and has given me the strength and power to ‘stick with it’. Praise the Lord. So thank you Natalie and I can hardly wait to ‘see the results’. I KNOW THEY WILL HAPPEN. PRAISE GOD.”
- Betty M.
“I have appreciated what you have shared on fasting and the different resources you have mentioned. About a month ago, I began feeling like in addition to the ‘extra’ praying I was doing for my dad concerning his cancer and treatments, that God was urging me to fast 2 days a week as part of my prayer time for Dad….As I read your experiences and encouragement, I felt the Father ask me again to do this for my dad as a act of love and obedience. So for a couple of weeks now, I have added this to my weekly routine. Whether it affects God answering my prayers for my dad’s physical needs or not, I feel a renewing of my peace and joy from my obedience. In addition, my dad says he has had no side effects from his radiation treatments so far and he claims that as an answer to prayer–as do I. Thanks for your encouragement and willingness to speak to us from what the Father has given you.”
- Mark
“I attended the Night of Miracle Prayer at the close of Pursuit 21. Even though it was the last day of your fast, I was so moved that I began a 21-day fast the next day. I read your fasting blog posts daily. As you referenced scripture passages, I would turn to them in my Bible. (My knowledge of the Bible was just beginning, so I put the Table of Contents to good use!) I did this every day. I began looking forward to my time in Bible study each day. In fact, I used to come home from work and turn on the television, but during my fast, I couldn’t wait to come home and read my Bible! One day I was reading on your website and prayed the prayer of salvation! My life has totally changed! I am so grateful!! And it all began with your fast and night of prayer, which led to my fast and my miracle prayer of salvation!
- L.P.
“I just wanted to thank you so very much for the message that you shared with us all tonight. In all my nearly 32 years of being in…churches, I have NEVER heard the message that I heard tonight. I never realized the importance and the need of fasting, what it REALLY means, and how to apply it in my life. Thank you for sharing these truths with us. I was so excited that I came home and “talked my husband’s ear off” telling him of all the things I learned tonight. I can’t wait until we all meet again on Feb. 4th and learn of the things God is doing and going to do in our lives. What an awesome thing God has allowed for us to experience with Him!!!”
- D.S.
Natalie, There’s no way I could adequately express my thanks to you and praise to God for the awesome experience we had tonight and for your leadership in this fast. It is something I have felt led to do, but as I said before it never “worked” for me. You and God showed me what it really means to fast and what a powerful tool fasting is in our walk with God. I am definitely “in” and plan to make fasting a way of life from now on. How blessed I have been these last 21 days. I can only imagine what lies ahead! 
I’ll never be the same!!
-J.M.
I am blessed that my entire family (husband and 3 kids – one is four years old) are all doing this together. The support of the whole family is very encouraging and we each have something we are focused on seeing God work in us. For my 4 year old, we are praying for God to work through a surgery he will have on Feb. 2nd…We…are looking forward to the next 19 days. Thanks for your resources and prayerful support.
-Paula
These words have so encouraged me Natalie.. I cannot even tell you enough.. how much this has spoken to me.. even the timing is perfect.. It has been almost a week.. and the Lord knew exactly what I needed to hear. God has confirmed some things even through some of the scripture that was in this blog! I can’t thank you enough for your Obedience to Our Father..blessings on you my sweet sister in Christ!!! Goodnight.. and have a wonderful Day tomorrow with our LORD!!! To Him be all Glory and Power and Honor!!!!! At His feet,
- Angela
Natalie, Thank you for that reminder and explanation about the need and privilege to fast. I think this idea of being part of a group is very encouraging. I have overindulged this Christmas season and have been dry spiritually even when God kept pouring His blessings. I even forgot to pray last Thursday and only remembered it on Friday night. I need to be quiet before my God again and give Him the stress this season brings. I plan to slow down/pace my eating so that on the 14th, I will be ready with God’s help. I have not decided what kind of fasting to do but as you said I will ask our Lord and wait on Him. May we all have an expectant heart towards a more intimate walk with our God this 2010. For His glory, honor and praise,
- Agnes
“I prayed the Prayer of Salvation…I finished the 21 day fast then started the Daniel fast till Easter. I’m doing Bible study every night. I know God sent me to you. Just those 3 words have changed my life: “Miracle of Prayer”
- Liz
