Jan 14th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 8: Grace for the Race

Congratulations, Pursuit 21 fasters! You’re one-third of the way through your fast — there are just fourteen days left. I can’t believe how quickly the time is flying by! Let’s be sure to seize every ounce of potential in the fast by spending time in prayer and the Word. No Regrets  Every year, when we reach the one week mark, I look up in surprise … and sadness. A week already... read more

Jan 14th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 8: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives

Fasting Day Eight Posts From the... read more

Jan 13th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 7: Oh How I Need You!

Fasting is body talk expressing our heart hunger for God. It’s a continual prayer. With every meal you forfeit and every moment you spend in prayer and the Bible, you’re telling God, “I need You! I want You more than I want food … more than entertainment … more than comfort … more than anything in this world. I’ve got to have YOU!” Did you struggle with food... read more

Jan 13th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 7: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives

 Fasting Day Seven Posts From the Archives: Praying for Government Leaders (Part 2): A Prayer Guide … Drinking Straight-up Living Water … Feeding Faith, Part 1 … Treasure in a Clay Jar … “Worship While You Fast” by Jentezen Franklin … Where is the Glory (The Samuel Fast)   Praying for Government Leaders (Part 2): A Prayer Guide As believers, we’re... read more

Jan 12th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

An Outline for Repentance, Part 3: Sins of Commission

In the last post, we began taking the first step toward repentance—reflecting on our lives with prayerful self-examination. (If you missed Part One of this series on repentance, I recommend reading it prior to reading this post.) We prayed over a list of ten sins of omission, listening to God’s convicting voice regarding any unconfessed sin. In this post, we will pray through a list of sins... read more

Jan 11th 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 5: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives

Fasting Day Five Posts From the Archives: Countering the Enemy’s Offensive (Part 2): Let God War and Work … Praise You, Jesus: Alphabet of Praise, Part 2 … Fasting Day 5: Six Encouraging Reminders … Fasting Day 5: Expecting Anointing … Fasting Day 5: Renewal in the Desert   Countering the Enemy’s Offensive (Part 2): Let God War and Work Your fasting and prayer... read more

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