Nov 26th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Historic Thanksgiving Day Proclamations

“I do…issue this my proclamation, hereby appointing Thursday…a day of public and solemn Thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God, earnestly recommending to all the good people …to set apart the said day for those purposes” – Thomas Jefferson November 11, 1779   A 1777 Thanksgiving Proclamation, issued by the Continental Congress:   The committee appointed to prepare... read more

Nov 26th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

A Reason to Give Thanks, Even in Hard Times

This Thanksgiving Day, amid financial hardships, tragedies, and crises so prevalent in our nation and around the world, we tend to be preoccupied by all of the negative and challenging circumstances of our lives. As this thought crossed my mind today, the Holy Spirit brought a simple verse to mind: “Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you” (Psalm 116:7). No doubt you... read more

Nov 11th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

How Do I Pray for Lost Loved Ones?

In today’s concert of prayer, the Holy Spirit is leading me to pray for those who do not know Jesus Christ. For a moving, real-life illustration of the need for your prayer and witness, see My surprise Visitor — I believe this post will motivate you in your prayer for the lost. One of the most helpful, encouraging personal accounts of prayer for lost souls is found in The 2959 Plan by Peter Lord.... read more

Nov 8th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

My Surprise Visitor

I was pleasantly surprised today when a young lady came by my house.   We met two years ago, September 5, 2007, under grim circumstances.  The first thing I heard was her voice, screaming in the night…  The following story recounts that life-changing evening: As the flames crept closer and closer all she could do was scream … It was a Wednesday night I will never forget – because it changed... read more

Nov 5th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

God Promised: Do I Still Pray About It?

The Holy Spirit woke me last Friday with Acts 9, the story of Saul’s conversion. As He opened the scriptures, I was struck by new things in this familiar story. Among them a principle the Lord has been driving home to me lately—that God-given promises and visions require prayer. Even when we respond in faith, confessing, believing, expecting God to act—prayer is still vital. As we pray in... read more

Oct 29th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

A Call to Anguish by David Wilkerson

A Call to Anguish by David Wilkerson will change your life!  I highly recommend that you listen to this powerful message.  You will never be the same!! God led me to A Call to Anguish this past summer and nothing in my life has been the same since. Nothing. Through it, the Holy Spirit set me on a path of spiritual growth and hunger that continues to increase exponentially day by day. I no longer view... read more

Oct 28th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Holy Abandon

God gave me the following prayer, Holy Abandon, prior to the Concert of Prayer event on October 1st. I feel led of God to share it with you today. (I highly recommend listening to A Call to Anguish by David Wilkerson, which inspired a portion of the prayer. This message will change your life!) Holy Abandon Holy, holy, holy are You Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. I give you glory, honor... read more

Oct 22nd 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Have you ever wondered what prompted Jesus’ disciples to ask, “Lord, teach us to pray”?  They must have observed the connection between Jesus’ private prayer life and His public ministry.  No doubt they had awakened countless mornings to find Jesus still in prayer from the evening before.  When He prayed, they saw Heaven open and a power descend that they had never known. Can... read more

Oct 19th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Winds of Change

As fall foliage begins to emerge, and here in Texas the temperature has finally begun to fall below 70 degrees, I am looking expectantly to winter and the holiday season that will soon be upon us. Cold weather and the change it signifies are invigorating!  Although in Texas we’ve only had one tiny cool spell, it indicates that a transformation is already underway — to me, a welcomed... read more

Oct 15th 09 Posted by Natalie Nichols

What Will You Do With Your Arrows?

As we join together at 6:30 today to pray in concert, I would like to share a passage of scripture that has encouraged and motivated me in my prayer life. Victory Occurs From What Happens in the Bed Chamber Not on the Battlefield 14 Elisha had become sick with the illness of which he would die. Then Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over his face, and said, “O my father, my father,... read more