During ASAP's 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting in January I decided to heed the words of Jesus, so I spent much time in intercessory prayer for friends of mine. (I have been capable of closely following and loving God and His Word but also capable of considering base sins at other times.I simply believed that this was just the way that I wasand did not try to address it.) and its just been home/ work/ church and continual prayers. Today is my 21st day of prayer and fasting which was my first ever. I just completed my first fast. We plead with youplease don't make such a tragic mistake. Natalie, soon after the death of my baby girl, Trileah, I started to fast and seek the Lord in all earnestness and diligence. And right after fasting, new problems came, but now, Im better prepared to face them. I KNOW THEY WILL HAPPEN. So I have enjoyed peace of mind, good health, never feel hungry. During this time, God used me in my song leading at an Encounter session during our youth camp, Camp Alive! The first year I purchased The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, and I love most of the recipes. I was blessed by it all and by how God helped me to be more disciplined, reflective, introspective, and open to purging. 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. But when the angel stood before me and extended the book to me ' every page was blank! Your journey of fasting is a choice but it's also obedience to God's Word. As we start the year, let's spend time in prayer and God's Word during our 21-day fast. I have new understanding of the scriptures and a resolve to continue to live a fasted life. Praise God! My spiritual ears were open. Since it isnt allowed to have contact with patients outside of work hours and in general I struggle with boundaries anyways, this is what I believe God is saying. In difficult areas and school, God answered my prayer because the hunger and intensive school routine wasnt making everything easier. Let us continue to serve him. Im gaining a greater understanding All glory and praises to God almighty in heaven. Your insights have been helpful to me in explaining to so many in our group who find this idea a whole new concept. I have a BS and MS in CIS. Matthew 6:33. This means well no longer need credit to cover our monthly expenses! [I] was able to see the direction to move on a major decision. I DECLARE THAT EVERY TONGUE SHALL CONFESS THAT HE IS LORD AND EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW! During The Miracle Service, God gave me an image of the woman with the . May he bless all of you as He is continuously blessing me., [I] heard clearly from God on daily issues and decision during our fast. Glory to God for day 20 of my fast. We plead with you.please don't make such a tragic mistake. by going to the website of: Hope Harvest Publishing: WALKING IN HIS POWER. Psalm 94:14. 15 likes, 0 comments - Harvesters Ikeja (@harvestersikeja) on Instagram: "The testimonies are building up. I love the feeling that I have gotten (when you cast all your cares and burdens to him) and just that faith you get knowing that God has definitely got your back. On these fasts, I drank only water during the day and 1/2 cup diluted fruit juice or clear broth at night. You have been a true inspiration to me for a year and a half now. I looked forward to your emails and videos every single day. I praise God for lifting this shroud of darkness. Sarah, Ive done the fast with you a few times, and this year it was sorely needed! And now I am here praising His Holy name. The money and assets we accumulate, the fame and power we've attained or seek to attain - all of the things of this nature will one day pass away, but those lives of others we impact for Jesus Christ will last for eternity, and we will be rewarded for the part we helped play by impacting those lives for eternity. I hope to see several family members saved, my children healed (one has autism, the other son has severe eczema) and for God to prepare me for ministry and open the doors. As we set aside time to pray and fast these next 21 days, we want to make first things first. He was never disrespectful in any manner toward the king and his officials but always stood firm in his faith. Klessis Lee (DD, N252) 21 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING TESTIMONIES | Prayer Works!! The pit bull mix was not claimed and put down after a week. Thanks so much, and may God continue to bless you abundantly! Marie, Thank you, Kristen. After the death of my four-month-old baby, my only child, God connected me to your ministry. But Thanks be God that each post seem to be directed at me, giving me the determination to keep going. It has made a huge difference in my spiritual life. How awesome it is that this website allows me to share it. Thanks. I am finding your [posts] so inspiring and uplifting and they are helping me to understand what fasting is really about. Pastor Franklin brings these timely words of encouragement directly from the cherished Holy Land of Israel. Ive fasted in the past, but it wasnt a sincere fast for the right reasons. Thank you again for sharing this message with us. 239 likes, 33 comments - Moni Onibata (@moni_onibata) on Instagram: "I feel led to share this personal story This month 7 years ago, during my church's annual 21 ." The way I got on this fast was a miracle because God had told me Himself. As I am typing this Tony Evans is on my TV and the title of his sermon is Fasting for Power. Amidst seven months of grief and heartache, I fasted and held onto the hem of His garment. I have the original book and plan to begin February 1st. I attended the Night of Miracle Prayer at the close of Pursuit 21. During the fast, the Lord took away something that he used to spend a lot of time with and that something has truly humbled him! All glory to God. Monica, Thank you for hosting this great fast, Kristen. She was told to see a surgeon for her finger but she doesnt have that much money, so continued prayers for her healing. "I need someone to pray for me and advise me on how to fast and pray. I cant even put into words the humbling experience it was to have the Lord Jesus Christ draw me close to worship Him, our Father in Heaven and the blessed Holy Spirit. I would really like to experience a time when I can draw strength from God and stop focusing on king stomach because I know king stomach has ruled my life for the most part of it and now I really want for God to be the only ruler in my life. I dont know how I did it. There is so much I am learning thanks to God!! In this Isaiah 62 Fast, thousands of ministries will host daily prayer meetings with fasting together we will mobilize over 1 million+ people to pray for Israel and for the Spirit to mark 100 million intercessors carrying God's heart for Israel. He really has experienced a breakthrough in his personal life. I am encouraged and I look forward for another season of waiting on God through fasting.. One of my prayers was answered before I even completed 24 hours. , Good day Kristen. Now I felt so renewed like brand new. And because of that, I am struggling spiritually. Thank you for the amazing articles And music you posted for encouragement and teaching. 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. I learned to say no to king stomach and yes to the Holy Spirit. By the time I got to day 10 fasting on water, I was going to change to broth or fruit juice or both. I dont want to stay dry, and be too reactive to changes and problems. Praise God! a brief, guided prayer time at 7:00 pm every evening. The goal is to replace consuming food with time reading God's Word and in prayer. God has answered some of my prayers, and I know he will to answer the others in due time. (Acts 16 :31). Right after fasting, it was clearer to me that God has everything under control. However I never knew the different types of fasts or the deeper meaning of specific fasts for different needs. I received the gift of tongues during my fast and also better vision physically and spiritually. In addition to that I incurred a debt of $20,000. I decided to seek God through prayer and fasting and thank God during the course of my fast all the bands of offense and sexual immorality were loosed in my life. I have been seeking and serving God each day since then. To reach the end of your fast, receive your blessing and then laugh in the Devils face and say Ha, you didnt want me to reach it BUT I DID. Just this week, I received a job offer to manage an admin team! Here is a compilation of true accountsabout how prayer and fasting helped some of City Harvest Church members overcome their mountains in life. This is the first 21-Day fast I have ever fully completed from start to finish. But after the fast I was completely healed. I am grateful, Father. Praise God for your life and Justine as well as your children. I want to stay soaked up in the Holy Spirit and in Gods Word. Her name is Stephanie. I did this every day. This particular afternoon, I went up in the prayer chamber in Souls Harbor Church and immediately such an overwhelming compassion came over me for Dallas. Glory and honour back to the Lord. Praise the Lord for all he did in your life, physically and spiritually, as you fasted and prayed! Thanks for the teaching!, Thank you so much for your prayers. To Him be all Glory and Power and Honor!!!!! Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness thats new morning by morning. Hshaana, Thank you so much for your prayers and support during this journey. I began fasting for healing. 8:23 What you do about being reconciled to God will determine where you will spend eternity, precious one. Today is the last day of my fast and my birthday, and I know that its God that has given me strength. This is my 8th year and I thanked God for you and your family. What a blessing! Im on a 21-day fast now. Praise GOD, I finished my 4-day water only fast 2 days ago, and I cant keep away from the Bible and sermons. So for a couple of weeks now, I have added this to my weekly routine. I dont think it was a coincidence that our loving Heavenly Father directed me to your site. My doctor had told me I had a stomach reflex disease and would have to take pills for the rest of my life. #Fast2020 is our annual 21 day fast lead by. Spiritually, I am praying consistently throughout the day, have much more time to work on my recovery and understand why I have numbed myself with food my whole life, am making church a priority again. 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. I am a freelance interior designer. Thank you so much Natalie for praying for me. But thats fine. May God bless and uphold you in your ministry. Nams, I did the January Daniel Fast because I wanted to get closer to God and start out the New Year with him. I feel I am going deeper and deeper into things, which are not good. And, yes, do use the resources provided on my website, and do send me another testimony. I have for a long time been medical out of long fasting, but since August this year till now, the Lord moved me again into long fasting because of terrifying challenges and attacks from all angles on my name, ministry, my image and reputation, and a flood [that destroyed everything] I took to the mission field and [I] am virtually left with nothing and no help coming to me. Im so thankful for all you are doing Kristen. I started my 21-day [fast] with a 3-day water only fast and then moved into partial fasting, which meant I could eat anything I wanted from 3:00 p.m. During this time I found that when I [would] break my fast, I [would] end up eating a lot of food. Remember: All that we do in this life comes back to our God-given purpose which is to serve and glorify God. You have no idea what your book material and fasting time mean to me. Thank you for hosting such a wonderful event. Robin, The Lord provided and answered so many prayers! The last few hours have been very challenging as all of these foods I love and crave are stuck in my head. I was fighting this and I still am, but nothing is more important than spending time with God. I learned about Fasting when I stumbled upon your website 7 years ago. Win the men to God and this will in turn win the family household for Gods glory. You and God showed me what it really means to fast and what a powerful tool fasting is in our walk with God. It was such a privilege to have you in my home during the videos. If the Lord is calling me to be a Daniel, the the fast is next. I feel spiritually energized and ready for battle. And the Lord added yet another friend to the prayer time each Friday. I'm SO thankful God invited me to do it and to be able to participate with you. More miracles are in the making! My love for you is growing stronger by each day. I had been keeping her child two days a week, and even then for only a few hours. We are looking forward to the next 19 days. You can fast for any specific period of time you would like. © City News. I knew that I had to attend this service. I can hear God clearly. I feel Gods presence more than ever before and I have seen fruits of the spirit bearing in my life. I have witnessed the result of that day over and over again even to the day before this book went to print, titled: The following chapters in this book are 'evidence of the power' given to us by the Holy Spirit, using the Word, Name, and the Blood of Jesus Christ. I have a double blessing on the way and the devil will not cause me to miss it! Just finished my very first 21-day fast. It is healthy and helping me set healthy boundaries. for righteousness, for they will be filled. At the end of the 17 day fast, a number of physical problems disappeared. This is the Bible verse we are anchoring on during the fast: "Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions.". It was my first time to go so long without food. 2. She loves to write devotional articles and stories that bring people . I fast with understanding and know the importance of drawing closer to God and spending time in his presence. We here at Shades of Grace believe the best way to begin the new year is by honoring God with a 21-day fast. And it all began with your fast and night of prayer, which led to my fast and my miracle prayer of salvation! That has definitely changed with the fast, and I am certain 2021 will be a much better year! Glory be to GOD Almighty. I look forward to doing the 21 day Pursuit next year!, Natalie, I have been reading all your posts on fasting. For those that dont know God and are not wanting me to leave, I can tell them that they are in good hands and silently pray for them. I had several requests, but one was for my children and grandkids. I sense His Presence like never before. This spiritual practice helps us begin our new year with a focus on God and what he wants for us individually and as a church. To sit still with Him was amazing, I had no idea what to pray for and I told him that. Throughout these 21 days of prayer, my cell group and I have been praying and fasting for my dads salvation. Scripture with Bible verses for fasting include: Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness, which is why we fast for 40 days during Lent (Matthew 4:1-11) The prophet Daniel fasted for 21 days, eating only fruits and vegetables and drinking only water (Daniel 10: 2-3) Well the Lord was with me through it alland not only did I succeed through HIM alone, but HE blessed me through it all. What a way to start a year! Londie, I have felt a smothering weight since the pandemic began and then my father died in the fall (not COVID), but COVID protocols made us postpone his celebration until sometime this summer. . I could feel myself grow closer to God and in prayer so many times. Lucy, thank you so much for your kind words. He is worthy. Increased income was one of my husbands and my greatest needs. The next long fast may be 28 days, who knows. I want to encourage folks that in fasting once you decide to do it OR the Lord called you to do it, YOU WILL MAKE IT. I heard that Pastor Franklin would be laying hands on people and praying for them during The Miracle Service. During the session, God moved strongly and many members were touched and heard from God. Then I received a post card from Shades of Grace Ministries thanking me for joining Pursuit 21. I havent fasted yet never experienced it in my entire Christian life. I believe this is a new beginning of my spiritual life and that of my family. I found myself tempted to run to entertainment for comfort, but I want God to be my comfort. It was about seeking deliverance from generational curses. I just pray that this closeness doesnt stop after the fast. 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. Train Your Body To Exercise Spiritual Disciplines: Kong Fathers Day 2022: The Road To Fatherhood, The Harvest Network: Virtual Missions Conference, Kartharsis, Forgiving Others To Find Freedom: Kong Hee, Kong Hee Podcast: Biblical Teachings On Demand. Im so grateful for this opportunity to seek the Lord, to devote our lives to Him, to lift His people up in prayer, to listen to His voice, and to praise His Holy name. I was amazed at Natalies testimony about seeking God ALONE, giving, praying and fasting (Mathew 6: 2,5,17). Testimonies of God's Goodness He did his fast successfully last week!!! [There is] so much more to really shareGod is using you and your ministry in wonderful ways. Then, on top of that, the woman I babysit for came by and said she needs me more often. I have reached the point in my fast where I dont know if I want to go back to eating. I was resting in a room, which was located above the sanctuary in the back, after having been on a 40 day fast seeking the Lord for further instruction and revelation. I fasted and prayed for a week, and a deal worth S$20,000 came in! It was the most amazing experience I have ever had thus far. Our pastor is teaching on fasting. The Lord laid a Daniel fast on my heart as I prayed and I was so glad when my husband (whos diabetic) agreed to join in. This will not be my last. Praying Gods richest blessings on you and your ministry. Margi, Kristen, thank you for leading us on the Daniel Fast. Fasting isnt new to me but this one feels like its going to be much different. I felt the Lords presence and hear his voice more clearly now. Your updates, your fasting archives, and testimonies have seen me through the darkest days of my life. During this time of fasting, I was able to come into better contact with my physical self and felt great in my body, and thats just what I needed. What a true blessing! One day I was reading on your website and prayed the prayer of salvation! Am going through to the second phase of the interviews. Ive read it before but you know you can read a verse or passage a 1000 times, and every time, based on where you are in your walk, it speaks to you differently. Amen. While I was on the Daniel Fast, my blood sugar was in the 130-140 range. I knew it was not coming from the tiny dark window above. This is my third 21 days of fasting. I am the testimony of your ministry. I lost 21 pounds of excess fat. The devil attacked me through my dreams after about a week of fasting. It made all the difference in a life or death, supernaturally miraculous filled year!. It is time to walk by faith and in expectancy that He is going to do mighty work and above what I could ever do in the lives of the people I have come to love. Thats just the beginning, too. He has since been discharged from the hospital and is now resting at home. Thanks for your resources and prayerful support., These words have so encouraged me Natalie. The more I read, I posed a question during my journal time. Then, I felt a recharge and affirmation of my fasting. Make healthy food choices that include lots of whole foods. But it did not stop there! Who would have ever thought your body, mind, and spirit could all feel so good! That has been my prayer and God answered it. I have not decided what kind of fasting to do but as you said I will ask our Lord and wait on Him. He spoke to me so boldly and He made himself so clear to me throughout the entire day. I cannot express how grateful I am for your leadership, love and commitment to the work of God. Hope it continues like this. But God, Hi, Tina! The dietary restrictions of the fast do not include the traditional idea of fasting. Please God, what do you want me to do in Dallas?'. Right away, I came upon your website. I was excited to join Pursuit 21 this year and have grown so much in the Spirit and in the Word. We have been divorced for two years, which he couldnt seem to get himself together and move. Glory to God, I am not the same! And then my older sister told me that we should fast for 3 days, and thats what prompted me to decide to fast for 3 days. I started to eat of your website which caused me to hunger more and more after the heart of God. Apr 28, 2023. I feel closer to God like never before. Thanks also for the devotional, Miracles in the Making. Well in this video, she was sharing her Daniel Fast recipes. God has done amazing things in my family and my grandchildrens lives! I am on day 19 of a 21. I knew at that point that I was fully set free! Then we will culminate the 21 days on January 31 with a worship celebration that evening at 7:00. Some of the devotionals in the 21 day Pursuit were so powerful that it felt as if it had been made just for me that day. I literally thought I was sick. During the fast: God had answered prayer during the fast of keeping my mind active for my class and undistracted by my stomach. If we will pray and seek God and give Him our best at the first of the year, He will bless our ENTIRE year! But I remained resolute and have been preparing for 2020 by praying to the Lord to humble him. And for daily encouragement, we hope you'll enjoy reading through our new devotional, The Good Shepherd: Devotions Inspired by Psalm 23. for righteousness, for they will be filled., Walking Through the Valley: The Scott Brodie Story, Ezra fast to seek the Lord for his guidance and direction, fasting to break bonds has blessed my entire life, God Determines Our Steps (Part One): Plans Turned Upside Down. As I was praying, my dad suddenly got up and started walking downstairs! I have also been off social media for a while now so that helps. Amen! This is extra income. I am now completely [on] an absolute fast (3 days with only water). I know God [led me to] your story and used it to bless me to keep me encouraged and inspired in my prayer life as I am also suffering from an illness. . I am really a brand new person in Christ! Join others in . Thank you so much. It was such an amazing blessing and I wanted to share with you some of the ways it touched me. Watch daily to find the strength and courage you need to see your fast through to the end! During this fast I wanted to be totally committed to completing it. He has been on a wheelchair since late April this year. FINANCIAL & JOB BLESSINGS God also used my sister and I to bring about healing into my mums life in the area of her emotions. My daughter and her dog were attacked by a pit bull mix, while on my fast. I could not read Luke 2 beyond verse 11. May the Lord bless and renew you in your service to the saints. I know even though I didnt notice or was rewarded during the 21 days it will happen afterwards. I decided to do the Daniel Fast for the first time this year. God truly came through and I could feel His sheer presence during this time. I am so grateful God called me to this fast! God has confirmed some things even through some of the scripture that was in this blog! Praise God. Your website, videos, and recipes really helped me know what to do and expect throughout the fast, and I was strengthened and encouraged by the daily videos. Learn more about this global call to prayer at isaiah62fast.com. What I thought was impossible has been accomplished by His Grace and through the Power of the Holy Ghost and the cleansing blood of the Lamb. I had struggled for years with with the spirit of offense, I had tried everything in my flesh to overcome it, and nothing happened. Your fast is a statement of faith to God that you want Him to heal your body, and faith is foundational to the Daniel Fast. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.. I prayed for my dad every single day for 21 days of prayer. I thank God, for now I can hear the Holy Spirit speak to me and direct my steps. Saturday, January 23, was the last day of the fast. Its all finally clicked for me about fasting. Thank you Shades of Grace ministries for having this website. I have been on a 3 day Daniel fast which means only tea, water and fruits. Thanks for such useful and inspiring articles. This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. My prayer is the grace to keep and use these precious gifts that I have received. The 21 days went so fast. Free Chapel 333K subscribers After being diagnosed with a rare liver disease, 6 month old Ivanna was placed on the transplant list for a new liver. 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting (Guide to Fasting by Dr. Bill Bright) Helping you make your spiritual experience the best it can be during this 21 days of prayer and fasting (January 9th - January 30th, 2023) As 2023 begins, we want to start the year with a 21 days set apart to seek God with all our hearts in prayer and with fasting. My Vision is to create a family-friendly fellowship where men, woman and children attend the house of God regularly as a family. I submitted an online request for prayer for deliverance from besetting sins that I had recently become conscious of. I plan to slow down/pace my eating so that on the 14th, I will be ready with Gods help. Upon reaching back to Singapore, they heard that the brother had slipped into a coma. Praying and fasting is definitely something that our family will participate in from now on. My intention is to pursue God more and chase after Him. May we all have an expectant heart towards a more intimate walk with our God this 2010. I just continually asked God to give me more strength, more joy, and more peace. Thank you, Jesus.
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