More importantly, I came to the realisation of the importance of knowing that I am spirit, soul and body and not body soul and spirit. I feel Gods presence more than ever before and I have seen fruits of the spirit bearing in my life. You have been a true inspiration to me for a year and a half now. King David said, "I humbled myself with fasting" (Psalm 35:13, New King James Version; see Ezra 8:21). (Just water apple juice and cranberry juice) It was amazing. 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. God is a good God. Glory and honour back to the Lord. As I looked I saw an angel with a large book in one hand, and a feather quill in the other. This has truly been a great experience and I will definitely be doing this throughout the year as a 3 or 7 day fast. I bless God for seeing us through as it was a truly marvelous time of peace and a heightened sensitivity! The last few hours have been very challenging as all of these foods I love and crave are stuck in my head. Praying and fasting is definitely something that our family will participate in from now on. Thank you for your ministry! Ive fallen in love with Him all over again and I never want it to end. Im certain that the Daniel Fast will continue to be a part of my journey at the beginning of every year. Cindy, I thank God for giving you this vision of the Daniel Fast. But when the angel stood before me and extended the book to me ' every page was blank! 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 prayeras do I. The very things I wrote in that book happened that night. God bless you! But now I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for the sweet victory I sensed in the spirit. 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) I went and bought the fasting book. I cant wait until we all meet again on Feb. 4th and learn of the things God is doing and going to do in our lives. He surpassed my highest expectationsand on the first day of my fast!, I just wanted to share with you that my husband was encouraged to participate in the fasting and prayer as well. Thank God I am now free. The fast is held on the 13th day of the month of Adar, the day before the holiday of Purim. I have wanted to once again thank you for leading the 21 day Pursuit of Prayer and Fasting. 15 Inspiring Bible Verses for Fasting - Guideposts By the time I got to day 10 fasting on water, I was going to change to broth or fruit juice or both. Our church also has been repenting corporately and the pastors and the board called a corporate 3-day Ezra fast to seek the Lord for his guidance and direction. Now, Im making more money than Ive ever made in my life. Angie, Thank you for all you have helped with these last 21+ days. Barrie, Once again, I saw my blood sugar drop to normal. One day I was reading on your website and prayed the prayer of salvation! Her dog is Brody, and had to go back to the vet two times since.. On the 19th March 2013, little Trinity Hope was born. Who would have ever thought your body, mind, and spirit could all feel so good! I am now completely [on] an absolute fast (3 days with only water). I love the book of Nehemiah rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem for only 52 days by Gods grace and provisions. Thats part of my vision. See you next year! Aaron. I cant thank you enough for your Obedience to Our Father..blessings on you my sweet sister in Christ!!! Thanks for your resources and prayerful support., These words have so encouraged me Natalie. I had consistent stomach pain because my stomach produced a lot of gastro acids, especially few days before I finished my fasting. Throughout my 21 days I have seen the things that were being thrown at me from the serpent himself. I copied them and am going to use them throughout the year on continued fasts., Natalie, I am so blessed by your life encouraging story. The goal is to replace consuming food with time reading God's Word and in prayer. Dr. Rivers is paying attention to another new subvariant, XBB.1.9.1, which makes up about 8 percent of U.S. infections right now. I dont think it was a coincidence that our loving Heavenly Father directed me to your site. (My knowledge of the Bible was just beginning, so I put the Table of Contents to good use!) I thank God for leading me to fast this year again. So much of a raise that he took a picture of the check and sent it to me in a text message!! Not just that old fee refunded, but all the increase consumed by poverty and lack, everything the devourer sucked out of our lives for years! I know God sent me to you. My rest at night was unbelievably sound. Your posts have been meat and drink to a parched soul. And every time I read my Bible, the Lord [would] always speak to me about idolatry and how much He hates idolatry, but I didnt understand. Glory to God. I also had to deal with curious friends asking why I didnt eat with them EVERYDAY, but I prayed, and I read the bible instead of lunch break. And right after fasting, new problems came, but now, Im better prepared to face them. I fast once a week regularly. Thanks so much for sharing. God has done amazing things in my family and my grandchildrens lives! I received it joyfully as a sign of things to come and also proclaimed that anything the enemy stole, even when I wasnt being a good steward, would be returned to me one hundred fold! At the end of the 17 day fast, a number of physical problems disappeared. It wasnt easy. Angeline Koh (AN, E469) Well the Lord was with me through it alland not only did I succeed through HIM alone, but HE blessed me through it all. 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting (Guide to Fasting by Dr. Bill Bright) I am really a brand new person in Christ! I can definitely feel them and sense Gods presence. Moni Onibata on Instagram: "I feel led to share this personal story I was away from God for many years after being wounded by the church. This morning He reminded me of when Jesus was leaving earth and how He said He must leave in order for the Holy Spirit to come. Throughout these 21 days of prayer, my cell group and I have been praying and fasting for my dads salvation. Glory to God. God promises to bring good out of all things, and He is. Lisa, Thank you for your videos. We are looking forward to the next 19 days. Thank you for the amazing articles And music you posted for encouragement and teaching. Each of those is an encouragement to continue the fast, who to pray for, and scriptures for keep me focused on Jesus. Her name is Stephanie. May we serve the Lord Jesus always and give God all the glory! MaryAnn, God has been so good. It was such an amazing blessing and I wanted to share with you some of the ways it touched me. It has been a very cleansing experience and much repenting. Even though it was the last day of your fast, I was so moved that I began a 21-day fast the next day. Over these 21 days, my hope is that you will personally pray and fast to experience . I have overindulged this Christmas season and have been dry spiritually even when God kept pouring His blessings. Thank you for this article with good advice and words of encouragement. Thank you for your heart for God and willingness to listen to him! Everyday is such a struggle and I keep praying for strength to finish strong as I started strong. I got unwell, down with flu the last 3 days of the fast. In fact, I used to come home from work and turn on the television, but during my fast, I couldnt wait to come home and read my Bible! This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. 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 enjoyed every moment of the fast and have had so many new and exciting experiences with the Holy Spirit. 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. All Rights Reserved. I began looking forward to my time in Bible study each day. Well in this video, she was sharing her Daniel Fast recipes. I also followed with two 5-day fasts in December. The light came closer and closer and illuminated the whole room with a heavenly glow. Healing Fasting Testimonies | FreedomYou 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. Win the men to God and this will in turn win the family household for Gods glory. As we start the year, let's spend time in prayer and God's Word during our 21-day fast. Fasting isnt new to me but this one feels like its going to be much different. My member, Angela Soh, has a brother suffering from terminal cancer. Prayers were gradually answered from around October so much so that when I told him that he needs to prepare for our prayer-fast for 21 days right after New Years, he never quarreled or objected but quietly consented! I love the fast and love the videos of you and your husband! I knew it was not coming from the tiny dark window above. My prayer and studying the word has increased. Amen. Prayer and fasting is the way to meet the Lord and speak together all your worries and He will answer. At this time, our church needs finances to cover our leases contracts: we have two buildings and are struggling to afford payments on the second lease. Thank you so much for leading this Daniel Prayer and Fasting. After a period of time in which I confessed my sins and asked forgiveness, my mind was filled with attributes of Jesus and His names. I can hear God clearly. I felt the Lords presence and hear his voice more clearly now. He made a commitment to God to go on vegetable fast and quit smoking during the 21 days of fast and prayer. I think this idea of being part of a group is very encouraging. For the past four months, my company has been retrenching staff. Re: God Determines Our Steps (Part One): Plans Turned Upside Down. For one I had an amazing break through with my health during that time as I had given up sugar and other foods to help with my [illness]. My doctor had told me I had a stomach reflex disease and would have to take pills for the rest of my life. Welcome to the Ultimate Daniel Fast website, which provides resources you need to make your Daniel Fast successful. Just those three words have changed my life: Miracle of Prayer, This is the first time I have ever fasted. That was really wonderful. Thank you for the Ultimate Daniel Fast! Cant wait to dive in and get a better understanding., I have been following your blogs about fasting and wanted you to know they are so wonderful and encouraging through this fast., We belong to a new, small church. I accepted the calling of God and have been leading the church since 30th June 2013. It has made a huge difference in my spiritual life. He is faithful and everlasting, I have the God sent nanny still with me 7 years later. Then, I felt a recharge and affirmation of my fasting. Fasting is a special mode, for unusual prayer and for showing the Giver we enjoy him more than his gifts. I resolved at the beginning of this year to fast on the same dates as Pursuit 21. Im on a 21-day fast now. My life has totally changed! There is so much I am learning thanks to God!! Men and women around the world, desperate for new hope, new possibilities, and a new perspective, came together to fast and pray. I feel God is blessing us all with His true word!, Natalie Gods timing always blows my mind. How awesome it is that this website allows me to share it. The only way I can briefly describe it was as if my body was emerging from a comma. I discovered that food was really the center of many things and was always on my mind and many things I held onto God showed me to let go. KNOW THAT THE ENEMY DOESNT WANT YOU TO RECEIVE IT. I am sincerely grateful to have experienced this fast. 61,839 views Oct 24, 2020 Go deep! Then we will culminate the 21 days on January 31 with a worship celebration that evening at 7:00. Praise God! I look forward to doing the 21 day Pursuit next year!, Natalie, I have been reading all your posts on fasting. Ill be back for 2022! Diane, Thank you for the prayer points, daily videos, and just everything that your site provides. Litia, I have a hard time doing a regular fast because it makes me feel sick from not eating, but I had heard of the Daniel Fast and thought I would look it up. I dont want to stay dry, and be too reactive to changes and problems. I am so glad for this time and your ministry for helping me draw closer to God through your beautiful daily inspirations. There were times when I did do some things that were not right. 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. On this last day of 21 day partial fast, I sensed a decisive victory had been gained. I was fighting this and I still am, but nothing is more important than spending time with God. I had been keeping her child two days a week, and even then for only a few hours. I remember going to Dallas, Texas for a two week revival which turned out to be 17 weeks long. You can fast for any specific period of time you would like. Also I see a move of the Holy Spirit on my job. Winnie Low (MSK, N308) Physically, I am now fit and whole. May God bless you as you faithfully serve and minister to others. Susan. I was taking care of my dad at home and watching the service online. Because of that, he agreed to say the sinners prayer and he gave his heart to Jesus. a brief, guided prayer time at 7:00 pm every evening. 21 Days of Answers | ASAP On the 14th day, I changed back to a full fast and now Im on my 15th day. I am so grateful!! I was excited to join Pursuit 21 this year and have grown so much in the Spirit and in the Word. Thank you Natalie and Shades of Grace Ministry. Yesterday was a hard day at work, I work in a high risk area in the hospital. I cant wait to see what else he is going to do.. Glory be to GOD Almighty. I lost 21 pounds of excess fat. Lord, I know that I don't have the answer and my strength comes from you. My prayers have alsobeen answered. Following are a few testimonies from the January 2021 Daniel Fast: Thank you, Kristen, for leading the fast and for the encouraging words from you and your husband in the morning videos. If you missed the January Daniel Fast, you can still access the free materials and utilize them any time during the year. Hope it continues like this. 66 views, 4 likes, 0 loves, 2 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from DZME 1530 khz: Oras ng Himala (April 30, 2023) #DZME1530 Website:. Watch daily to find the strength and courage you need to see your fast through to the end! I entered into a place of rest during the fast and everything I read daily, I experienced the personal changes in my life. This is my first long liquid fast ever. I plan to slow down/pace my eating so that on the 14th, I will be ready with Gods help. I need to be quiet before my God again and give Him the stress this season brings. Ivanna's Story | 21 Day Fasting Testimony - YouTube 21 DAYS OF PRAYER & FASTING FROM MONDAY MAY 31st TO 20th OF JUNE 2021 Energy-wise, Im got easily tired and I moved too slow. Since 1 June, he has been able to keep his commitment to fast and has not smoked at all. Pastor Franklin brings these timely words of encouragement directly from the cherished Holy Land of Israel. 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. I know all the work that this project involves, so thanks! Enriqueta, Thank you again for walking so many people through this fast and for your years of dedication. Heidi, This fasting time not only was amazing spiritually, but also my family rediscovered my cooking skills with Kristens recipes. Veronica, This is the fifth year that Ive followed your Daniel Fast postings. During this fast I wanted to be totally committed to completing it. The Fast of Esther is a special day of fasting and prayer observed by the Jewish people. 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. . All of a sudden, on Saturday as I ended my fast, I began to have renewed energy and interest for various projects. Amidst seven months of grief and heartache, I fasted and held onto the hem of His garment. At the end of the seventh month, I found out Im five weeks pregnant. I appreciate all you have done and are doing to spur me along on this journey. I fast with understanding and know the importance of drawing closer to God and spending time in his presence. 1.4K views, 63 likes, 70 loves, 309 comments, 114 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Thomas Beavers: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Day 6 The significance of prayer and fasting for 21 days, as shown in the Daniel Fast, is to draw closer to God and have a more personal relationship with Him. I felt God was giving new wine skins to receive the new wine. It has been amazing! Im so blessed to see what he shows me and hear what he tells me. So, I jumped in with both feet! My spirit man feels light and though Ive lost weight, it feel really heathy! I just stopped there as I realized that for the first time in my life I had crowned Him Lord of all. It wasnt easy for me. Today is the last day of my fast and my birthday, and I know that its God that has given me strength. But God did a miracle during Dr Che Ahns service. We wont be going further into debt! I rushed home after work and sat with the lord for over an hour. During the 21-day fast, we saw the Lord move in mighty ways. 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting - Hungry Generation He spoke to me so boldly and He made himself so clear to me throughout the entire day. January 2021 Daniel Fast Testimonies - Ultimate Daniel Fast January 10th - 31st. If thou shalt believe on the Lord Jesus Christ thou shalt be saved and thy household. He made a way when I thought there was no way. You can have the assurance from God that heaven will be your home, if you would like to be certain. FASTING, and prayer, and now giving also are powerful life-changing weaponry I now use and want to make it a lifestyle change. I have done other fasts before (started off doing partial fasts upgrading to other types; dry etc) and I must say THE LORD KEEPS YOU. During the fast I also realized that my prayers were selfish. I have also been off social media for a while now so that helps. Thanks and God bless!, After fasting 18 days I feel the righteousness of Christ shining like the noon day sun, and my worship is very very intense with heavy awareness and fire., I have finished my 21-day fast today. For a year and a half I had been applying to speak on a major platform didnt know anyone in the industry. What a blessing! Praying Gods richest blessings on you and your ministry. Margi, Kristen, thank you for leading us on the Daniel Fast. In the days that followed I felt very clear and clean in my head. He was never disrespectful in any manner toward the king and his officials but always stood firm in his faith. Matthew 6:33. Saturday, January 23, was the last day of the fast. In desperation, I fasted [and] decided to water fast for 7 days. I was blessed by it all and by how God helped me to be more disciplined, reflective, introspective, and open to purging. I not only conceived but found indescribable intimacy with Jesus. He is answering my prayer not to be left behind, but to know Him better. I am a 19 [year old] student and I could tell I wasnt easy because I still live with my parents and brothers and sisters, but I told them and they trusted me. Thanks so much, and may God continue to bless you abundantly! Marie, Thank you, Kristen. To Him be all Glory and Power and Honor!!!!! This whole experience has been amazing for me, and I am waiting expectantly for Gods answers to our prayers plus giving Him thanks for what He has already done. Last January I came across your site and after reading thru several of your pages, I decided to join you for the last 9 days of your fast. I thank God for this fast. I feel I need to do more fasting and prayer. Amen, God has really showed me the light. It is quite an exhilarating experience!!! Days 5-7 made it difficult. PRAISE GOD., I have appreciated what you have shared on fasting and the different resources you have mentioned. As I am typing this Tony Evans is on my TV and the title of his sermon is Fasting for Power. God is so good. The dietary restrictions of the fast do not include the traditional idea of fasting. I knew that I had to attend this service. SALVATION I lost my spouse of 34 years in 2012 and 9 months after this devastating experience, I was approached by my senior pastors to consider being ordained assenior pastor as they were moving country and they were getting my name for the position of fulfilling that role in the church. I sank into isolation and depression to the point I became very concerned about my health. Ive fasted for 40 days and today is my last day. Fasting works to create hormesis both alone and synergistically with other hormetic stressors,. I have the original book and plan to begin February 1st. Testimonies of God's Goodness May God enrich and empower you through his word even more now than ever and continue to use you in the lives of others. I just finished a three day fast with only water and Gatorade earlier this week. 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. Ezra 8:21 NKJV. 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! God has given us commanding power and it is not what we are able to do, but what God will do for us if we will only believe! Ive messed up two times, but I did not let it stop me from continuing. During worship, [I] received new power and I even wrote a song. One of my prayers was answered before I even completed 24 hours. I was tempted and a little discouraged, but thanks to one of your articles in shadesofgrace.org about not getting discouraged, and instead, to finish the race. I learned about Fasting when I stumbled upon your website 7 years ago. Thanks for such useful and inspiring articles. But God, Hi, Tina! Oras ng Himala (April 30, 2023) | Oras ng Himala (April 30, 2023) # And it all began with your fast and night of prayer, which led to my fast and my miracle prayer of salvation! Ron Lagerquist 25 Day Fast Introduction . (Matthew 6:19-21 is our assurance). I cant explain or put into words.
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