Responses
David Russell December 17, 2008 | 10:41 pm
Jessica, I will be praying for you and your fast. I believe that God will find unique ways to speak into your life as you seek Him during this fast. Remain strong and let the words of Scripture come alive to you. The book of Romans is a great place to start. http://youversion.com/esv/Rom.1.1 Watch this message from a few weeks ago from guest speaker Margaret Feinberg. You may find comfort and strength in it. http://theaterchurch.com/media/message/the-sacred-echo/ Please keep us posted!
Beth (NCC Prayer Ministry) December 18, 2008 | 9:43 am
Dear Father in Heaven, We lift up to you your daughter Jessica. Father, we ask you to take her by the hand this season and show her all you want her to see - your majesty in her world, your love in her life, and your hope in her future. Lord, give her strength in YOU as she sets her eyes on you and fasts. Let her not be discouraged, but continuually look toward you. Father restore to her mind your plan and purpose for her life, connect her with others so that she may find friendship, strength, and community with other believers. We ask you of this, in your name. Amen.
Heather Zempel December 18, 2008 | 3:27 pm
Hey Jessica- This is awesome! As you spend some time fasting, talk to God, as well. He definitely wants to speak to you!
Jessica December 18, 2008 | 10:43 pm
Thank you all so much for your encouraging words. I am anxious to start my fast but am taking my time to get prepared both physically and spiritually. Thank you, David, for the links. I have written them down for future reference.
Ron December 27, 2008 | 8:29 am
Ms. Jessica, I would like to recommend two books that are the best I have found. God's Chosen Fast by Authur Wallis and The Transforming Power of Fasting and Prayer by Bill Bright (has tons of encouraging testimonies). I did a 40 fast in 2003; something I tried to do for years. It was physically and spiritually rejuvinating. God bless you as you seek the LORD's will and face.
Ron December 27, 2008 | 8:29 am
Ms. Jessica, I would like to recommend two books that are the best I have found. God's Chosen Fast by Authur Wallis and The Transforming Power of Fasting and Prayer by Bill Bright (has tons of encouraging testimonies). I did a 40 fast in 2003; something I tried to do for years. It was physically and spiritually rejuvinating. God bless you as you seek the LORD's will and face.
Gary Marcelin January 6, 2009 | 9:54 pm
Hi Jessica, A good book to read while fasting is Fasting for Spriitual Break Through (A guide to nine biblical fasts) by Elmer L. Towns. It has ministered to my soul immensely and I'm sure it will minister to you as well. May the Lord bless you richly through this journey.
Laura February 27, 2009 | 8:16 pm
Reading your message made me realize how strong my faith is in God and brought me to tears. Thank you for inspiring me without realizing it.