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Started by Wendy Nov 10
As the holidays approach, I thought it may be a good time of year to focus on the things we are most thankful to God for. As we fast in the upcoming weeks, let us keep that in mind. So ladies, what are you most thankful for? What has God done in your lives over the past year? What are some answers to prayers? I would love to hear your answers!! Reply »
Started by Wendy Sep 27
It has been a long while since I last posted anything. I have been pretty busy lately with life, including a relationship with a wonderful, godly man. While in this fairly new relationship, it has also caused me to see myself in new ways, see the world around me with a different perspective. For instance, I never knew there were so many insecurities lurking beneath the surface. Sure, I knew some of them were there, but not to the depth I am now seeing them. Or that I have sin and sinful tendencies now affect someone besides just my self. And then I see such godly women walking beside me who are still single and wonder why God has chosen to bless me with a relationship now and not them. I also see other godly women whose marriages are falling a part and that too brings fears up that make me question how my future marriage could possibly be different than their's. I don't understand these things, but I need to keep my focus on the right place, the right Person. I don't know for certain where my relationship with the man I am dating now will end up. I don't know why my friend's marriages are falling a part or why other friends remain single. I don't understand why bad things happen to good people in the world. But I do know this. That my Savior and my God is sovereign and loving. I do know that He is the Rock and Strong Tower that can not be swayed. When life is rocking the boat, He makes the water calm. I can't look to anyone or anything other than Christ to get me through each day. I may feel overwhelmed at times, but He is the only Person I can truly count on, even if He chooses to bless me with a husband one day. So ladies, remember to keep your eyes on Jesus, your face like flint. He loves us more than we could ever realize. He's got our back, no matter the circumstance. Hold on to that. Hold on to Him. Reply »
Started by Rachel. Last reply by Wendy Jul 14.
I intend to start a weekly day of fasting to focus on praying for the subject of marriage, as well as my own personal spiritual growth. Anyone care to join me? I'm considering making Wednesday my day of fasting, since it would transition well into my church's weekly prayer service. If someone would like to fast with me, however, and would prefer another day I'd be open to anything. Reply »
Started by Wendy Jun 16
Hey everyone! It has been a little while since I last said anything on here. I would like to continue to fast and pray for our future lives, our future husbands, and future children, all God willing. But I wanted to write a note of encouragement here. I think this time as single Christian women is an important time of us setting some of the foundational habits of a godly woman, wife, and mother in the future. This is a time to develop godly habits that will encourage our future spouses and children. So my prayer for myself and all of you as we wait patiently for God's timing in blessing us with a husband, is that we not only develop godly habits, but that we become Prayer Warrior Princesses. I want to be known as a woman who's knees are scuffed up from being on my knees praying. I want to be known as a woman who prays before any given situation, who prays from the moment I wake up until the moment my head hits the pillow. I want to be known as a woman who prays for people on the spot, not just saying I will pray for someone and then forgets. I want to be in a continual attitude of prayer, "practicing the presence of God" throughout the day. I want to be a Prayer Warrior Princess because I know that prayer is powerful and is the most important thing I can do as a future wife and future mother. Prayer moves things that are otherwise unexplainable. Prayer works. As I write these words, I just want to admit that I have not arrived to this level. I know it is important to pray and I talk about it more than I actually practice it. But as we pray together, I pray for that to change. I sincerely pray that I become a woman of action and follow through in prayer, not just talking about it. And I pray this for you as well. Let us come together to put our words into action and become Prayer Warrior Princesses! Reply »
Started by Wendy. Last reply by Wendy May 25.
I am going to steal some thoughts from Emily over on the Unfurling Flower group. I am a big fan, Emily if you are reading this!! :) Anyway, I want to for upcoming weeks, have the prayer focus to be our futures. I started this group as an extension of something I had already been doing, which was/is, fasting weekly for my future spouse, my future life. I do not necessarily know if God has marriage and a family in my future, but as in Candice's book, I have the desire for marriage and most likely this will happen in God's timing. I, only after finding this website and in talking with a good Christian friend, decided to start to boldly pray for a husband. And I know that is what brought many of you here. I want to pray boldly, despite my circumstances and my feelings. I want to thank God for that man, the man God is creating him to be at this moment. I want to pray boldly for my future with him, having or adopting children, relationships with his family and friends, and anything else that comes to mind. And I want to pray specifically for a man that will put God first and me second, a man that is a Christian leader, who leads by example. I want to trust God with all of these things, for it to happen soon, but for it to happen in His timing. And despite my desire for marriage, I do not want to manipulate any situation in order to rush it. And if a man does come in to my life, that if it is God's will for us to become one some day, that He would bring is closer together, and if not, that He would tear us a part, despite any pain. These are just a few of the things that I pray about when I fast for my future husband. If any one has other ideas, please feel free to share them. Let us come together and pray boldly!! Reply »
Started by Wendy. Last reply by Mary Apr 16.
I have a confession to make. Last week I did not fast. I don't know about your work place luncheons, but at my work place, food is such a big part of our interactions. And last Wednesday, we had a party for someone's birthday. I love parties and food, but I have to admit, it is at times overwhelming the emphasis that is placed on food being such a central part of relationships. Especially like most women, I have my own issues with food. And I have to admit, I hate missing a meal. So does that mean I hate fasting? Not exactly. I do hate giving up the food I would normally be having at that time, but I am loving the time with our Lord. And I am seeing some results from the time. Not huge results, but I am finding that my spiritual life is deepening. I am depending on God in a new way that I would not be experiencing otherwise. I may make mistakes along the way, but I know there is grace in that as well. I just want to encourage all you ladies out there who may be having a hard time with this. God knows your heart and will be there waiting and ready whenever you able to fast. This week, I will be fasting on Wednesday again, Lord willing. I will be fasting this verse from Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." I may not understand all that is around me. I may not understand why I am still single. But if I say that I trust in God, than I need to trust in His timing, not mine. Let us trust Him together! Reply »
Started by Lisa Ward. Last reply by Lisa Ward Apr 7.
I had a bit of a set back today. I ended a friendship before it even began. Without going into detail, I really liked this guy but he was so untouchable. He would not open up at all. I think he is a serial dater. I have prayed to the Father he know my disappointments. Please say a prayer for me this week. I'm bummed out. Reply »
Started by Wendy Mar 23
Ladies! I hope and pray your Easter was well received. I thought for this week, we could continue to pray the scriptures from last week. God has done so much for us and I would love to continue to focus on that. When I fast and pray, praying these scriptures, I also pray for God's will to be done in my life. He knows my (our) desires to be married. But He knows the best person in the best time. I just pray that in the meantime, I (we) can focus on God; for He is the ultimate gift, not the blessings He gives us. I welcome all feedback from you ladies. I focus on Wednesdays, which I think others have joined in. But if other ladies have other thoughts or ideas, feel free to add those as well. May we fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith! Reply »
Started by Wendy. Last reply by Rachel Mar 20.
I appreciate all of the replies on this forum during the past week. I think we are all need some supernatural things to happen. And thanks for the information about what fasting could/should look like. It is very helpful, as fasting does not look the same for everyone. As we are looking toward Easter week and weekend, I suggest that we fast and pray in light of what He has done for us. Romans 5:8 says "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." and Philippians 3:7-8 says "But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ". I have to admit that this week I am little down. I will see this guy I like and had hopes of him becoming something more. I do not get to see him often, but when I do see him, it is still a somewhat hurtful reminder of what I hoped for is not my current reality. But I know God is such a huge and good God. His ways are bigger and more imaginative than I could ever be. He knows my whole story, as He knows yours. And as hard as things can be emotionally and circumstantially at times, i want to keep my focus on Him and not my surroundings. I want to be always thankful for His sacrifice and love for me. i want to count everything a loss compared to knowing Him. And as Easter approaches, I want to keep my eyes fixed on His. Let us pray and fast together! Reply »
Started by Therese Binette. Last reply by Wendy Mar 18.
Hello i am new to the group i can't say much about fasting but i am willing to do it because i need some answers right now in my life..i want a to live a supernatural life and go beyond...my relationship with God is a long journey but as a human i am still influence by things in this world, not as much as it was at the beginnibg of my marche with the Lord Jesus Reply »
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