Her words were tender, courageous, raw and oh-so-real.
As I listened to Natalie share her heart at a recent event we did together, I recognized the familiar breaking and mending – the common struggles we’d both faced through storms that became part of God’s story in each of our lives.
Describing the setting and scenes of her life that shaped the lyrics in her new songs, I related to so much Natalie had been through: depression, feeling far away from God, defeating thoughts that we let define us as women, moms and wives, friends, overwhelmed … yet called to be real with Jesus and others. To be found, rescued and restored back to hope. Still not perfect but resting in His perfect love.
When I listened to Natalie’s new album “Hurricane” the next day, seriously my jaw dropped open with every song. Tears welled up in my eyes. It felt like song after song had been written for different chapters in A Confident Heart.
Than was when I knew “Hurricane” could be THE sound track for my heart {and YOURs} as we break-free from doubt and discouragement and LIVE FREE in the power of God’s promises!
That day I picked up the phone and called Melissa Taylor who would be leading an online study of my book this fall – and also a conference call series with special guests. It seemed certain Natalie was hand-picked by God to be one! The prayer-wheels started turning, and it just so happened I’d be with Natalie at another event that next week!
The rest is God’s amazing unfolding of what we know is going to be a life-changing LIVE event tonight!
Natalie Grant will be on a LIVE conference call with Melissa Taylor and me TONIGHT
{Tuesday Oct 29th at 8pm EST}
and YOU can JOIN US – live or via recording!
What will THE Conference CALL with NATALIE be about?
It’ll be a real conversation about real-life. Natalie wants to share with you openly and honestly about her struggles and hardships over the past few years, and the vision God’s given her for you to “dare to be all that God’s called you to be.” Natalie offers a rare, gutsy vulnerability in her words as a friend and in her songs as an artist – which is what I love about HERE and the 10 songs on Hurricane that chronicle her journey from despair to hope, darkness to light and distance to intimacy.
WIN a call with Natalie and a Hurricane CD!
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When I heard Natalie’s courageous story and her bold declaration of hope over every women in that audience, I felt compelled {with love & some girlfirend-protectiveness} to commit to PRAY FOR HER continually as she steps into enemy territory!Leave a PRAYER for NATALIE in the comments.
Click “Share Your Thoughts” below and join me in asking God for His continued favor and fierce protection over Natalie – for her marriage, her kids, her heart and mind, her schedule and the demands of an album tour and the mommy in her who loves to be home with her babies but is willing to leave home for the sake of the Gospel. I know how hard that is.} Whatever God puts on your heart for her, a verse or a short prayer or note of encouragement. Let’s bless this sweet and amazing sister with some love! Thank you friends!!Each prayer/comment will be an entry into today’s drawings.
The WINNERs are…
Kimberly who wrote: Dear Heavenly Father I ask you to watch over Natalie today and guide her as she continues to pursue the demanding will of the ever so loving Gospel that You have placed before her. Show her family how very much she loves them and wants to be with them daily and give them understanding in knowing that their mommy and wife is doing this amazing work for God and that they will all be rewarded one day for the Heavenly work that their mommy and wife is allowing God to do in their lives. Jesus wrap your loving precious arms around this family. In Jesus name …Amen
Karen C who wrote:Dear Father in Heaven, I ask you to cover Natalie and her family under the shadow of your wings. May she be aware of your constant Presence in her life and the deep, unfailing love you have for her. Strengthen her and encourage her in her walk with You. Please push back any darkness that would seek to consume her and cause her to abide in your light. May she be a channel of blessing to those who listen to her speak and who listen to her music. Thank you Father for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Please {still} SHARE your prayer for Natalie!!!
I know your prayers mean so much to Natalie and her family! And I’m ALSO going to do more drawings from your prayer/comments for her CDs later this week!
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Last week’s GIVEAWAY WINNERS are listed in the post under this one 🙂
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Abba, I lift up Natalie before Your throne of grace. Please grant her Your peace and guidance and direction, and fill her cup to overflowing with Your love.
In Your precious name,
Amen
Lord, I pray your continued blessing on Natalie as she courageously shares her story and encourages women to walk boldly with you.
Father, I don’t have fancy words all I have is the simple request that you watch and guide Natalie as she spreads your word through her music and travel. In every endeavor she has I pray that you would fill her with your spirit to minister just the right words to those who need them. Watch over her family and give her strength everyday to make a difference in your name. Amen
Lord, I just ask that you be with Natalie as she continues on her path that you have marked out for her. I pray that you would wrap you arms around her as only you can. When she gets discouraged while in ministry, give her the testimony from someone, that will be just what she needs to hear to continue on in this call you have on her life. Help her to find creative ways to make up for the time that she can’t be with her family. I also ask that you be with her family as they are home while she is traveling, give them the encouragement they need. Lord I ask that you be with each lady that listens to this call tonight, help them to hear exactly what they need to hear to feel more confident about themselves with whatever they are going through. Lord I thank you for Natalie and her ministry through music and I pray that you would put a hedge of thorns around her while she is traveling around for YOU! Bless her and encourage her today. Lord I also thank you for this online Bible Study that you have placed me in at this time in my life, so I can feel confident to go out and share with struggling women going through tough times in life. Help us all to be will to #moveforward to spread your gospel. We thank you and praise you in advance for the lives that are going to be touched tonight in the conference call. In Jesus Name, AMEN
Loving Father, your daughters come to you because you bid us to and because we know that you are not only able but willing to hear our hearts. I thank you for Natalie’s gifts that she is sharing with the world. I pray for strength and persistence for her physical, spiritual, and emotional life.
We thank you for your answers. Remind Natalie that you are with her always.
Thank you Father God that you never leave nor forsake us – you have Natalie and the rest of us in the palm of your hand. We have the same spirit aiding is us that raised Christ from the dead abiding in us to quicken our mortal bodies making them alive and vibrant with health. Thank you for your never failing love.
YOU o”Lord have us covered.
Thank you in the Powerful Name of Jesus
Dear Heavenly Father I ask you to watch over Natalie today and guide her as she continues to pursue the demanding will of the ever so loving Gospel that You have placed before her. Show her family how very much she loves them and wants to be with them daily and give them understanding in knowing that their mommy and wife is doing this amazing work for God and that they will all be rewarded one day for the Heavenly work that their mommy and wife is allowing God to do in their lives. Jesus wrap your loving precious arms around this family. In Jesus name …Amen
Lord, I lift your precious daughter Natalie up in prayer today. I ask that you are with her on this journey to share her story with so many of your hurting children. Guide her, Lord. Guard her mind and thoughts, give her the words to say, direct each one of her steps and, above all, give her a confident heart so that she might use all of her past pain, disappointments and struggles to glorify You. Thank you, Lord, for blessing Natalie and her family and each woman she touches as she follows the great plan you have for her life. Amen.
How can I join the conference call if im deaf….ideas?
Lord please bless Natalie words As she speaks oh lord
We are Ll over comers in your name lord please lead her
In what to say and lord thank you for Renee lord this
Book has sorest blessed me and spoke to my heart
More than she will ever know thank you lord for putting this book and these
Amazing Christian women in my path Amwn!
I DO PRAY THAT NATALIE WILL CONTINUE TO HEAL FROM EVERYTHING SHE NEEDS TO. I HAVE ALSO HAD MANY HARD STRUGGLES AND SOME CONTINUE TO THIS DAY. THE ONLY WAY I CAN COPE IS TO PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING!
Thank you Lord for the transparency Natalie displays from the platform you’ve blessed her with. In a world of plastic people and fake celebrities, it’s refreshing to find one so honest and real. Lord, I know it’s a sacrifice to contribute so much time to encouraging others. I pray you would bless her efforts. Protect her family. Give her grace as she attempts to balance the needs of family against the call of ministry. Give her true and wise friends and counselors along the way. Thank you for the gift of her artistry.
Dear lord I thank you for Natalie and I ask you to bless her . Comfort her and gift her strength as she does theses concerts and also has a family to take care of which must be exausting! Speak to her and give her wisdom. I ask this in the name of Jesus amen
Praying for Natalie. I can’t imagine having to leave my husband and kiddos behind, but I admire her SO much for doing it for Jesus. Her songs have been there for me during hard times, and really resonate with me. Dear Father, please create a circle of calm around Natalie and in her spirit as she carries out the work you have given her. Use her to bring others closer to you. Protect her on her travels, and comfort her during her separations from her family. In Jesus’ name I ask these things. Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father please continue to watch over Natalie so that she may continue to help others learn about you. May she use your word as a lamp to her feet and a light for her path. Psalm 119:105
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you for Natalie and for her ministry through her songs. Please protect and bless her and her family, and give them grace and strength and peace when they’re apart. Please continue to use her in a mighty way for the sake of your kingdom. In Jesus’ precious name I pray, Amen.
Dear Father in Heaven,
I ask you to cover Natalie and her family under the shadow of your wings. May she be aware of your constant Presence in her life and the deep, unfailing love you have for her. Strengthen her and encourage her in her walk with You. Please push back any darkness that would seek to consume her and cause her to abide in your light. May she be a channel of blessing to those who listen to her speak and who listen to her music. Thank you Father for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
I have been doing the 7 day doubt diet, I’m on day 5 & it has really been informative & hitting me right in my heart. Currently my mind is under attack from using meth. I had 5mo clean til I relapsed a few weeks back. I am free from the addiction but the lasting effects have been traumatic! I haven’t seen my kids but once in 5mo& currently my marriage is in trouble. I tried staying off physch meds & thought I had a spirit that was attacking me. But the fact is I fried my brain. The biggest problem is DOUBT, I’m having a hard time trusting anyone, even family & especially my husband when my head is messed up. I get very few moments of relief & have been in 5physch wards since Jan.. I need help & am trying to hit this from all angles, i am back on physch meds & of course relying on God! I don’t want to loose my husband, plz pray for us. My husbands name is Jeff. Thank you for the free trial, I plan on getting the book asap. GOD BLESS..
Dear Father, I ask you to bless and keep Natalie safe from all harm. You say in your word we could ask in your name and it shall be done. I am trusting and believing that you will keep her and her family safe. Lord Jesus I am asking in your name that through her minsters lives will be changed. I thank you for this dear sister!! I ask you this in the name of Jesus that died on the cross that we might be saved Amen
Precious and Loving God. I ask that you watch over Natalie as she continues through her journey and continues to lead a very busy and demanding life. Watch over her as a mother, wife, and artist. Please help her to share your words and your messages and bless all those who will receive your message. I ask that you be those on the call tonight and that each woman listening hears what she needs to hear and finds your promises. In Jesus name…amen.