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!
ENTER TO WIN
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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Lord I thank you for Natalie Grant and her commitment to glorifying you in music. I thank you that she shares the journey of depression and the dark times she has faced to bring glory to you. I pray for her safety, her health, and for her family as they sacrifice time away from her when she’s doing your work. Please continue to bless her and her family as she blesses people with the gift you have presented her with. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!!
Dear Lord, I pray that you watch over Natalie as she travels to spread your word and protect her family while she is gone. May you speak through her and let her words be glory to you Lord. In Jesus name, Amen.
Thank you God for leading me to this very place at this very time! I know that You work in wondrous ways and when we follow those little clues You leave for us, we can end up having an amazing and life changing experience! I have been stuck in my own struggles and feelings of being overwhelmed and hopeless, so when I started to read about Natalie and her struggles I knew this was a message for me! I would love to hear her story and learn from both of your messages tonight, giving me a chance of hearing something that will resonate in me and my current desperate and disparaging situation! So Father, I come to you with a humbling prayer for this beautiful soul Natalie, whom You have given the strength to become all that You have called her to be and then given her a voice to do the same for others. Surround her with Your protective armor and keep her safe from satan’s grasp as she reaches out to people just like me who need to hear her story. Fill her with Your wisdom and insight so that she can know how and to whom she can help. Bless her and those listening to her in ways that only You can. Thank you for never giving up on us as we struggle and loving us as only You can. I pray this in Jesus name, let it be.
Father God, thank you for allowing Natalie’s message and schedule to line up with Proverbs 31 and their online Bible studies. We know that the events connecting Natalie, Renee, and Melissa could all be explained away by non-believers as a coincidence, but us P31 girls know better. Thank you for making these connections fall into place so that these women are able to reach thousands more through the online Bible study. I pray that Natalie is feeling well, is rested, and has your favor while she fulfills the demands of her personal life and career. I ask these things in your name Lord. Amen.
Dear LORD, I pray for Natalie as she prepares for to share her story with us tonight. GOD you know the story best of all. May her words be used of your glory! Protect her in your peace!
Dear Heavenly Father, We praise you for all the wonderful things you do for all us! We also thank you for giving us Natalie Grant. Your amazing grace comes flowing from Natalie’s beautiful voice and lyrics. Please continue to provide Natalie with all she needs to fulfill your plan for her. In your name I pray, AMEN!!!
Dear Lord,
Thank you for blessing Natalie with musical gifts that speak to our heart, especially one of her most recent songs that speaks to my heart and to many hearts of the women also studying A Confident Heart, her song Hurricane. Thank you for this song, for the encouragement it brings, for the reassurance I feel whenever I hear it.
Bless the women leading and speaking on the call tonight, that they speak your truth straight to the hearts of the women listening.
In your name I pray, Amen
Be Still and Know that I am God. Psalms 46:10. Life can be so hectic, exciting and overwhelming. Sometimes I think we live on the spiritual warfare battle field. I pray for Natalie and all the other women out there that feel like Satan is trying to take us down. I pray that we’ll aways remember to look UP, thank God even during the hard times and pray, pray, pray for his guidance, wisdom and understand.
Please continue to bless Natalie as she spreads the word with her stories & music. She is an inspiration to women everywhere bringing them closer to Jesus! Watch over her family, especially when she is busy ministering to us. Give her the strength & courage never to give up.
Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.
Natalie – thank you for serving God by following His will. You are reaching so many people with your music. You’ve touched my life so many times. Thank you for being soft and open to Him. I will pray that you continue to be open to Him and that I’ll be able to follow your example.
Father God, I pray that you would watch over and protect Natalie and her family. I Pray that you would hold them all in the palm of your mighty hand, and that they would forever know your loving peace and kindness. Father I pray that you would bless Natalie’s ministry in a mighty way. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
Dear Lord, I lift Natalie up to you, please watch over her and her family as she contiues to share her story and encourage others!
Wow, what an exciting vision of God in music. I’m so thankful to know about her new CD and will be getting it. I’m excited about the study and doing it for the second time. I needed more than just one go around with The Confident Heart.
Thanks!
Dear Lord, I ask that you continue to guide and protect dear Natalie as she continues to bless others in your name. Thank you for bringing all the wonderful followers of you together to bless so many others! Asking all your favor on Natalie, Renee and Melissa as they prepare for the Connection Call tonight.
In Your Name,
Amen
Lord, you know what Natalie has been through and how hard it is for her to leave her family for many days at a time so often. Be with her kids as their mom is not home with them. You know what she has to share and who needs to hear this. Be with those who listen that their hearts would be softened and open.
God, I pray blessings over Natalie as she is on tour. I pray for courage, strength, wisdom and peace while away from home. Give her favor where ever she goes. May your light shine brightly through her as she walks a road pointing others to you.
Blessings!
Dear Lord, I pray right now for Natalie. Give her peace and courage as she shares her life story and produce fruit like only You can, LORD. Put your hedge of protection around her as she travels and give her peace. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Dear God, I thank you for Natalie. I was blessed by being able to see her live at Long Hollow Church in Nashville and she is such an inspiration. Her every word spoke to me and inspire me to be all YOU want me to be. Please bless her, her family, keep her safe during her tours, keep her healthy and with energy so she can continue her ministry impacting and empowering other women.
In Jesus’s name we pray, Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father, Lord I thank You for Natalie and the ministry that you have bestowed upon her. Lord, I lift her up to You right now. Please continue to bless her life and the lives of her family. Provide her with confidence as she shares Your words with others. Keep her healthy and strong and preserve her voice. Keep her safe during her travels. Continue to give her a Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that she may continue to know You better. Thank You, in Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
Father, I lift up Natalie to you and ask for your protection and wisdom as she navigates a busy life. Give her the peace and comfort she needs when she is away from her family and help her to find You in the midst of everything.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen