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!
Missed the Call?
CLICK HERE to find out how you can get a recording of last night’s call and the call with Sheila Walsh, as well as upcoming calls with Laura Story and ME!
Last week’s GIVEAWAY WINNERS are listed in the post under this one 🙂
Abba Father,
It’s in your Son’s name that I lift up Natalie Grant before you. Your words says in Jeremiah 1: 5, “that you know us and formed us”. And with your divine plan for Natalie’s life I ask you would continue to make that which you ordained to be manifested in her life. Let your glory be manifested in her home, marriage, music and ministry. I pray that anointing that ran down Aaron’s beard run through her life everyday, touching her everyone and every place that she goes. I pray that nothing but good success and health will follow her and her family whether in presence or absence. I pray that when times that she is CALLED to be away from her husband and children that you will be the hedge of protection and comfort for them. That in each others absence that your peace will be their banner. I pray that you will continue to connect her with divine connections. You know that plans you have for her life for you are the breath that she breathes in every song she releases. So we stand in agreement with your plan and with the will of Natalie to agree with your plan and we say, YES…You are Lord, our Abba Father. For all glory be thine in the earth as it is in heaven. In your Son’s name…Jesus! Amen (so it is)!
Dear Heavenly Father, please bless Natalie in all she do, Bless her in every faset of her life in Jesus Name Amen
Father, what a privilege it is to bring our thoughts, hopes, dreams, and concerns to you! Thank you that you are always there, always listening. I ask, Lord that you would be with Natalie as she goes into all the world to preach the gospel through music and her testimony. I pray that you would be with her mouth. Help her to speak boldly the words that you would have her share with those you place in her path. Comfort and protect her as she is away from her family and friends. Comfort and protect her family also, Lord. Help them to be understanding of the ministry you have given her. Strengthen and refresh her as she puts in long, hard hours ministering for you. Redeem the time back to her and help her to accomplish all that you have called her to do. Help her to prioritize and to seek first your kingdom. Thank you, Sweet Lord, for hearing all of our prayers for Natalie and for answering them according to your perfect plan for her life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Praying Gods divine healing, perfect peace and protection!
I don’t know Natalie’s story, but I know I also had struggles after becoming a new mother and it certainly made me develop a heart for new moms. I’d love to hear about Natalie’s struggles, as I love hearing testimonies and find them to truly be the most powerful, effective witness!
I saw you at a conference in Southaven, Ms. two weeks ago and your story and songs helped me realize that I was bone dry and that I needed filling up…….I have been so busy doing so many “things” for the church and the Lord that I got side tracked from the ONE thing God called me to do. I came to the conference dry and tired ….I left at the end of the conference tired but my soul was happy and at peace. Thank you for listening to God and blessing so many. I will be praying for you and your family.