FAM Club Alum

We’re thrilled that so many of you are eager to join the FAM Club. We can’t wait to hear testimonies of answered prayer and changed hearts as together we practice this grace-filled discipline. Some of the most encouraging emails we’ve received in the past few weeks have been from women who have already been faithful to fast and pray for their families. We hope their testimonies inspire you as well:

“Welcome to the club!” wrote Becky, “I was excited to read your blog today!  You are embarking on a wonderful, rewarding new “club”.  My husband, Nick, and I have been using our day off together for the past couple of year to fast and pray for our family, close friends and their families as well as other needs that come to mind during our prayer time.  We have had numerous answers to those prayers and continue to look for more.  How wonderful it will be to know that there are many, many other families involved in seeking our Father in this way and seeing the results of those prayers!”

Leslie emailed to say: “I was so encouraged by your blog about starting a FAM club. I just wanted to share with you what the Lord has taught me about fasting and prayer. Years ago I heard that Shirley Dobson fasted every Thursday for her family. I was inspired by her example but I also love to eat, besides I have been either pregnant or nursing so I didn't even consider it a possibility. About a year and a half ago I read John Piper's book entitled Hunger for God. The Lord really used Piper's teaching to give me a greater vision for fasting. Since then, He has really helped me (and I mean REALLY helped me, because I do struggle with gluttony!) to faithfully fast and pray for my husband, children, and church. I cannot express to you how much I now view fasting as a true grace from God. The Lord has been so incredibly kind to meet my meager sacrifice of food to deepen my relationship with Him. Once again the Lord has given me so much more than I could have ever thought or imagined... greater love and gratitude for Him. So thank you for being sensitive to the Holy Spirit and encouraging other ladies into this wonderful practice.”

Finally, Caroline told us of her mother’s inspiring example: “My Mum fasted one lunchtime a week throughout my and my brothers' childhoods and I know we all benefited from it.  We all came to know God at very early ages (around 4 years of age) and none of us wavered from our walk, even in our teens.  I know that that is partly the great example my parents were, and the way they brought us up, but I have always said that I would fast in the same way for my family.  Sadly, breastfeeding etc. stopped it and as my twins turned 3 last week, I have not started fasting.  I am SO grateful for your nudge and will gladly join you all in your weekly fasts.  I want my children to have an even greater walk with God than the one He has given me.”