Ep 84 // What the Prophetess Anna Teaches Us About Fasting to See Jesus

We are in series on prayer and fasting during the month of October 2024. God has asked me to be obedient to this invitation to learn more, experience deeper intimacy and encourage you all to do the same! 

Ep 80 - is a great introduction to the nuts and bolts of prayer & fasting. Ep 81 - shares 8 reasons fasting brings incredible breakthroughs. Ep 82 - looks into Daniel 9 and fasting as a form of personal and corporate repentance. Ep 83 - navigates Esther 4 as a way to position ourselves for influence.

Today we’re looking at the incredibly faithful life of the prophetess Anna in Luke 2 and what she teaches us about fasting to see Jesus!

In this episode we will explore:

• Luke 2 - the story of Simeon and Anna
• Where the Holy Spirit resides before Pentecost
• The power of Holy Spirit stirrings and blessing after obedience
• The blessing Anna receives after a lifetime of prayer and fasting
• How fasting can position us to see Jesus and His Kingdom manifested in your life

Reflection questions you’ll ask yourself in this episode:

• What Holy Spirit ‘stirring’ is exciting you right now? How can you get curious about this and ask God for more direction and revelation?
• What does it look like for you to commit your life to God even after tragedy and loss?
• What have you been praying about for many years? Do you believe God still hears you? That you will experience His redemptive power and presence in the land of the living?

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Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“Don’t underestimate the power of a Holy Spirit stirring because you don’t know what God has for you on the other side!” 

“As Anna fasted and prayed, God led her to be involved in what truly mattered to Him.”

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Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• Untangled Faith Book and companion journal (*available on Amazon)
• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

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