In August of 2007 five single women, befuddled and broken over the lack of available Godly men and our own relationship failures, decided to start fasting and praying. The problem of unintentional singleness seemed (seems!) so wide-spread, and there aren’t any quick fixes. It’s a God sized problem, so we wanted to petition God more fervently to act. We decided to start fasting and praying lunch on Mondays for God to change us where we need to be changed; help men pursue, love and commit to women; and give the gift of marriage to us and our friends. A married friend joined us, and the six of us started reminding each other via email every Sunday of our commitment to fast and pray. Others began to join us, and emails started going out to 75, 100, 300 people… by January of 2011, over 500 people had asked to join our list. Some are fasting lunch, some fast all day, some fast something other than food.
We’ve seen God powerfully — in ourselves, in the men we know, and in bringing about many marriages. And we don’t believe He’s done yet! If you’d like to contact us, our email is fast.pray@gmail.com. And if you are interested in a great book about navigating unintentional singleness, check out www.connallygilliam.com or pick up Connally’s book “Revelations of a Single Woman: loving the life i didn’t expect” from your favorite bookseller. In any case, we hope you will join us!
Dear fast.pray team,
I have been following your blog for over a year now, read it, pray, but have never intentionally fasted with you women. I am going to change that this week
also, I was wondering if there was an email address where I could contact you ladies. Thanks!
Yes, you can email us directly at fast.pray@gmail.com
Do you fast and pray for anything else??? Just curios.. I fast every Wednesday all day 6 to 6 going on my second year now for different needs or the same pressing situation that may exist at that time.. Thank God that I have because of how my walk with God has grown . My business has gotten better and health…. I love having bounced up on your site. It’s very encouraging..May God continue to bless you
Was just referred to your blog by a friend. Great stuff and great idea!
Welcome! We’re glad that you are joining us.
Wow! Just amazed to find this blog! It will really help the small prayer group I lead, since we are all single ladies! Hello from Puerto Rico!
Ladies,
I have been receiving your emails for more than a year now and have been enjoying this blog since it started. Thank you for your faithfulness in this ministry. I would love to read short bios on the women who contribute such wise words each week. Have you considered having short bios of the writers under the “about” section of this blog? I feel like I’ve gotten to know you somewhat through your posts, but would love to know a bit more about the background of the women God has entrusted with this ministry. Just a thought.
So encouraged to see this blog. Only those who have walked this lonely road know how difficult it is. God does and will move the mountains. Trusting and praying for this. Count me in!
My Dad gave me Connally’s book in 2006. He had read it (random!) and loved it! I, on the other hand, was 24, and not ready to label myself a “single woman”. I was simply, “not married yet”. Now, at 29, with a Master’s degree, living 3000 miles from family and on the mission field, I have picked up this book, and say with amazement through every chapter, “Yes! This is me! This is what I am thinking and feeling and thought I was alone!” Thank you so much for the book, Connally. I have been so encouraged and challenged by your words. I am very excited to discover your fast and pray blog. I used to fast and pray asking God to bring me a godly husband, but have been discouraged in the long wait. I am spurred on to pick up this torch again, and am so thankful to have others to carry it with me!
yay! so glad you can join us. and no need to carry the label “single woman.” today you are single–who knows what tomorrow will being! you are first and foremost God’s beloved daughter. THAT is the label worth holding on to. in the meantime, though, it’s great to have you fasting and praying with us.
connally
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I would like to join your email list and the Monday fast group. Enjoyed reading this blog.
just go to the lower right hand corner of the blog page and you’ll find a place to submit your e-mail to regularly receive the blog. i think they’ll send you a confirmation e-mail which you’ll need to click on.
glad you can join us!
connally
Ahhh, guess I found the answer here. Wow, this is an impressive undertaking. Love to hear about it more. Blessings!
Hey–Would love to answer any specific questions you have. Feel free to ask them here, or send us an e-mail at fast.pray@gmail.com!
Blessings, Connally
http://www.connallygilliam.com
I love the winding path that God puts before me at times in this journey of life!
This path has brought me here!
filling my single heart with cheer
Thank you for sharing you thoughts weekly and your words of encouragement.
Thank you for your continued work on fast and pray.