Ep 430: How to Seek God’s Favor in 2024

Join us for a powerful session of Pedal & Preach with Tamra Andress as we kickstart 2024. In this episode, we delve into the purpose of fasting, uncovering spiritual truths from the book of Genesis, and seeking God’s favor for a pure church body.

Discover how to overcome spiritual attacks, own your sins, activate the church’s power, and step confidently through the new open door God has for us in 2024.

Prepare for spiritual breakthroughs and divine opportunities to seek God’s favor on the F.I.T. in Faith Podcast with host Tamra Andress.

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Show Notes: How to Seek God’s Favor in 2024

Welcome to another episode of the F.I.T. in Faith Podcast! As we kick off the year 2024, we find ourselves on a journey—a journey of fasting, reflection, and embracing change. In this episode, our host takes us on a deep dive into the significance of the new year, the power of fasting, and the importance of seeking God’s favor. Let’s dive into the main takeaways from this inspiring podcast episode.

The New Year’s Fast:

Our host begins by sharing that she is in the midst of a three-day water fast, acknowledging that it feels a bit challenging. Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline, often used for seeking God’s guidance, cleansing the body, and drawing closer to Him.

Expectations for 2024:

The host expresses her excitement about the new year and her desire to walk alongside others in their journey with God. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating, breathing life, and speaking capital-T truth together as a community. The year 2024 is seen as a year of expectation and divine promises.

Victory Already Won:

The podcast takes a reflective turn as the host encourages listeners to understand that they are already victors in Christ. She highlights how many people try to fight battles that God has already won and emphasizes the importance of recognizing our position as God’s children with authority in His dominion.

The Bible Recap:

A new journey begins as the host shares her plan to go through “The Bible Recap,” a chronological version of the Bible. She reflects on the beauty of feasting on God’s Word daily, even when certain passages may seem challenging or less understandable.

Surrender in Reading and Sharing:

The host talks about reading the Bible and immediately sharing what she’s learned with others. She emphasizes the need for complete surrender in this process, both in the act of reading and sharing. It’s a unique practice that requires openness to God’s leading.

Corporate Fasting:

The host discusses the three-day water fast and how it was prompted by God as a corporate fast for the church. She extends an invitation to others to join in, emphasizing that it’s not too late to participate and be part of this spiritual journey.

A Shift in Focus:

Reflecting on her own spiritual journey, the host talks about the shift from an individual focus to a broader perspective of praying on behalf of the Church and the entire body of Christ. She emphasizes the need to be externally focused, working together to bring about change and transformation in the world.

Recognizing God’s Favor:

The podcast delves into the concept of God’s favor and how it can change the trajectory of our lives. Just as Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord, we are encouraged to seek God’s favor in 2024. It’s about recognizing that God desires to bless us abundantly.

Owning Our Mess:

The importance of confession and ownership is highlighted. God already knows the answers to His questions, but our confession and ownership of our actions and attitudes are critical for our refinement and growth.

Dealing with Sin:

The podcast touches on the topic of sin and how it can be crouching at our door. However, when we do what is right and seek God’s favor, sin loses its power over us.

As we embark on this new year, we are reminded of the significance of fasting, the power of seeking God’s favor, and the importance of owning our actions and attitudes. Let’s embrace change, be in a posture of surrender, and trust that God has incredible plans for us in 2024.