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Send us Fan Mail What could possibly cause our kind, gentle, and loving Father in heaven to turn his face away from his people? In chapters 1-10, God has been sending Jeremiah to warn, warn, and warn again, the people of Judah and Jerusalem. In essence, he is imploring them to change direction before their car inevitably crashes. Have they heeded these warnings? No. We like to focus on the long-suffering nature of God, and are less inclined to think that there can be an end to his mercy. But here, in Jeremiah 11, God instructs his prophet to stop praying for the people. The verdict has been rendered. Let’s be sure to respond to the warnings of the Lord while we live in a season where God is telling us there is still time to stop the car and turn around! We will also discover that the heart of mankind without the Spirit of God is treacherous, and will reject God’s covenant to the point of killing the messenger! Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail God loves to be gracious and forgiving, but He is also just. He would rather rise up to show us compassion, he DELIGHTS in showing mercy, but if we will not receive that mercy and refuse to turn… Justice is on its way.  A right perspective of God causes us to realize how truly amazing it is that He cares about each one of us, and cleanses us of all unrighteousness so we can approach His throne. And more than that: We get to call Him ABBA! Father.  But also: Tremble in fear if you have chosen to ignore the good path He has laid out for our salvation. Chapter 10 is a perfect example of this contrast between mercy and justice. Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail Chapter nine of Jeremiah may continues to reflect the consequences of sin, but like a flower popping up in a city sidewalk crack, it also emphasizes the hope that can be found. And more: It tells us how to find that hope in the darkness. Chapter nine epitomizes why Jeremiah earned the moniker of the “Weeping prophet.” God expressed His own deep sorrow over the state of His people through Jeremiah's tears. And more: God invites us to come close and experience His heart, taste His tears, and allow our hearts to break with the things that break His heart.  Are we willing to be God’s friend and sit a while with Him and listen to His heart? Even if it makes us see the world differently?  Even though we must weep with Him?  Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail I am continuing a series titled "Praying through the book of Jeremiah." We are moving into Chapter eight.  Yes, brothers and sisters, the last 7 chapters have been pretty much gloom and doom.  BUT the love and Grace of God are continuously interspersed in Jeremiah’s writings. There’s no place we see the goodness of God as when people have turned away and become his enemies, and yet we can hear by the tone that God’s very heart is bleeding and crying over his people.  This will be exemplified in chapter 8 Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail To all the Mothers, with love.  My oldest daughter wrote this concerning Mother's Day: "I’m keenly aware of the complexity of the weekend's holiday. Where celebrated mothers leave others feeling the gaps of loss, may you hold your losses tenderly and find surprising ways you have been mothered well. And may you give yourself the grace to see where you have mothered others well, no matter your official titles. Mothering is found in the failing and the tripping. In the open arms of repair" This podcast is for those needing to fall into the open arms of repair.  Whether you have wild donkeys or tame lambs in your midst, I pray it is like a bubble bath after a long day filled with the noise and mess of parenting. That it is a soothing ointment for the weary soul.  That it revives hope in a time of helplessness. Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail Would you have stopped to listen to the words of gloom and doom from a crazy prophet? Or kept on walking? Sometimes, it’s important to listen to things we would rather not hear. Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail How did so many so-called prophets get it wrong? Or did they? Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail Donald Trump said in his acceptance speech that he was given a mandate by the American people. Likewise, God's people have also been given a mandate, and ours is from the eternal God. In this podcast, I will address the importance of that mandate! Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we begin our journey under clear skies and dry roads, only to be met unexpectedly by a looming grey mass that quickly brings wind, rain, and poor visibility. It’s not much fun! Although driving through a storm can seem never-ending, keep pushing forward. The clouds will eventually clear, and the sun will shine again as you approach your destination! I speak of course, of covenant prayer! Taking on a fresh commitment to seek the Lord is often invigorating!  Then the troubles come and the answers we expect do not. How can we overcome these times of trouble and disillusionment? In this final episode of our summer series, I will be providing encouragement for such moments! Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail In which Jesus came alongside and shared His own thoughts on Covenant prayer!  Summer is full of activities and family events. My little grandgirl recently had heart surgery and the Lord Graciously brought her through with flying colors.  I completed my mission of heading up the City Fest Kids tent with the help of many tireless volunteers. We need each other, don’t we? Tell me about your summer and what you are covenanting in prayer. Contact info is below! Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail In this summer series, we will be discussing Covenant Prayer. That is when we feel called by God to seek Him in a certain way, ,for a certain period of time, in order to gain hold of a promise or an answer to a prayer. Being steadfast and immovable in such a call to prayer can be incredibly powerful, but can also stir up spiritual warfare! Begin now by laying the foundation of such prayer. Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail Have you been praying and praying, maybe briefly seeing things for which you are praying beginning to change, before sliding back to where they began? No one can force God’s hand, but throughout scripture, we see Jesus moved to action by a certain characteristic. Can you think of what that is? Faith. Most of the time, this faith was demonstrated by the way people persevered, calling on Jesus despite obstacles, persevering against the odds. We can grow in, and demonstrate, that same faith when we battle through the difficulties of life and persevere in prayer. In this episode of Storming the Gates, we will be pressing Pause on the book of Jeremiah to uncover a meaningful way to pray.  Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail Raise your hand if you love coffee! I know I do!  That is why my son took me on a tour of a coffee processing plant when I was in El Salvador recently. It was fascinating to learn the many ways coffee beans are chosen for specific flavors and quality. If the coffee bean cherry "floats" it means it is undeveloped, immature, or has been attacked by disease or insects. It could mean the shell is completely hollow. Yikes!  God is looking to brew a good cup of coffee with us!  In Jeremiah chapter 6, we will explore how we can be sure we will sink when we are tested in the waters of life. All that and more on this episode of Storming the Gates! Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail In this interview with Jeff Santti, we learn how God used his son's disease to teach Jeff about His healing power!  Prepare to be inspired and equipped to dive into God's Word and find fresh faith in your current circumstance. Be sure to like, review, and share!! Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com

Send us Fan Mail I was shocked to learn of recent events concerning IHOPKC founder, Mike Bickle, and the recent revelations about one of my favorite worship leaders, Misty Edwards, as well.  Maybe someone you have loved and followed has been found to be immoral or unethical.  We can't help but respond with anger and grief. At the same time, what we consider righteous indignation can quickly become self-righteous judgment.  Chapter five of Jeremiah will help us understand how to respond when the Lord has allowed exposure to occur.  Praying through Chapter five of Jeremiah spoke to my wounded heart. May it do the same for you! Confessions of a Non-Prophet podcast: https://stormingthegates.buzzsprout.com/1107866/7635217 Contact and resources: Substack: https://[email protected] Instagram Bio with Links: https://www.instagram.com/joni_scott.prayer/ Facebook Page: Faith and Fasting Links to all the stuff: https://joniscott.my.canva.site/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joniscott11.substack.com