‘Even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.’ Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave behind a blessing – grain offerings and drink offerings for the LORD your God. Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; bring together the elders, gather the children, those nursing at the breast. Let the bridegroom leave his room and the bride her chamber. Let the priests, who minister before the LORD, weep between the portico and the altar. Let them say, ‘Spare your people, LORD. Do not make your inheritance an object of scorn, a byword among the nations. Why should they say among the peoples, “Where is their God?” ’
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Do you ever wish you had a spiritual button? A quick way to return to where you feel safe? These guided audio meditations are a reflection on returning home to God. Coming back to your safe place in the arms of your Creator. Answering His knocking. Opening the door. Feeling welcomed. And coming into His divine presence to find the hope, faith, and courage to endure the hard times.
Joel’s prophetic work aimed to bring warning of God’s coming judgment over Israel. The book points towards a coming “day of the Lord” when God will judge all the earth. God invites his people to repent and return to Him, reminding them He is “gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Joel 2:13).
Ready to recharge your soul? This 3-day plan explores the spiritual practice of fasting — a practical, joyful way to draw near to God and find fresh clarity. With an upbeat, encouraging approach, you’ll discover how skipping a meal (or more!) can fill you with hope and purpose. Perfect for anyone eager to deepen their faith, this plan offers simple steps to make fasting a delight, not a drag. Let’s jump in and grow stronger together!
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