Come and Soak in God’s Presence

As people have soaked in God’s presence, they have experienced profound heart changes. Their marriages have been healed, their fears dispelled, depressions and sicknesses have left and lives have been transformed.

What do you mean “Soaking”?
The old word would be “wait on the Lord” or “tarry”, but there is an emphasis on rest, as over against striving in prayer. Soft intimate worship music will help you quiet your soul and draw you near to God.

Why would I want to?
There is a deep need in every one of us to be close to God.

How do I know I need to soak?

• If you are spiritually dry, soaking can revitalize your spirit.
• If you long to move more powerfully in the gifts of the Spirit, soaking can help you hear God clearly.
• If you are hurting inside, soaking can ease the pain.
• If you are about to start something new and need the Lord's strengthening, soaking can refresh you.
• If you carry responsibilities, soaking can lift your burden.
• If you are trapped by habitual sin, soaking can empower you to break free.
• If you are having relational difficulties, soaking can give you new resources of grace, patience, and love.
• If you simply want to have more intimacy in your love for your heavenly Father, soaking can take you deeper.

How do I soak?
Get comfortable or lie down with your mind and heart set on Jesus. Give all your worries and cares to the Lord. Talk to Him about them.

Scriptures relating to soaking

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; (Psalm 23:1-3)

Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. (Psalm 131:2)

For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15)

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; (Psalm 37:7)

Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10)

Since we have nothing to give until we have gone to the Lord to receive what He wishes for us to give away; we expect every adult, youth and child to soak an hour each week in the presence of the Lord.

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