I was unable to go back to where I had flourished but unable to move into new things. In the midst of the bareness, I was given a very simple prophetic word about “dancing with the Father”. At the time it was a mystery to me to understand what that actually meant.
In the pursuit of understanding this directive, the Holy Spirit led me into deeper encounters with Himself as well as Father God and Jesus. The truth in these revelations unlocked things in me that healed and set me free in so many ways. Using these revelations, I began to pray with others and saw healing and release. Thus, the birth of ‘the JESUS encounter’.
The JESUS encounters are based on biblical principles. They are the fruit of the simple but powerful message of Jesus and what He has achieved through the cross and His resurrection for every person. The Jesus encounters use creative ways to bring people into the fullness of His truth that sets the captive free.
For more than 10 years I have used the principles of ‘the JESUS encounter’ to lead many out of darkness into His love and freedom. I can only credit the Lord being the author and finisher of ’the JESUS encounter’ as it was not a direction I would have chosen to pursue. It is a work in progress that continues to unfold the wonders and mysteries who He is and how much He loves us.
In essence, it is the generosity and power of Jesus’ love that is at the heart of each Jesus Encounter.
Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration.
How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness
you’ve done for me?
You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of all I’ve done.
You’ve healed me inside and out from every disease.
You’ve rescued me from hell and saved my life.
You’ve crowned me with love and mercy.
You satisfy my every desire with good things.
You’ve supercharged my life so that I soar again
like a flying eagle in the sky!
Psalms 103:2-5 (TPT)
The Jesus Encounter Retreats
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The religious spirit entices us to work and strive for godliness, love, approval and spiritual power. It is driven and often seeks to control the person and those around them. It demands high standards - working for God and not relying on the Holy Spirit to be their strength.
2 Timothy 3:5 NLT
They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly.
The voice of the religious spirit is often recognised by an inner compulsion of “must,” “should,” “have to,” or “need to.” This is not the voice of the Father. He desires us to walk in love and righteousness. He does not drive us with fear and condemnation. He delights in intimacy with us rather than works performed for Him.
A religious spirit can be connected to any type of spiritual pursuit, including Christianity, New Age practices, the occult, etc. and is often a generational sin.
May this Prayer Strike Encounter prayer be a tool that helps you to walk in the fullness of your identity and destiny that Jesus has given you.