What do you think of this?
This was in my class notes from this morning (amidst a discussion of dimensions of the lifestyle of Fasting):
Silence Amidst People: To be silent in the presence of others is a true discipline It goes against everything familiar to us to not express ourselves to others and to not seek their understanding by what we way. We are so unaware of how much of our speech is used to endorse ourselves, to be heard and understood. We are so attached and addicted to the consoling of others in what we are feeling on every subject. When we are silent we cannot promote ourselves or gain approval and affirmation through what we say. we cannot defend ourselves when falsely accused. We cannot state our case when we are misunderstood. Denying ourselves the stimulant of expression progressively dethrones this false god within.
It's harder than it sounds.
This afternoon was amazing. we were practicing the "Harp and Bowl" model as an INTRO to IHOP group. It is typically pretty good, considering we are all learning it. But it is apparently better than any other intro group. we have lots of musicians in our group, and a real intercessory crowd. We really experienced the presence of the Lord in the room. There were moments when we knew that healing was being released, and saw some healing of a woman who had a migraine, we felt a real prophetic annointing as many had words of knowledge and prophecies for people in the room. It was great. The leaders, Dale and Ed, were excited about the fact that God was honouring our pressing in. It's a 3 hour class and it is meant as a training time and practicing of antiphonal singing, spontaneous songs, and apostolic prayers. Not too bad for a practice eh?
Silence Amidst People: To be silent in the presence of others is a true discipline It goes against everything familiar to us to not express ourselves to others and to not seek their understanding by what we way. We are so unaware of how much of our speech is used to endorse ourselves, to be heard and understood. We are so attached and addicted to the consoling of others in what we are feeling on every subject. When we are silent we cannot promote ourselves or gain approval and affirmation through what we say. we cannot defend ourselves when falsely accused. We cannot state our case when we are misunderstood. Denying ourselves the stimulant of expression progressively dethrones this false god within.
It's harder than it sounds.
This afternoon was amazing. we were practicing the "Harp and Bowl" model as an INTRO to IHOP group. It is typically pretty good, considering we are all learning it. But it is apparently better than any other intro group. we have lots of musicians in our group, and a real intercessory crowd. We really experienced the presence of the Lord in the room. There were moments when we knew that healing was being released, and saw some healing of a woman who had a migraine, we felt a real prophetic annointing as many had words of knowledge and prophecies for people in the room. It was great. The leaders, Dale and Ed, were excited about the fact that God was honouring our pressing in. It's a 3 hour class and it is meant as a training time and practicing of antiphonal singing, spontaneous songs, and apostolic prayers. Not too bad for a practice eh?
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