Spread the Fire - November/December 2007 - (Page 11)

T LOVE his generation must know the voice of our Father intimately. More people than ever before in world history now have the ability to busy themselves with electronic distractions and thousands of activities that require rushing to and fro. In all your rushing about, do you have a passion for the “secret place” where you can find peace in your Father’s arms? Do you really know that you are God’s precious child, welcome on His lap at any time? Or do you consume yourself with “busy-ness” because intimacy with anyone, let alone God, is difficult for you? Hurting people hurt people. Avoiding intimacy with God is a sign of hurt. So, before you try to love a dying world, you must be healed and full of His love yourself. You cannot give away what you have not received. WHAT IS “SOAKING”? The key to the “secret place” is “soaking.” Soaking is not really a scriptural metaphor, but it is nevertheless real. It is a term we use to describe the practice of taking time to rest while inviting the Holy Spirit to fill you again with His amazing love. The Apostle Paul would call it being “filled with all the fullness of God.” It means allowing the Holy Spirit to rise up within you and “soak” your dry soul. It is a simple practice that was lost to the majority of the Church for centuries while we busied ourselves with religious activities. In this renewal, God is restoring this truth by allowing us to experience His love frequently. He wants it to become a habit because He wants our love, not merely our labor. Soaking in God’s love has become a core value for us. It is a value we want to share with everyone who comes to Toronto and with those we meet around the world. One way of spreading the blessing is by equipping people through Soaking in His Presence Weekends (SIPWs) and Equipping Seminars. When you attend a SIPW you will receive teaching and personal ministry on four of our key values: hearing God’s voice, the Father heart of God, healing life’s hurts and ministering in the power of Holy Spirit. Two teachers from our Catch the Fire team lead the SIPW or Equipping Seminar. S TF - 1 1

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Spread the Fire - November/December 2007 Contents In the River Finding My Place As a Son How to Experience the Father’s Love From Shame to Honor: My Journey into Sonship “YHWH” is Papa Book Review The Last Word International Itinerary Resource Center Catalogue Upcoming Events Visitor Information

Spread the Fire - November/December 2007

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