In Pursuit of More

Learning to Host the Presence - Bill Johnson

2009-04-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

One of the greatest privileges in life is to learn to be a person that God will rest upon. He already lives in every born again Believer. But He doesn't rest upon all of us. One way I like to say it is, "He is in me for my sake, but He is upon me for yours." When He is upon us, it especially changes others around us. Jesus modeled this lifestyle in the story of His baptism in water.

When Jesus was baptized, He came out of the water, the Heavens opened, the Father spoke, and then the Holy Spirit came upon Him as a dove and remained. "John testified saying, 'I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of Heaven, and He remained upon Him'" (John 1:32). If, in the natural, I have a dove sitting on my shoulder and I want to go about life without it flying away, how am I going to live? Every step would be with the dove in mind.

As we become faithful in learning how to host the presence of the Lord, it is important to understand that there is a tension between two realities: He has been given to us without measure, yet what we enjoy on a daily basis has been "measured" to us according to our faithfulness. In other words, we have access to the unlimited measure of God's presence, but He doesn't entrust Himself to untrustworthy people. All of the measurements are set up on our end of the equation. He typically entrusts us with the measure of the presence we are willing to jealously guard.

We are to become His resting place—the place from which the exploits of Heaven are accomplished. For when the Lord rests upon a person, there is actually an atmospheric shift that takes place wherever that person goes. How do you think Peter's shadow healed people? Our shadow will always release whatever overshadows us. When we learn to host the presence of the Lord, we get more breakthroughs by accident than ever used to happen on purpose. That is a possibility for every Believer every day.

One of the conflicts we face in learning to host the presence is sometimes found in the very lessons we learned from the previous seasons. Believe it or not, those principles sometimes war against the actual presence of the Lord upon us. We are to use principles to plan by, but we must learn to live from the presence. And if there's a conflict between the two, presence always wins out over principle.

For example, I may be accustomed to aggressively pursuing the will of God for my life. My key verse might be Matthew 11:12, "and the violent take it by force." Living by principle has me apply what I have learned up to this point—violent faith. But in this story, the presence of God may be leading me to "receive the Kingdom as a child" (Luke 18:17). If you live entirely by principles only, you will make assumptions in certain moments and seasons that are entirely based on Scripture, but they will be in conflict with the Spirit. In this example, both violent faith and childlike faith are Biblical. It is the Holy Spirit who knows how we are to respond in each particular season or in a given situation.

We are supposed to be well grounded in what God has said so we can discern what He is saying. It is the presence of God that gives me access to continuous ongoing faith, because faith comes by hearing, not having heard. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). Learning to host the presence of God provides the atmosphere of the heart where faith becomes natural and normal.

Let's commit ourselves to become the resting place of God.

Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson Ministries
bjm.org and ibethel.org

Change Your Brain by Chuck Pierce

2009-02-24T08:52:00.000-08:00

Chuck Pierce: "Change Your Brain!" (Includes First 7 Days of a 28-Day Prayer Focus)
By Chuck Pierce
Feb 20, 2009

From the desk of Steve Shultz:

In the last few months, the Lord has been speaking to me and actually a few other prophetic people about "the brain" - what we call our "gray matter." It's been said we only use 10% right now of what is possible to use.

As we come into the KINGDOM AGE (and many prophetic voices are hearing that we are headed that way sooner rather than later, though exact timing cannot truly be known except by God) imagine the power of the use of our brains. Imagine the inventions our Creator will pass through our brains to help mankind, both spiritually and physically and many other ways!

So when I saw this word and the beginning of the next 28 days of "Prayer Focus" by Chuck Pierce, I was excited to say the least. (Note: Chuck is sending the prayer focus out in 7-day increments.) I've actually begun to pray more about the use of my own brain months ago. God wants to give us thoughts in our brain through the renewal of the mind, and on and on. Act in the way God has put you together. Each person uses his or her brain differently, and that's an awesome thing that comes only by God's GREAT GRACE.

Finally, if you get this late and start it a week late, don't worry. It's the content more than the exact timing that is important. Some do every exercise with each day. Others just read and grasp concepts "with their God-given brain." That is, some read this once and apply it and move on to the next prophetic revelation. Others use it as a daily guide.

Be encouraged as you read this. Here are some great resources by Chuck Pierce to help in the area of worship and even in the dealing of past traumas of life. All of these things connect us with brain functions.

Blessings,

Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher
The ElijahList & ElijahRain magazine
http://www.elijahlist.com

Chuck Pierce: "Change Your Brain!" Includes First 7 Days of a 28-Day Prayer Focus)

Remember the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz? His heart cry was, "If I only had a brain!" Well, you have a brain. All people have a brain. How we use this organ is the key to our success from season to season. I am trusting the Lord to reform and transform our thoughts so we are ending this season strong and beginning the next season stronger. To accomplish this we must think differently.

Recently, the Lord spoke to me and said, "Begin to pray that My people change their brains to think like Me." At that point, I began praying for us to think differently. I have enlisted Sharon King, a specialized Nurse Practitioner in Neurology, to assist me as we communicate to you key revelation that can help you in days ahead. Sharon treats over 200 patients a month for various neurological problems.

The Human Brain is Unique

The brain gives us the power to think, plan, speak, imagine, and create. This amazing organ controls body temperature, blood pressure, breathing and your heart rate. While God aligns your heart's desires with His beating heart, the brain controls the physical beating of your heart. The brain accepts the incredible flood of information acquired from your senses.

In a year of "Tasting and Seeing that the Lord is Good," we must be aware of how our brain is functioning. How we perceive what we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch will affect our discernment this year. Therefore, our brain needs to be active, healed, and properly functioning for us to be transformed into a new, sharp threshing instrument.

The brain coordinates our physical motion when walking, talking, standing or sitting. The brain also allows us to process emotional stimuli. The brain lets you reason, emote, and dream. Your brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves make up a complex, integrated information-processing and control system. How you "Let Go" and allow the Spirit of God to realign your control centers this year will be a key to your success in days ahead.

Repentance is the process of changing our mind so we think the way the Lord thinks. When we "repent," we turn and walk away from a path that will not allow us to see the desires of God manifest in our lives. When we turn and think like God would have us think, we turn on to a path that brings life and life abundant. Keep turning until you have turned into the new path ahead.

The Enemy Will Wear Down Your Mind!

In these days, we must remember Daniel 7. Daniel says, "As I looked, this horn made war with the saints and prevailed over them...And he shall speak words against the Most High (God) and shall wear out the saints of the Most High and think to change the time (of sacred feasts and holy days) and the law; and the saints shall be given into his hand for a time, two times, and half a time (three and one-half years)." Do not let the enemy wear you down.

Daniel 7 continues to say, "Until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High (God), and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom...But the judgment shall be set (by the court of the Most High), and they shall take away his dominion to consume it (gradually) and to destroy it (suddenly) in the end. And the kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heavens shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High; His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and all the dominions shall serve and obey Him."

Do not grow weary! There comes a moment in time when we overcome in our crisis. There comes a time when we recognize the enemy's plan and his tactics and outwit him. There comes a time when we break through and the power of the enemy's control breaks. This was the case with Daniel. He brought Heaven into the Earth realm through intercession and gained revelation for generations to come. You can triumph in the midst of your changes!

The mind, heart, emotions, and well-being of the soul are intricately connected. Usually, the enemy's goal in persecution is not to "burn us at the stake." To persecute actually means to wear down your mind and remove your strength. This disables you from having the right connected thought process for success and prosperity in days of turmoil.

The Heart Thinks!

If the enemy can bombard you with thoughts that produce fear and anxiety, he can then remove your ability to manifest the will of God in your life. The pure in heart see God. If our mind is weary, our heart aches, we lose the vision for our present, and our future is captured. Do not allow the enemy to cause you to lose focus on your inheritance. Your inheritance is your portion. This is your vineyard! The enemy is contending over "the earth being the Lord's and His fullness thereof"!

I believe the Body of Christ must evaluate every resource available to us and think in a different way. How we worship and gather is changing drastically. The adult brain encodes knowledge and skills, joys and regrets, and plans for the future. The brain makes you aware of yourself by producing thoughts linked with your heart desires and your belief system. The brain reflects your emotions by producing thoughts that will cause self-preservation after you have been hurt. Your brain is constantly changing the landscape of how you see the world. Your mental landscape now is very different than ten years ago.

Our brain is constantly updating itself. We would be wise to follow its lead and adapt a more analytical and creative approach. Our mindset must change as the times around us change. God never changes. He is stable and creative in all things. We can see Him and know Him. We can see ourselves and the world around us through His perspective.

Use "It" or Lose "It"!

The brain is there to keep us alive. Brain cells carry messages to our body and cognitively connect thought patterns that cause us to be creative and efficient in all of our assignments. When we quit using a portion of our brain, we lose the functioning power of those cells.

The brain is a wonderful weapon if we learn its effective use. The brain has memory, math, language, and spatial zones! Some of us use portions with great ease and leave other portions to lie dormant. Some of us have emotional blocks linked with our emotions that keep portions of our brains from being active. If our emotions are not healthy our brains will not develop properly.

For instance, you can form a blockade or fear about learning something. You can form a fear about water and never learn to swim. You can convince yourself that you do not "like math," that it is not necessary for your life, and never develop your math functions. This cripples you through your life. You negate the sequencing order skills necessary to succeed in certain situations.

I remember once my wife Pam saying to me, "The only course that I have ever had trouble with was Algebra." Of course, Pam excels in any language, history, or English literature class that she has ever taken. For those who read our book, One Thing, they will always say, "I know when Pam is writing and you are writing. Your styles and simplicity of expression are so different." Most see that she expresses herself well in the written form of communication. When we were in college I told her, "Pretend that math is language and use your strong ability to process the math problem." She did and actually made a "B" in all of her advanced math courses. This broke down a fear of learning in the courses she feared the most. If we do not use a portion of our brain, we lose its functioning power.

Life Is In the Blood

As I just stated, there is more to our life processes than the brain. Our blood circulates through the body, supplying life-giving nutrients to each part. Through the circulatory or cardiovascular system, blood is provided to the organs of the body from cell to cell, which helps stabilize our body temperature. The heart, lungs and blood vessels, which include arteries, veins and capillaries, all work together with about five liters of blood (in the average adult body) to create this circle of life flow.

This blood does more than just supply physical life. Leviticus 17:11 says, "For the life of the flesh is in the blood...the blood makes atonement for the soul." We can already see that blood takes on a spiritual significance for our very soul. But there is still more. Proverbs 23:7 says, "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Without taking this verse out of context, we can see that the heart is associated with, if not the controller of, our thought processes. Obviously the brain is where our knowledge is stored. And yet this verse indicates that it is not the brain thinking but the heart!

If the heart is thinking, that means it is involving both our developed belief system as well as information that we have accumulated and categorized in our brain. And if that is the case, then our cardiovascular system, which cycles blood to and from the heart, is responsible for the transportation of our thoughts. So when the heart is pumping blood, it is carrying a thought system throughout your entire body. In essence, all of your organs are responding to the way your heart thinks.

This is a Year of the New Wineskin!

Wine in the Bible is linked with revelation and life. When God pours new wine, we experience joy, strength, and have creative dynamics of thought that produce change. The wineskin represents structure. What resists us moving in a new structure is what resists new revelation that starts being released, which causes us to change our present structure.

I think you have to ask the Lord several questions: Would I be willing to learn in a new way to transform my life, business, and family? Do I think I am too old to learn something new? Can the way I have done an activity that has created a pattern of thinking actually change?

These are simple questions, yet they are also profound when applied to anything we do: cooking, work flow development, manual record keeping, a sport of any kind, creative development, industry (such as automobile or finance), etc. Most importantly, the way we worship, gather for church, and think about the Lord in this age also relies upon embracing change and thinking differently.

What Does it Mean to Be a Critical Thinker?

For every process of moving into a new dimension, change is necessary. Mindsets have to be altered. Old patterns must make way for new ones. Ultimately, we need to think differently. As warriors called by God, we are to contend with the enemies of our time that seek to thwart any advancement of the Kingdom of God.

As we unfold God's battle plan for these days, we can apply divine strategy to enforcing the victory. To become the Triumphant Reserve that we are called to be for this hour and represent a Holy God in this age, we must move into a new dimension of critical thinking!

A critical thinker processes information through a system of filters. As Believers, our primary filter should always be the Holy Spirit, who testifies to and perfectly aligns with the written Word of God. Other filters include our own experiences, feelings, memories, intuition and insight gathered from the past. Thinking critically involves keeping both an open mind to new revelation and adhering to the established safeguards of the mind, all of which have been constructed throughout our years of living.

In this year of "Tasting and Seeing the Lord's Goodness," we must discern at a new level. Critical thinking takes information, carefully evaluates it purpose, and reflectively relates the information to realign one's emotional inner being. This improves one's judgment. When you critically evaluate something, you develop vital questions, gather, assess, and interpret the information, and then come to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions.

However, in God's Kingdom, you do not rely upon your own understanding but allow the Spirit of God to reveal hidden meanings that will cause you to know God and His destined purposes. You do not look on the outward appearance but view deep into the inner meaning of the spiritual force behind what you are seeing. This will cause you to see God's solution as opposed to your own.

The people of God must develop critical thinking to proceed into the days ahead. It is an indispensable quality. People must be able to hear the Lord as He asks them vital questions that will change the way they think. It is through critical thinking that the Lord will download key strategies to His people.

Therefore, the Body of Christ must have the ability to evaluate the relevant data coming from God as He speaks to us from the Word, from revelation, and from events in the earth. We must spend time reaching "godly reasoned conclusions" about these days and then take the appropriate actions to alter its course. The Church must have excellent judgment in this hour. The children of Issachar understood the times and knew what Israel was to do (1 Chronicles 12:32). So must God's people today.

"In These Critical Times, You Must Think Critically"

As Believers approaching the war ahead of us, we can see the war is unfolding. But are we expanding the way we think? We all must grasp the power of expanding our brains through critical thinking. Contrary to popular belief, you can teach an old dog new tricks. (I'm living proof of this!) Recently, the Lord visited me while I was in my office preparing to speak at our church's Feast of the Tabernacles celebration. He said, "In these critical times, you must think critically." The statement left a profound mark on me. I knew a few things about the process of critical thinking, however, there was a new depth that the Lord was intending to teach me.

I want you to learn how to think differently. You are a "gifted and talented" child in God's Kingdom. You can come up with the answers to difficult questions. You do not have to have every answer today in this changing world. However, you can think the way that He thinks. If you trust in your own knowledge, you will miss the mark. You can be in harmony with Him and your spirit will bear witness to His Spirit of life.

Different times require different thinking. When The Future War of the Church was first written and released before the tragedy of 9/11, it jarred the Church to alter its thinking about the war ahead. After 9/11, the book was easier to understand because the time had changed. The conflict that once was imminent had become a reality. Concepts that I wrote about in those pages had transitioned from past to present.

The Disciple of this Focus!

I have chosen the Bible as the absolute authority that shapes my entire belief system. Many people adhere to the principles of the Bible, but the Bible is far more than principles—it is the Word of life! The Bible is a living book that helps us understand the existence of God. Yet not only can we get to know God through the Word, we can hear Him. His Holy Spirit speaks to us directly through His living, active words. This is our foundation for thinking.

With such a foundation, we are able to answer to every question we're ever asked based upon this living Book. We can approach problems differently based upon how we see God approach problems in Scripture. Even the ultimate question of why we exist can be answered from our relationship to a loving God in pursuit of us, which is displayed throughout Scripture.

In fact, it is through basing our beliefs upon the Word that we can agree with Hebrews 11:3: "By faith we understand that the worlds (during the successive ages) were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible" (amplified version). No matter how critical things become, we can be a people who can think the way God thinks and see our way into victory.

Intro to Prayer Focus—First 7 Days

The first 7 days of this 28-day Prayer Focus are simple—we will simply meditate upon a verse and then be able to recite the Word from our memory. Then on the last day, we want to put the Word to action. Meditation causes you to chew the Word until your thoughts realign like a cow chewing her cud until the nutrients of fodder becomes part of its life. When you meditate you reflect, moan, you ponder. This is a mental exercise where you quietly repeat out loud what you are thinking on. In our case, the Word of God! From this exercise, you will become one in communion with the One who created you for worship!

I have been asked how I prophesy the level, complexity, and intricate revelation that is brought forth from time to time. The key is meditation. I use many versions of the Bible to meditate on. As you use the Scriptures below, I want to encourage you to use whatever Bible version you are most comfortable with. As an example, I have compiled the verses from various versions to show you the richness and varied thought processes that can be developed as you read the Word from different perspectives.

At the end of every day, I provide some questions to help you develop a new way of critically thinking. Meditate on these questions. Let the Spirit of God penetrate your thinking processes with the Word and your emotions with the questions. This is a time to adopt critical thinking methods in our leadership and personal strategies so that we overcome and advance into the season ahead.

7 Days to Change Your Brain: Meditation and Memorization

Day 1: Read, meditate on, and memorize Isaiah 26:3-5:

"People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole and steady on their feet because they keep at it and don't quit." (The Message)

"You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind (both its inclination and its character) is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You. So, trust in the Lord (commit yourself to Him, lean on Him, hope confidently in Him) forever; for the Lord God is an everlasting Rock (the Rock of Ages)." (Amplified Bible)

"He humbles the proud and brings the haughty city to the dust; its walls come crashing down." (The Living Bible)

Do you have a hard time staying focused? Is there one area in your life that is keeping you from becoming whole? (Peace and wholeness are synonymous.) Is there a stronghold that needs to be detected in your life (your Jericho)?

Day 2: Read, meditate on and memorize on Philippians 4:4-9:

"Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy. Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind." (New Century Version)

"Rejoice in union with the Lord always! I will say it again: rejoice! Let everyone see how reasonable and gentle you are. The Lord is near! Don't worry about anything; on the contrary, make your requests known to God by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then God's shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua.

"In conclusion, brothers, focus your thoughts on what is true, noble, righteous, pure, lovable or admirable, on some virtue or on something praiseworthy. Keep doing what you have learned and received from me, what you have heard and seen me doing; then the God who gives shalom will be with you." (Complete Jewish Bible)

Are you full of joy? Do you exhibit the fruit of gentleness? Do you sense the nearness of the Lord? Do you operate in thanksgiving or entitlement? Do you have a role model?

Day 3: Read, meditate on and memorize Joshua 1:7-9:

"Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is My command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (New Living Translation)

"...Give it everything you have, heart and soul. Make sure you carry out The Revelation that Moses commanded you, every bit of it. Don't get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you're going. And don't for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Then you'll get where you're going; then you'll succeed." (The Message)

Do you understand the concept of success? Are you walking in a success mentality? Do you know where you are going? Are you pressing toward the manifestation of a promise in your life? Are your desires aligned with God's purposes? Do you feel like you are on track right now? Have you had a mentor in your life that has imparted an unfulfilled promise for you to carry on to fullness?

Day 4: Read, meditate on and memorize Psalm 1:1-3:

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful." (New King James Version)

"How well God must like you—you don't hang out at Sin Saloon. You don't slink along Dead-End Road. You don't go to Smart-Mouth College. Instead, you thrill to GOD's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night." (The Message)

"Their delight is in Adonai's Torah. On His Torah they meditate day and night." (Christian Jewish Bible)

"You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, never dropping a leaf, always in blossom." (The Message)

Who are your closest associates? Who are your greatest influencers? Do you feel your mind thinking on the Word of the Lord throughout the day? Do you delight in the Word? Is the Word alive to you? Are you bearing fruit? Do you feel like you are blossoming forth in the next level of identity that God has for your life?

Day 5: Read, meditate on and memorize Proverbs 3:1-10 (Amplified Bible):

"MY SON, forget not my law or teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of a life (worth living) and tranquility (inward and outward and continuing through old age till death), these shall they add to you. Let not mercy and kindness (shutting out all hatred and selfishness) and truth (shutting out all deliberate hypocrisy or falsehood) forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them upon the tablet of your heart." (See also Colossians 3:9-12)

"So shall you find favor, good understanding, and high esteem in the sight (or judgment) of God and man." (See also Luke 2:52)

"Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn (entirely) away from evil." (See also Proverbs 8:13)

"It shall be health to your nerves and sinews, and marrow and moistening to your bones. Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency (from righteous labors) and with the firstfruits of all your income." (See also Deuteronomy 26:2; Malachi 3:10; Luke 14:13,14)

"So shall your storage places be filled with plenty, and your vats shall be overflowing with new wine." (See also Deuteronomy 28:8)

Do you understand the power of firstfruits of giving the Lord the best of the first? Do you have a nerve situation that needs healing? Do your barns need filling? Do you lean on your own way of thinking or do you wait for the Lord to show you the ONE THING that will change everything?

Day 6: Read, meditate on and memorize Psalm 27:1, 3, 14:

"The LORD is my light and the one who saves me. I fear no one. The LORD protects my life...I am afraid of no one. If an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid. If war breaks out, I will trust the LORD." (New Century Version)

"Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord." (Amplified Bible)

What is the number one fear in your life? Do you fear warfare (spiritual and physical)? Do you feel hope rising within you as you wait on the Lord, or would you classify your life as overcome with hope deferred? Are you expecting the Lord to move in a new way?

Day 7: Read, meditate on and memorize Romans 12:1-2:

"I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of (all) the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies (presenting all your members and faculties) as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.

"Do not be conformed to this world (this age), (fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs), but be transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewal of your mind (by its new ideals and its new attitude), so that you may prove (for yourselves) what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect (in His sight for you)." (Amplified Bible)

Do you have a member of your body that refuses to submit and become holy? Is there a particular worldly draw that keeps diverting you from being transformed to the will of God? Is the world fashioning you by its blueprint?

Stay tuned for the next prayer focus....

Blessings,

Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion Ministries

Prayer Directives

2009-02-03T12:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Prayer Team and friends of our Prayer Network,

We have seen many changes in the past few months ending 2008 and entering 2009. None of this should surprise us as all eights are linked to new beginnings, changes and suddenlies and that is exactly what we witnessed. The people of America wanted a change so that is what they voted for. The economy made a huge shift in September 2008. We have seen many changes – political, governmental, business, and wealth.

We are in a very important time in history and how our nation goes depends largely upon how the Church will respond to God’s call to pray. No matter how we voted or what political candidate we favored we are commanded in 1 Tim. 2:1, 2 to “first of all pray for kings and those in authority over us.” This means that our first priority in prayer should be our President and others in positions of authority “that we might live peaceful lives.”

I have felt impressed by the Lord to send out “Prayer Directives.” I know that all of you are already praying for our President and nation, but there is power in agreement – many voices saying the same thing. These directives will change monthly or bi-weekly as the Holy Spirit directs. The directives will align with one of the mountains of influence or mind-molders of our society. The first directives will be for the mountain of Government.

If you would like to receive these “directives” please just respond to this email at luefeucht@yahoo.com and say yes you would, otherwise I will take your name off this list.

Our government is in transition. We should all feel proud that an African American has been elected President. But if you check out what the new government policies would be for the White House, go to www.whitehouse.gov and go to the sections on Civil Rights and Family you might be grieved as I was.

Church we need to pray! Here are a few things that are posted:

Support for the LGBT (lesbian/gay/bi-sexual/transgender)

Expanded hate crimes bills. These are the type of bills that stop all “hate speech”, such as pastors preaching against homosexuality

Support of Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT couples

Opposition to a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage

Repeal “Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell” policies in the military

Expand adoption rights for same same-sex couples

Expand Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Opposition any constitutional to overturn Roe v. Wade

Increased funding for abortions

God is calling up the “Reserve.” A Reserve is troops held out of action for use in an emergency. Chuck Pierce called this reserve the “Triumphant Reserve.” He said they will reform and transform society in the midst of this chaotic, crisis filled time.

Thank you for praying,

Blessings and love,

Lue

Waiting on the Lord

2009-01-22T10:05:00.001-08:00

I was reading from my devotional this week and one of them was about waiting. I do not know about you, but I often struggle with waiting on the Lord. Why does God's timing have to be so different from our own?

To answer that question, one of the things I know is that God sees the whole picture when we only see in part. The Bible tells us this is the case in 1 Corinthians 13:12. "Now we see things imperfectly as in a cloudy mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely."

Isn't it nice to know that God knows you completely?! Well, maybe, it is a little frightening, but also comforting. God knows where you are today, physically, spiritually, emotionally. He knows what challenges you are facing and how you want to respond to those challenges.

Thankfully, He is waiting with an answer. Waiting is the key word we come back to. The Bible has a lot to say about waiting, but one of my favorite verses is this: Isaiah 40:31. NAS puts it this way, "Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary". NLT says it this way, "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."

Waiting is the key to most situations. In the waiting, you find the Lord and your answer, but sometimes you want to bypass the waiting and get to the answer. My devotional said this, "One way we often cope with a long wait (or even a short one) is begin helping God get his plan into action... Another way we cope with a long wait is to gradually conclude that what we're waiting for is never going to happen."

Sarah is the example they use in this devotional. She, at some point, chose both avenues. At first she tries to figure out the most reasonable way God is going to bring the promise about. Then when that does not work, she begins to believe that it will never happen. Her body is just too old.

I know at times in my own life I have gone both avenues. I have either tried to make it happen myself or I have given up hope. I believing that today is not one of those days. The challenges I face today I stand in faith believing that if I will patiently wait, God will provide for all of my needs.

I encourage you to do the same. Seek the Lord and He will find you. When He does, He will have the answers to any circumstances or crisis you might be in the middle of.

2009-01-11T15:37:00.000-08:00

Please Join Us
Healing Rooms Team Training
Date: Saturday, January 17th
Time: 9:00am
Cost: $10 (to cover materials)

God's Divine Power

2008-12-04T18:38:00.000-08:00

October 23, 2008

I came to these Healing rooms to be prayed over, not knowing about what or even why. But the Lord already knew and He was waiting with His angels and through the Healing Room Ladies, His Divine power healed me and broke all the soul ties that were holding me in bondage. This last week has been free of all guilt and regret of my past relationships, even when in the presence of an ex-boyfriend. I am blessed and grateful for these Healing Rooms. Through Jesus' blood I have been set free.

Stefanie Flock

Testimony - Dan White

2008-09-25T18:08:00.000-07:00

Ten weeks before Healing Rooms Training, Dan White fell off his deck and broke his back. He received a 30% compression fracture of L2 vertebrae. He came to the training in a back brace and special chair. The first thing that was done at the training was that those who were leading prayed for him.

He decided it was time to stand on what he believed. He took off his brace and sat in a regular chair. He hadn't lifted anything more than 10 pounds since the accident.

When he went home, he went back to building his house. A week later, he installed a 435 pound wood stove.

His back is healed.

Taking Your City Prayer Conference

2008-07-09T09:15:00.000-07:00

Cindy Holben's Memorial Service

2008-05-15T14:38:00.000-07:00

Saturday May 17th, 2008
Held at River City Church
Beginning at 11:00am.

Gathering to follow at New Bridges Community Church

Healing Rooms Training

2008-03-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

Healing Rooms Training
March 15th, Saturday
All are welcome.
$10 Registration Fee
9:30am - 7:00pm
Pass the word.

Reminder: Easter Weekend

2008-03-11T09:49:00.000-07:00

Easter Weekend
We will be closed!

Josh & Rachel's Wedding

2008-02-19T08:38:00.000-08:00

Josh and Rachel have had their big day. On Sunday at 2pm Kenya time, they exchanged vows. Then on Monday, they left for Uganda and their honeymoon. We are very excited for them. I am including just one picture here. If you would like to see more, please go to leisterkenya.blogspot.com.

Healing Rooms Training

2008-02-11T10:44:00.000-08:00

March 15th, 2008
Healing Rooms Training
All Day
Open to the Public
$10 Registration Fee
Call 746-8828 to register

Please invite anyone you know who has
wanted to get involved with praying
for the valley and the people in it.

Kathy's Letter

2008-01-15T08:30:00.000-08:00

Dear Healing Rooms Ministry Team,
There is such a feeling of anticipation as we enter the new year. At the Healing Rooms we continue to build on the foundational goal of bringing people into God's presence through prayer to experience salvation, healing, deliverance and freedom. As we begin our fifth year of the Healing Rooms doors being open, experiencing the love and unity of heart and attitude the Lord has established among the team members brings great joy to me.

The testimonies have been pouring in and I would like to share one:
"I have a new found faith in God, church, people, obedience, scripture, tithe, and healing. Since I have come to the Healing Rooms I have no longer needed the use of a walker, a nightly breathing machine to sleep, my level of anxiety around people has incredibly lowered, I'm able to drive again and going to places that were terrifying to me (like walmart) is subsided. My depression is lifting and I'm finding stability in my mind and peace. I will continue to go to the Healing Rooms as I have many years of weeds to pull through, but making great strides."

As we pray for the new year, we are expecting new doors to open. The words that I have been hearing are, "we need to position ourselves to ride the wave." I have never surfed, but I have watched kite surfers flying across the water as the wind blows and the waves crash on the shore. To position ourselves would require being in the water and being watchful and alert to the waves coming , besides courage, strength, balance and wisdom. As a team, I believe that the Lord has prepared us for all that is coming. Flexibility would also be an important element in riding the waves. The Leisters and Rachel are a great example of following the voice of the Holy Spirit to Kenya, intending to build a Chirldren's home, but finding themselves in the middle of an area of huge humanitarian need instead. God's orchestration is so clear now as to why the permits were held back.

The exhortation in Ephesians 5 to "walk purposefully, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time ... not to be unwise but to understand what the will of the Lord is... and to be filled with the Spirit...giving thanks always for all things to God the Father..." comes to mind.

I encourage you to pray about participation in these upcoming events:
- The last Friday of the month gathering to worship and to seek God's direction.
- World Missions night the second and fourth Monday evenings with Neiva Garcia.
- Sozo Ministry training the third Monday night of the month with Jeanne Norland.
- Our intercessory prayer groups continue to meet weekly.

We will be announcing more information about speakers coming into the area soon. I'm looking forward to the ride with you.

Seeking Him,
Kathy Schmidt

A New Year

2008-01-03T10:58:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone,
I am sorry that this has not been update for quite some time. I have to admit that December became the month that I lost my mind. I hope I have found it now. I am trying very hard to get back on top of things.

Some things that happened in December that should be noted are:
The Scheelke's left for a three month stay in the Ukraine. They do have a blog, but they have yet to put anything on it. I just checked it this morning. I also sent them an email, so I hope to hear from them soon. If any of you have heard from them, please send us an update. Their blog is scheelke95.blogspot.com.

Also the Leister's find themselves strategically placed by God in a nation that needs His love more than ever. A nation that now needs children's homes more than ever. For updates on them, check out their blog, leisterskenya.blogspot.com. I am the one giving the updates, but I have been talking to my family about twice a day so I am well informed.

As we begin the new year, I hope you all are seeking God for your purpose within the Healing Rooms ministry. We really want to place in the place you feel God is calling you to. If you have questions or just want to talk things out, please contact Kathy about making an appointment with her to do that.

We love you and cannot wait to start this new year with you.
Jessica

Rachel Schmidt's Fiance'

2007-11-16T11:24:00.000-08:00

Who just happens to be my brother.
Here they are Josh Leister & Rachel.

Christmas Party

2007-11-12T13:59:00.000-08:00

December 3, 2007
Monday Night at 6:00pm
Eldon & Marilyn Riggle's home
629 Riverview Blvd, Clarkston

Sign up at Healing Rooms.
Please let us know if you plan to attend
and what you will be bringing.

Their Gone

2007-09-27T14:58:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are interested, the Kenyan Crew have left the country. I actually talked with my brother, Josh, right before they were to get on a plane headed for London. They will arrive in London at 10:20pm our time, 6:20am London time. They then leave for Nairobi, Kenya at 2:20am our time, 10:20am London time. Arriving in Kenya at 10:45am our time Friday, 8:45pm Nairobi time. (They will be 10 hours a head of us in Eldoret.)

Saying goodbye was hard, but this will be a year of purpose there and here. I have no fear that when we are all together again the rejoicing will be greater than the sorrow.

Triumphing in the Midst of Pain

2007-09-24T11:18:00.000-07:00

For all of you who have been praying for the Crow family, I pass this on to you. Be encouraged and challenged. This family is amazing to me. They have truly had to fight the good fight on more levels than most of us have ever experienced. Be blessed by the words of a mother who has just lost her child.

And if you did not know, Zayden Crow went to be with the Lord after his family decided it would be best to remove him from live support.

Tanya's words:

Hello everybody,
I was really struggling with sending an e-mail (it would be impossible to talk to so many any other way), but the Lord firmly spoke to me about not letting the enemy have any ground that the Lord has shed his blood for, victory is ours. I know that we are to share the victory of Jesus Christ(Jeremiah and I, with what we have just walked through, but I feel that it is important for all of River City to share that as well, and to know just what that victory is, and that it is for all of us to share as a body, you have all been so faithfull to press into what God has for us) we have walked through soo much, trusting that God is in control, that he has always known what is best for us all, and about facing death, I have not had a family member die, not one of my own. In just days Jesus has walked me through fear of death and dying and an understanding of just what death really is. I realize that there is more fear in letting go and trusting God than there really is of death. I have come to a place in my heart that wasn't there before now, our prize is to be with our King, why should we mourn such a pleasure. Isn't that why we believe? God has been soo faithfull with his love and mercy to our family. Thank you al for being so faithfull to lift us up.
We were all praying that God would heal Zayden's body and trust me nobody wanted that more than I did. In 13 days of my beautiful sons life, God healed soo much more than just Zayden,( his healing is to live in eternity with the Savior, our reward is to praise God for the healing that has taken place in a family that has been broken for 5 years.) When Jeremiah and I split up, his parents, his sisters, his nana, aunt Linda, and his uncle Gus all pretended that I did't exist any more, they stopped treating me like family. We have not shared a holiday, or a birthday since 9-11.
I have asked God when the time would come and how would the healing take place. They all have been here, even Gus. The night that Zayden died was the firts time that Gus had been here, and he stayed so that we would know that he loved us. Every relationship that was broken has been restored, EVERY RELATIONSHIP. What the enemy meant for bad, God meant for good. I know that there is soo much more, that we don't see yet, or that is even yet to come. We want the rewards that we will recieve from trusting God, soo we are going to choose to walk it out in faith knowing that we are loved by the Creator.
We will be home Wednesday sometime, we will want some time to get used to being home, we have been gone for almost a month. We would really love prayer for our boys, Tevan is having a hard time. I'm not sure about Isaac but please pray anyways. We are soo thankfull for all of our family at River City thank you for walking this out with us. We have never felt alone. You all are soo faithfull. We love you and will see you all soon.
Faithfully being held by the Father, Tanya and Jeremiah

Pam Kelly's New Granddaughter

2007-09-24T10:57:00.000-07:00

Pam & Mike Kelly were blessed with their 6th Granddaughter, Roslynn Noelle Movius. She was born September 19th at 7:13 PM to Travis (Pam's son) & Ange Movius. She is getting lots of love & attention from her older sister Ysabelle, 3 ½ years. Ros-lynn was 7 lbs. 7 ½ oz. and 19 ½" long.

Thank Heavens for Little Girls!!

Horace in Eldoret

2007-09-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

I spoke with my Father yesterday afternoon. It was so good to hear his voice. He woke up at 1:00am his time to call our family when he knew we would all be at my house. If you did not know, my family gets together every Sunday around 1:00pm to have lunch and pray. This is when my Dad called.

I have to admit that I hung up on him at first. I am terrible about seeing a number that looks like a telemarketing number and just hanging up. The minute I did it I knew I should have waited a moment longer. Thankfully, he called back.

If you have never called anyone overseas, you have never experienced the "delay". It makes conversation very challenging.

The first thing Dad asked was what we had for lunch. I thought this was very entertaining. I understand he is missing American food right now. I asked him what he had for lunch and he told me minced beef (basically hamburger) with a can of pork and beans dumped over the top and cornbread muffins on the side. Not sure what I think about that meal. Doesn't sound too appetizing. Although my brother, Josh, thought it sounded good.

Dad took time to talk with all of us. He asked each of us about the important issues in our lives and answered any questions we had. It was not long enough, but after three weeks, it was just good to talk with him.

As I am sure you all know, the rest of the family leave very early Saturday morning. It you would like to hear Mom's view on these proceedings go to Leister's Kenyan Life. Let my mom know you are thinking about them by leaving a comment. Remember you are just as much a part of this as they are. They would never have been able to do it without you.

Training - September 29th

2007-09-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder.

We will be having another training this coming Saturday.

If you know someone who is interested, please invite them.

The cost is only $10 and the training is invaluable.

Also, if you would like to come and be refreshed, we would love to see you.

It will begin at 9:30 with worship.

We hope to see you and many others there.

Horace Leister Begins the Journey

2007-09-05T19:16:00.000-07:00

I guess I am able to take some liberties and write things that none of the rest of you are able to. Actually, at any time some would like to add something to the blog, please contact me.

This little blip is about my dad. He left today. From what Mom told me, God orchestrated it. It was quick and simple not long and tear-filled.

So he begins his journey and we will all reap the benefits. I know that doors are being opened right now that were closed because of my father's obedience. And I believe you will all benefit as I will. So be looking. Look for the doors that may open for you.

This is not just about Africa. This about obedience. Follow Dad's example and when God asks - GO! Don't hesitate. Don't question. Just go.

I am also including some family pictures we took on Sunday. If you are not a family who does family pictures, then you are missing out. Or maybe you are just missing out, because you do not have eight children and five grandchildren.

Leister's New Granddaughter

2007-08-19T16:16:00.001-07:00

Addison Jane Alice Leister

Granddaughter to Horace and Phyllis, Niece to Jessica

Born August 17th at around 9:15am

Weight: 6lbs 9oz Length: 20"

She is beautiful and blessed.

I recommend asking a family member about

her dramatic entrance into this world.

Update on Cindy

2007-08-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

8-6-2007

Dear Friends and Family,

The purpose of this e-mail is to update everyone on Cindy’s condition. Cindy had surgery Monday morning starting at about 11 am. The procedure lasted three hours. She did well with the surgery.

The hard fact is the tumor is an extension of breast cancer. The tumor involves many organs in her lower abdomen including her uterus, bladder and colon. The surgeon biopsied the tumor but was unable to remove it. The plan now is for Cindy to heal from the surgery then start chemotherapy to shrink and eliminate the tumor. She should recover quickly from the surgery and be discharged from the hospital in 3 to 5 days. Cindy is in room 441 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane.

Please stand in faith with us and agree with the Word. Psalm 16 is a great place to start. Please read it with great faith. Psalm 16: Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, my goodness is nothing apart from You. As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.” Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take up their names on my lips. O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; yes, I have a good inheritance. I will bless the Lord Who has given me counsel; my heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Some key areas of prayer are:

· That God would Sovereignly intervene and heal.

· That the chemotherapy and subsequent treatments would be effective and remove the tumor.

· That the Peace of God would rest upon Cindy and the rest of the Holben family during this time.

The Body of Christ is a blessing to us.

In His Love,

The Holbens

To Cindy and Barry

2007-07-30T09:37:00.001-07:00

Hi Cindy & Barry,
You have been on my heart and in my prayers this last week along with so many who have been praying for you. This morning I woke up with the words to "Voice of Truth" (Casting Crowns) going through my head. And I have been praying that only His voice of Truth and no other voices will saturate your mind and heart.

I declare Psalm 40:1-11 over you.
That He will hear the cry rising up to Him from so many in our community on your behalf and will put a new song in your mouth of praise to our God . And that many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord. ..."you have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the assembly and do not restrain your lips, and have not hidden His righteousness within your heart. You have declared His faithfulness and His salvataion and have not concealed His loving kindness and His TRUTH from the great assembly...Do not withhold your tender mercies from them, O Lord; Let your lovingkindness and Your TRUTH continually preserve them.

I declare:
Psalm 91:4 that "He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you will take refuge. His TRUTH shall be your shield and buckler "

3John: 2&3 that "you will prosper in all things and be in health just as your soul prospers and we rejoice in the testimony of the TRUTH that is in you as you walk in the TRUTH. "

John 8:31, "that as you abide in His word, you are His disciples indeed and you shall KNOW the TRUTH and the TRUTH shall make you FREE!"

John 14:6 "that in your lives Jesus is the way the TRUTH and the LIFE!"

John 16:13& 14 that " the Spirit of TRUTH has come, and He will guide you into all TRUTH; for He will not speak on His own authority but whatever He hears He will speak and He will tell you things to come, that He will glorify Jesus for He will take of what is His and declare it to you."

I declare over you that the TRUTH overrides the facts!

The Healing Rooms team will be joining with Rivercity, fasting and praying this week for you. Know how much you are loved and appreciated.

Standing with you in Trusting our Big God,
Kathy

Cindy Holben

2007-07-28T13:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Healing Rooms Team members,
If you have not heard, Cindy's doctors have found more cancer. I have included an email she and Barry sent out.
While you pray for Cindy, if you receive prophetic words, pictures, or encouragement, please leave it here. Just click the word "comment" at the end of the post and you will be able to leave it.
Won't it be awesome to have a written record of what God has said once Cindy, her family, and all of us have walked through this time with her.

Today we saw the gynecologic oncologist surgeon in Spokane. The report of the doctor is not good. The pelvic mass in Cindy's uterus is pushing into the bladder and the colon. We do not know the kind of cancer, nor do we know the extent of the surgery until it's in progress. Surgery is scheduled for August 6th.
Had an awesome time at the Spokane Healing Rooms!!!
We're positioned at the feet of Jesus, right under the shadow of His wings. Believe with us for signs, wonders and miracles in the days ahead. We love you and thank you.
Barry & Cindy
The anchor holds.

Wednesday July 25th

2007-07-19T17:11:00.000-07:00

Lin Hall and Leu Feucht are holding a meeting

for anyone who would like to pray

for their community and neighborhood.

It will be held at 10:00am and last till 11:00am.

All are welcome and Lin has put together

a helpful booklet for beginning

to pray for your community and neighborhood.

Yard Sale for Leister's & Rachel

2007-07-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

I though I would just let you all know about the yard sale for the Leister's and Rachel went with a few pictures for fun.

The Leister's did really well and Rachel did okay. Please continue to lift them up in prayer and if you feel led of the Lord, give to them.

NW Native American Woman's Conference

2007-07-02T13:17:00.000-07:00

"For Such a Time as This"
Hosted by
N.A.M.E. Outreach, of Lapwai, ID,
Prayer Connection, and Hope Chapel of Lewiston, ID

August 9, 10, 11, 12, 2007
Thursday eve thru Sunday Morning
10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Evening meetings 7:00

Clearwater Casino 'Event Center'
On Highway 95
4 miles East of Lewiston, ID

Speakers Include
Jay and Joann Swallow of Geary, Geary, OK
Lisa Otis of The Sentinel Group, Seattle, WA
Dolly Wilson of Peguis, Manitoba (Canada)
Martha Hester of Greer, SC
Elena Smith of Owyhee, NV
Among other guests

EVERYONE Welcome! No registration fees.
MEN! Don't miss the evening meetings and ministers council on Saturday.
KIDS! We will have a ministry from Hawaii for you.
More information coming soon---Please contact us by email or phone to register

Questions?
Call Marilyn Riggle @ 509-758-8213 /// Antonio Smith @ 208-791-9892 (cell) /// leave a message at NAME Outreach 208-843-2154

Community on Call - Free Food

2007-06-28T11:54:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
Just passing along a bit of information. If anyone knows of a person or family in need of food there will be a free food give away at the parking lot behind Community on Call in Clarkston tomorrow Fri. June 29th from 10 am - 12pm. There is no need to register or qualify, they just need to show up.
Thanks and blessings!
Brian & Catherine Temple
bctemple@clearwire.net

Training Postponed

2007-06-18T08:23:00.000-07:00

The training the was scheduled for July as been postponed until further notice.

We found there were just too many conflicts with all schedules.

Please be patient with us. We will let you know as soon as we reschedule it.

Let those you might have told about this change.

Kim Brooks Memorial

2007-06-14T16:08:00.000-07:00

You are invited to view the fabulous art work of Kim Brooks and join his family in celebration of his life at Hereth Park (Lewiston Orchards, near the LOID). 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday July 1st. Covered dish dinner at noon with service at 2:00pm. Bobbie Chandler 743-4761

"The Peace That I am Sure to Find" by Kim Brooks

The Peace that I am sure to find,

Lies somewhere near inside my Mind.

In searching for this I will see my Life

as things not meant to be.

But when in stillness I reflect,

when inner Light I can't neglect,

with silent Hope for all mankind,

It's then I see within my Mind,

The Peace that I am sure to find.

Our Soldiers

2007-05-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

Thank you, Ben, for passing this along. I think at times we forget those who are doing their best to keep our country safe.

I recommend everyone watch this video and lift up the soldiers and their families who have willing given of themselves for you and me.

I also recommend having a box of tissue nearby.

You will need to copy and past the URL at the end of this email.

The following is the hottest thing on the internet and on Fox News today. Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTube program together is 15 years old. There have been over 3,000,000 hits as of this morning. In case you missed it, here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

Spiritual Hunger Conference

2007-05-29T09:19:00.001-07:00

hDear Directors,

We have been informed that the Doubletree hotel no longer has any more rooms available at the “Healing Rooms Spiritual Hunger Conference” special rate of $99.00. There are still some rooms in the $119.00 block though. Also, the Travelodge is already completely booked. We have been told by the hotels that more people have already booked their reservations for the Spiritual Hunger Conference 2007 than we had overall last year.

If you are planning to come to The Spiritual Hunger Conference this year we highly recommend that you book your hotel room now! There are a few reasons: There are other conferences booking rooms during the same time. You may be able to reserve a room at a hotel within walking distance. However, if you have a car there are other hotels near by.

For your convenience we have included links to help you locate some of our local hotels.

http://www.healingrooms.com///index.php?src=spiritualhungerconference

If those accommodations don’t work for you, you may try this link to find other hotels in the area: http://visitspokane.travelhero.com/affiliatecities.cfm?aid=569&subreg=y. Perhaps you would prefer to book through a travel website like Expedia.com or Travelocity.com. The address of the convention center is 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd; Spokane, WA 99202 if you wanted to see how close you can get to the conference.

Please consider forwarding this to any of your team members that may be attending. It is clear we are going to have another exciting conference! Hope to see you there!

Jay MacPherson for
Debbie Powell
International Association of Healing Rooms

Monday Night Word Mission's Prayer

2007-05-18T10:10:00.000-07:00

Monday May 21^st, 6:30pm
Healing Rooms Worship Center
842 Main St. Lewiston, ID

We are very excited to have
Pastor Bret Stedman & his team
share about their recent trip to Kenya. Come and join us and others praying and encouraging those God is sending to the nations from our Valley.

Horace & Phyllis Leister

More on Marc

2007-05-16T08:45:00.001-07:00

I wanted to let you know the latest on Marc Buchheit. He has been moved to St Peters Hospital in Olympia and is having surgery today that will stop a leek in his lung.

Although Marc is in pain he remains strong in spirit. As he was transported to this hospital, Marc led the EMT with him to the Lord and the ride was only 11 minutes, that’s our Marc!

Please continue to war for him and lift up Lydia and the family. Lydia is doing her job, Marc’s job, going to the hospital a couple of times per day and is still acting as a mom and regional director.

Lord, we all agree for Marc’s total and complete healing. We thank you for refreshing and strengthening Marc and Lydia and their family. We thank you that your presence is all around them. In Jesus name.

God bless you all,

Elaine Perkins, IAHR Associate Director

Weekly Schedule

2007-05-15T11:18:00.000-07:00

Just a note, please check the posted weekly schedule.

The schedule changes regularly, especially because we are close to summer. If you find you happen to have time, check the posted schedule to see if you might be needed.
Thank you.

2007-05-10T09:35:00.000-07:00

This is a reply to a thank you for speaking at our Monday night meeting. We recorded it, so if you are interested you can pick one up at the Healing Rooms after tonight.

Jessica

Thank You! It is something that has been on my mind and heart, and I really think it is something I needed to share. A lot of people really do not know about the history or culture of the Nez Perce or Native Americans. One of the main things that caught my attention, gained my interest and to be more active was after a presentation I did with students from a Lewiston Elementary about 5 or 6 years ago. The students in the class asked me how I got down there, how it was to live in a tipi, why I was dressed the way I was, etc. At first, I thought it was funny, but after thinking about it for a while, I started looking more into it. If the children are thinking that, what are their parents saying or telling them? If kids right here on or just off the reservation think the things they do, what do other people around the world think? It wasn't funny, and it wasn't because the kids were prejudice or being funny. They just didn't know. Nobody has taken the time to show or tell them. For years, I think people, Native and non-Native, have assumed that the other person or people know our history and culture, but to tell you the truth, for a lot of students, they only hear or learn about Native Americans in the 4th grade. Plus, as I mentioned during my presentation, there has been a lot of abuse, hatred, misunderstanding, fighting, bad feelings, finger pointing and blaming done right here in our area, and they are things that have been passed on because we didn't deal with them.

When I first walked into the room the other night, I could feel His presence, and when Pastor started singing, I knew what I was going to say and share was something that needed to be said. There are a lot of hard feelings for Native and non-Native people, and some people, despite who they are or what they do, haven't been able to forgive or let those things go. There is a lot of misunderstanding on both sides. We are pointing our fingers and blaming people rather than focus on the real enemy. The enemy is the one who wants us to fight, break each other down and destroy each other. That's been his plan from the beginning, but Jesus came to give us life and to give it more abundantly. He, our Lord, wants to bless us exceedingly, abundantly and above all we can ever ask or think, but we have to come in alignment with Him. The Bible says he who is faithful with little will also be faithful with much. Right now, because of how we are and the intentions that we have, we aren't ready for what He has for us. We are satisfied and content on what we have and what He has given us, but once we realize and understand what He really has in-store for us, this isn't anything.

I really believe that a lot was released the other night even for me. I fought a lot of people in the Lewiston/Clarkston area while I was growing up and during my drinking days, and I've experienced a lot of things. I hurt a lot of people, and the words and the things that people have done to me and other Native Americans was really painful and hurtful. I really believe when we get a better understanding of each other some of those barriers, divisions, feelings and thoughts go away. When we held hands, stood together and sang that healing song with the drum, we reunited. We came together, broke down those walls and barriers, and we destroyed and disconnected the chains and strongholds the enemy had on and over us. We broke it, and I really believe that the "dove" was a sign and representation of peace. Something happened the other night. A new leaf was turned over and new life has started for all of us. I don't think we even know the magnitude of what we did and what happened the other night. It was huge, but it is a sign and a reassurance for me to know that, "IT HAS BEGUN." I can't really explain everything, but the process with the "Hidden or Sleeping Giant" has begun. It took an act like coming together and standing together that started the process. It isn't only about the Native people. It is about all of us. We have to come together. Like Pastor said, we are the body and we are a representation or role model for the people. If we can't even come together, what does that make other people think about us? When people see us come together and stand together, they know something is happening and they will know that He is real.

I think one of the biggest things we have to do is forgive, and part of this process is apologizing. A lot of it starts with education and letting people know the truth. There were a lot of things done the wrong way for the wrong reasons, and there were a lot of promises broken. Things that we really do not have any control over, but when we know, we have a better understanding of why people do and think the things they do. The enemy has caused enough confusion and distraction, but we broke it. Now, we can continue on together as one. I love you, guys!

Solo

The Wooden Bowl

2007-05-07T08:11:00.000-07:00

The Wooden Bowl

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a
week from now, a month from now, a year from now.

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was
blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table.

But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating
difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the
glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do
something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled
milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since
Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden
bowl!

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear
in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him
were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood
scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?"
Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you
and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and
went back to work .

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears
started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew
what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back
to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with
the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care
any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth
soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it
seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she
handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled
Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a
"life.."

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on
both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you
focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and
doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.

People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a
friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.!

* Sent in my Jean Garred

Valley Christian Center & National Day of Prayer

2007-04-30T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hello team,

Valley Christian Center is hosting a prayer time from 11--2 on Thursday May 3rd the National Day of Prayer.

3215 Echo Hills Dr.

Lewiston, ID 83501

208-746-0401

We are inviting the community and leaders from our communities.

We have 3 focuses:
11:00--12:00 Nation/ government/ military/court system
12:00—1:00 Local and State government
1:00—2:00 Local communities/ churches /families

There will be times of quit personal prayer/ repentance
(people will be coming & going according to individual scheduled)

Then @ 12 and @ 1 we will gather for corporate intercession in agreement.

I hope to see some of you IF you can come and it doesn’t interfere with your previous prayer times.

Any other question e-mail me
Blessings
Shelley

Pray for Monty Lineberry

2007-04-26T14:11:00.000-07:00

Please pray for Monty Lineberry as he is in Gritman Hospital with a severe infection following surgery. He is receiving IV antibiotics and will have surgery again in the morning if they no improvement is seen. Thanks!

Sent in by Jeanne Norland

For all the Women

2007-04-19T20:27:00.000-07:00

This was sent to me by Shelley Stiles. It is really good. I hope you all are encouraged and take courage. Be blessed in Jesus' name.
Jessica

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Hunter Ministries Newsletter
Prophetic Word From Kim Clement
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Beloved in the Lord,

I have been reading a prophetic word by Kim Clement who said, "America...what is about to take place...will frighten to the ends of the earth." If you heard Benny Hinn last week you will know he said that he was just with the Prime Minister of Israel and he said he told him some things that were going to happen so soon he said, "They are the most frightening things in the world." All this says to me is get ready and be ready at all times regardless of what the circumstances are.

Kim Clement made a very interesting statement because he said God said, "I am looking for women again to bring forth and to birth what will change a generation."

Generation of Women
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The Spirit of God says, "You are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses--the greats of yesterday that stood out amongst men, amongst royalty, and made a difference--they are surrounding you. For there was a sound in each one of their spirits when they faced the giants of their time--that sound exists in this generation of women," says the Lord of Hosts.
"This sound is a sound of tenderness; this sound is a sound of bold gentleness. This sound is a sound that has petrified the powers of hell, for this same sound existed within Esther. The same sound existed within Deborah. The same sound existed in Mary when the Rock came forth, and Satan has watched the women of this generation and said 'no more,'" but the Spirit of God says, "they will arise, and when they arise, they will bring forth the Rock, Christ Jesus again!"

As a prophet, I have heard the sound--In this day, and in this year of acceleration--women suddenly accelerating and touching the untouchable, and reaching the unreachable. That's what I saw and God said, "Tell these women, you are the instigators and the initiators of this movement that is about to touch the entire earth."

God said, "I'm looking to women again to bring forth and to birth what will change a generation. You have not gathered together in vain. What has happened, is you have brought forth and I hear the sound of a child being born. I hear the sound of a child being born. From your spiritual womb a movement shall take place," says the Lord, from this house.

God said, " The truth--will break the power of idols"

A Chosen Generation To Take The Land
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The Spirit of God says, "I will bring captivity out of the caves; I will bring them out of the caves, even your children who are bored and tired of religion. I am going to bring them out." God said, "I will not need to put a hook into their mouth. Your family, your children, and your grandchildren are the chosen generation to take the land."

God said, "There are Calebs in the midst of you; Calebs in the midst of you, who have not given up. They are elderly, they are old, but yet they are young. And they've said, 'We have not taken our eyes off of the promise,'" and because of that, God said, "because of the elderly, the youngsters shall take the land. The youngsters shall take the land. The young leaders of the provinces shall take the land."

For God says, "The spirit of Ahab, this force that has controlled the pulpits, has been broken. The Church, as it has been, and as it has controlled, has been abolished." God said, "I am building My Church, and the gates are trembling." God said, "Hell itself is afraid. Therefore, because of abortion, I have multiplied the anointing upon your children," says the Lord of Hosts.

"Your children will be Mine," says the Lord. "And in this place, I will do an unusual thing amongst the children" says the Spirit of God. "I will take them and cause them to prophesy to the governments and to the principalities. I'm raising up Daniels; I'm raising up great men and women of God from your children. Now, give them to Me," says the Lord.

All I want to do is encourage every woman who gets a copy of this e-mail to rise up and be the woman that God has called you to be. If you have not started a healing school, start one right now, either in your own home or in your church. It is so vital that women be involved. We want all the men we can get too, but God is raising up women and children today.

In His Love,
Charles and Frances Hunter

Contact Information
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phone: 281-358-7575
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Bobby Conner

2007-04-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

If you do not or did not see the Bobby Conner's word on the Elijah list recently, you should. Here is the link directly to it: Elijah List - Bobby Conner.

Please remember to email me your prayer requests so that I can get them on here.

Remember the prayer of a righteous man avails much and thankful it is not our righteousness we rely on, but Christ's.

Blessings today,

Jessica

Today is the Day!!

2007-04-17T08:09:00.000-07:00

I now have the blog up and running. What will need to happen is you will need to email anything you would like to have posted. We are thinking anything that is uplifting and encouraging along with prayer requests should be posted here.

This would be the place to post any forwards you receive that you feel would encourage us all.

I have created a new email account that is for the healing rooms. It is lchealingrooms @gmail.com. Please begin to use this email address with all your correspondence for the Healing Rooms.

I really think you will enjoy this mode of communication. Please email your prayer requests, revelations, and such. I cannot wait to begin posting them and to see how God moves in our lives.

Blessings to all of you today. Remember "The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much" and we are all righteous through the blood of Jesus.

Jessica