Soaking - Part 2 For Leaders

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters - Leaders should know.

The Leader - DOES

     1. As a Group:

• Make a place for Holy Spirit.
• Invite Holy Spirit to come specifically – then wait for Him.
• Be open to the Holy Spirit.

      2. While Waiting Focus On. 

Isaiah 26:3.  “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

• Tell the Father how much you love Him and so thankful to be in His presence.
• Ask the Father to perform physical, emotional and spiritual healing in you or anything else you might need, as He wills.
• Reverence the time in His presence and consider those around you, so Don’t be talking or sharing with someone next to you.

The Leader – DOES NOT

1.     Don’t plan or schedule anything, other than allowing the Spirit to come and move within the group.  Let it flow and happen as the Spirit wants.

2.     While others soak, do not council or initiate deliverance or inner healing with anyone there.  Do it privately after or on another day.  This will muddy the waters

3.     Do not allow ministers to minister to others while there or promote their ministry.  Everyone is there to soak and receive from the Lord.

4.     Don’t allow first timers to pray for anyone.  They need to submit to the flow of the Spirit and receive, before they can give.

5.     Don’t confuse “arrogance and pride” with “anointing and boldness.”

6.     Don’t be prideful that God has showed up or that He’s using you.  He can use any body, any thing, at anytime.

NOTES

1.     It’s FUN to be in the presence of God.  Sometime laughter will hit people who need strengthening (Nehemiah 8:10), and that’s OK.  If there is no fun or joy, then something is wrong.  It might be the focus is on religion instead of the Holy Spirit, God and Jesus.  Even with screw ups or distractions, God will show up.  So don’t make a big deal just correct someone in private.  Mistakes don’t quench the Holy Spirit, the anointing will still flow to others in the room.

2.     Ministers.  While doing God’s work (ministry), you must keep refilling yourself or you’ll have an empty gas tank and we all know, a car won’t go anywhere then.  So as you give, you must keep refreshing yourself.

3.     No Schedules.  Be open to the instructions of God each time you meet.  Again, don’t schedule anything, but allow the Holy Spirit to move as He wills.

•        Isaiah 30:15.  Quietness and confidence is our strength.  So be confident He’s there and be quiet to move as He wills.
•        Proverbs 3:5-7.  Don’t try to figure out what God is doing, just let God be God. 

4.     Problems.  God will take care of them if you trust Him.

• Those out of the flow or disruptive in anyway, be sure you hear from God before you act.
• Be careful not to gossip, but talk with the leaders and seek agreement in whatever action you think best. 

5.     Children.  Let the children soak for 15-20 minutes, longer if they’re able to be still.  Then have someone take them to another room and have them taught about soaking, how the Holy Spirit flows in the gifts, etc., so they get their time too.  Children love “fire tunnels.” 

6.     Fire Tunnel.  This is when 3-4 or more people on each side hold hands, above their heads and bless people as they walk through.  The more times they go through the fire tunnel, the more they seem to receive.  This can be done when people enter the home or anytime before or after the soaking.

7.     Testimonies.  We are human and some may want to share problems going on in their life, instead of revealing what God has given them that night.  As facilitator, be specific and redirect them to share only what God has given them. 

8.     Welcome Anyone.  Welcome anyone as they are.  No dress codes, No denominational barriers, no society rules.  You’re not responsible to change anybody – it’s up to God.  Just let His love flow through them as they soak.

9.     Leaders.  As a leader, you will become a mother or father to all.  If they need counseling or just someone to listen to, you’ll be the one.  As a parent– in love, you correct and instruct your children on the right path to follow.  You may need to do this, but in private only as the Lord leads.  You’ll learn the difference about someone just airing their problems versus seeking help.  Those airing their problems or wanting attention - in love, just tell them to go soak and let the Lord deal with it.  You’ll see; as they get in the Spirit (soaking) they will change.  Make sure everyone is friendly and welcome in your home.  Your goal is to help others find and have a deeper relationship with God.

10.  Focus.  Soaking is to focus on God, not your problems in the world.  Soaking is to have a personal communication with God.  It’s important that each person receive a personal encounter with God – a testimony – so others will see the change in them and want what they have.

11.  Hindrances.  The first time or two of soaking, many will be thinking about what needs to be done tomorrow that they don’t want to forget.  This is nothing more then the enemy trying to stop them from receiving.  This will eventually stop.

• Keep paper and pencil beside you.  Write down what you don’t want to forget so your thoughts can return to soaking/receiving. 
• Once you get past the thoughts of life, God will start asking you to make the choice to come into His presence, so He can reveal Himself to you.
• Ester soaked for 1 year before she entered the presence of the king and found favor.  We’re moving to the “birth canal” and things are moving much quicker!  So expect to hear from Him tonight. 

You can seek additional help online at www.TheRiverCenter.org where this information came from.  They have been doing soaking for 15+ years. 

Be blessed, have fun and receive all that the Holy Spirit wants to give and share with you.  Believe and you’ll receive (Matthew 21:22).

Sandy – The Lord’s Servant