What
is soaking? Soaking
is an expressive term used to describe a spiritual, emotional
and physical position that we place ourselves in to receive
from the Lord by spending time in His Presence. It is a way
that we can calm our souls from the business of life and allow
the Lord to soften our hearts with His Love.
When
we put ourselves in a place of rest
and relaxation, we are entering into the rest of faith
that God has for us as His children. There is a work that
only the Lord can do. Soaking in
God's Presence is like putting ourselves on His divine
operating table so He can put us under an anethsethtic, so
to speak, and perform operations that only He can perform.
One
of the hardest things for us to do in our human nature is
to just stop what we are doing to allow God to produce in
us what only He can produce. We typically equate productivity
with our own work and effort. But God has a completely different
viewpoint. When we spend time with Him it is never wasted
time. We are devoting and consecrating our hearts to Him without
reservation. It is truly a "trust" relationship
when we let Him take control as we enter into His rest. The
"rest" of faith is accomplished when we cease from
our own labors and enter into His.
Much
of the anxiousness of life is disposed of when we enter into
a lifestyle of soaking. It is the anxious heart that is plagued
with voices and never can find true peace. It is a HUGE accomplishment
when we finally find that place of peace and rest. He is the
Prince of Peace. Peace is to be a distinguishing mark of the
believer's life.
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart
be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Take some time today to receive His righteousness, peace and
joy by His Holy Spirit. He promised that He would also pour
out His Love into our hearts. Check out some of the resources
available on this website. We have purposely chosen CDs that
carry a spirit of intimacy that
would help to bring quiet and peace to people's lives. Here
are the soaking CDs that John Belt has produced to date. These
are sure to be complimentary in your times with the Lord.
"I
am needing to place another order
for CD's. We are out! That's a great thing! Thank you
so much, they are really a blessing to our church body."
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The
Soaking Presence Instrumental CDs
by John Belt |
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