About Christian Meditation

Through-out our global mission work Jenny and My-self, Edward have found that the Lord moves in amazing ways. One of the most interesting insights for us has been in silence, meditation, soaking, waiting on Him to appear.

We have been witness to amazing miracles, including healings from mental disorders to cancer. It is common for angels to ‘turn up’ there have been experiences of ‘thunder’ ‘lightening’ people having visions, portals opening, and open heaven. People often receive revelation, enlightenment, prophecy and visions from God.

People lay on the floor (bring a pillow, if you want) some just sit in a chair. Quiet intimate music is played, a word may be spoken, or a brief message given, you my be anointed with oil.

All people, cultures and denominations are welcome, God has no boundaries.

What is Christian Meditation, and Soaking?

Remember you don’t have to be a ‘Christian’ to meditate on your Creator. If you don’t know God, but are willing to wait and see if He shows up then meditation is a real way to experience the intimate presence of God. We also call this experience ‘Soaking’ (or ‘Supernatural Soaking’), because it involves being immersed in God’s presence and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Intimacy with God begins when we radically pursue Him with our whole heart. King David wrote, “When You said, ‘Seek My face,’ my heart said to You, ‘Your face, O Lord, I shall seek’” (Psalms 27:8). God invites us in James 4:8 to “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” God is saying to us, “Seek my face! Draw near!” Our hearts are crying out, “YES!” But our flesh is screaming “NO!” The sad part is our flesh usually wins.

We are instructed in Psalms 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” The wording “be still” literally means to cease from striving. It means to let go and relax, to turn down the volume of the world and listen to the quiet whisper of God. It’s getting still and coming into a place of rest. It means soaking in His Presence. The result is– you will know He is God. The word “know” is literally an experiential knowledge of God. It’s not being still and knowing about God. It’s being still and knowing God experientially. You will experience God. You will know the Presence of God. As we focus our heart, spirit, soul, mind, and body (the whole person) on His manifest Presence, we become oblivious to the natural/physical world around us.

How do we meditate/soak?

We relax and soak like a sponge. Put a dry sponge in a bucket of water and slowly the water permeates the sponge. This is the same as soaking in God’s presence. The more we soak, the more we become filled with His Spirit.

During our relaxation, we position ourselves to receive impressions, nudges, quiet whispers, pictures, angelic visitations, and supernatural revelations. Someone might say ‘come Holy Spirit’. Experiencing the true intimate Presence of the living God will radically change your life. People describe His manifest Presence in different ways. To some, it is heat, electricity, or shaking. To others, it is lightness, peace, or weeping.

Where can we meditate/soak?

Anywhere! But the most effective way is to have an organised group, where you can be guided into meditation and soaking by an experienced facilitator who is used by the Holy Spirit to select the music/CDs, speak out from the Bible, organise communion, offer prayer and guidance or enlightenment; but God can use anyone He wants to do these things, nothing should come from our own efforts – this is all about God doing the work and us receiving.

What is intimacy with God?

Intimacy with God is the simple means by which we access living in the miraculous. Spending time in His manifest Presence is the discipline we must develop to access all that God has for us. And, the cumulative effect is what happens in our anointing (or gifting) to function in healing or any of the supernatural. God’s timing has come for greater works to be accomplished among His people. Press in for more of God’s Presence in your own life!

Be Blessed: Edward and Jenny Gourlay

FAQ

Who can do it?

Anyone. You don’t have to be a ‘Christian’, this is a great way to get to know God.

What is this experience called?

You can use the following phrases to explain or refer to this experience: Christian Meditation, Soaking, Supernatural Soaking, Enlightenment, Spiritual Breakthrough, Spiritual Meditation, Christian Guided Meditation, Worship, Christian Prayer Meditation, Christian Relaxation, Moving in the Holy Spirit, Waiting on the Lord

It’s all in the plan

In the beginning God created man & woman. His greatest joy was the close fellowship (or oil, ) He had with them as they walked and talked together in the garden, enjoying the cool of the day. But it didn’t last.

Satan brought sin into the world and broke that precious, intimate relationship. So man began to search for something to fill the emptiness in his heart. Thank God that Jesus came into relationship with the Father.

Now the Holy Spirit comes to soften our hearts, re-kindle our love for our heavenly Dad and make us ready for a new love relationship. This time as the Bride of Christ, with Jesus as our husband.

The marriage feast of Jesus is coming closer.

This is what these sessions are all about: us being cleansed, prepared and anointed, just as Queen Esther did before her meeting with the King of Persia. She prepared herself by soaking in precious bath oils for a period of six months before her meeting with the King. The favour she gained meant the salvation of the nation of Israel. So soaking is simply coming to be with our Father, no shopping lists, no agendas, just ourselves being still in His arms of love.

So come and settle down, relax and enjoy a good long soak.

So do I just lie down with a blank mind?

No! Lie down with your mind and heart set on Jesus. Give all your worries and cares to the Lord. Talk to Him about them.

Pray a prayer that says to God something like: “I invite You to come and search my heart. Come close and let me know Your love. Let me worship rise up inside you and give yourself to the Lord. If you become to the Lord. If you become distracted then re-focus on Jesus. Remind yourself why you are soaking and listen to the worship.

Can I trust it is the Holy Spirit working?

These sessions are covered in prayer to create a safe place. Give the Holy Spirit permission to work in your heart – don’t try to analyse things. The Lord has no favourites, He will always give the Holy Spirit to those who ask: Luke 11:1-13

Other spirits can’t come near us when the Holy Spirit is around. Expect His divine protection.

How long do I stay down for?

It takes most people at least ten minutes before they stop thinking about the day’s events or future plans and come to a place of rest. So it’s unlikely that you would get much out of soaking if you do it for less than fifteen minutes.

We have found that the HS comes in waves. As you wait, another wave will come to take you deeper into the presence of the Lord. So, the longer you soak the better.

Once I get up can I come back for more?

Yes, it is often good to get up, have a break and pray over things that the Lord has shown you (either on your own or by sharing with another). Write things down so you won’t forget them return and soak some more. Just be sensitive to others about you and move quietly.

How will I know when God is finished?

The more you soak the easier it will become to recognise when to stop. Often you will sense a lifting of the anointing and a reviving of energy. Remember, you will never get beyond the need for more of the Holy Spirit.

Do I have to lie down?

No, you can soak sitting in a chair if you find it more comfortable. Being still and at rest is the key. It aligns our bodies with our hearts’ attitude of submissiveness and attentiveness to God. Lying down helps to minimise the distractions caused by activity in the room.

How will I know if soaking is doing me any good?

Many people feel immediate benefits such as a renewed love for the Lord, a lifting of weights or fresh energy. Often evidence of long term changes are discovered later when in daily life.

What if I fall asleep?

That’s perfectly valid. Deep, Holy Spirit sleep is very good for us, especially in difficult and stressful times.

(Gen 2:21, 15:12; Dan 10:8-10; Luke 9:32)

What the Bible has to say

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3

But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. Psalm 131:2

In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent Psalm 4:4

This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. Isaiah 30:15

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes Psalm 37:7

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of obedience. Hebrews 4:9-11

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:29-31

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14

but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. Proverbs 1:33

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eatl Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David. Isaiah 55:1-3

She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. Luke 10:39

“Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. Hosea 2:14

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to de­bauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10