Formational Prayer is a ministry of the Holy Spirit, moving through a Christian lay counselor, bringing the Healing Presence of Jesus Christ into the place of pain and brokenness within a wounded person.
A ministry of the Holy Spirit: Formational Prayer is thoroughly dependent upon the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit. He initiates, directs and empowers the entire process. Thus the recipient of healing and the lay counselor must not only understand the work of the Holy Spirit, but be surrendered to His infilling and empowerment each step along the way.
Moving through the Christian lay counselor: Formational Prayer is not a technique controlled by the lay counselor. It is a transformational ministry of the Holy Spirit, with the lay counselor serving as an instrument of His activity. The spiritual vitality and emotional maturity of the lay counselor are important and integrated aspects of this healing process and must be submitted to the Holy Spirit.
Bringing the Healing Presence of Jesus Christ: People need more than solutions to their problems. They need to experience the love and acceptance of Jesus Christ in every aspect of their lives. His Transforming Presence strengthens and satisfies as nothing else, the one true Source of healing for broken people everywhere. Through Formational Prayer, the Holy Spirit uses a lay counselor to position hurting people for what Jesus alone can give.
Into the place of pain and brokenness: Life experiences often leave deep wounds that compromise personal well-being. Left undressed, these hurts give birth to false beliefs, emotional upheaval, and behaviors that are ultimately destructive. During the process of Formational Prayer, both the source and symptoms of core woundings are brought into the light of Jesus Christ, where He alone can set people free.
A ministry of the Holy Spirit: Formational Prayer is thoroughly dependent upon the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit. He initiates, directs and empowers the entire process. Thus the recipient of healing and the lay counselor must not only understand the work of the Holy Spirit, but be surrendered to His infilling and empowerment each step along the way.
Moving through the Christian lay counselor: Formational Prayer is not a technique controlled by the lay counselor. It is a transformational ministry of the Holy Spirit, with the lay counselor serving as an instrument of His activity. The spiritual vitality and emotional maturity of the lay counselor are important and integrated aspects of this healing process and must be submitted to the Holy Spirit.
Bringing the Healing Presence of Jesus Christ: People need more than solutions to their problems. They need to experience the love and acceptance of Jesus Christ in every aspect of their lives. His Transforming Presence strengthens and satisfies as nothing else, the one true Source of healing for broken people everywhere. Through Formational Prayer, the Holy Spirit uses a lay counselor to position hurting people for what Jesus alone can give.
Into the place of pain and brokenness: Life experiences often leave deep wounds that compromise personal well-being. Left undressed, these hurts give birth to false beliefs, emotional upheaval, and behaviors that are ultimately destructive. During the process of Formational Prayer, both the source and symptoms of core woundings are brought into the light of Jesus Christ, where He alone can set people free.
After the class today, John spoke to me with an excitement in his voice that he couldn’t contain. “Pastor Mike! Imagine if every member of New Life Church was walking in health and in Formational Prayer!” I could only smile widely and affirm, “John, God would be wonderfully glorified!” He wholeheartedly agreed! !
I’m so excited for what God has planned in the weeks, months and years ahead!
