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Welcome to the Home of Candi Christman.

We trust you will find her products to be encouraging and full of hope. 

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                                                  Artistry with attention to detail.          

 

                             

 
 For the purpose of wholeness in body, mind, heart and soul. 

Scripture, instrumental music, beautiful allegories, and the sounds of nature will help you enter into the Glorious Presence of our wonderful Savior, where you can come into the full revelation of His Kingdom - on earth as it is in Heaven. These Holy Spirit inspired, musical compositions are created to accompany you as you learn to hear His voice, rest in Him and wait upon Him to heal you in your body, mind, heart and soul.

                                                                       

I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works! Psalm 145

His Glorious Presence  

 Listen to the sounds of nature as you journey through the forest and into the heavens. A beautiful musical allegory of resurrection life. Receive His gifts, His promises and the hope of heaven! A true treasure, Interwoven with Scripture and instrumental music.

Healing Waters 

The emphasis is on healing various parts of your body, mind and heart as you journey into the deep, heavenly waters of the LORD. You will swim in His streams and rivers, find love in His heart, seek His Knowledge, heal in His anointing, be cleansed by His rain and find rest in His Presence. 

The Garden of Life                     

A beautifully detailed depiction of Heaven and life with the LORD hereafter. It is overflowing with vivid imagery, hope, joy, peace and love. The story is enhanced with peaceful instrumental music, Scripture and the sounds of nature. You will find yourself longing for our heavenly home and rejoicing for those who have gone on before you.

Honey & Light

A restful and peaceful soaking CD with an emphasis on healing, being washed in The Word, soaring on His Promises, exploring heavenly places, and the awareness of the heavenly hosts. This Cd is also very helpful for those with sleep disorders and depression.

Meditations for the Heart

Clothed in His magnificent armor. This meditation will increase your awareness to overcome the enemy. Part 2: Rest in the hands of the Potter, where He can transform your imperfections into His glorious righteousness!

 

 

 

 

                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                          

 

                              
                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Enter in to a a profoundly deep and restful encounter with the Lord, Jesus. Each musical composition is a blend of Scripture, instrumental music, beautiful allegories, and the sounds of nature.

 

 

The Soaking prayer CD creates an atmosphere of worship for devotional times! This instrumental invites you to spend intimate time in the Presence of God and find rest for your soul.

 

 

Entering into the intimate Presence with the Lord, our Holy Bridegroom, where you can come into the full revelation of his rest, his glorious presence and his heavenly kingdom, on earth as it is in Heaven. 

 

Christian meditations like contemplative prayer are for the purpose of 

help  you enter into his rest. Gentle waves of life and restoration come during a prolonged time of listening prayer.

 

These Holy Spirit inspired,These musical compositions are created for the purpose of accompanying you on your intimate journey with the Lord.

 

 

I don't really create something as much as I release what is stirring in me combined with 

whatever the Holy Spirit adds in.

My devotional love songs to the Lord are from my heart.

There is much testimony of healing for the heart, soul and body.

there has been so much feedback of healing that has resulted in peoples hearts from listening to this recording.

Let the words wash over you as you hear the voice of God calling you deeper with the healing music.

“His Glorious Presence” will help you enter in to a profoundly deep and restful encounter with the Lord. Each musical composition is a blend of Scripture, instrumental music, beautiful allegories and the sounds of nature, created for those who are seeking to have a greater intimacy with the Lord, Jesus.

 

We journey together in prayer, song and sound, seeking rest and intimacy with our with our Holy Bridegroom!

 

 

 For your enjoyment I made this wonderful video with an excerpt from my new 

CD. Hope it blesses you!

Need a lift in your spirit? Check out my new video! Made with an excerpt  “His Glorious Presence”

 

Enter into the Presence of the Lord while you relax, rest in His Love, and come to know Him more fully.

 

Listening prayer, intimacy with the Lord, or soaking prayer has been found to be very helpful for those who are seeking an encounter with the Lord, Jesus. 

To soak in God’s Presence is simply to rest in His love and come to know Him 

more fully, inviting Him to minister to us in the areas of forgiveness, healing, 

and restoration. Christian allegories also known as parables can be found in the bible. Guided imagery can help you imagine the beauty of nature.

 

 

It is a time to rest in His love and let Him minister to us in the areas of forgiveness, healing, and restoration. It's a time of affirmation, affection, and strength. It's a place of hope where He confirms His Word over our life or commissions us to walk out destiny and purpose. Listening prayer has been found to be very helpful for those who wish to achieve a deeper intimacy with the Lord, Jesus. Soaking music is a wonderful tool as well as the spoken word of Scripture.

 

 

 

Candi's soaking music provides six guided meditations on Gospel encounters with Jesus Christ. These meditations allow the listener to experience imaginative prayer by clearing the mind of distractions and engaging all five senses. The Scripture story comes alive in both mind and body, bringing the listener into a living encounter with God and into a deeper awareness of His presence and peace in everyday life.

 

To soaking in the spirit and in God's Presence is simply to rest in His love and come to know Him more fully, inviting Him to minister to us in the areas of forgiveness, healing, and restoration. Try it for free at CHRISTMANPRODUCTIONS.COM

 

 

 

“His Glorious Presence” will help you enter in to a profoundly deep and restful 

time with the Lord, Jesus. This allegorical composition is a blend of 

Scripture, instrumental music, imagery and the sounds of nature, created for the 

purpose of accompanying you on your intimate journey with the Lord. 

 

 

Candi Christman, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the author and narrator of "Meditations for the Heart" and "His Glorious Presence", a collection of Scripture and listening prayer music, for the purpose of reaching a greater intimacy with the Lord.

 

 

The contemplative enjoys soaking in Jesus' love and listening to Christian Meditations,

soaking and prayer music

christian meditation for experiencing the presence of God and listening to his spoken word.

Each meditation guides you through a progressive relaxation and Biblical narrative with soft, relaxing melodies playing in the background or nature sounds. You'll love the soft and soothing voice of the author. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                      

 

 


                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                           


   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This description of Soaking Prayer is given, not as a technique to reach God that we rely on, but as one of the many diverse ways there are in approaching this wonderful Creator. It has been found very helpful for those who wish to achieve a deeper intimacy with and knowledge of God. A FORM OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Or….The Normal Christian Life During previous revivals people referred to it as "waiting on the Lord" or "tarrying" as they lingered expecting God’s revival blessings. Although "soaking" includes waiting on the Lord, in this present move of the Spirit it means much more than that. To "soak" in God’s presence is to rest in His love rather than to "strive" in prayer. As the person receiving a touch from God begins to connect with the reality of the Holy Spirit’s presence, he often responds by gently sinking to the floor or lying there. As he rests expectantly in God’s presence, often the Holy Spirit hovers over the person to reveal more of God’s love and to renew and repair areas of a person’s life. As the believer soaks in God’s presence, the Lord takes control and begins to draw his attention to God’s word either in the scriptures or through internal audible impressions or pictures he sees in his mind’s eye. Soaking can be compared to making pickles. There is a classical Greek word study on the Greek words bapto, meaning to dip, and baptidzo, meaning to immerse. Making pickles is a good way to illustrate soaking prayer. The recipe called for the raw fruit to be dipped in boiling water to blanch or sterilize the cucumber, using the word bapto which means "to dip in and out quickly." Then it called for the cucumber to be immersed, using the word baptidzo, and soaked in the brine and the pickling solution for several weeks. What happens during this soaking time is that the marinade or the pickling solution soaks deep into the flesh of the cucumber until it takes on the flavor of the pickling solution so that it no longer tastes like a raw cucumber. This is what we mean by soaking. May you be so marinated in the presence of the Holy Spirit, soaking in the River of God, that you no longer "taste" like your old, raw nature any longer, but you have taken on the flavor of the Holy Spirit. "Pickle us, Lord, in the marinade of the Holy Spirit. Soak us in your wonderful presence until we become more and more like You." IS SOAKING BIBLICAL? This is what the Bible has to say (NKJV): Psalm 23:1-3 - "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul ..." Psalm 131:2 - "Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me." Psalm 4:4 - "Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still." Psalm 37:7 - "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him." Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Hebrews 4:9-11 - "There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest." Isaiah 40:29-31 - "He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Psalm 27:14 - "Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord!" Proverbs 1:33 - "But whoever listens to Me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil." Luke 10:39 - "And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word." Hosea 2:14 - "Therefore, behold, I will allure her. I will bring her into the wilderness and speak comfort to her." WHY SOAK? There is a deep need in every one of us to be close to God. Experiencing God is something to be sought after and not avoided. While we base our theology on God’s Word, our experiences with God make it all come alive. The Bible is a book of experiences of men and women of God throughout history, whose lives were changed through divine encounters. Your life will be changed as well, as you encounter Him. WHERE CAN I SOAK? In the Toronto Airport Church, they conclude every meeting with a time of soaking prayer. People stand for prayer on their prayer lines and their ministry team will come and minister to them, praying such things as "Lord, come and give them more of your presence; more of Your love." They may stand there or often rest in the Spirit as they sink into the arms of God’s presence. Because of the many people who experience this phenomenon in these meetings, they assign every prayer team member a "catcher" to assist the person receiving prayer by standing behind them as the prayer team member prays for him. This allows the person receiving prayer to relax and be less anxious about what might happen if he is overcome and falls. Soaking prayer is something that you can also do in your own home. You can be alone, or just with your spouse or children, or you can invite several friends over who can take turns praying for one another. Steve Long, one of the pastors at TACF, was one of the first on their staff to begin soaking at home by himself. He would put on a CD, lie down on the floor and let the intimate worship draw him into a beautiful refreshing time with the Lord. Jeff Metzger, a pastor from Akron Ohio, was one of the first to have group "soaking prayer" going on in his home, and he’s been doing it for over seven years. People are free to come and go as they please, yet they are encouraged to enter quietly, lie down on the floor and experience a restful revitalizing time with the Lord. Many changed lives have resulted from attending the soaking times at Jeff’s home. Recently a man from Germany started inviting friends over to his house just to soak in the presence of God. He has been doing it for years, because he couldn’t find a church near him that was flowing in the River. Is 'soaking' in the Bible, What is 'soaking,' Why do I need to soak, Where can I soak, How do I soak, Can I trust it's the Holy Spirit working, How long do I continue soaking?? HOW DO I SOAK? Although you don’t have to lie down, you may sit in a chair or lie on your bed, the main thing is to be in a safe place so you can be vulnerable. Set your affection on Jesus. I like to soak while listening to intimate worship music with meaningful words that quiet my soul and help me draw near to God. As you reflect on the cross and all that Jesus has lovingly purchased for you, begin confessing your sins to Him and longing to be close to Him. After a few moments, you will become aware of the Holy Spirit’s unseen presence. People experience Him in many ways: a weight upon your body, an electric tingling upon your hands or face, or a warm sensation of love going through your heart which connects you to Him. This is how you grow to love anyone, by a series of several encounters that bond you together. It is not only a rational process; your heart must be engaged. Experiencing God’s presence is what will cause you to love the Lord with all your heart and soul. (Matthew 22:37) Humble yourself before Him. Give all your worries and cares to the Lord talking to Him about them. Pray a prayer like this. "Lord Jesus, I invite You to come and search my heart. Come close and let me know Your love." Let worship rise up inside you and give yourself to the Lord. If you become distracted, then re-focus on Jesus. Remind yourself why you are soaking and listen to the worship music. CAN I TRUST IT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT Yes you can. Remember, everything we receive from God we receive by faith. Faith must be positive and focused on God. (Not negative and fearful, focused on the enemy.) Jesus said in Luke 11:11-13, "If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!" The key is intimacy. It is not a program to be run and managed, but a relationship to be maintained. HOW LONG DO I SOAK? It can take anywhere from fifteen to twenty minutes to quiet the business of life and enter into rest. But Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath, and He wants you to enter into His rest. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy and peace, so we need to take quality time with Him. You cannot force or hurry this. The idea is not to "get" something but to "be" with someone. Take time just to be with Him; to love Him and let Him love you. If you fall asleep, that’s OK. If you are interrupted, you can always come back for more. You will know when your time is finished. You will feel a satisfaction in your heart and a release to go and get on with life. It is not unusual for me to soak for one or two hours, but that’s me. Occasionally one may experience a release of emotions during soaking prayer. God may want to touch deep places in the heart. There are often areas of past wounding where we are very reluctant to go. That is often the very place that the Lord wants you to revisit so that He can bring freedom and healing to areas of fear and pain. It is helpful to have friends and even experienced ministry people in the room so they can lovingly assist you through this and help reassure you to go ahead in faith in order to bring closure to these areas. Please email me and share your experiences with “soaking prayer.” Remember, it is not the same as what you would experience with New Age meditation techniques, the emptiness or “numbing out.” It is a living, dynamic, yet profoundly deep and restful encounter with the Living God who loves you and wants to be with you. As you yield to the Holy Spirit and allow yourself to draw closer to Jesus, God will bless you and satisfy your heart’s longings for transformation and you will become more like Him. Side Note to New Age Seekers: You will not become Him! You will not become God! But you will come to know Him more fully.