Mission at home

Soaking

What is soaking?

Soaking is an expression used to describe a spiritual, emotional and physical position that we place ourselves in to receive from God by spending time in His presence. It is a way that we calm our souls from the business of life and allow God 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 He can do. Soaking in God’s presence is like putting ourselves on His divine operating table so He can put us under an anaesthetic, 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 and allow God to produce in us what only He can produce. We typically equate productivity with out 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 labours and enter into His.

Much of 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 f peace and rest. He is the Prince of Peace. Peace is to be a distinguishing mark of the believer’s life.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

John 14:27

Take some time today and receive His peace and joy by His Holy Spirit. He promised that He would also pour out His love into our hearts.

 

Where can I soak?

Every week at Carshalton Baptist Church:

Thursday 7-9pm
Saturday 10-12noon

 

Want more information?

If you are interested in learning more about soaking, feel free to contact us, or alternatively visit the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship website.

 

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