Why do we participate in Power Tongues International? I have invited members to share why they are a part of the team. Each month we will include different responses to that question.
The following is from July in Venezuela: “My purpose in doing PTI: To be in prayer with brothers and sisters worldwide using the Holy Spirit gifts in order to do the will of God for the good of the church; for helping the people of God who are living difficult lives; and to increase the anointing of Holy Spirit that permits me to be useful in the communities where I am invited to preach. Through these prayers groups, there are many doors that began to open for the good of evangelization. Also, I have begun to experience more freedom and a holy joy, more love of our Lord. It is like I am flying in the Holy Spirit wings. For me it is an exciting experience. God is touching us in a very special way; our hearts and minds are expanded in new levels of love and knowledge of the Lord Jesus. Our heartbeats are conforming to the Lord’s heart beating. The Lord is working in a very deep way inside of us, and also is working very powerfully through us. He is releasing all blockages that stop us for working in His kingdom. The enemy is very afraid of us because of what the Lord is providing through us. Glory to God now and forever.”
Home group responses:
Linda S – Lord was giving us shield of protection stronger than anything I’ve ever seen-- emotionally spiritually, physically, in our relationships. He said, “protect my people, trust me to take care of you.”
Frank - Surge going through my hands, going into palms – while under this anointing, I pray for everyone with arthritis, blood flowing problems, dexterity, carpal tunnel, any other hand injuries.
Bob M – fortitude, need to practice virtue of fortitude
Linda M – “Look around you I have placed you in places to inform you.” He is asking us to wake up, look around, see what‘s happening in the U.S. The Lord has put us in certain places. We need to talk to Him about it. The Lord says, “I will give you all you need to overcome the evil you will see. Just ask me how I want you to pray. Pay no attention to worldly wisdom. Ask for my wisdom, lean on my wisdom, tell me you can do nothing on your own and I will do great things through you.” Because we have humbled ourselves, he is going to give us the gifts.
Barbara – confirm practically everything Linda M. said – Lord is giving us wisdom, like popcorn, he is popping us into place, he is giving us wisdom to know our gifts and where we’re to use them.
Theresa – Saw His heart, felt my fingers moving as though reading braille on His heart. He’s saying “Come to me because I am humble of heart. Be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray” (1Peter4:7). As we read His heart, we are connected with his heart, seemed like his heart was small, pressing through, as though going through the curtain, then his heart was huge, big and full, of all the things He wants us to pray for.
Jaime – “You can’t hear my word, but feel my word, touch my heart.” Just kept saying holy, holy and this stands for His Only Love for You (HOLY).” We are His only love, and we need to know this especially in times of tribulation, when we feel abandoned.
Celine - All over the world, saw violent scenes in different parts of the country and the world. Saw spiritual eyes, saw pastel colors instead of black and grey, lot of pink and yellow. This represented the virtues. The antithesis of violence is love, gentle, kindness. Colors were blended yet still defined. Saw fire of total destruction, then heard the word ‘community.’ This is where we help people.
Rod – Obedience, perseverance, endurance. Led to look into scripture of wall of Jericho, Joshua’s obedience to angel that stood before him and told him it was holy ground and what to do – to carry the presence of God around the wall. Not to shout until told to. We need to continue to carry his presence and worship, to be obedient. When you feel exuberant in the Lord, don’t be afraid to shout.
Adrienne – Out of the circle came a column of fire and water, like divine mercy, but fire and water instead of blood and water. The fire and trials he is sending are to purify and cleanse, to bring a new time. Water is water of Holy Spirit, refreshing, baptism, Holy Spirit being poured out through this time that we are living in. When tongues quieted down, then surged again, I saw a map of the Middle East, with a sense of God wanting us to pray for children, for protection of children.
Frank – As tongues raised back up after quieting, it was a claiming of our place, intercession. We are to rebuke the thoughts that say what we’re not. We are the children of God, through the acts of mercy. Saw His protection like a pitched roof over each of our heads.
Shelly – Heard word ‘purify’ over and over, and prayed for purifying spirit on each person. Then saw a beautiful, crystal clear waterfall that we each walked under, being purified by water of the Holy Spirit.
Rod – Our prayer in this group forces the enemy to scatter. The demons can’t stand together as we pray.
Rosina – Mother Mary says, ‘You are tired, you feel down, feel done with life. I went through more than this, and I am here for you. If you come to me, come to my Son, you feel young again, you can feel my love, feel joy.”
PTI Partners
Cynthia, Houston, TX - It’s about the heart. It is in My Heart, Your Heart, The Heart, where we shall converse. Examine your heart, your inner self. What harbors there? Pray that your heart may be purified, so that one may glorify the Lord's name in peace and true love. Pray for the gift of understanding that there is ONE GOD, repent and return to the Lord. 1 Samuel 16:7 Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty statue because I have rejected him, not as men sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the HEART. Ezekiel 36:25. I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a "NEW HEART" and place a "new spirit" within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you "natural HEARTS" - I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT WITHIN YOU.
Heart of Jesus Prayer Community, Glendale CA
Angeles, Glendale CA - Saw feet walking in flood. Water up to knees, did not see the body. Also saw a woman martyred. She was being beheaded or something.
Rafael, Glendale CA - Saw myself when I was about 13 in my uncle's apartment. Then I saw a girl watching me play outside. I asked why are you watching me? Later my cousin told me that she had strict relatives where she could not go out. I was also shown the sins of my youth. I asked for forgiveness.
Nerio, Glendale CA - Help, I am too old. I kept climbing. I ask myself, What would the Lord want me to do?
Evelyn, Glendale CA - I saw Jesus and Mary, the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart across a wooden bridge. The bridge is sloped. I heard "I have always loved you long before you were created. In all that happens, I will be with you. You are my beloved and I am waiting for you.
Zenny, Glendale CA - I was reaching for something from someone. I actually extended my hand but I am uncertain as to what I was reaching for and from whom.
Donna, Glendale CA - I saw a wooden fence, the same one from a few months ago. Beyond the fence was a field and water, like an ocean, far away were dark clouds, like a storm. Saw a person on a horse trying to jump the fence and gets thrown off but sat up later. I heard, be patient, don't hurry. Do not fear the one who can take your physical life but the one who can kill the spirit.
Paul, Florida - This picture came to me: I was walking on a path. There were other pedestrians and we were all going in the same direction. Some stopped to sit in the nice grassy places and others looked like they were laboring along or moving particularly slowly. Every so often there was a fork in the path and there was always a large crowd at those spots. I guess they were trying to decide which branch of the fork to take. I didn't seem to pause, but moved ahead and at each fork the same thing happened. As I came out of the vision there was still no end of the path and there was still no one coming back in the opposite direction....It was very peaceful for me but it was not the case for all on the "journey". Two thoughts came at this point. First, I hope this vision occurs again, so I can see with my spiritual eyes what was happening and maybe I could be of assistance to someone. The second was a reminder of Deacon Eddie Ensley, a native American with a strong ministry regarding dreams and visions, telling us during a parish mission that the Holy Spirit blankets us all when He delivers a message. We can all receive it if we are"listening".
Jackie – North Carolina - During my power prayer and listening time with the Lord, I sensed the Lord saying that He is doing something new. He wants us to be aware of this and prepare for this by spending more time in prayer. He is calling us back to our first love from the early days of the Renewal. To some extent we have gotten so busy doing His work that we have lost that close relationship with Him. He is calling us back to that time as He prepares us for what is to come. So, let us seek the Lord with all of our hearts, not just once a month but every day. Let us spend time praying in the Spirit, listening and learning about what is coming soon. If we don't, we may miss His visitation.
Fresno CA community
Ciria - Fresno- Our prayer here in Fresno was blessed. The strongest message was one for repentance and acknowledgment of the Lords tender mercies. The anger may rage silently, but clearly says we need to trust the Lord with our lives. The Lord spoke to all of us in this regard. Our group has undergone great trial these past 30days. It is by the trying of our faith, that we become strong and persevere (James 1:3).
Isaiah 59:1-14: Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short that it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull, That it cannot hear.
James 1:19-20: [This] you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak [and] slow to anger for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5: "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ..."
Ephesians 4:31: "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you."
David - Fresno - Luke 18:1 “And he spake also a parable unto them to this end, that they ought always to pray and not to wax faint. I Thess 5:17 Pray continually. Do you pray? As a child of God like a child with a parent it should be continuous conversation.
Twyla - Fresno - I prayed to continue to work on the condition of my heart. I thanked the Lord for the forgiveness of my sins I have committed in my life. I thanked the Lord for the spirit of renewal he has blessed me with a few months ago. That all my short comings are under his grace and mercy. I am truly forgiven and his beloved daughter. I asked the Lord for his continued assistance in my life. So I can become who he truly wants me to be. I still have a strong feeling that a trial is still heading my way in my life. And I have been grieving a loss. I’m not sure what kind of loss it will be-- physical, relationship, emotional, or Spiritual. But, I’m allowing the Lord to prepare me and continue to turn to him even concerning the unknown. So I can face anything and be strong and righteous before the Lord and do what is right.
Maya – Fresno - I admit I have felt angry. Tonight I asked the Lord if there is a wiser way to harness my anger and frustration because there will not always be water balloons to throw in the air. After I prayed and received an answer I felt strong and wiser. The Lord comforted me and acknowledged my mistakes and confessions . I am not afraid to open up my hurt towards the Lord because he has promised to his people that he’s got them and will be their friend forever. And will not judge their confessions as long as they admit they have done wrong. They try to change and lean on the lord to guide us lost sheep to safety. Thank you God for you are Love.
Melina - Fresno - Tonight I ask the lord to help me overcome my feeling of anger that slowly builds up and makes me miserable at times. I wonder if it’s because of what happened in my past. Maybe it was because of the anger and upset that occurred in my early childhood. Lord I ask you to replace my tendency to build my anger and grudges like a pressure cooker with comfort, happiness, and gratefulness. Help me see what I would gain when I am a better person deep inside. Lord, bless the inner pain and emptiness I cling to and I will work on letting it go. I will surrender it. I will forgive myself and love myself. Thank you, Lord, for each breath, hour, day, and year of my life. I now realize that you have always been with me and you have never left my soul. Cover me and fulfill my life with the blood of Yeshua and your spirit, Yahweh. You are the almighty! You are the leader of my life, my father. Help me and show me how to release the evil feeling and thoughts I follow each day. Replace this with faithful and wise knowledge from your word Lord. Thank you lord for setting me free!
James – San Lorenzo CA - I saw a vision as I prayed. I was walking in the woods heading towards a cabin. Along the way I encountered a large group of snakes. I kept on walking and reached my destination. It was a vacation cabin. It was clean and neat and very peaceful. This is the interpretation. The snakes are not a danger to me. Snake venom is a marketable product. There is an opportunity for commercial gain. I am not afraid. The cabin is a place of extreme rest. The Holy Spirit whispers, I want my people to come into a rest. There are crazy things happening in the world and the economy. In God's rest we find answers, problems solved and an abundance of Love, Joy and Peace.
Michelle – North Carolina - Follow your heart in matters of decisions. Do not be overwhelmed by council or the outward social ways of the world. Conform your ways to My word and peace and love shall follow. Open your hearts to My words and listen to the inclinations of your heart. I place them there, so it is up to you to listen and heed My words. Comfort shall come only when you follow your heart. Listen and be secure in following My word. For temptations and evil doings of the world shall try to turn you away. Although it may be hard at times, you must not conform to the ways of the world. Be strong and seek my council. Share My words, for I am here to direct your ways. Be still and know that I am God. Quiet prayer and contemplation leads to comfort, joy and rest for the weary. Seek and ye shall find the peace of my love.
Mary – Anthem, AZ - Be still and know that I am God. I re-capture your heart, and turn your gaze to me. With so much busyness, slow down. My arms encircle you with protection. I guard your gates. See Psalm 103:2 and Philippians 3:13
Also from Mary: My reason to participate in PTI: After prayer and reflection, it is Connection! Connection is Powerful. To connect with other Christian believers is powerful!
Linda’s Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the connections you have given to us through Power Tongues. We now lift these words to you and ask that you lovingly wash away that which was just from us, and release your power through the words that have come from your heart. In gratitude we ask you to continue to help us grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Sept 2, IS NEXT PTI SESSION.
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