My One Pursuit

We had an amazing time with Mike Bickle and Misty Edwards. It came to us completely unexpected. We were supposed to just greet them and it turned into an hour and a half meeting. More to the story at another time. Of course, Mike and Misty are some of our hero’s as they champion the HOP around the world. We were thrilled to hang out with them.

Mike spent time sharing the foundations of the iHOP and wanted to know our story and prophetic history. Wendi shared the story around the painting Theresa Dedman painted for us. We shared our story of the converging streams, thus the name of our House of Prayer, what we seek to build and why we are doing it. We feel strongly that the converging is way beyond us.

They prayed over us. As they did, Mike saw Fremont becoming an epicenter and had a picture of a magnet landing here. He continued by praying that many would be drawn to us. I recieve that! Misty declared musicians and singers to be brought to us.

It was such a privledge to have that much uninterrupted time. Hopefully there will be more in the future. Who knows. God is the God of surprises.

I guess the reason why I am posting these pics and videos is that all this stuff was completely unexpected. These came to us by invitation. Loved it.

Also, it is anointed. Way.

Lastly, we want to cheer on our team and honor them. Saying “yes” to their gifts and anointing. This is how it is in a culture of honor.

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Pic 1 – Nina singing with Misty’s team. Like I said on been up 2 — freaky (in a great way) anointed

Pic 2 – Our kids at the same set

Pic 3- Lydia loved it. Right up front and participating

Pic 4 – Misty leading the set

Pic 5 – Met with Michael Grant, formally from Roseville HOP and starting a HOP in Northland KC. Great time of fellowship and sharing stories. The other guy that come and said hi is Billy Humphry the director of iHOP Atlanta.

I have had the privilege of being in Toronto, Pensacola, Lakeland and Redding for moves of the Spirit. I love the moving and activity of the Holy Spirit when He decides to land and literally breakout on a group of people.

This post is meant to be a short blog on what I see happening in KC compared to what I have previously seen in other outpourings. This is defietely a humble look at what is happening. I love to partner with friends who are engaged in revival and I believe I will see and be apart of one in the Bay Area!

For the last week or so the iHOP has been hosting extended meetings as the Holy Spirit has come and has overwhelmed the students and staff. A “suddenly” that has come about through ten years of night and day prayer. I believe they are in the eighth night of extended meetings.

What I am initially seeing. These are common threads of renewal that I have witnessed over the years. It is cool to see.

Hunger-there is definitely increased hunger for the Holy Spirit, an expectation.
Language – the culture of a renewal move. Songs are being sung about the “River” etc  and the language coming out like “wash over me”, “more Lord”, “fill them up”.
Fathers Love – Though this has not been a major focus in every outpouring, the fathers love is definitely a focus here.
Testimonies – Lots of testimonies coming in on how the Holy Spirit is bringing healing, deliverance and saving people
Manifestations – People falling, laughing, shaking, resting in the Lord etc…These are all common characteristics of an outpouring. The body is reacting to God’s glory and power
Healing – Physical and emotional healings.
Deliverance – At this point, primary, from addictions, self-hatred and depression.
Joy and Freedom - Lots of joy and freedom filling the hearts. A big breakthrough here.

Feels a lot like home. The atmosphere, though unique, is common. The same Holy Spirit!

Because it is a 24/7 Prayer and Worship Movement over the last ten years the infrastructure is in place to maintain the flow of revival. We will have to wait and see what happens as it matures and grows.

Pic 1 – Jordan is next to his favorite iHOP worship leader, Corey Asbury. They had the opportunity to go in and do a pre-brief with their team. They learned alot and of coarse were stoked about being with them.

Pic 2 – Andrew, is spent time with Coreys bass player

Pic 3 – Spent time with Dawn. Dawn used to attend Harvest House and moved to KC in 2003. She has been overseeing the healing rooms. We had a great time re-connecting. She is as fiery as ever. Passionate for God and flowing in the prophetic gift, which she dropped on us while we visited.

Pic 4 – The Kiosk is a place to donate or tithe. Great idea to have in your church somewhere. Don’t put it near the front of the church, though, keep it in the foyer.