I had heard many great things about Horizon’s prayer ministry, but didn't really think I needed to go. In my head, I had lived in a mostly trauma-free Christian home growing up and had known the Lord for a long time. I had generally never felt unloved by anyone and had decent self-confidence growing up. What did I need inner healing for? Well, once I started filling out the very basic form giving some background info on myself, I quickly realized there was maybe more going on behind the scenes then I had ever known.
I was pretty nervous leading up the meeting because I truly didn't know what to expect. I heard a lot of amazing and transformative stories of people in my circle who had gone before me. I was excited, but certainly anxious to see what the Lord was going to do. When I got to the meeting place, I was almost immediately put at ease. The team members were very kind and so welcoming, even though I was a complete stranger to them. We sat down and were instructed on how it would work.
During our prayer time, the prayer team had some very specific words from the Lord that were actually spot on and on a much deeper level than I had ever thought. One of the things shared was a confirmation of the Lord seeing and knowing a hurt from my childhood that had now affected how I acted as an adult. As a child, I had often been told harshly to be quiet because I was annoying and talked too much. This had made me very cautious about how I acted around others and in particular, overly careful about what I said as I grew up. Through the word the Lord spoke through the prayer team and my prayer time, the Lord assured me that he didn't want me to operate in that way anymore and instead to walk and speak boldly for Him.
Another big take-away for me was the realization that though I lived in a loving home, due to varying factors, I did not get a lot of physical affection. This was a void for me looking back and explains why physical touch from loved ones is one of my love languages. During my prayer time, the Lord was so present and he made his love so tangible to me. I cried many tears of happiness and thankfulness during my prayer time as I felt the Lord just come near to me in overwhelming love like I had never felt before. I left my prayer time not only knowing I was so loved by the Father, but that He is so affectionate and warm with his children if we are willing to draw near to him. This meeting opened my eyes and my heart to how much Jesus truly loves us. In turn, this has changed my whole relationship with the Lord and for the first time in my life I can say I truly love Jesus more than I ever have.
Lastly, after rereading my notes from my prayer meeting in preparation of writing this testimony, I now see that one of the words/pictures the prayer team got in combination was directly from the Lord to lay the groundwork for what he has commissioned me with. They both got the sense God has given me a compassionate heart and since my meeting, the Lord has softened my heart even more. I believe he is leading me deeper into ministry to show others just how much God loves and cares for them. I am excited to see how God moves in the future and puts me in a new place to speak that truth boldly for Him.
There were many other amazing moments in my prayer time that I won't share here, but I am thankful for my time with the prayer team. They selflessly gave up their time to lovingly usher me into the presence of the living God and let Him do his work. It was a beautiful time and would earnestly encourage anyone who is considering going to go ASAP! You won't regret it.
S.M.
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