Odyssey in Christ, a GCI affiliate ministry, recently held a Transforming Prayer Retreat in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Twenty-one GCI members, attending from several congregations, learned how the healing ministry of Jesus Christ continues today as they experienced the Lord’s healing presence and learned to position themselves and others they serve to receive the Lord’s healing touch.
One participant gave this commendation: “I encourage and highly recommend this retreat. We all have deep wounds that God can heal!” Charles Taylor, pastor of GCI’s church in Mirimar, Florida also commented:
It would take many words to fully describe the blessing of the retreat. It was a weekend filled with transforming prayer, connection, learning and joy. Friday evening inspired us to see Jesus as our healer at work in all of life’s situations. On Saturday, we saw many breakthroughs—chains were broken. The testimonies shared were a demonstration of the power of God’s love at work in the lives of his people.
As we worshiped in ways that engaged all our senses, we were led into a non-threatening, yet lovingly challenging environment where through transforming, healing prayer we could hear God’s voice and be open to the Spirit’s lead. We saw the love and power of God at work as we prayed in small groups and individuals were instructed in how to lead prayers of blessing and healing. The closing service on Sunday was also an inspiration. The messages again pointed to the loving power and healing desire of God in our lives. The music was a powerful complement to the message and prayers. We thank God for the wonderful weekend and pray that Odyssey in Christ will continue to share in what God is doing to help his people practice transforming prayer.
