IHOP Atlanta Testimonies
Here is a list of testimonies from the IHOP-Atlanta Awakening Services.
Physical Healing: Ankle, Knee, Neck Pain, 5/9/10
This morning when I was leaving church I fell flat on my back and my leg went all the way under me. It felt like I sprained my knee and ankle. I was experiencing pain from this in my right knee, right ankle, my neck, and my left leg. I came to the Awakening Service and was praising the Lord. A lady approached me and asked if there was anything she could pray for me. I told her about the fall and the pain I was experiencing. She gathered a few others and they began to pray for me. After the prayer, my knees, ankle, neck, and legs were painless. I thank God for faith and healing! –Elizabeth
Freedom from Self-Hatred, Alcohol Abuse, and Sexual Sin, 5/9/10
I have been struggling with self-hatred for years, but about a year ago I opened myself up to sexual sin and alcohol abuse. The addictions and a thought life that came with that were awful. I was so stuck. I was so desperate to be free and remember how God loved me. I simply couldn’t remember or receive God’s love anymore. So I started coming to the Awakening Service about once per weekend since January. Most of the time I just wept and experienced emotional pain. I didn’t understand it all. However, though this process my addiction and craving for alcohol disappeared, the intense bondage of sexual sin and accompanying thoughts lifted, and I finally was able to receive the Lord’s delight over me again! It happened over time and through a lot of weeping and prayer at the services, but the Lord has and is continuing to heal me and set me free! He is so kind!
Freedom from Depression, 5/8/10
I came to the Awakening service tonight deeply depressed because tomorrow marks the first anniversary of my mother’s death. As I was in the service, I felt the presence and the affirmation of God. I was just about to leave the meeting when a girl shared her testimony of how God set her free from depression after she experienced much loss and trauma. I could relate because I too have experienced much loss and trauma in the last 2 years and it has been weighing heavily on me. I went forward for prayer and began to shake in the presence of the Lord. It felt as if something lifted off of me. The Lord has given me a new garment, the spirit of praise in exchange for heaviness. I feel so much better now! –Lu
Physical Healing: Pulled Tendons Resulting in an Inability to Run, 5/8/10
In July of 2009, I pulled a tendon in my calf. While working out, I also injured the tendons in my legs and arms. I experienced pain in my tendons and haven’t been able to run in 10 months. God healed all my tendons and my calf completely last Sunday night during the Awakening service. I was able to run sprints this week which I could never have done before!!!
Freedom from Depression, Paranoia, and Fear, 5/7/10
Four years ago, I experienced much trauma in my life. I had seven family members and friends die within a short period of time. I was also isolated from several family members. During this season of trauma, a door was opened in my soul and I began to experience depression and unrealistic fears. I felt paranoia and believed that people were following me. I was also convinced that I was going to die before my 30th birthday (I just turned 30) and that my children and husband were going to die. I had been seeking out counseling and inner healing ministries, but hadn’t been able to get into anything. When the Awakening started, I didn’t even want to attend the meetings. I didn’t want to go to another meeting or service. I needed God to encounter me. When I actually came to the meeting, God met me in such a dramatic way. I was filled with His joy and laughed in the Spirit for hours. In an instant, God set me free from all fear, paranoia, and depression! I feel free and joyful!
Physical Healing: 15 Years of Chronic Lower Lumbar Pain and Fused Spine, 5/7/10
I have had 15 years of chronic and debilitating lower lumbar pain. I had my discs (L4, L5, and L5, S1) surgically fused in March of 2002. Since the surgery, I have still experienced pain. For 15 years, my spine got progressively worse, led to surgery, cost me my career and to a certain degree my marriage. I grew discouraged, depressed, lost my trust in God for a season, but God is so faithful! On Saturday, March 27, I attended an Awakening Service at IHOP Atlanta. Almost 8 years to the day of my spinal fusion, God has completely healed my back! For the past six weeks, I have experienced no pain! –Maritza
Physical Healing: Gout, 5/7/10
I have had occasional problems with gout over the last 12 years. This particular episode has been going on for the past 3 days. A word of knowledge was given tonight for Arthritis. I went forward for prayer. Three ladies prayed for me. All the pain of the gout left after they prayed four times.
Freedom from Offense Towards God, 5/7/10
In November of 2001, my mother passed away of cancer. Since that time, I have been so angry and offended toward God for allowing the death of my mother. Since the Awakening began, I have had several encounters with the Lord. My fears and hurts have been exposed. As I kept come to service after service, I have realized that the reservoir of anger and bitterness in my heart towards God has greatly diminished and is now gone. I know that all of the hate and offense towards God is now gone. The deepest wound of my heart is healed! –Tasena