Recently, I ran across a blog about 'Cleansing Stream'. I wanted to make a post on my blog about "Cleansing Stream" to clarify to those who may not know about cleansing stream.
I make this posting because what I read on this blog that I ran across was deeply disturbing. So for those of you who have not gone or been apart of or know nothing about Cleansing Stream, this information would be for you.
I encourage those who have gone to cleansing stream to share the experiences, if any, as well.
First off, there are many Cleansing Stream Classes & Seminars all over the place. You can purchase material on the homesite by Founder & Pastor, Chris Hayward at http://www.cleansingstream.org/page3-3/AboutUs.
I must add, that this program is a very strict program and the seminar is completely restricted on how it is ran and how it should be. Those who participate in leading the seminar are instructed and must complete a full teaching and training in order to participate in any form of leadership. There is timing set for each section and there is No allotment to go into a deep intercession and warfare over any section covered in the seminar. Any Strong intercession should be handled during classes and or seperate from the seminar. It is strictly set up and maintained for certain purposes. The seminar is directly for the releasing of all bondage that has been revealed through the courses. You have a chance to go down to the front for each section, You are not forced or told to go down for prayer. You go down by your own will each time. At that time you receive prayer from intercessors agreeing with you in the release.
I will cover this more in part 2.
However, I feel I must make this clear; 'Cleansing Stream IS NOT a Healing Program or Healing Ministry.' IT IS a Discipleship Ministry.
There is a BIG difference between the two as Pastor Hayward explains, "Deliverance must not be looked at as a once-in-a-life-time event but as part of the ongoing sanctification process. An individual can be instantly set free from a particular bondage by the power of God. However, he or she, while in this earthly body, is meant to continue advancing in Christ-likeness."
He goes on to say, "So how does deliverance apply to Christians? The Bible says, “Do not give the devil a foothold (a place)” (Ephesians 4:27, NIV). As Christians, it is possible to give the demonic a place in our lives. When we experience the life-changing power of salvation like the Hebrew people found out, the land—our lives—is legally ours, but it needs a bit of clearing out! The Holy Spirit, through the Word of God, opens our eyes and we can embrace truth, repent and reject the lies. Armed with His truth and authority, we can remove the enemy from our land."
I have personally experienced the Cleansing Stream Courses 3, yes I said it, 3 different times. I did so for 3 reasons. The first was my time to do the course, the second was as a supporting intercessor, and lastly to support my husband his first time through as well as support the others. I can personally say that my experience was amazing the entire way. I was alittle nervous, very cautious, a bit skeptical but willing to TRY!
See over the years in our everyday walk, we all can pick up baggage, bondage and so much other filthy garbage that can hinder our walk and relationship with the Lord. If we are not careful we can let these things we pick up take a root in our everyday lives until our time is done. That can cause many things to happen. We can begin struggling on our walk to find peace, find & form our relationship with Christ, we can become easily distracted and easily prey to what the enemies has ahead. Our attitude changes from a positive or encouraging way to a very negative very angry way. If we are not careful we can begin grudge holding to many, be unforgiving for everything and really I can on and on about the things that would happen.
We must be on guard daily for these things. My bible says to, 'PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD, DAILY!'
Ephesians 6:10-20 :10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. 19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
If we ignore what is asked and said above then we are just opening the door and inviting these things in. Thus leading us to be vulnerable to daily emotions, bondages and things that can hinder us on our walk in life and our walk with Christ.
Cleansing Stream is a way of learning how to guard yourself from these things, while learning to do things Gods way. It is nothing to do with casting out demons and rebuking the enemies will for your life. Cleansing stream is very strict to its duties in discipling and very clear from the beginning.
To anyone considering to participate in Cleansing Stream Courses, I urge you to understand this; It is important be 100% committed and a 100% willing to turn over and surrender all to God!
I will end Part 1 on with that note.
In the mean time as I continue on in to Part 2 shortly, I ask those who have considered, those who haves searched, those who are going to participate and those that are just plain skeptical about the whole thing. I ask you to consider that brief note just above this one. Ask yourself the following questions before you commit to do anything:
( as you answer these questions, I encourage you to write your answers down as you answer them, so that you can view each question and answer to its entirety and even review them and Pray most importantly, over each one as you answer them.)
Can Cleansing Stream really help me? If yes, How can it help me?
Am I partly willing to allow this course help me change my life? Am I fully devoted to allowing this course change my life? (if you answer partly willing then you should not take cleansing stream.)
Am I willing to give myself 100% to God?
Am I willing to commit myself 100% to do what it takes to rid myself from all bondages, all baggage that I am or have been carrying?
Am I willing to lay everything on the line and surrender all to God?
Is there any part of me, that is not willing to rid myself of the baggage I have carried or I am carrying now? (keep in mind, you may have unknown baggage in your life waiting to be revealed to you so that you can be released. Do a search within yourself for this question, Ask the Lord for help in revealing anything that is unseen.
Also please understand if you know there is a part of you that will be hard to release and you are not sure that you are willing to release it, ask the lord to strengthen you to help you. If this is truly his time for you and his will for you to be released, and is his will to release you, but timing is everything. Ask if it is his timing and if so I encourage to give Cleansing Stream a try. Otherwise if you feel it is not the right time or you are struggling or having major doubts, it is not your time to participate.)
Can I truly except doing things all Gods way?
Am I willing? If No, Why arent you willing? What things hinder you or bother you right now?
Once you have answered these questions think on them for a while and pray over them. Really if you are struggling and you will with the whole releasing everything and surrendering all to God. Truthfully it is going to be from the enemy to a part, It is also God trying to prepare you for the major changes he will bring to you and your life. You must be willing not just a part of you. You must be whole heartedly willing to commit and surrender to God and His plans, His ways, His purpose for your life.
If you are not willing then Cleansing Stream will not be for you or help you in anyway at this time.
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