Author Archives: IHOPKC Staff Writer

About IHOPKC Staff Writer

On May 7, 1999, the International House of Prayer of Kansas City (IHOPKC) was founded by Mike Bickle and twenty full-time “intercessory missionaries,” who cried out to God in prayer with worship for thirteen hours each day. Four months later, on September 19, 1999, prayer and worship extended to the full 24/7 schedule. The International House of Prayer is an evangelical missions organization that is committed to praying for the release of the fullness of God’s power and purpose, as we actively win the lost, heal the sick, feed the poor, make disciples, and impact every sphere of society—family, education, government, economy, arts, media, religion, etc. Our vision is to work in relationship with the wider Body of Christ to serve the Great Commission, as we seek to walk out the two great commandments to love God and people.

“Why should I pray if I don’t feel like it?”

“Developing a consistent life of prayer is critical to the Christian life, but it is one of the most difficult things to do.” – Wes Hall

We all find it easy to engage with God when we feel His presence, but how do we engage with Him when we do not feel Him near? Why is it important that we maintain consistency in the place of prayer? In this video, Wes Hall, Stuart Greaves, and Stephen Venable share how they push through the dry times while giving insight into why perseverance is such a crucial aspect of the Christian walk.

Devotional Perseverance

Our devotional life cannot hinge on what we experience from day to day. Stephen’s desire is that his devotional life be grounded in the truth of who God is and His worthiness to be adored and sought after. We absolutely must stay faithful. Reading the Word …

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Hannah

The Lord led me to enroll in the Fire in the Night internship in the fall of 2010. As I sat in the prayer room through the night, the Lord moved on my heart in a way that I had never before experienced. I found myself weeping, night after night—He was doing a deep work of healing in me. Yet upon completing the internship, I knew that my journey in God had only just begun. I needed time to develop a life dedicated to Scripture and prayer. My heart so longed for this. Thus, it made sense to attend the Forerunner School of Ministry at IHOPU, and God has wonderfully blessed this decision.

As I write, I am in my senior year at IHOPU. I am amazed at how the Lord has led my heart and life these last four years. He has marked …

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