Podcast Summary
A young woman's journey to embrace her faith and healing gift: Embrace your unique gifts and stay true to your faith, even in the face of doubts and challenges.
Yolanda Reynolds, a faith healer and Christian believer, shares her journey of discovering her gift and navigating her faith through life. At 19, she had a vision of herself healing thousands in a church setting. Initially, she resisted this calling, but later found solace in a non-denominational Christian church where she learned to embrace her role as a beacon of Christ's love and healing power. Her story highlights the transformative impact of faith and the importance of staying true to one's calling, even when faced with doubts and challenges.
Experience of healing through prayer as a child: Prayer and faith can bring healing and transformation, illustrated by a child's experience of praying for a healed woman in a convalescent home.
Prayer and faith can bring healing and transformation to others. The speaker shared a personal story about her first experience with prayer and healing when she was a young girl. She went with her grandmother to visit elderly people in a convalescent home and prayed for a woman in pain. After their prayer, the woman was healed, and the experience left a lasting impact on the speaker. Her grandmother saw her love and faith for people and believed she had a gift for healing. The speaker's childlike faith and belief in God's word allowed her to experience the healing power of prayer. This story illustrates the power of prayer and faith in bringing about positive change in people's lives.
Experiencing God's presence during prayer: Believing in God's presence and taking authority over negative forces can bring comfort and healing.
Having a deep faith in God and believing in His presence can bring comfort and healing. The speaker shares her personal experiences of feeling God's presence during prayer, sometimes with a tangible sensation, and how it led her to pray for the healing of others. She also emphasizes the importance of having faith and taking authority over negative forces. The scripture "whatsoever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven" gave her the confidence to do so. Her experiences as a young girl led her to continue using her gift to heal others and strengthen her faith.
Power of prayer and love for healing and connection: Prayer rooted in love and faith can lead to healing. View others as part of the larger body of Christ, treating them with compassion and care. Seek deeper understanding of biblical concepts to appreciate God's love. Demonstrate God's love and healing power through actions.
Prayer and love are powerful tools for healing and connecting with others. The speaker shares personal experiences of praying for individuals with various health issues, believing that their prayers, rooted in love and faith, led to their healing. They emphasize the importance of viewing others as part of the larger body of Christ and treating them with compassion and care. The speaker also encourages understanding the deeper meanings of biblical words and concepts, such as salvation, to gain a fuller appreciation of God's character and love. Ultimately, the goal is to demonstrate God's love and healing power through actions, which can make the gospel more accessible and appealing to others.
Discovering one's true calling and purpose: Following your true calling can lead to growth, healing, and helping others. Understand who Christ is and use your spiritual power to overcome challenges.
Following your true calling and purpose in life, even if it means deviating from your initial plans, can lead to growth and the ability to help others. The speaker shares her experience of leaving her dream of becoming a minister to pursue other interests, only to realize later in life that she was outside of God's will. She encountered traumatic experiences but found strength and healing in her faith. She emphasizes the importance of understanding who Christ is and the power we have as spiritual beings to speak over negative situations and experiences. The speaker encourages deepening our relationship with God and focusing on the intimacy with the creator rather than just following rules and laws.
Cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus: Focus on renewing your mind through meditation on God's word to understand who you are as a child of God and reign over your life.
Knowing Jesus is not about following rigid rules and laws, but rather about having a personal relationship with him. This relationship allows us to understand who we are as children of God and gives us the authority to reign over our lives. To cultivate this relationship, we need to focus on renewing our minds by controlling our thoughts and replacing them with God's thoughts. This practice of meditation on God's word leads to a prosperous life and brings us closer to divine intelligence and revelation. The best time for this practice is when we can be still and quiet, away from the distractions of the world. Ultimately, the goal is to connect with the source of all wisdom and intelligence, not to get lost in the rat race of daily life.
Daily rituals for spiritual growth: Embrace daily practices like prayer, journaling, meditation, and exercise for self-care and spiritual growth. Stay grounded, centered, and embrace the present moment.
Self-care and spiritual practices are essential for personal growth and effective help to others. The speaker emphasizes the importance of daily rituals, such as prayer, journaling, meditation, and exercise, which she has chosen and refined over time. These practices help her to center herself, ground in, and connect with the Lord, leading to revelations, gratitude, and a deeper sense of purpose. The speaker also highlights the importance of self-love and not striving for perfectionism. She encourages embracing the present moment and letting spiritual experiences unfold naturally. The speaker also mentions the significance of communion as a powerful habit for her spiritual growth. Despite the challenges and distractions of life, she emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and centered, and continuing these practices even when not every ritual can be completed daily. The speaker also touches upon the importance of recognizing and addressing the absence of women's voices and experiences in religious texts and teachings.
Recognizing Women's Unique Contributions: Women bring sensitivity, intimacy with Christ, and unique perspectives that complement men's leadership and vision. Authentic living and anointing are essential for all, regardless of gender or external limitations.
Women have historically held significant roles in societies, particularly in matriarchal ones. The speaker believes that women are equal to men and bring unique qualities, such as sensitivity and intimacy with Christ, that complement men's leadership and vision. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of living authentically and in the anointing given by God, regardless of external limitations or criticisms. Additionally, the speaker shares her personal experiences of living out her faith and ministering to others, even in challenging situations. Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of women in all aspects of life and ministry.
Unexpected encounters and God's healing power: God can use unexpected encounters to call us to minister, and our compassionate actions can bring about instant healing.
God can use unexpected encounters and situations to bring about healing and ministry. The speaker shares an experience of encountering a distressed mother with a crying baby in a store, and feeling compelled to pray for the baby's healing. The baby was instantly healed, and the mother was grateful. The speaker emphasizes that she did not ask the woman if she was a believer, but simply demonstrated love and compassion. This encounter reminded the speaker that sometimes, God calls us to step out of our comfort zones and minister to others, even when we may not feel up to it. The speaker also shares that she believes in commanding sickness or disease to leave, rather than just praying for healing. Overall, this experience reminded the speaker of the power and presence of God in unexpected moments and the importance of being open to His call to ministry.
The Power of Praise, Worship, and Gratitude: Praising, worshiping, and expressing gratitude creates an atmosphere for God's presence, leading to healing, spiritual experiences, and confirming His power in our lives.
Praise, worship, and gratitude create an atmosphere for God's presence, which can lead to healing and spiritual experiences. Yolanda shares her personal journey of discovering this through her unique ministry and her encounters with the afterlife. She believes that God confirmed her calling and gave her authority over death through her experiences of raising the dead. These experiences have deepened her faith and strengthened her belief in God's power. In short, the power of praise, worship, and gratitude, along with faith and obedience, can lead to extraordinary spiritual experiences and confirm God's presence in our lives.
Faith healing through love and divine intervention: Yolanda's faith healing stories challenge perceptions and inspire trust in inner feelings and divine power
Faith healing, as embodied by Yolanda, is a deeply spiritual practice rooted in love and divine intervention. Yolanda's stories demonstrate that she is a living testament to Christ's teachings, leading with love and faith rather than judgment or religious constructs. Her experiences challenge the perception of faith healing as supernatural or paranormal, and instead, highlight its divine and miraculous nature. Ultimately, Yolanda's message inspires us to embrace our inner feelings of peace, love, and joy, and to trust in the power of faith to bring about healing and transformation.
Meet Yolanda: A Remarkable Woman with Healing Presence: Connecting with inspiring individuals like Yolanda can bring healing and positivity into our lives. Share the Illuminated podcast to inspire others.
Yolanda, a remarkable woman featured in this episode of Illuminated, exudes an extraordinary presence that brings inspiration and potential healing to those around her. The host, Jennifer, expresses her joy in sharing Yolanda with the audience and encourages listeners to connect with her through the show's links. Jennifer also emphasizes the importance of community and connection, asking listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and share the podcast with friends. As a certified coach in Pilates, yoga, and other practices, Jennifer is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and continuing her own learning journey. Overall, this episode of Illuminated highlights the power of connection and the impact of inspiring individuals on our lives.
