Summary of "Unleashing Healing Power Through Spirit Born Emotions - Session 1"

Overview

The speaker describes a spiritual journey from rejecting emotions to recognizing and cultivating “spirit‑born” or Kingdom emotions (peace, joy, compassion, thanksgiving) as essential channels for the Holy Spirit’s healing and miracle power. Emotions can be born in the spirit (not just soulish reactions). When guided by Jesus‑centered pictures and spiritual practices they enlarge the flow of the Holy Spirit and improve ministry, relationships, and inner life.

Key strategies and techniques

Reframe emotions

Honor and allow spirit‑born emotions (peace, joy, compassion) rather than suppressing all feelings.
Distinguish between soulish feelings (manipulated or imposed) and spirit‑born emotions.

Practices to cultivate Kingdom emotions

Read the Gospels to notice how Jesus is “moved by compassion” and model compassionate responses.
Read the Psalms to witness honest emotional expression (David’s example).
Two‑way journaling: record inner impressions and respond to God; use it to receive and practice tenderness toward self and others.
Throne‑room visualization/worship: fix your eyes on Jesus and imagine worship before the King to shift from soulish feelings to spirit emotions.
Choose the mental pictures you dwell on — place Jesus into those pictures to transform anger, fear, or frustration into peace and joy.
Gaze longer and more intently at God‑given pictures to strengthen and enlarge the flow of kingdom emotions (this heightens spiritual energy and the channel for the Holy Spirit).

Hearing God’s voice — “four keys”

Quiet yourself.
Fix your eyes on Jesus.
Tune to flowing thoughts (the voice’s felt impressions).
Write down flowing thoughts and pictures; check their accuracy (the speaker checked with his wife).

Prayer, healing, and emotional posture

Ask God for compassion to well up when praying or laying hands so compassionate emotion becomes the “carrier wave” for healing power.
Recognize that miracles and healing often ride on compassion, peace, and joy rather than on purely intellectual or mechanical prayer.

Spiritual formation and discipline

Move from left‑brain study alone to heart meditation and pondering — let Scripture speak into the heart rather than only performing academic study.
Practice short daily devotionals (recommended nine‑minute “River of the Holy Spirit” exercise) to create consistent encounters with Kingdom emotions.
Consider weekly small‑group encounters to watch the video series, share experiences, and do exercises together.

Practical cautions

Be aware of soulishly induced emotions (for example, emotional manipulation in services); if that happens, shift focus to throne‑room imagery to reconnect with spirit emotions.
Developing emotional receptivity is a process — some people are naturally more feeling‑oriented; others will grow over time.

Scripture and key concepts

“Rage of my spirit.” — Ezekiel 3:14 (example of emotion in the spirit)

“The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 14:17

Repeated Gospel phrase: “Jesus moved by compassion, he healed.” — compassion as carrier for healing

These and Gospel accounts are cited to support the idea that emotions can be spirit‑born and central to Kingdom life and ministry.

Resources and recommended practices

Book: Kingdom Emotions: Experiencing God Through Kingdom Emotions (companion to the series).
Devotional: “River of the Holy Spirit” — a 9‑minute daily practice (available via Communion With God Ministries website).
Weekly group viewing and practice for applied learning and support.

Presenters and sources

Presenter: Mark Virkler
Collaborator/check for prophetic impressions: Patti (his wife)
Organization: Communion With God Ministries (cwgministries.org)
Recommended materials: Kingdom Emotions (book); River of the Holy Spirit (devotional)
Biblical references highlighted: Ezekiel 3:14, Romans 14:17, Gospel passages noting “Jesus moved by compassion”