I Prayed for 4 Hours… Then Jesus Showed Up - with David Diga Hernandez

What happens when you pray for hours… and nothing happens? David Diga Hernandez shares the raw and real story of desperately seeking God, trying everything he knew: prayer, worship, scripture, intercession, yet still felt nothing. After four hours of striving, frustration turned into surrender: “I don’t know how to pray… I don’t know how to find Jesus.” And that’s when everything changed. David describes the moment the presence of Jesus filled his room, what it felt like physically—electric sensations, overwhelming peace, and joy! That one encounter transformed his understanding of the Holy Spirit forever. We also dive into the manifestation of the Holy Spirit, including: What it actually feels like when the power of God moves The reality of being slain in the Spirit Why some people fall—and others don’t The difference between a real encounter vs. emotional hype or faking it How to discern what’s genuine vs. forced Why so many believers struggle to experience what they read in the Book of Acts This is an honest, deep, and sometimes controversial conversation about encountering God, surrender, and the true work of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever felt stuck, skeptical, or hungry for more of God, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Get David Diga's AMAZING Book here: https://www.faithandflame.com/pages/m... Use code "ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout for a big discount. Subscribe to Davids youtube channels here: ‪@DavidDigaHernandez‬ & ‪@TheEncounter.Podcast‬ and be on look out for another collab from us soon! See if David is coming to a city near you here: https://www.davidhernandezministries.... Thank you to our friends at ‪@DestinyImage‬ Work with Zach on a Speech: https://www.rippeywrites.com/contact Book a paid 1 on 1 stategy call for your podcast: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/1-on... Want to hear more about Zach’s podcast coaching program: https://tidycal.com/zachrippey23/the-... Launch, grow, and scale your podcast FREE VIDEO:    • How to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Pod...   Book Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: https://www.gigsalad.com/zach_rippey-... Zach loves to hear from you! Leave a comment on the video or directly connect with him at his website down below. 🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️ 🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon!   / ilikebirds   🕊️: Make Donations on our Site: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/support 📘: 21 Days in Africa: Amazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiY Signed Copy + Free Gift: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/p... 🧢: Bird Merch: https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop 🩵 Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... ✊🏽: Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/zachrippey23 @ ZachRippey23 Connect with Zach on Instagram:   / ilikebirdsministry   🧡 Donate to The Suubi Project + Sponsor a Child: https://suubiproject.org/ 🔴 Become a BIRD! Join this channel to get access to Bird perks:    / @ilikebirdspodcast   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ EPISODE SPONSORS: 🛏️ Get 41% off ALL Cozy Earth Products by using code "ILIKEBIRDS" at checkout: Bamboo Sheet Set: https://cozyearth.com/products/bamboo... Luxe Bath Sheets: https://cozyearth.com/products/luxe-b... Are you in the DFW & need a new appliance? Text Jamie Eldridge & let him know what you need: ☎817-659-6587 Get your I Like Birds discount code here: https://www.appliancestorenearmetx.co... Alpha and Omega Pest Control | DFW Need your bugs GONE? One Call Kills Them All! Call Tim Davis @ 817-426-4445 and this will be the beginning & the end of your pest problems: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Watch More Fan Favorite Videos ⭐️ Stand-Up Comedy Special:    • Zach Rippey Stand-Up Comedy    Viral Episode with Ava Trammell:    • High School Pregnancy: Ava Trammell's Stor...   Viral Charlie Owens Episode:    • Man of God Who Walked Through Fire - with ...   Ruslan KD Collab:    • The Talent Stacking Required to Walk in Go...   Alan DiDio Collab:    • “They Lied to You About the Rapture” | Ala...   Troy Brewer Collab:    • Numbers that Prophesy - with Troy Brewer (...   Dr. John Delony Collab:    • Dr. John Delony Reveals the Secrets to a N...   Ben Fuller Collab:    • Why Ben Fuller Wrote the Life-Changing ‘If...   Joseph Z + Troy Brewer Collab:    • How to Hear God's Voice and Keep Your Marr...   #Christian #Testimony #Faith