It seemed like madness at the time!
But I was sure I’d heard the Lord. We were so busy that the very idea of writing a 365-day on-line healing and training course seemed utterly crazy! Is that really what you’re saying, Lord?
But then a member of the team, who knew nothing of the vision I was wrestling with, handed me a piece of paper on which was written Habakkuk 2:2-3 – just that and nothing else. I had no idea what those verses were until I read:
“Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
This was an extraordinary confirmation that my vision really was from God! Write it on tablets – that’s what some portable computers were being called. The revelation speaks of the end – I knew that the urgency of the end times was in the heart of the vision. It will not prove false – thank you Lord. It will certainly come and will not delay – I had to get on with it NOW! God could not have confirmed the vision more clearly.
I had seen how the systematic teaching and ministry on our 10-part modular course had been totally life transforming – people were coming out the other end completely changed and restored in God. I longed to see this fruit multiplied around the world. But how could that happen was my prayer?
Here was God’s answer
Writing 365 daily teachings was a massive undertaking. But God gave me (and Fiona!} the Grace and energy to complete the task. Throughout the writing of what became Journey to Freedom I kept the phrase ‘personal transformation, one day at a time’ at the front of my mind, as I sought to help people experience God in such a way that this would be their experience.
And so it happened, just as the Scripture said it would. Divine multiplication was beginning to take place. Hundreds joined up from all over the world. What had been locked within the walls of a centre on a residential school was now flying round the world on the internet, bearing fruit among the nations.
And then the testimonies started to flow in
There were some quite extraordinary ones, telling what God was doing. It was deeply humbling to hear how the God of multiplication (remember the five loaves and two fish?) was doing miracles across the nations one day at a time!
“This has changed my life for ever.”
“A lifeline – it held me safe while Father God touched the broken places.”
“The most important thing I’ve ever done – it’s reality.”
“The teaching is extraordinary . . . it all makes perfect sense. I wish I’d had this when I first became a Christian.”
“God is using it to wonderfully transform my life.”
“Thank you from the bottom of a very grateful heart.”
And the fruit continues to grow. One of those currently doing Journey to Freedom said:
“I never miss a daily teaching. I am a different person now and am eager to finish the journey! Thank you. I recommend it wholeheartedly, without reservation.”
So the vision is still bearing fruit in my old age. ‘Divine madness’ has proved to be God’s common sense and wisdom!
New Year – a Great Time to Discover
It’s the beginning of a new year – a great time to begin something new – and discover that the personal application of the ‘old truths’ from God’s word still has life-changing power to heal, restore and transform our lives into His image and enable us to walk in the destiny He has prepared for us.
Journey to Freedom now has its own website and for less than the cost of a cup of tea a day you can join the hundreds of people who have discovered their own personal journey to enjoying God’s freedom.
You can find out more and sign up for yourself by going to www.journeytofreedom365.com or more simply www.jtf365.com
And please pass this Blog on to anyone else you know who would benefit from doing Journey to Freedom. I pray that the Lord will pour His blessings upon you in the New Year as you walk with Him through 2026.
With New Year greetings and love in Jesus
Peter
Copyright © Peter Horrobin 2025.
A very Happy New Year to you and yours.
It must be very satisfying to know that so many folks have found healing and restoration through your obedience. I would love for God to use me in greater measure in 2026.
Every year I say that, but do not know the key to greater effectiveness. Staying close to the Lord and being obedient must be part of the answer but I really don’t know what else.
Love and blessings.
Margaret.
Dear Peter,
I wanted to write to you personally to express my deep gratitude for your inspiring blog post “Divine Madness and Multiplication” on January 1st. Reading it on the very threshold of this new year felt like a timely word from the Lord – a powerful reminder of how God takes what seems like impossible “madness” in our eyes and turns it into miraculous multiplication for His Kingdom.
Your sharing of the vision for **Journey to Freedom 365** – that initial sense of being “utterly crazy” to commit to writing daily teachings for a full year – resonated so deeply with me. Yet, as you described, God’s confirmation through Habakkuk 2:2-3 and the subsequent testimonies pouring in (“This has changed my life forever,” “A lifeline,” “The most important thing I’ve ever done”) show clearly that this was truly divine wisdom. It is wonderful to see how the Lord has multiplied the fruits of the original modular teaching beyond the walls of residential centres, reaching hundreds around the world through the internet – just like the loaves and fishes feeding the multitude.
With that in mind, I have created a simple worksheet for Day 1 of the Journey, entitled “The God Box.” It is designed as a gentle, prayerful exercise in the spirit and principles of healing and restoration teaching – inviting participants to honestly examine their often-distorted images of God (shaped by life experiences, disappointments, or authority figures), bring them to the light of Jesus (who reveals the Father perfectly, John 14:9), surrender them, and receive His truth and healing.
I believe this could serve as a practical example exercise for individuals, small groups, or even churches embarking on the 365-day journey. Especially now, when the residential NETS schools are no longer running, such worksheets can help fill that gap – providing structured, Holy Spirit-led steps for personal encounter and restoration that people can work through at their own pace or together in community.
Thank you again for your faithfulness in stepping out into this “divine madness.” The fruit is already evident, and I have no doubt that 2026 will see even greater multiplication as more lives are transformed, one day at a time.
With blessings and gratitude in our Lord Jesus,
Abraham
Worksheet – Day 1: The God Box
Journey to Freedom 365 – Healing & Restoration Focus
> This worksheet is designed as a gentle, prayerful process. Its purpose is not self-analysis for its own sake, but encounter with truth, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ. Move at the pace of the Holy Spirit. Pause whenever you need to.
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1. Creating a Safe Place with God
Before you begin, take a moment to still your heart.
> “Lord Jesus, I invite You into this time. I ask for Your peace and Your truth to guard my heart. I choose to be honest before You, knowing that You are gentle and faithful.”
Write down any feelings you are aware of right now:
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2. Recognising the Contents of My “God Box”
Our understanding of God is often shaped by life experiences, authority figures, disappointments, and unmet needs. These can distort how we relate to Him.
Reflect honestly:
When I think about God, I most often expect Him to be:
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I sometimes fear that God will:
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These expectations may have come from experiences such as:
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> Note: These reflections are not failures. They simply reveal areas where healing and truth are needed.
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3. Bringing Distorted Beliefs into the Light
Jesus reveals the Father perfectly (John 14:9). Any belief about God that does not align with Jesus must be lovingly surrendered.
Complete the following:
A belief about God that may not reflect His true nature is:
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This belief has affected my life and relationships by:
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I now choose to bring this belief to Jesus and place it in His hands.
> Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge this belief before You. I ask You to remove its influence and heal any damage it has caused in my heart.”
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4. Receiving God’s Truth and Healing
God does not leave an empty space. When lies are removed, truth must be received.
Read one of the following slowly:
John 14:9
Colossians 1:15–20
Hebrews 1:1–3
Now write what the Holy Spirit highlights to you about God’s character:
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Declare (out loud if possible):
“In Jesus, I see that God is __________________________________.”
“God relates to me with ________________________, not ________________________.”
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5. Invitation to Healing and Restoration
Healing often requires us to receive God’s love at a deeper level.
Reflect:
An area of my heart that needs God’s healing is:
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I invite Jesus into this area by praying:
> “Lord Jesus, I invite You into this place of pain and misunderstanding. Please bring Your healing, Your truth, and Your restoring love.”
Remain still for a moment and note anything you sense God saying or doing:
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6. Walking Forward in Freedom
Restoration is a journey. Truth received must be walked out daily.
This week, when fear or confusion about God arises, I will remind myself:
“Jesus shows me exactly what the Father is like.”
One practical way I will choose trust instead of old thinking is:
Closing Prayer
> Father God, I thank You that You desire truth in my innermost being. I choose to place my understanding of You fully under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Continue Your work of healing and restoration in me, until my heart reflects Your truth and freedom. Amen.
“Freedom comes as truth is received, healing is allowed, and relationship with God is restored.”