It all started with a simple prayer, just a quiet moment with God that eventually turned into a post. The post sparked something; people resonated with it. Soon after, others began encouraging me to create a group where we could pray together.

At first, I was hesitant. I had always been a little wary of groups, the responsibility, the dynamics, it all felt a bit overwhelming. But the push from people was persistent. They wanted to join me in doing the Forty Nights of prayer, and eventually, I gave in and created a small group just for that.

By the time the Forty Nights ended, something unexpected had happened: people refused to let go. They didn’t want to stop gathering. They said, “This isn’t just a prayer initiative, this is a community.” That’s when it became clear: we had to make it a group.

At the time, we didn’t have a name. We were just people hungry for God, gathering consistently. Then, in February 2023, a few of us visited a prayer center in Karen called Divine Mercy. That night, something sacred happened. As we prayed, the atmosphere was filled with the presence of God, deep, undeniable, unforgettable encounters.

It was in that moment, in that sacred space, that both Shon Gathoni (formerly Pryshon) and I knew what the group was meant to be called: Divine Encounters.

And that is how Divine Encounters was born, not from strategy or branding, but from prayer, obedience, and the unmistakable move of God.

By c Brendah Gathoni