MY STORY
The Lord spoke to Cheryl saying, “I have an exceedingly great army of intercessors, that are in hiding, and feel alone! They long to be mentored, trained and released into their calling! My eye has been protective and watchful over them! They are bold and fearless warriors! They love me with all of their heart, soul, and strength, and are radical in their obedience to Me! They pray what is on My heart and see from My perspective in the secret place. I am calling them out of their “hidden places.” Will you mentor, train, equip and activate them? Tell them, they are not alone, and it's time to come out of hiding! For My army is rising!”
As she began praying for these “hidden” intercessors, the Lord began sending them to her, they shared their “misfit” stories, which opened doors of opportunity for her to share her journey. One by one, she began mentoring them in intercession, providing them a safe place to teach, train, and activate them. She watched them awaken to the call of prayer, come alive and flourish in intercession no longer feeling like a hidden misfit! Cheryl knew the Lord was giving her marching orders, and this is the passion that burns within her heart!”
Cheryl Schuelke // Founder of Awaken Prayer
Cheryl carries a heart to see people encounter the love of Jesus in a personal and transforming way. Through prayer, teaching, writing, and prophetic encouragement, she helps others recognize the nearness of God, receive healing from past wounds, and awaken to their identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father.
Her ministry has been shaped through years of prayer, worship, Bible study, and a deep burden for the Body of Christ to know Jesus intimately—not only as Savior and Lord, but as the Bridegroom King whose love heals, restores, and awakens the heart.
She believes transformation begins in the secret place, where we come to know the Father’s heart and begin to see ourselves through His eyes. From that place, we are changed, strengthened, and equipped to carry His presence into the world around us.
Cheryl’s desire is to create safe spaces where people can encounter God’s presence, hear His voice, grow in truth, and be strengthened to walk in their God-given purpose.
Cheryl is the co-author, along with her sister Valerie, of Heaven Is a Breath Away, the powerful true story of Valerie’s miraculous journey to heaven and back.
After being declared ventilator dependent, Valerie’s life appeared to be over, and preparations were being made for organ donation. While Valerie was experiencing the beauty and wonder of heaven for three days, Cheryl remained on earth, contending in prayer and declaring, “Valerie will live and not die and declare the works of the Lord.”
Their story is one of faith, prayer, heaven’s nearness, and the goodness of God. Cheryl and Valerie’s testimony has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, The 700 Club, Throne Room Prayer on GOD TV, and Project Afterlife.
“My journey in prayer and intercession began as a young child. I started experiencing the power of prayer, and entered into places of prayer that I didn’t understand. The Holy Spirit led me into deep groaning’s, weeping, supernatural encounters as well as dreams and visions. Looking for someone to help shed light on what was happening, I would occasionally share what I was experiencing. Most thought I was crazy, which made me feel like a “misfit!” Frustrated and feeling alone, with no one to answer my questions I stayed “hidden” in my prayer closet. The Holy Spirit became my teacher revealing to me in the Bible, what the prophets and ordinary people in the Old and New Testament’s experienced in their prayer and intercession. In 1994, the Lord divinely connected me with Pastors that operated in high-level warfare and intercession. Not only did they become my Pastors, spiritual mentors and friends, but they also lived a lifestyle of intercession and were great examples of the power of prayer! They believed NOTHING was impossible with God. I saw first hand, God move on behalf of their radical, and obedient prayers!”
YOU MAY REMEMBER VALERIE + CHERYL MINISTERING TOGETHER…
Valerie’s journey too heaven and back, changed her life forever. For the next several years, she passionately shared about the love, presence, and intimate relationship that Jesus desires us to live in. She fought the good fight, she finished her race here on earth and returned to her heavenly home. Although she is absent from this life her testimony and legacy continue to impact the lives of many.