The last time I experianced direct contact with the presence of God was this morning in the wee hours. I had been praying and then was drifting off to sleep when I felt the presence of God close to me. It is tangable enough to wake me. I think it is actually an angel that is ministering to me... but I am not exactly sure. This happens on a regualr basis.
The most powerful presence occurred once nwhen I was especially burdened by a personal issue. I was super drained in every way, physically, soulically, and spiritually. I felt like I just wanted to give up the whole thing and go home to be with the lord. I actually prayed for this for many hours and days. One night it all came to a head. I begged God to bring me home. I was serious. I told Him I could not do this any more.
I was through. As I drifted off to sleep.. I felt the actual physical (and spiritual) touch of God on my head and shoulders. All that trouble just seemed to melt away. I woke up refreshed and feeling much better.
Another time I prayed in tongues for 6-8 hours... started in the early evening. At some time between 1-3 in the morning I felt the presence of an angel come through the ceiling and enter the room, and then leave.
Almost every personal "visitation" has been like this.
SnuP said:Be awakened old thread,
it is time that we start seeing God, don't you think.
I've missed you SnuP my friend. Yes, I want to see more of God.SnuP said:Be awakened old thread,
it is time that we start seeing God, don't you think.
flaglady said:*
I experience God on several levels.
First is the daily, comfortable knowledge that He is there.
Second is similar but I am talking with Him. Nothing too deep, just friendly and companionable chat.
Third is when I am actively praying during the course of the day which is on and off pretty much thoughout the day, at home, shopping, driving, at work - a lot at work for colleagues and patients.
Fourth is when I have a deep prayer session with a prayer partner or in my cell.
And finally, the real elevation of the Spirit when I am using my flags and get to be transported. At such times, I feel like I am beginning to rise feet above the ground and could do anything, touch the sky, even! Such times don't happen too frequently but I treasure them when they do happen because I have that experience of being one on one with Him and it is wonderful!
It always seems funny to me when a good thread dies. You have these threads that just a one big arguement that seem to last forever, but a thread that deals with real issues of relationship with God is almost alway doomed. They are just not interesting enough I guess.
Some people don't like to hear that to have real intimacy with God means that they have to nail themselves up on the cross.It always seems funny to me when a good thread dies. You have these threads that just a one big arguement that seem to last forever, but a thread that deals with real issues of relationship with God is almost alway doomed. They are just not interesting enough I guess.
Some people don't like to hear that to have real intimacy with God means that they have to nail themselves up on the cross.
The times I have been the closest to God and had real intimate communion with him is when I have totally denyed myself. Those times when I don't feel close to God, when He feels a million miles away, I have found out that it's because I got down off the cross and wandered away. Thinking my way is better, I want to do it my way, I want to please myself, I want to not have to think of anybody else but myself, me, me, me, me, me. Each and every time I have repented I have gone back to the cross and nailed myself back on it. Because that is where my protection is, that is where my joy is, that is the only place for victory!
When God feels a million miles away, and when you know you have sinned, that's the time you need to run back to the cross because that is where your relationship with God begins and ends.
That's a good longing to have, and will set your course for the greatest adventure you could ever have.I't been a while so most won't have a clue who I am but Didaskolos will vouch for me, I'm a nice guy.
My heart pound for more of God, to touch the very essence. When was the last time you saw God?
I saw God last Sunday mostly in my spirit when He told me that I was special enough for special attention. (Not that I'm askin for your attention.)
Can you imagine living a life where people attually see God on you? The kingdome of Heaven is a hand. one day it will be at my hand, after I become a believer (does not refer to salvation).
What is the point of salvation unless I can stand in the presence of God, unless I can remain in the presence of God?
I want the presence of God to infect my life, not just my worship. I guess I want worship to become my life. And I want people who enter my presence to be overcome with His presence.
Some have said that they want His words on their tongue. I want to be so in sink with the Spirit that my words become His words.
Have you ever given God a hug? Or just carried on a conversation with him? Just like best friends?
It should and can be everyday life. Holy Spirit lives at my house 24/7. I can't stand not having Him around all the time. I'm very needy and co-dependant on Him. *grins* I'm not that way with ppl anymore, thank the LORD!That was an attemp to be funny since didaskolos requested that I return to the forums. I will most definately be glad to see me around again. I am not trying to impress anyone.
This is everyday life to you?
This is everyday life?
maybe I don't understand what you mean.
LOLOpps. Sorry. Maybe name dropping is more important than I thought. My apologies.