Can I have a thread/nothing but God

Hi snuP,

Thanks, it doesn't conflict with my beliefs, but I just don't have the priviledge of being able to pray in tongues. I know that it is supposed to be a gift given to all, but I just don't know how to do it.

kind regards,

maharg

He comes to strengthen me when I am about to face another trial - I always start Lord this is more than I can bear - I mean I empty out, start negotiating, pleading take this cup away from me - I am more than face down- I am prostrate and just groaning and crying for this burden,this calling,this sending out to be lifted - then he says I have chosen you for this and I get up from being bent over double, doubled up in anguish and just crying out - he lays his hands on me and I am strengthened - this is not a light touch with some fairy wand, I mean this is really masculine, physical, intimate, real - I tell you He is physically strong, I mean really strong and I am fairly weathered and toughened, but He has real strength- the kind that can bind all the works of the enemy and cast them into the abyss - nothing frightens him and nothing stops him - He really holds me and I can feel His power moving through me and sometimes I just throw my head back and shout His praise - in that moment I ignite , I am lifted up and I am on Fire!

Our deepest intimacy is when he strengthens me to pick up and carry the Cross again - as for the trials - sometimes they are worse than I foresaw and sometimes the stuff is much worse than I thought I could endure - but He is a Living fire walking beside me - sometimes it was so bad, he had to carry me - I could not walk or even crawl forward any more - I was finished - He carried me - until I was strengthened enough to get up and start walking forward again - I will never leave Him and I will never stop following the Lamb wherever He goes.

Mark

Indeed.

SnuP said:

Be awakened old thread,
it is time that we start seeing God, don't you think.

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Got my eyes open!

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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!

SnuP said:

Be awakened old thread,
it is time that we start seeing God, don't you think.

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I've missed you SnuP my friend. Yes, I want to see more of God.

SnuP said:

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.

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People love the rush that they get from forums.
It's like the rush people get from gambling, or playing video games.

Now these things can be good for us to enjoy from time to time, but there are a great deal of people who spend way too much time doing these things.

It's a substitute for what God has for us.

I find that I have struggled with constant intimacy with the Lord because I do not pray instantly, so I have begun to pray like Daniel did, 3 times a day.

This was difficult and I dropped the ball a few times, but it has improved things, or the Lord just had mercy on me for my effort, because I can finally feel the holy spirit breaking through my stubborn flesh. Even when I was speaking in tongues, it felt like my heart was not right somehow.

So, I prayed for a renewed spirit and a clean and pure heart, which I cannot create in myself. Then, I'd poured out my spirit so many times, I didn't know what to pray for anymore so I would sit in silence. I would just praise Him, but my praises felt insincere. I would get distracted attempting to understand my tongues by my figuring out what I was thinking whilst I was speaking in tongues. What a mess!

Then I knew I had come to the end of myself. I just starting saying Lord, just take it all, let me decrease and You increase. There is no good thing in me. Every day I have to put on the armor or I revert to the flesh.

The praying and regular church-going I have resumed and fellowship with the saints has brought me closer to the Lord. Forgiveness has blessed my soul.

I am certainly glad that God lets me spend my time as He and I see fit.

I've enjoyed going back over this thread today, thanks for bumping it up SnuP!

SnuP said:

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.

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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.

nephilimiyr said:

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.

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There's no "me" in the word "team". Well, no....wait a minute. I guess there actually is, but it's backwards.

SnuP said:

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?

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That's a good longing to have, and will set your course for the greatest adventure you could ever have.

SnuP said:

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.

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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!

soldout said:

Opps. Sorry. Maybe name dropping is more important than I thought. My apologies.

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LOL