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First of all I want to say that I had previously posted a partial testimony only to erase it in fear that people would think I was insane. Well I have since realized I am not afraid of that. In fact I could care less of what people think, I just care what God thinks of me. So I have decided to post this.

About fifteen years ago. It started with sleep paralysis while living in sin. I won't go too far into that part of it but I will say that I believe sleep paralysis very demonic. I was surrounded by the darkness. It was terrifying.

Well one night I have had enough of sin. I had a moment of serious repentance and wanted to get my life on track. I started to pray to God in my bed. I was not a Christian but I believed that there was a God, be it Buddha, Yahweh, Hindu Gods, Spaghetti Monster or whatever. I honestly thought that Christianity was the least likely of all of the religions to be true. Well as I prayed I started to hear voices answering me. Well not in the ears but in the mind. Absolute clear voices. I was astonished. We had dialog. I was asking these two voices about the spirit world etc. They were answering me but there was a sinister vibration about them. They seemed friendly but I knew they were evil. I learned that I had some spiritual discernment at that moment.

During this dialog there was a dark emptiness in air. I could feel the hatred of me from these seemingly friendly voices, both male. Well the whole feel of the situation started to change. I felt something very good approaching. I started to see these blue crystals appearing with my eyes closed. They were folding outward towards me like they were growing. Almost rolling.

Then I hear one of the voices say "What is he doing here?" and the other voice said "I don't know". I suddenly knew and said "God is here". Those two voices were now completely gone, they fled.

I hear my name called. Then I hear it again and I know the voice. It is Christ Jesus. He doesn't announce who he is, there is no need to. He begins to speak and I feel a love that is absolutely overwhelming. I mean absolutely overwhelming, like nothing I have ever felt before in my life. A love that you never want to leave. A love that you want to feel every second of eternity, for ever and ever. And the most incredible part to me is that I feel like I know him, and he knows me. Like from before I was born or something. I'm astounded at this.

So he calls my name twice and I answer..."Yes?". He says "You have sinned against the Lord". I hang my head in shame. In fact I feel like the lowest form of life on earth at this moment. Completely unworthy to be in his presence. But keep in mind during this I feel this love from him. A love unimaginable. "You have sinned against the Lord". I don't have to ask what my sin was. I have too many to count. I don't even question it.

"You have three choices" he says. "You can die, go to prison or live with pain, extreme pain. But I will be with you and will bless you and many people will come to the Lord through you".

I choose option three.

Well here I am today, living with extreme pain. I am no preacher. No one has come to the Lord through me as far as I know. I am an introverted person. I am a baptized Christian now and love the word of God. I am now attending a church regularly. I don't really know anyone there besides the Pastor who baptized me and a few people I have met there.

I am in the word everyday, devouring it every chance I get. I don't know what Gods plans are for me but the pain sure has came true.

I expect that people will bash this thread and I don't care. I think it's important to share what happened to me. I don't care if 99.9% of people don't believe it. The 00.1% that does is the one God wants me to reach I assume.

And I apologize to the people that I blocked from messaging me before. I had a moment of fear. Well that's no longer the case. Anyway thats my story. Good Day and God Bless!
 

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First of all I want to say that I had previously posted a partial testimony only to erase it in fear that people would think I was insane. Well I have since realized I am not afraid of that. In fact I could care less of what people think, I just care what God thinks of me. So I have decided to post this.

About fifteen years ago. It started with sleep paralysis while living in sin. I won't go too far into that part of it but I will say that I believe sleep paralysis very demonic. I was surrounded by the darkness. It was terrifying.

Well one night I have had enough of sin. I had a moment of serious repentance and wanted to get my life on track. I started to pray to God in my bed. I was not a Christian but I believed that there was a God, be it Buddha, Yahweh, Hindu Gods, Spaghetti Monster or whatever. I honestly thought that Christianity was the least likely of all of the religions to be true. Well as I prayed I started to hear voices answering me. Well not in the ears but in the mind. Absolute clear voices. I was astonished. We had dialog. I was asking these two voices about the spirit world etc. They were answering me but there was a sinister vibration about them. They seemed friendly but I knew they were evil. I learned that I had some spiritual discernment at that moment.

During this dialog there was a dark emptiness in air. I could feel the hatred of me from these seemingly friendly voices, both male. Well the whole feel of the situation started to change. I felt something very good approaching. I started to see these blue crystals appearing with my eyes closed. They were folding outward towards me like they were growing. Almost rolling.

Then I hear one of the voices say "What is he doing here?" and the other voice said "I don't know". I suddenly knew and said "God is here". Those two voices were now completely gone, they fled.

I hear my name called. Then I hear it again and I know the voice. It is Christ Jesus. He doesn't announce who he is, there is no need to. He begins to speak and I feel a love that is absolutely overwhelming. I mean absolutely overwhelming, like nothing I have ever felt before in my life. A love that you never want to leave. A love that you want to feel every second of eternity, for ever and ever. And the most incredible part to me is that I feel like I know him, and he knows me. Like from before I was born or something. I'm astounded at this.

So he calls my name twice and I answer..."Yes?". He says "You have sinned against the Lord". I hang my head in shame. In fact I feel like the lowest form of life on earth at this moment. Completely unworthy to be in his presence. But keep in mind during this I feel this love from him. A love unimaginable. "You have sinned against the Lord". I don't have to ask what my sin was. I have too many to count. I don't even question it.

"You have three choices" he says. "You can die, go to prison or live with pain, extreme pain. But I will be with you and will bless you and many people will come to the Lord through you".

I choose option three.

Well here I am today, living with extreme pain. I am no preacher. No one has come to the Lord through me as far as I know. I am an introverted person. I am a baptized Christian now and love the word of God. I am now attending a church regularly. I don't really know anyone there besides the Pastor who baptized me and a few people I have met there.

I am in the word everyday, devouring it every chance I get. I don't know what Gods plans are for me but the pain sure has came true.

I expect that people will bash this thread and I don't care. I think it's important to share what happened to me. I don't care if 99.9% of people don't believe it. The 00.1% that does is the one God wants me to reach I assume.

And I apologize to the people that I blocked from messaging me before. I had a moment of fear. Well that's no longer the case. Anyway thats my story. Good Day and God Bless!
Thank you. I''m sure that was difficult, but was believable IMO. Whats the source of your pain, if you don't mind being asked?
 
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Thank you. I''m sure that was difficult, but was believable IMO. Whats the source of your pain, if you don't mind being asked?

I have crippling lower back, sciatica and nerve pain. I have convulsing muscle spasms daily and have to walk with a cain most of the time. I have spent probably $25,000 on insurance premiums and taken every test under the sun and so far the only thing they have been able to do is add a spinal implant to trick the nerves and help with pain and I take a lot of medicine including muscle relaxers and anti inflammatories. But there is no fix that they can guarantee that would work. They can't find the exact cause. It's less than fun.
 
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I have crippling lower back, sciatica and nerve pain. I have convulsing muscle spasms daily and have to walk with a cain most of the time. I have spent probably $25,000 on insurance premiums and taken every test under the sun and so far the only thing they have been able to do is add a spinal implant to trick the nerves and help with pain and I take a lot of medicine including muscle relaxers and anti inflammatories. But there is no fix that they can guarantee that would work. They can't find the exact cause. It's less than fun.
Yes, that's certainly nothing any of us would desire. Maybe God will lift that cross someday but it sounds as if you're passing the test and maintaining the faith regardless, which is so praiseworthy. Many saints have endured as you have and offered up their suffering, not wanting to "waste" it as they say and that seems to be your calling in this. Therese of Lisieux comes to mind first off to me. Well, maybe Paul with his thorn.
 
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I have crippling lower back, sciatica and nerve pain. I have convulsing muscle spasms daily and have to walk with a cain most of the time. I have spent probably $25,000 on insurance premiums and taken every test under the sun and so far the only thing they have been able to do is add a spinal implant to trick the nerves and help with pain and I take a lot of medicine including muscle relaxers and anti inflammatories. But there is no fix that they can guarantee that would work. They can't find the exact cause. It's less than fun.

Waw, i have bulging discs in lower back. Extremely painful and i do get spasms which can be debilitating.

I am still working but its getting harder every day!

Seeing pain management next month. Hoping to get injection in lower back. Tried various painkillers. Currently take ibuprofen and paracetamol. Been offered Gabapentin and morphine tablets but no thanks

God bless you
 
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Waw, i have bulging discs in lower back. Extremely painful and i do get spasms which can be debilitating.

I am still working but its getting harder every day!

Seeing pain management next month. Hoping to get injection in lower back. Tried various painkillers. Currently take ibuprofen and paracetamol. Been offered Gabapentin and morphine tablets but no thanks

God bless you
I would give Gabapentin a try. I don't get any side effects from it. I also recommend Cymbalta. It's amazing for pain and helps with the depression that comes from chronic pain. Avoid morphine or any narcotics like the plague if you can. I have to take Norco from time to time but I hate it. It's addicting
Yes, that's certainly nothing any of us would desire. Maybe God will lift that cross someday but it sounds as if you're passing the test and maintaining the faith regardless, which is so praiseworthy. Many saints have endured as you have and offered up their suffering, not wanting to "waste" it as they say and that seems to be your calling in this. Therese of Lisieux comes to mind first off to me. Well, maybe Paul with his thorn.
That is the way I'm looking at it as well.
 
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Heard bad things about Gabapentin. Plus coming off it is bad.

I want injection in the back. Hoping to try that.
Hopefully that helps you. It does help a lot of people. It did not work for me.
 
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First of all I want to say that I had previously posted a partial testimony only to erase it in fear that people would think I was insane. Well I have since realized I am not afraid of that. In fact I could care less of what people think, I just care what God thinks of me. So I have decided to post this.

About fifteen years ago. It started with sleep paralysis while living in sin. I won't go too far into that part of it but I will say that I believe sleep paralysis very demonic. I was surrounded by the darkness. It was terrifying.

Well one night I have had enough of sin. I had a moment of serious repentance and wanted to get my life on track. I started to pray to God in my bed. I was not a Christian but I believed that there was a God, be it Buddha, Yahweh, Hindu Gods, Spaghetti Monster or whatever. I honestly thought that Christianity was the least likely of all of the religions to be true. Well as I prayed I started to hear voices answering me. Well not in the ears but in the mind. Absolute clear voices. I was astonished. We had dialog. I was asking these two voices about the spirit world etc. They were answering me but there was a sinister vibration about them. They seemed friendly but I knew they were evil. I learned that I had some spiritual discernment at that moment.

During this dialog there was a dark emptiness in air. I could feel the hatred of me from these seemingly friendly voices, both male. Well the whole feel of the situation started to change. I felt something very good approaching. I started to see these blue crystals appearing with my eyes closed. They were folding outward towards me like they were growing. Almost rolling.

Then I hear one of the voices say "What is he doing here?" and the other voice said "I don't know". I suddenly knew and said "God is here". Those two voices were now completely gone, they fled.

I hear my name called. Then I hear it again and I know the voice. It is Christ Jesus. He doesn't announce who he is, there is no need to. He begins to speak and I feel a love that is absolutely overwhelming. I mean absolutely overwhelming, like nothing I have ever felt before in my life. A love that you never want to leave. A love that you want to feel every second of eternity, for ever and ever. And the most incredible part to me is that I feel like I know him, and he knows me. Like from before I was born or something. I'm astounded at this.

So he calls my name twice and I answer..."Yes?". He says "You have sinned against the Lord". I hang my head in shame. In fact I feel like the lowest form of life on earth at this moment. Completely unworthy to be in his presence. But keep in mind during this I feel this love from him. A love unimaginable. "You have sinned against the Lord". I don't have to ask what my sin was. I have too many to count. I don't even question it.

"You have three choices" he says. "You can die, go to prison or live with pain, extreme pain. But I will be with you and will bless you and many people will come to the Lord through you".

I choose option three.

Well here I am today, living with extreme pain. I am no preacher. No one has come to the Lord through me as far as I know. I am an introverted person. I am a baptized Christian now and love the word of God. I am now attending a church regularly. I don't really know anyone there besides the Pastor who baptized me and a few people I have met there.

I am in the word everyday, devouring it every chance I get. I don't know what Gods plans are for me but the pain sure has came true.

I expect that people will bash this thread and I don't care. I think it's important to share what happened to me. I don't care if 99.9% of people don't believe it. The 00.1% that does is the one God wants me to reach I assume.

And I apologize to the people that I blocked from messaging me before. I had a moment of fear. Well that's no longer the case. Anyway thats my story. Good Day and God Bless!

You spoke to God, Himself. What a blessing. (And I admit that I am jealous.)

Blessings to you.
 
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I want to say that all my life before coming to Christ I didn't talk to anyone or really go out of my way to be conversant. But as you walk along and make attempts at sharing the gospel, you will get that inward joy that comes with doing something for the Lord.
I am terrible at speaking, and I get nervous even when just giving out gospel tracts, but it is joy in my soul, and that feeling at the end of the day is one I can sleep with. I've never regretted any attempt to share the gospel even if I looked totally foolish doing it.
I wish I could give you a good word about the pain you are going through. I simply wanted to encourage you in the area we have in common, being introverted and having the desire to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing.
 
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First of all I want to say that I had previously posted a partial testimony only to erase it in fear that people would think I was insane. Well I have since realized I am not afraid of that. In fact I could care less of what people think, I just care what God thinks of me. So I have decided to post this.

About fifteen years ago. It started with sleep paralysis while living in sin. I won't go too far into that part of it but I will say that I believe sleep paralysis very demonic. I was surrounded by the darkness. It was terrifying.

Well one night I have had enough of sin. I had a moment of serious repentance and wanted to get my life on track. I started to pray to God in my bed. I was not a Christian but I believed that there was a God, be it Buddha, Yahweh, Hindu Gods, Spaghetti Monster or whatever. I honestly thought that Christianity was the least likely of all of the religions to be true. Well as I prayed I started to hear voices answering me. Well not in the ears but in the mind. Absolute clear voices. I was astonished. We had dialog. I was asking these two voices about the spirit world etc. They were answering me but there was a sinister vibration about them. They seemed friendly but I knew they were evil. I learned that I had some spiritual discernment at that moment.

During this dialog there was a dark emptiness in air. I could feel the hatred of me from these seemingly friendly voices, both male. Well the whole feel of the situation started to change. I felt something very good approaching. I started to see these blue crystals appearing with my eyes closed. They were folding outward towards me like they were growing. Almost rolling.

Then I hear one of the voices say "What is he doing here?" and the other voice said "I don't know". I suddenly knew and said "God is here". Those two voices were now completely gone, they fled.

I hear my name called. Then I hear it again and I know the voice. It is Christ Jesus. He doesn't announce who he is, there is no need to. He begins to speak and I feel a love that is absolutely overwhelming. I mean absolutely overwhelming, like nothing I have ever felt before in my life. A love that you never want to leave. A love that you want to feel every second of eternity, for ever and ever. And the most incredible part to me is that I feel like I know him, and he knows me. Like from before I was born or something. I'm astounded at this.

So he calls my name twice and I answer..."Yes?". He says "You have sinned against the Lord". I hang my head in shame. In fact I feel like the lowest form of life on earth at this moment. Completely unworthy to be in his presence. But keep in mind during this I feel this love from him. A love unimaginable. "You have sinned against the Lord". I don't have to ask what my sin was. I have too many to count. I don't even question it.

"You have three choices" he says. "You can die, go to prison or live with pain, extreme pain. But I will be with you and will bless you and many people will come to the Lord through you".

I choose option three.

Well here I am today, living with extreme pain. I am no preacher. No one has come to the Lord through me as far as I know. I am an introverted person. I am a baptized Christian now and love the word of God. I am now attending a church regularly. I don't really know anyone there besides the Pastor who baptized me and a few people I have met there.

I am in the word everyday, devouring it every chance I get. I don't know what Gods plans are for me but the pain sure has came true.

I expect that people will bash this thread and I don't care. I think it's important to share what happened to me. I don't care if 99.9% of people don't believe it. The 00.1% that does is the one God wants me to reach I assume.

And I apologize to the people that I blocked from messaging me before. I had a moment of fear. Well that's no longer the case. Anyway thats my story. Good Day and God Bless!
It is good to know the Lord personally tells you His grace of repentance. That personal spiritual experience must be really precious to you.
 
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First of all I want to say that I had previously posted a partial testimony only to erase it in fear that people would think I was insane. Well I have since realized I am not afraid of that. In fact I could care less of what people think, I just care what God thinks of me. So I have decided to post this.

About fifteen years ago. It started with sleep paralysis while living in sin. I won't go too far into that part of it but I will say that I believe sleep paralysis very demonic. I was surrounded by the darkness. It was terrifying.

Well one night I have had enough of sin. I had a moment of serious repentance and wanted to get my life on track. I started to pray to God in my bed. I was not a Christian but I believed that there was a God, be it Buddha, Yahweh, Hindu Gods, Spaghetti Monster or whatever. I honestly thought that Christianity was the least likely of all of the religions to be true. Well as I prayed I started to hear voices answering me. Well not in the ears but in the mind. Absolute clear voices. I was astonished. We had dialog. I was asking these two voices about the spirit world etc. They were answering me but there was a sinister vibration about them. They seemed friendly but I knew they were evil. I learned that I had some spiritual discernment at that moment.

During this dialog there was a dark emptiness in air. I could feel the hatred of me from these seemingly friendly voices, both male. Well the whole feel of the situation started to change. I felt something very good approaching. I started to see these blue crystals appearing with my eyes closed. They were folding outward towards me like they were growing. Almost rolling.

Then I hear one of the voices say "What is he doing here?" and the other voice said "I don't know". I suddenly knew and said "God is here". Those two voices were now completely gone, they fled.

I hear my name called. Then I hear it again and I know the voice. It is Christ Jesus. He doesn't announce who he is, there is no need to. He begins to speak and I feel a love that is absolutely overwhelming. I mean absolutely overwhelming, like nothing I have ever felt before in my life. A love that you never want to leave. A love that you want to feel every second of eternity, for ever and ever. And the most incredible part to me is that I feel like I know him, and he knows me. Like from before I was born or something. I'm astounded at this.

So he calls my name twice and I answer..."Yes?". He says "You have sinned against the Lord". I hang my head in shame. In fact I feel like the lowest form of life on earth at this moment. Completely unworthy to be in his presence. But keep in mind during this I feel this love from him. A love unimaginable. "You have sinned against the Lord". I don't have to ask what my sin was. I have too many to count. I don't even question it.

"You have three choices" he says. "You can die, go to prison or live with pain, extreme pain. But I will be with you and will bless you and many people will come to the Lord through you".

I choose option three.

Well here I am today, living with extreme pain. I am no preacher. No one has come to the Lord through me as far as I know. I am an introverted person. I am a baptized Christian now and love the word of God. I am now attending a church regularly. I don't really know anyone there besides the Pastor who baptized me and a few people I have met there.

I am in the word everyday, devouring it every chance I get. I don't know what Gods plans are for me but the pain sure has came true.

I expect that people will bash this thread and I don't care. I think it's important to share what happened to me. I don't care if 99.9% of people don't believe it. The 00.1% that does is the one God wants me to reach I assume.

And I apologize to the people that I blocked from messaging me before. I had a moment of fear. Well that's no longer the case. Anyway thats my story. Good Day and God Bless!

Very nice testimony! Yes, Satan ever works to discourage and keep us from God. Thankfully the Lord Jesus knows true repentance and sincerity, and is ever ready to rescue us. Keep looking up, friend, and walking with our Lord Jesus through this scene. I pray you will find good medication to bring relief, at least.
 
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