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Saint Steven · Mar 22, 2020

I'll have to admit, this is a particular challenge for me right now.
I was rear-ended in an auto accident last week and am suffering the pain of whiplash.

I just noticed I was becoming a bit impatient trying to figure out how to connect with the online service our church will be broadcasting today. I was trying to help my wife get connected on her tablet, which looks considerable different than my desktop. I had to walk away before I lost my cool. Therefore, I need your prayers.

Saint Steven · Mar 22, 2020

Thanks for your prayers. (@Tigger45 and @musicalpilgrim ) I genuinely feel much better than I did. (not 100 percent, but...)

Our church had an awesome online service today on Facebook Live.
Not as good as being there in person, but... it seemed like my computer was a portal to the sanctuary. I could actually feel the Spirit pouring forth like a flood. Sweet. Probably why I am feeling better. - lol

Tigger45 · Mar 22, 2020

I think this was our 3rd or 4th streamed service. They got their feet wet by starting with Lenten Wednesday service first. The sermon was rather prophetic, who would of thought the internet was being used for the Glory of God! \o/

Saint Steven · Mar 22, 2020

Thanks for your prayers. (@rocknanchor and @quietbloke ) I feel much better than I did this morning.

quietbloke · Mar 25, 2020

Beautiful peace filling our heart and mind and assuring us of God:s grace and favour!

Saint Steven · Mar 25, 2020

quietbloke said:
Beautiful peace filling our heart and mind and assuring us of God:s grace and favour!

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

quietbloke · Mar 26, 2020

What glory just to walk with God!

Saint Steven · Mar 26, 2020

quietbloke said:
What glory just to walk with God!

I invite him to join me every day.
"Father God, will you walk with me today? That would sure be great! (chuckle)"

quietbloke · Mar 27, 2020

Jesus gives the best!

Saint Steven · Mar 27, 2020

quietbloke said:
Jesus gives the best!

AMEN to that!
I was reminded of this bit I had heard many years ago.

It is often written in the Bible, "And it came to pass..."
To which someone remarked, "Aren't you glad it didn't come to stay?"

AMEN to that! This too will pass.
There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

rocknanchor · Mar 27, 2020

Saint Steven said:
There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

As it was for His Apostles at times, even if we can't see it, God brings it into view!

Saint Steven · Mar 27, 2020

rocknanchor said:
As it was for His Apostles at times, even if we can't see it, God brings it into view!

When I pray for help from God, I don't pray for the solution that I have reasoned with my mind. I present the problem and wait for his solution.

When Moses had his back to the Red Sea and the Egyptian army coming toward him, he had no idea what was about to happen.

rocknanchor · Mar 27, 2020

Saint Steven said:
When I pray for help from God, I don't pray for the solution that I have reasoned with my mind. I present the problem and wait for his solution.

When Moses had his back to the Red Sea and the Egyptian army coming toward him, he had no idea what was about to happen.

Excellent! When I finally get off that flimsy reasoning within myself and instead proceed with that figurative yet true 'blindness' - lookout!

Saint Steven · Mar 27, 2020

rocknanchor said:
Excellent! When I finally get off that flimsy reasoning within myself and instead proceed with that figurative yet true 'blindness' - lookout!

The other thing I do more often than not is to pray in tongues. Let the Spirit pray over the situation.

Romans 8:26-27
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

quietbloke · Mar 28, 2020

Saint Steven said:
The other thing I do more often than not is to pray in tongues. Let the Spirit pray over the situation.

Romans 8:26-27
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

Wonderful life!

rocknanchor · Mar 28, 2020

Lest I’ve missed it, threads such as these tend to require a bit of parameter setting so the unskilled can know the difference between - evidence of divine protection and or assistance - and the un-scriptural approach of those who today can be seen trying to hijack and assimilate divine with sordid ‘spells’ or any number of witchcraft’s superlatives. Just say’in, beware!

I’m sure the OP-author would concur.

Saint Steven · Mar 28, 2020

rocknanchor said:
Lest I’ve missed it, threads such as these tend to require a bit of parameter setting so the unskilled can know the difference between - evidence of divine protection and or assistance - and the un-scriptural approach of those who today can be seen trying to hijack and assimilate divine with sordid ‘spells’ or any number of witchcraft’s superlatives. Just say’in, beware!

I’m sure the OP-author would concur.

I advise caution for you as well. This is a pioneering work. (re-establishing the Spirit-led life) There is blessed little instruction on this (Pentecostalism) in the Bible. Had the Corinthians not been swinging from the chandeliers, we wouldn't have 95 percent of what we do have. (in just two chapters) Does that make sense?

However, there is PLENTY about the provision of God for our every need. AMEN

We could address a few specifics (at the risk of getting far off topic here). What's on your mind?

rocknanchor · Mar 28, 2020

Saint Steven said:
I advise caution for you as well. This is a pioneering work. (re-establishing the Spirit-led life) There is blessed little instruction on this (Pentecostalism) in the Bible. Had the Corinthians not been swinging from the chandeliers, we wouldn't have 95 percent of what we do have. (in just two chapters) Does that make sense?

However, there is PLENTY about the provision of God for our every need. AMEN

We could address a few specifics (at the risk of getting far off topic here). What's on your mind?

The mention was directed for those “unskilled”, lest they were to use any number of spiritual, gift related threads on this forum as a springboard into falsely represented spirituality that has taken root in the world, which they may be tempted to align with. This is only meant as a responsible Christian measure for them to guard against. Thinking, vigilance!

For though this avenue of a highly spiritual forum is steeped with those acquainted with life in the Spirit, doesn’t mean that young convert isn’t at the door of something in their life that is far-removed from the armor of God and sound oversight.

Hope you see that from a watchman's perspective.

Saint Steven · Mar 28, 2020

rocknanchor said:
The mention was directed for those “unskilled”, lest they were to use any number of spiritual, gift related threads on this forum as a springboard into falsely represented spirituality that has taken root in the world, which they may be tempted to align with. This is only meant as a responsible Christian measure for them to guard against. Thinking, vigilance!

For though this avenue of a highly spiritual forum is steeped with those acquainted with life in the Spirit, doesn’t mean that young convert isn’t at the door of something in their life that is far-removed from the armor of God and sound oversight.

Hope you see that from a watchman's perspective.

What is your best advice for them, in a single sentence? (tall order, I know)

rocknanchor · Mar 28, 2020

Saint Steven said:
What is your best advice for them, in a single sentence? (tall order, I know)

Thanks brother would love to hear your and other suggestions too. This brother has quite a catalog of resources. For yes you are right, the overview of errors quickly assumes the need for specific repudiation of spiritual groups and cults.

Homepage - Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, John Ankerberg Show

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