deeper in love

[Child of JC]

When you look back on your walk with Jesus, what has brought you the closest to God? What was going on during your "peek" times?

For me, my most joyful season came after my first fast. It led to big changes in my heart, a whole slew of knowledge and wisdom, and resulted in a healed relationship and then my marriage.

 

[God_follower]

My best time has been, right now... let me explain

I have come to the realization that the peeks and valleys are only there in our mind and flesh (we dont feel God, we feel bad, we feel... whatever), and in the spirit Jesus is always right there and even if its the worst day ever, Jesus is still better, no matter what the physical looks like.

 

[carmi]

When you look back on your walk with Jesus, what has brought you the closest to God? What was going on during your "peek" times?

When I hit rock bottom, a dead end. When I was at my lowest, I had a peek time with the Lord.

One verse I liked ever since I started reading the Bible was Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

The moment I read that verse for the first time, I wanted that particular peace. For several years, after I got saved, things went well for me. All I was really missing was that special peace. I thought it comes when things are going well. But after things got from bad to worse to the worst and I thought this is it, it can't get worse than that ...

It sounds strange and even unbelievable but then I knew what Paul was talking about. I have to admit I never felt it that much afterwards. I'm still at peace but not as I was then.

It may also sound silly but I refer to that period of time as my "honeymoon" with the Lord. It's the only time I found myself singing hymns - loud. I never sing, especially not loud. I can't carry a tune. Then I could.

 

[latteda]

Usually, during suffering, and after. When I am in a place of suffering, I don't feel like I'm growing, but after the suffering is over I look back and see what God taught me and that in turn revives my heart even more.

Also, like you mentioned, after times of fasting and very concentrated prayer and Bible time.

 

[bought_with_blood]

Usually, during suffering, and after. When I am in a place of suffering, I don't feel like I'm growing, but after the suffering is over I look back and see what God taught me and that in turn revives my heart even more.

Thats what its like with me. I find that after a period of deep pain and hurt God and I have grown so much closer and i'm sort of on the next bit of my journey: a new path, new footings, and new scenery to be in awe of. It makes me more and more in love with God.

I haven't yet got to a point where i can celebrate in the depths because i know things will be so much better when I'm out the other side, but God has been showing me that i can trust that this is always going to be the case, and that i can dance in the shadow of my sorrow because it is by the strength of Him that i stand.

 

[jonnylove]

Spending hours with the Lord in the word, prayer and just worshipping God has brought me closer to Him. It's in those times that I have experienced, in a tangible way His love, pressence and Glory. Those times are just awesome and words can not express how close I feel to Jesus when I am spending time with Him.

 

[heartnsoul]

For me also, it was suffering and emotional pain that brought me to my knees. On my knees, I turned to God because I had no one else to turn to. After recommitting my life back to God, I experienced God's passion and love. He sent angels to comfort me. He showed me He was a faithful God. He is the best friend I have and He is first in my heart above all other human beings. My walk with God is stronger than it's ever been. My security is in Him because I know He loves me and will never leave me. What an awesome God we have!! I pray that we all grow deeper in love with Him everyday.

 

[but'n'ben]

What brought me closer? Probably when the person I loved most in the world left me. I had no-one else except God. I think it's in the worst possible time it's possible to draw closest to him. It's easy to praise him when things are good but when things are bad it's soooo hard.

 

[LegomasterJC]

The best times are when I give myself over to the leading of the Holy Spirit acting quickly to what I am prompted to do and not doing anything other than that.
Brazil trip:
Whole time I was there that's how it was but the peek of even that was one worship time where there were no traditionall instruments. We just started singing and playing on what was around us... Chairs, coolers, the floor, a podium. Just completely free worship lead by God.

 

[HisFireFly]

It may also sound silly but I refer to that period of time as my "honeymoon" with the Lord. It's the only time I found myself singing hymns - loud. I never sing, especially not loud. I can't carry a tune. Then I could.

Carmi,

I can almost hear GOD saying:

"Come back, beloved. I have been here waiting. I long to hear your singing, it is sweetness to MY ears. Return to your first love. Come away with me and we shall have a second honeymoon, one that will last eternally as long as you desire to draw close to ME"

"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart"
(Jeremiah 29:12-13)

HisFireFly