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Desperation for God

HoT-MetaL

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Hey everybody.

Let me tell you a bit about myself. My names Neil, and I come from Kent (just outside of London), England.

As a 15year old God spoke to me to tell my Hindu father that I was a christian. It was during an RS lesson, and a voice, clear as day, said "Neil, this sunday you will tell your father that you are a christian." This was the first time I had clearly heard the voice of God. So I prayed to myself, and asked God for a sign to see if it was him. True to the cliche, my RS Teacher started talking about "christians coming out of the closset."

So anyway, from that Sunday my Dad pretty much disowned me. He never said a word to me for 3months, including on Christmas and my Birthday.

I was slowly welcomed into the church... to be honest I didnt have a clue what I was doing. And I found that I had an AWESOME ZEAL for worship. I didnt know why, and I didnt realise it at the time. But whereas some people would be uncomfortable lifting their hands in worship, I JUSt did it: I didnt even know why!

So anyway, the opportunity came along to go to Soul Survivor (a 10 000 people camp held in England).... During this time, t here was a corporate worship session.

Wow! The annointing! 10 000 Christians, the same age as me, worshipping in Spirit and in Truth.

So anyway. Long story short, during this worship God gave me a vision, something I hadnt even expected or had before, of what I would achieve in my life. I wont go into that now. But this made me realise how important worship is.

But heres the point of this thread.

Today I got to church so tired and drained, I had a headache from work, etc etc.

But as the worship began I said this. "God, I am not leaving this room tonight until I get a BREAKTHROUGH!" So I worshipped and worshipped and worshipped. God spoke to me and said, "Humble yourself." So I fell to my knees, lifted my hands and worshipped. Still no breakthrough. Towards the end of the worship God said to me, "Now, stand up." So I stood up. Suddenly Gods prescence just hit me... It was so strong that I staggered backwards. Everytime I moved my body, in the slightest, Gods prescence hit me. I touched my heart, and it hit me. I clapped my hands, and it hit me. God gave me the breakthrough I wanted! I came out of church renewed and refreshed.

I dont know why, but God has given me an awesome zeal for worship. I want to worship him in spirit and in truth. If I get naked to worship him, then stuff those around me, ill get naked! If I want to shout, and scream, and rip out my hair, in worship to him, ill do it!

I think we all need to say what I said sometimes. "God Im not leaving until I experience a breakthrough." It doesnt matter what you want, where you are, or how long it takes... just ask God, and he will be true to his word.

God Bless, metal.
 
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I think it's an awesome point. Our pastor prays before the end of every service that we leave differently than how we came. We should learn something from every service. Imho, I don't think we can expect God to make a visible breakthrough in our lives during every service. But I do believe there are times where we can experience the presence of Christ. My whole point is we can learn something from every service, even if we don't feel God is doing much else spiritually for us. Just my $.02.
 
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Metal, you remind me of David, coming back from battle, dancing and praising God down the street. He loved the Father, and it is clear that you do as well. Keep praising him, brother, there is nothing that praise cannot overcome. God inhabits the praises of His people. Hallelujah!
 
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Don't u find it so amazing when God just hits u? itz like being hit over the head by God with a 2x4, saying "wake up!! im here!!" (except it doesnt really hurt like a 2x4 would lol) ;) God will appear on His own terms, something we alwayz have to remember. we cant expect Him to show up everytime we want Him to. these r times of testing... im sure u have all heard of "silence from God" this also teaches us patience in learning to wait on Him. but the kewl thing about it is that it makes the times when He does show up even greater. personally, everytime i hear from and/or experience God i am beaming for the rest of the day, week, etc. Thnx so much for sharing your experience; it is so encouraging to hear examples of God working!! AMEN. :D
 
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hotmetal said:
I dont know why, but God has given me an awesome zeal for worship. I want to worship him in spirit and in truth. If I get naked to worship him, then stuff those around me, ill get naked! If I want to shout, and scream, and rip out my hair, in worship to him, ill do it!

I think we all need to say what I said sometimes. "God Im not leaving until I experience a breakthrough." It doesnt matter what you want, where you are, or how long it takes... just ask God, and he will be true to his word.

God Bless, metal.

Calm down young man! :D

Truly though, this is wonderful to hear how you love the Lord and feel His presence, and I wish I was less inhibited myself.

However, please don't strip naked in church!

I think there's alot in what you say about persisting in prayer for breakthrough too. I wonder how God will use these experiences in your future of serving him.

God bless you, Susana
 
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Thanks brov Metal,
i am more reserved in public meetings, but when Im on my own with God..well thats another matter. I know what you mean, Ive spent to the early hours with the Lord until I felt renewed again, it is never a vain thing to spend any ammount of time with the Lord. Worship and fellowship with God is the water of life to the soul, it is the sun after a winter of gloom it is the spring after the winter.
Bless you brov,, keep on going the way you are...your brov John
 
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