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Hey, so i came across a phenomenal experience today. I went into town shopping for my holiday next week, we walked past a church that offered on-street healing (as the Lord used to do; Acts 5:15). Anyway, I walked past and then decided I should go back to do it. It was free, of course. Two lovely ladies invited me to sit down, either one of them by my sides and placed their hands on my shoulders whilst kneeling (this is an angelic church). I'm usually very anxious in public and would never think i'd do this, but i did.They started off by praying and I shut my eyes. Within 15 seconds my vision went completely white, in which it felt strangely good. They then got into the healing process and I felt as if my body was paralyzed. I couldn't hear the masses of people walking by, only the prayer, in which i couldn't focus on much.My head felt like it was bent the other way, my legs felt like I was floating and it was truly a weird, but phenomenal, experience of the holy spirit which even made the kind lady cry by my side.I opened my eyes and they concealed the cross on my head. She explained that as her only experience that she's ever had, a truly moving healing process. I feel great!
 
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So, this is after you had your terrible dream ? Sounds like maybe the prayers of the saints are working for you
Yes. Not had a bad dream since. Definately worked, even the presence of the Lord gave me confidence.
 
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Did you manage to cut down a bit yet?
Nope, my nerves are constantly on edge and I've been praying for God to make cigarettes to taste so nasty that I will stop.
 
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Nope, my nerves are constantly on edge and I've been praying for God to make cigarettes to taste so nasty that I will stop.
Yes, well I guess for you so far they taste too nice to stop. The nicotine does bring relief and relaxation, though of course you want more later.

Some ppl do try vaping and it works to help cut down. The trick is to vape and inhale very, very slowly indeed; doing it too fast can irritate.
 
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I need this kind of healing to stop smoking.
PS: I wouldn't beat yourself up too much.

If instead as a smoking woman you do it naturally without getting all worked up emotionally about it, doing it instead in moderation, you might be able to cut down gradually as you focus on other things.
 
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PS: I wouldn't beat yourself up too much.

If instead as a smoking woman you do it naturally without getting all worked up emotionally about it, doing it instead in moderation, you might be able to cut down gradually as you focus on other things.
Yes, that's good advice.
 
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Yes, that's good advice.
Yes, and if you try not to beat yourself up about it and not let others beat you up about it, either, you can be a moderate and / or occasional smoker and do your inhales slowly but in the long term you may not need as many as you would if you were constantly tensed up about it. Just relax. And do it gently in moderation.
 
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Yes, I do.

All you need is a little "substance" of what you are hoping for !! "FAITH, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen". Jesus is for you !! He want's you to succeed !! He want's you to grow !! The plant is really of no consequence. It's just where you are right now in your walk with Him. HS is right there, wanting to give you a vision for your substance. And that vision will allow you to release the plant and be healed by Jesus.
 
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All you need is a little "substance" of what you are hoping for !! "FAITH, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen". Jesus is for you !! He want's you to succeed !! He want's you to grow !! The plant is really of no consequence. It's just where you are right now in your walk with Him. HS is right there, wanting to give you a vision for your substance. And that vision will allow you to release the plant and be healed by Jesus.
I appreciate your willingness to sow a seed of faith! Thank you!
 
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I appreciate your willingness to sow a seed of faith! Thank you!

No No !!.... I'm trying to give YOU some fertilizer for YOUR faith !! You have to find it ! You have to stand in it ! No one will do it for you ! But Christ did ALL things for us already. Just believe it !! Believe HIM !!
 
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