I need some quick, wise and biblical advice

[Emli]

John 14:21:
Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
This is a great passage, a great and precious promise. This apparently happened to you and I believe to me. He makes His presence known to us in various ways and leads us to the Truth...His commands. However, you added..."and miracles would follow". This passage doesn't say miracles will follow.
Mark 16:17:
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

This Jesus spoke after His resurrection when He gave His disciples/apostles the great commission, which is:
Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

The point here is context. These apostles went out into the world as witnesses of Jesus and God gave them power to perform miracles as a testimony that they spoke from God and not for themselves.

Your problem is you had dabbled in witchcraft which is power of Satan and not of God. Now if you are truly sorry for this sin you should want to run from all such "powers" . I know you say you have and I believe you, but you need to be very certain that Satan isn't still up to his tricks in you and that is why I said to ignore all these miracles. God will bless you and speak to you through His Word and lead you through that Word alone. Do you think something bad will happen or something if you follow His command which is to read and follow the Word? Why would He cast you away? I fear there is still a bit of a mixed spirit in you and you should too. Err on the safe side, be conservative and extra careful in these matters. Your sin of witchcraft is so serious and you should want to clear yourself of the matter by being extra careful and not to say I know better...clearly you do not.
I love and respect you and want the best for you and that is why I speak the truth to you as I see it.

I want to say say this with as much love as I can, and I hope that you take it the right way. You seem to think that this is some kind of argument, and you clearly just want to win it. You don't seem to be listening to what I'm saying any longer and an argument is not what I came here looking for. You need to calm down and think about this biblically.

I wrote that post really late last night as I was going to sleep. There are a lot of other passages that explains how much God will do for those who love Him, and it's not an uncommon thing for Christians to experience His love supernaturally.

I 100% trust the Lord on this, because He is in control, not me. No one can limit Him, and we shouldn't do so out of fear.

My sin of witchcraft is something I did 10-15 years ago. I quit because it didn't feel right. It's something I know a lot about, and I would never, ever touch it again. Trust me, I'm careful. If I started seeing auras or listening to voices again (I do hear them, but ignore them), then there would be a need for concern. You should study what witchcraft is, biblically, and in other religions, before trying to speak about it, because it isn't what you think. It has to do with trying to control and manipulate other people or situations, seeking divination from other sources than God, trying to force God or nature to act by your will etc. It is the opposite of allowing God's will to rule your life.

My sin today isn't witchcraft, because I'm living my life surrendered to God. My sin is fear. I have an irrational fear that I will lose God, because everyone in my life have always abandoned me and hurt me. I know that it isn't true, which He is always proving to me, and which He just proved to me again, by people pointing me to Daniel. So He is caring for me and leading me into all of His Truths.

You need to try to calm down your own fears (and maybe there is some pride there too), and try to start trusting God a lot more. And be happy that I got my answer.

He really does work miracles today. You should be very happy about this. Praise and thank the Lord for helping me!

 

[Emli]

Hi Emli,
in my personal opinion, numbers are just numbers that points us or reminds us of something. Like the verse in the scripture. If the number 666 will always be associated with antichrist, then why there is John 6:66? My point is if we will take this numbers or sign out of its true context then we will all be crazy about having such numbers. In Revealtion, 666 is a sign but their work also followed that sign,they were against God and righteousness. If you have that number, are you against God?, are you for righteousness? But having this concern raised, that clearly defines what is in your heart, you want to follow God, thus, that number does not reflect who you are or what you are. It is just a number.

Personally, my general rule of thumb in life is this: "when your in doubt, dont" because it is God who place peace in us, so when there is no peace dont pursue.

I hope this thoughts will help you. It would be great if you can express your thoughts after those advises they have expressed...

Godbless you

God has in the past months been saying that I'm living too worldly. I had a dream last year, maybe I should have written this before. I was at a hockey game (I don't even like hockey, but I recently went to a game with another friend) with a non-christian friend, and I left. Jesus was there. He talked to me and comforted me about something that I had been struggling with and was ashamed about, told me not to worry and held me, and it was amazing! Then I went back into the game, but I'd lost my ticket and I picked one up from the floor. It had 666 on it. I feel a deep feeling betrayal as I think about this, because it represents me giving in to my worldly friends ideals, forgetting about God. And last year, He also came to me and gave me a wake up call, saying my lamp was empty.

This is where lots of my fears of that number stems from. I know I've been too worldly in the past, and at New Years, I asked for a Bible verse to focus on this year. The one that came to mind was Romans 12:2.

It isn't the number itself that I'm afraid of, it's what it represents. I've changed so much since then. I've given up so much, and I even sold my computer. But it led me to a great fear of the Apocalypse and seeing this number, and I just stayed at home all day. That's not right either. He could very well be using it as a warning today. So much is going on in the world right now and we all have to wake up from our worldy lives.

But I do feel so calm about this job. I just have to remember to focus on Him always, and let this number be a reminder.

 

[Blade]

Emelie..
Hi..back. A be careful when asking things about life. I want to say something.. Peter and John at the beautiful. Said.. but what I have give I unto you... its silly but.. I give you this. JESUS IS REAL! We so many times say the words but.. He is not as real as the person next to us. Yet He is MORE real then that. Jesus said.. my sheep know my voice. What do you do with that? Just be like a child and KNOW you do hear His voice. Dont go by what your mind what you see hear or feel. You take HIM at HIS word. And believe for HE can not lie.

So..lol that being said.. for me.. ME would not quit my job. See it is written by this GOD HE supplies ALL your needs. PERIOD.

He gave you so many promises ...for you. Your DADDY is a GOD! And sorry..what do you need? Please..dont think there are TONS of people are there that BELIEVE. There is not. Jesus told the one solider. I have not found so much faith ...no not in all Israel. All that man said was..no.. you dont have to come to my house.. just speak the word.

THAT is what YOU believe. No matter how bright or dark..you stand on HIS WORD! TALK TO HIM! He is IN YOU.. around you.. ALL the time. We goof up we fall ..get up dust off (repent) and keep going! For HE does not ever judge us nor condemn us.

SIS.. BELIEVE!...no.. read His word.. pray ask the sweet sweet Holy Spirit that He gave to any that ask for it. To show you talk to you as you read HIS word. Have faith.. seeking TRUTH..lol who is TRUTH? And where do you think those desires come from? That are about HIM and such? He leads always gental.. in peace..never ever forces His way.. we are free.

Think.. why would Jesus tell us to be like a child? yeah.. be a kid and then read the bible.. WOW you would believe SO MUCH! All THINGS are possible to them that believe! Things like that. When we seek HIM 1st and HIS righteousness.. ALL the rest follow. We found that treasure..and we seel and get rid of everything else. I am just telling you ..you read that word.. and watch how many verses just JUMP out at you now! Its HIM.. believe man or Him..

 

[Emli]

Emelie..
Hi..back. A be careful when asking things about life. I want to say something.. Peter and John at the beautiful. Said.. but what I have give I unto you... its silly but.. I give you this. JESUS IS REAL! We so many times say the words but.. He is not as real as the person next to us. Yet He is MORE real then that. Jesus said.. my sheep know my voice. What do you do with that? Just be like a child and KNOW you do hear His voice. Dont go by what your mind what you see hear or feel. You take HIM at HIS word. And believe for HE can not lie.

So..lol that being said.. for me.. ME would not quit my job. See it is written by this GOD HE supplies ALL your needs. PERIOD.

He gave you so many promises ...for you. Your DADDY is a GOD! And sorry..what do you need? Please..dont think there are TONS of people are there that BELIEVE. There is not. Jesus told the one solider. I have not found so much faith ...no not in all Israel. All that man said was..no.. you dont have to come to my house.. just speak the word.

THAT is what YOU believe. No matter how bright or dark..you stand on HIS WORD! TALK TO HIM! He is IN YOU.. around you.. ALL the time. We goof up we fall ..get up dust off (repent) and keep going! For HE does not ever judge us nor condemn us.

SIS.. BELIEVE!...no.. read His word.. pray ask the sweet sweet Holy Spirit that He gave to any that ask for it. To show you talk to you as you read HIS word. Have faith.. seeking TRUTH..lol who is TRUTH? And where do you think those desires come from? That are about HIM and such? He leads always gental.. in peace..never ever forces His way.. we are free.

Think.. why would Jesus tell us to be like a child? yeah.. be a kid and then read the bible.. WOW you would believe SO MUCH! All THINGS are possible to them that believe! Things like that. When we seek HIM 1st and HIS righteousness.. ALL the rest follow. We found that treasure..and we seel and get rid of everything else. I am just telling you ..you read that word.. and watch how many verses just JUMP out at you now! Its HIM.. believe man or Him..

THANK YOU!

This is exactly what I needed to hear, and what I just prayed for. I came here to be built up in the faith, not torn down and accused of sinning. I know that Jesus is real! In fact, He is so real to me that everything else just fades away. Nothing is like Him. I hear his voice all the time and see his hands moving in my life everywhere. If I don't experience His presence, life isn't real to me. When I became a Christian, I felt like my mind was turned right from being upside down for my whole life. He opened my eyes to a reality that is so much bigger than what non-believers experience. He always supplies all my needs, answers all my prayers that I ask according to His will, He has physically, emotionally and spiritually healed me, He has calmed storms, and done so many other miracles.

Other people whose faith is weak, but their own will is strong, is always making me doubt this. It's so sad. I wish they could see Jesus the way you and I do. The way that He told us to do, instead of getting technical and narrow-minded about it. I have been struggling with so much doubt and fear in the past year because of people like that, and I've been questioning every little miracle that God has done for me. Eventually I lost all contact with Him for a short time, but what felt like an eternity. No more! I will stop listening to negative people, keep trusting in Jesus and live my life to the fullest. Satan has been accusing me all morning, saying I'm doing something wrong, that Jesus doesn't care, is not that active in my life, etc etc, but I won't listen to that either. I know Jesus, and I know that He has shown Himself to me, freed me from my sins, and is guiding me through my life.

Please pray for me! Pray that my faith will be strengthened, that my doubts will leave and that I will be able to stand against attacks of the enemy and other people.

 

[restored_one]

God has in the past months been saying that I'm living too worldly. I had a dream last year, maybe I should have written this before. I was at a hockey game (I don't even like hockey, but I recently went to a game with another friend) with a non-christian friend, and I left. Jesus was there. He talked to me and comforted me about something that I had been struggling with and was ashamed about, told me not to worry and held me, and it was amazing! Then I went back into the game, but I'd lost my ticket and I picked one up from the floor. It had 666 on it. I feel a deep feeling betrayal as I think about this, because it represents me giving in to my worldly friends ideals, forgetting about God. And last year, He also came to me and gave me a wake up call, saying my lamp was empty.

This is where lots of my fears of that number stems from. I know I've been too worldly in the past, and at New Years, I asked for a Bible verse to focus on this year. The one that came to mind was Romans 12:2.

It isn't the number itself that I'm afraid of, it's what it represents. I've changed so much since then. I've given up so much, and I even sold my computer. But it led me to a great fear of the Apocalypse and seeing this number, and I just stayed at home all day. That's not right either. He could very well be using it as a warning today. So much is going on in the world right now and we all have to wake up from our worldy lives.

But I do feel so calm about this job. I just have to remember to focus on Him always, and let this number be a reminder.

If you feel calm about it, in my personal opinion you may want to continue with that, BUT, as you have said, you, but not just you, all of us, needs to continue and focus upon Him. Paul said what I do, I fixed my eyes upon Him, and on the things that are above. You may want to read psalm 91 Emli. He gave His promises in there if we abide in Him. Godbless you and may the Lord keep you and guide you always.

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Godbless

 

[throughfiierytrial]

I want to say say this with as much love as I can, and I hope that you take it the right way. You seem to think that this is some kind of argument, and you clearly just want to win it. You don't seem to be listening to what I'm saying any longer and an argument is not what I came here looking for. You need to calm down and think about this biblically.

I wrote that post really late last night as I was going to sleep. There are a lot of other passages that explains how much God will do for those who love Him, and it's not an uncommon thing for Christians to experience His love supernaturally.

I 100% trust the Lord on this, because He is in control, not me. No one can limit Him, and we shouldn't do so out of fear.

My sin of witchcraft is something I did 10-15 years ago. I quit because it didn't feel right. It's something I know a lot about, and I would never, ever touch it again. Trust me, I'm careful. If I started seeing auras or listening to voices again (I do hear them, but ignore them), then there would be a need for concern. You should study what witchcraft is, biblically, and in other religions, before trying to speak about it, because it isn't what you think. It has to do with trying to control and manipulate other people or situations, seeking divination from other sources than God, trying to force God or nature to act by your will etc. It is the opposite of allowing God's will to rule your life.

My sin today isn't witchcraft, because I'm living my life surrendered to God. My sin is fear. I have an irrational fear that I will lose God, because everyone in my life have always abandoned me and hurt me. I know that it isn't true, which He is always proving to me, and which He just proved to me again, by people pointing me to Daniel. So He is caring for me and leading me into all of His Truths.

You need to try to calm down your own fears (and maybe there is some pride there too), and try to start trusting God a lot more. And be happy that I got my answer.

He really does work miracles today. You should be very happy about this. Praise and thank the Lord for helping me!

No, no pride here...just trying to help, my words are not reaching you and I have ceased to be of any help so I shall end this here.
You need to look the Word square in the eye, you'll see that you are not following it yet...that is you are not following His commands yet. Go find out what this means...
Proverbs 11:1:
The Lord detests dishonest scales,
but accurate weights find favor with him.
Proverbs 20:23-24:
The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand their own way?
Micah 6:10-11:
Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house,
and the short ephah, which is accursed?
Shall I acquit someone with dishonest scales,
with a bag of false weights?

 

[Emli]

No, no pride here...just trying to help, my words are not reaching you and I have ceased to be of any help so I shall end this here.
You need to look the Word square in the eye, you'll see that you are not following it yet...that is you are not following His commands yet. Go find out what this means...
Proverbs 11:1:
The Lord detests dishonest scales,
but accurate weights find favor with him.
Proverbs 20:23-24:
The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand their own way?
Micah 6:10-11:
Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house,
and the short ephah, which is accursed?
Shall I acquit someone with dishonest scales,
with a bag of false weights?

No, your words are not reaching me, because God is strengthening me and telling me not to listen. I am the sinful woman at Jesus feet, and you are the Pharisee. Jesus knows me because I am His, and that is where I will place my trust.

 

[Emli]

If you feel calm about it, in my personal opinion you may want to continue with that, BUT, as you have said, you, but not just you, all of us, needs to continue and focus upon Him. Paul said what I do, I fixed my eyes upon Him, and on the things that are above. You may want to read psalm 91 Emli. He gave His promises in there if we abide in Him. Godbless you and may the Lord keep you and guide you always.

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Godbless

Thank you for your comforting words. Psalm 91 is exactly what I needed. I will print it it out and put it on my wall.

I hope and pray that your e-book will turn out great. Godbless.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

No, your words are not reaching me, because God is strengthening me and telling me not to listen. I am the sinful woman at Jesus feet, and you are the Pharisee. Jesus knows me because I am His, and that is where I will place my trust.

I am not being a Pharisee Emily and I'm sorry it comes across that way to you. I truly am. I have lots of experience as a Christian along with lots of baggage and personal heartache. I am simply saying don't hang on to anything that is of your sin nature...it will prove to be a snare to you and I didn't want that for you.
I shall end here, but really don't want you to think I was being petty or cady nor overly judgmental toward you...not at all, just an urgency to get you on the right path and that is a very difficult thing to do via the internet.

 

[Emli]

I am not being a Pharisee Emily and I'm sorry it comes across that way to you. I truly am. I have lots of experience as a Christian along with lots of baggage and personal heartache. I am simply saying don't hang on to anything that is of your sin nature...it will prove to be a snare to you and I didn't want that for you.
I shall end here, but really don't want you to think I was being petty or cady nor overly judgmental toward you...not at all, just an urgency to get you on the right path and that is a very difficult thing to do via the internet.

The problem is that you are judging me, in a very shallow way, unbiblically even, without having met me, not knowing my situation, and that is NOT how Christ nor the apostles told us to act. You cannot give me "advice" like you are doing without knowing who I am, how I spend my time, what my faith looks like and what's in my heart or mind. Only God can do that, and that is His job, not ours. Our work is to build each other up and let Him do the rest. You have drawn some very false conclusions about me without even trying to learn the truth first, and then acted on them. That is of the flesh, not of the Spirit, and it is based on pride. I believe that you need to call upon the Holy Spirit to teach you how to become more wise in this area. I will pray for you, without judgment, that Jesus will lead you to wherever you need to go.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

The problem is that you are judging me, in a very shallow way, unbiblically even, without having met me, not knowing my situation, and that is NOT how Christ nor the apostles told us to act. You cannot give me "advice" like you are doing without knowing who I am, how I spend my time, what my faith looks like and what's in my heart or mind. Only God can do that, and that is His job, not ours. Our work is to build each other up and let Him do the rest. You have drawn some very false conclusions about me without even trying to learn the truth first, and then acted on them. That is of the flesh, not of the Spirit, and it is based on pride. I believe that you need to call upon the Holy Spirit to teach you how to become more wise in this area. I will pray for you, without judgment, that Jesus will lead you to wherever you need to go.

You asked for advice Emili and Biblical advice.
I am not judging you, quite the contrary, I feel for you and anyone who is caught up in sin and wants freedom from it and turns to Christ. Knowing that I had no real knowledge of you as a person I simply proceeded from the viewpoint of myself and my own experiences and reminded what all Christians who turn to God must do...if you are already doing them great, no problem, if not maybe try it or check out the Scriptures to see if what I'm telling you is correct and proceed accordingly. One can only write so much without being obscured by one's own words.
All sin is evil and reaps condemnation until we turn to Christ...I'm not judging you. The sin of witchcraft is very evil and tough, but God is Almighty and more powerful and able to make you stand.
I hope you've read about our sinful nature and that we must not gratify it.
We build one another up...so true, and what are we instructed to do for one another in the process?...correct, rebuke and encourage. I've been trying to do this, but am failing with you and am sorry and want to go away from this thread not leaving hurt feelings.
You must try to develop a toughness about correction and advice...if it fits for you, use it, if not ignore it. I had to do that too. Those who are brave enough to correct and rebuke have your best interests at heart because they are concerned about your eternity and not about being politically correct or trying to win your favor. I hope this helps a little. Crucify the flesh is what I was saying and everything that belongs to the sin that ensnared you...this we all KNOW pleases God and God works through His Word as He promises. It is safe and foolproof! Your way may be helping you according to you, but it is not sound Biblically. God weighs us all using the same measures in the end.
Lifting you up in prayer as I write...Godspeed!

 

[Emli]

You asked for advice Emili and Biblical advice.
I am not judging you, quite the contrary, I feel for you and anyone who is caught up in sin and wants freedom from it and turns to Christ. Knowing that I had no real knowledge of you as a person I simply proceeded from the viewpoint of myself and my own experiences and reminded what all Christians who turn to God must do...if you are already doing them great, no problem, if not maybe try it or check out the Scriptures to see if what I'm telling you is correct and proceed accordingly. One can only write so much without being obscured by one's own words.
All sin is evil and reaps condemnation until we turn to Christ...I'm not judging you. The sin of witchcraft is very evil and tough, but God is Almighty and more powerful and able to make you stand.
I hope you've read about our sinful nature and that we must not gratify it.
We build one another up...so true, and what are we instructed to do for one another in the process?...correct, rebuke and encourage. I've been trying to do this, but am failing with you and am sorry and want to go away from this thread not leaving hurt feelings.
You must try to develop a toughness about correction and advice...if it fits for you, use it, if not ignore it. I had to do that too. Those who are brave enough to correct and rebuke have your best interests at heart because they are concerned about your eternity and not about being politically correct or trying to win your favor. I hope this helps a little. Crucify the flesh is what I was saying and everything that belongs to the sin that ensnared you...this we all KNOW pleases God and God works through His Word as He promises. It is safe and foolproof! Your way may be helping you according to you, but it is not sound Biblically. God weighs us all using the same measures in the end.
Lifting you up in prayer as I write...Godspeed!

All I have to say is this: you are still judging and drawing false conclusions, you still haven't listened, you are still confusing my way with God's way and you are still misusing the term witchcraft (please research this). You should heed your own advice, and crucify your own flesh. I'm not sure that you understand what the Bible says about our sinful nature. It's a matter of the heart and mind, not only our actions in themselves. I am all for being rebuked and criticised. God does it all the time, and the best thing a Christian ever did for me was to completely destroy my ego. That man set me free from so much sin, and he was the answer to a very desperate prayer.

My feelings are not hurt, because you haven't attacked me personally. But what you have done is caused doubt and despair, by criticising the things that Jesus is doing for me. But don't worry about me. I just experienced a huge revival, with tears and joy, and Jesus is healing me and telling me to stop worrying. I finally am starting to feel close to Him again. He is so amazing!

 

[ToBeLoved]

Hi,

I just joined this forum, and I hope that someone might be able to help me out. I need wise answers. I'm in a tough and weird situation. I live in Sweden, and since there aren't a lot of true Christians over here, I don't have anybody to talk to about this.

I just got a new part-time job, as a conductor for a train company. It seems like a great job. The company has good values and seem to treat both the staff and the passengers really well. I'm on day four of the training program, and next week I'll have to start working as a trainee.

This is the problem: The train is cashless, which makes a lot of sense, because of robberies, but the card I will have to use to login to the ticket machine has the number 666 on it, in my personal serial number. Also, when we practiced using the machine, the total sum of purchases after the first exercise was 6660 SEK (Swedish money). This freaks me out, which it should! Yet, I don't feel as alarmed as I think I should be.

God has previously used numbers to talk to me, and to warn me away from situations, especially when I was a new Christian. No numerology or anything, I don't touch anything occult. But He has, and it has always been biblical (like pointing me to the specific Bible verse in a specific circumstance). I know that He is in control of everything. This is obviously not a coincidence. Do you think that God wants me to quit? Or is He just warning me about something? I know I'm not accepting the mark of the beast if I use this card (I've studied Revelation and the old testament prophecies, so I'm not confused about what it means), but it feels waaaaay to close for comfort. I feel like I would be a part of the culture that is leading towards the beast system. And betraying God for money!

The number 42 appears everywhere at work too. I'm NOT looking for signs. And today, my teacher randomly said "train number 1317" right after I had wondered about Rev 13:17.

I became a Christian two years ago, and since, I've lost four jobs because of my faith, for different reasons. (This is NOT a Christian-friendly country). I've been unemployed for six months now, and I'm living off welfare. I get less then I need, and I'm in a lot of debt. If I quit my job or cause them to fire me, I will get no more welfare and no way to pay my bills, at all. I have no one to turn to for money...

I don't mind quitting another job for Christ, and I'm not afraid, not even if it meant I would end up homeless. It would be okay with me, even if it does feel irresponsible. But I don't feel convicted to leave. It might just be my survival instincts taking over, rationalizing, and somehow calming me, because I really need the money, or the enemy is trying to confuse me. I've been under a lot of oppression lately.

I really want to pay off my debts, because it's what the Bible says to do. So quitting a well-paid job seems like sinning. I always trust God will provide though. And it feels really wrong being paid for the days I've been there, without having worked at all.

There are other factors as well. I would indirectly be working for the Swedish government, which is probably one of the most anti-christian governments in the world. And I would have to work both late and early hours, which does go against Psalm 127:2 (I'm not legalistic, but it seems important somehow).
I would also have to wear a really fancy uniform, which I'm not sure is okay, and totally goes against my personality.
It seems really stressful, but I love stressful situations, because I have to rely on God so much (I absolutely cannot handle it on my own, but it always works out).

What should I do? I'm so stressed and confused right now, I've kind of stopped being able to think at all. I feel one thing, yet the signs say the opposite. I need a lot of help. And please pray for me.

Emelie

Pray for three months every day. Just listen and be still. Fasting helps.

No rash decisions. Sometimes we think we are hearing from God and it might be our subconscious. Jesus said "Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened. Ask and it shall be given"

Seek God. In prayer and stillness. And fasting. That is Biblical. Fasting is mentioned quite a few times in the Bible.

Prayers for you.

 

[Emli]

Pray for three months every day. Just listen and be still. Fasting helps.

No rash decisions. Sometimes we think we are hearing from God and it might be our subconscious. Jesus said "Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened. Ask and it shall be given"

Seek God. In prayer and stillness. And fasting. That is Biblical. Fasting is mentioned quite a few times in the Bible.

Prayers for you.

Thank you. I appreciate the support. I have been fasting and praying a lot lately, once for three days straight, because God expressly told me to. It helped so much. I pray many times everyday, sometimes constantly, because I don't know what else to do. I try to listen as much as I can, but there has been so much noise lately. Sometimes His voice is so clear, and sometimes all I hear is condemnation.

 

[ToBeLoved]

Thank you. I appreciate the support. I have been fasting and praying a lot lately, once for three days straight, because God expressly told me to. It helped so much. I pray many times everyday, sometimes constantly, because I don't know what else to do. I try to listen as much as I can, but there has been so much noise lately. Sometimes His voice is so clear, and sometimes all I hear is condemnation.

You don't have to try to necessarily 'listen', it is more about being still and letting yourself rest in God and trying to block out the rest of the world. Don't think of it as a listening session, think of it more as a time that you are only concentrating on God and His holiness, alone and quiet and still. Also read God's Word, you may start looking at verses that talk about fasting and resting in God. This will do you much good also. Many times God speaks to us through His Word or other people, so watch for that too.

I think you are doing well and growing in Christ this way. Keep praying, keep fasting (as much as you can for a few days) and then just be still. At first trying to be still and not think will drive you a little crazy, but when your mind interupts just say "Not thinking about that, back to being still and not thinking about anything but Christ". It is like a muscle that needs to be used to get good at it. Just stay with it and keep trying. After a while you will get much better at it, trust me.

You're doing great. Keep it up. My prayers are with you and may God bless you.

 

[Emli]

You don't have to try to necessarily 'listen', it is more about being still and letting yourself rest in God and trying to block out the rest of the world. Don't think of it as a listening session, think of it more as a time that you are only concentrating on God and His holiness, alone and quiet and still. Also read God's Word, you may start looking at verses that talk about fasting and resting in God. This will do you much good also. Many times God speaks to us through His Word or other people, so watch for that too.

I think you are doing well and growing in Christ this way. Keep praying, keep fasting (as much as you can for a few days) and then just be still. At first trying to be still and not think will drive you a little crazy, but when your mind interupts just say "Not thinking about that, back to being still and not thinking about anything but Christ". It is like a muscle that needs to be used to get good at it. Just stay with it and keep trying. After a while you will get much better at it, trust me.

You're doing great. Keep it up. My prayers are with you and may God bless you.

Thank you. This was really good advice. I used to be able to do that, and I miss it so much. It only works for a few seconds today unless I fast, because I'm in too much stress. I will definitely focus on this, because I really believe that's what God has been telling me as well. I know it won't be easy, but it will have to take some time.

I am very aware, and in awe, of how He speaks through other people. He has especially spoken to me through Youtube videos lately. It gives me chills, because it's so spot on.

You seem wise, and you seem to know God Biblically, so maybe you can give me some more advice. My biggest problem lately is that my brain has become so doubtful and cynical during the past months, because of other people. I'm not doubting that He is real, or that the Bible is true. I'm doubting that I'm really saved and it's really God that is working in my life, for strange reasons. I asked the Lord what I was doing wrong a few nights ago, what my main sin is, and He just said out loud that I was living in unbelief. I understood perfectly what He meant. He has done so much for me, things that only an Almighty God can do, but I keep doubting that it's really Him, simply because it's just so overwhelming. Do you have any suggestions for this? I feel like it's a weird problem to have... I've had a lot of experiences with the Lord, and He almost always answers my prayers. Really small ones, and really big ones. I feel like I shouldn't be confused about this, because it's exactly what the Bible says should happen, and my faith in Jesus is so strong, but it is just so unreal at this point that my brain cannot handle it anymore. Any ideas on how to deal with this?

 

[ToBeLoved]

Thank you. This was really good advice. I used to be able to do that, and I miss it so much. It only works for a few seconds today unless I fast, because I'm in too much stress. I will definitely focus on this, because I really believe that's what God has been telling me as well. I know it won't be easy, but it will have to take some time.

I am very aware, and in awe, of how He speaks through other people. He has especially spoken to me through Youtube videos lately. It gives me chills, because it's so spot on.

You seem wise, and you seem to know God Biblically, so maybe you can give me some more advice. My biggest problem lately is that my brain has become so doubtful and cynical during the past months, because of other people. I'm not doubting that He is real, or that the Bible is true. I'm doubting that I'm really saved and it's really God that is working in my life, for strange reasons. I asked the Lord what I was doing wrong a few nights ago, what my main sin is, and He just said out loud that I was living in unbelief. I understood perfectly what He meant. He has done so much for me, things that only an Almighty God can do, but I keep doubting that it's really Him, simply because it's just so overwhelming. Do you have any suggestions for this? I feel like it's a weird problem to have... I've had a lot of experiences with the Lord, and He almost always answers my prayers. Really small ones, and really big ones. I feel like I shouldn't be confused about this, because it's exactly what the Bible says should happen, and my faith in Jesus is so strong, but it is just so unreal at this point that my brain cannot handle it anymore. Any ideas on how to deal with this?

First, don't be so hard on yourself and don't let anyone else run your relationship with God, but God. Sometimes we take too much advice from others not knowing what God's Word says. Just start asking people, is there a Biblical precendent for that? Can you refer me to the BIble verses so I can study more? THings like that and you'll find out quick which people are giving you advice according to God's Word and what He says, or people who are just running around giving advice on what THEY, people think.

God cannot contridict His own Word, so if it does not have some kind of Biblical precendent, I wouldn't listen to advice from people or take what they say as any better advice than anyone else's advice.

That is my big stand. I stand on God's Word. If someone does not give me advice that is Biblical or can explain how it pertains to what is taught in the Bible, then I go looking for Biblical thought.

If your faith is weak, bank on God's promises. God will never leave you or forsake you. We can distance ourselves from God to the point that our own ability to hear the Holy Spirit is very hard, but the Bible builds that up. Find out who God is, His Word will reveal that to you.

Just keep asking people where they get that from or if it is in the Bible or not and what verses. That is the best way to learn the Bible is by checking everything. That will build your faith.

Start a conversation with me anytime or double-check something with me, I do know the Bible pretty well. I'm always on here, so don't be shy, just send me a message.

 

[Emli]

First, don't be so hard on yourself and don't let anyone else run your relationship with God, but God. Sometimes we take too much advice from others not knowing what God's Word says. Just start asking people, is there a Biblical precendent for that? Can you refer me to the BIble verses so I can study more? THings like that and you'll find out quick which people are giving you advice according to God's Word and what He says, or people who are just running around giving advice on what THEY, people think.

God cannot contridict His own Word, so if it does not have some kind of Biblical precendent, I wouldn't listen to advice from people or take what they say as any better advice than anyone else's advice.

That is my big stand. I stand on God's Word. If someone does not give me advice that is Biblical or can explain how it pertains to what is taught in the Bible, then I go looking for Biblical thought.

If your faith is weak, bank on God's promises. God will never leave you or forsake you. We can distance ourselves from God to the point that our own ability to hear the Holy Spirit is very hard, but the Bible builds that up. Find out who God is, His Word will reveal that to you.

Just keep asking people where they get that from or if it is in the Bible or not and what verses. That is the best way to learn the Bible is by checking everything. That will build your faith.

Start a conversation with me anytime or double-check something with me, I do know the Bible pretty well. I'm always on here, so don't be shy, just send me a message.

Thanks! That's exactly how I'm feeling about the Word. I can't even handle it when someone says something unbiblical. I don't know if it's just my mind or the Holy Spirit, or both, but it's really uncomfortable. And I've realized also that I've learnt to spot a fake.

I would really like to have a private conversation, but I can't start one with you, because I'm new to the forum, and I don't have enough likes according to the rules apparently. I really feel like I need someone to vent my thoughts to, or rant might be a better word (I think that's obvious), and someone to sort it all out for me when I'm done. If you're up to that task, please start a conversation with me. If not, no hard feelings.

 

[ToBeLoved]

Thanks! That's exactly how I'm feeling about the Word. I can't even handle it when someone says something unbiblical. I don't know if it's just my mind or the Holy Spirit, or both, but it's really uncomfortable. And I've realized also that I've learnt to spot a fake.

I would really like to have a private conversation, but I can't start one with you, because I'm new to the forum, and I don't have enough likes according to the rules apparently. I really feel like I need someone to vent my thoughts to, or rant might be a better word (I think that's obvious), and someone to sort it all out for me when I'm done. If you're up to that task, please start a conversation with me. If not, no hard feelings.

I'm a need to get it off my chest sort of rant person also. I'll start a conversation since you cannot yet. Talk soon.

 

[Courage Ampadu]

God may have used numbers to direct your path in the past but it would be wrong to assume that he will continue use this approach. The Lord leads us primarily by his spirit and through the scriptures and the sooner you say goodbye to those numbers the better.
The bible tells us in Thessalonians; he who will not work let him not eat. God has given you a job; stay there, earn money, pay your bills, pay your debts and bless people with your resources. This is how you are going to be salt and light.

Leave Revelation alone for now. You need to be grounded in foundational scripture first, until you do you are better of staying away from Revelation and the like as they will only make you superstitious.