Hello Everyone,
I had an interesting phenomena occur today, and I would like some advice concerning this topic. Before I begin I want to say that I DO believe in the laying on of hands and the manifestations of the Holy Spirit as defined in Scripture. I also believe that there are spirits that try to counterfeit these manifestations. I don't believe that you have to fall every time someone lays hands on you, but I do believe people CAN fall under the presence/anointing of God. I know a lot of people have different beliefs concerning the topic, so I just want to make mines clear ahead of time before we exchange.
With that being said, I experienced something quite odd today at my church - something that I had only read or heard about up until today but never witnessed firsthand. Towards the end of service, there was an altar call for prayer. I went up for prayer and as I was being prayed for by one of my pastors she began to lay hands on me which was fine..... up until I felt her pushing me down to the floor.. Prior to this occurring, the service was going great. The worship was great. The Word that went forth was great. Everything was fine up until this moment that left me feeling extremely awkward and confused. I have had other pastors pray for me. There have been times where I may have fallen under the presence of God, but I have never had someone literally PUSH me down to the floor and tell me not to fight it... As if I was resisting God as opposed to simply not feeling His presence moving through them at that moment... It was the most awkward and uncomfortable thing I have ever experienced.
I'm not even sure how to go about addressing this issue. On one hand, I'm wondering if I should consider finding another church but I don't want to judge the situation prematurely and end up "church-hopping" or out of the will of God. Then on the other hand I would like to express my concerns to her about it but I don't want it to negatively effect the relationship we have been developing. I have been growing since being a part of this ministry. I also don't want to offend, but I would like to think that my leader doesn't walk in such pride.. However, considering what happened she may be walking in something I am unaware of... I know God uses us in spite of us, no one is perfect, and we all are capable of having our "flesh" moments, but I also know that not everyone is always able to own up to those moments especially those in leadership. So basically, I am unsure about how to approach this situation or if I even should approach the situation. Have any of you ever gone through something like this? Please feel free to share your thoughts and how you handled it.
Blessings
I had an interesting phenomena occur today, and I would like some advice concerning this topic. Before I begin I want to say that I DO believe in the laying on of hands and the manifestations of the Holy Spirit as defined in Scripture. I also believe that there are spirits that try to counterfeit these manifestations. I don't believe that you have to fall every time someone lays hands on you, but I do believe people CAN fall under the presence/anointing of God. I know a lot of people have different beliefs concerning the topic, so I just want to make mines clear ahead of time before we exchange.
With that being said, I experienced something quite odd today at my church - something that I had only read or heard about up until today but never witnessed firsthand. Towards the end of service, there was an altar call for prayer. I went up for prayer and as I was being prayed for by one of my pastors she began to lay hands on me which was fine..... up until I felt her pushing me down to the floor.. Prior to this occurring, the service was going great. The worship was great. The Word that went forth was great. Everything was fine up until this moment that left me feeling extremely awkward and confused. I have had other pastors pray for me. There have been times where I may have fallen under the presence of God, but I have never had someone literally PUSH me down to the floor and tell me not to fight it... As if I was resisting God as opposed to simply not feeling His presence moving through them at that moment... It was the most awkward and uncomfortable thing I have ever experienced.
I'm not even sure how to go about addressing this issue. On one hand, I'm wondering if I should consider finding another church but I don't want to judge the situation prematurely and end up "church-hopping" or out of the will of God. Then on the other hand I would like to express my concerns to her about it but I don't want it to negatively effect the relationship we have been developing. I have been growing since being a part of this ministry. I also don't want to offend, but I would like to think that my leader doesn't walk in such pride.. However, considering what happened she may be walking in something I am unaware of... I know God uses us in spite of us, no one is perfect, and we all are capable of having our "flesh" moments, but I also know that not everyone is always able to own up to those moments especially those in leadership. So basically, I am unsure about how to approach this situation or if I even should approach the situation. Have any of you ever gone through something like this? Please feel free to share your thoughts and how you handled it.
Blessings