My path

[Forge3]

I was raised Catholic but told at 12 or 13 that I was old enough to decide if I go to Church on Sundays or not. So I decided to sleep in instead on Sunday. When I hit my lat tenns I became interested in spirituality but was attracted to New Age Philopsophy and also Shamanism. I studied this for a few years and became adept in lucid dreaming and had visions of the future that came true. But felt empty.

I studies other faiths and ways. I was going to join a Bhakti Yoga society. But was torn because at this point I only wanted to serve God and was not sure if I was following the one true God. I prayed and waited in silence in tears and a voice came to me "Follow Me" and here I am a follower of Christ again

 

[AnthonyMichaelPraisesGod]

Well hallelujah, brother! I was a practicing buddhist/mysticist before Jesus saved me. I turned away from God when i was very young. And yet, our Lord was with us, was He not? He does not forsake us, and truly, there just isn't any substance in anything without our Lord God, is there? I practiced meditation and all sorts of non-sense, but what are these things, eh, that God is not in?
Praying a blessing on you, brother.
Hoping to hear more.

 

[JCFantasy23]

Wonderful testimony


I have never heard of anyone being in shamanism so I know nothing about it. I am glad you have found and follow Christ.

 

[AnthonyMichaelPraisesGod]

You know, it's amazing. We are built to worship, and when we are astray from God, we still yearn and desire for that connection with something. We try to fill the hole in our soul with everything else, but only the Lord satisfies and fills. Praise our Holy God, Lord of hosts! :-D

 

[Tigger45]

I was raised Catholic but told at 12 or 13 that I was old enough to decide if I go to Church on Sundays or not. So I decided to sleep in instead on Sunday. When I hit my lat tenns I became interested in spirituality but was attracted to New Age Philopsophy and also Shamanism. I studied this for a few years and became adept in lucid dreaming and had visions of the future that came true. But felt empty.

I studies other faiths and ways. I was going to join a Bhakti Yoga society. But was torn because at this point I only wanted to serve God and was not sure if I was following the one true God. I prayed and waited in silence in tears and a voice came to me "Follow Me" and here I am a follower of Christ again

So how long has it been that you've been back?

 

[Forge3]

Well hallelujah, brother! I was a practicing buddhist/mysticist before Jesus saved me. I turned away from God when i was very young. And yet, our Lord was with us, was He not? He does not forsake us, and truly, there just isn't any substance in anything without our Lord God, is there? I practiced meditation and all sorts of non-sense, but what are these things, eh, that God is not in?
Praying a blessing on you, brother.
Hoping to hear more.

I think those experiences only help us to become a better Christian. I mean now can be ecumenical and dialogue with other faith like Hans Kung. I also practiced Buddhism and Hinduism which I did not mention. And I still use mindfulness but with it being a way of opening myself up to God and listening for His voice and in the world at large.

Wonderful testimony


I have never heard of anyone being in shamanism so I know nothing about it. I am glad you have found and follow Christ.

It may be descrbed as a creation centered spirituality. My Christian path still uses that approach.

You know, it's amazing. We are built to worship, and when we are astray from God, we still yearn and desire for that connection with something. We try to fill the hole in our soul with everything else, but only the Lord satisfies and fills. Praise our Holy God, Lord of hosts! :-D

True.

So how long has it been that you've been back?

Since the early 90s.