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You have an interesting post. Karma is an Eastern religion concept though the bible has some similar ideas of vengeance or retribution. Thankfully, Jesus is our mediator. There are two sides though, one of mercy and one of judgment. God is involved in both of those sides and it is hard to discern things sometime. Meanwhile you have some sort of spiritual force at work, as it does not sound like it is all coincidence. My perspective might be somewhat different. I sure do like the merciful part of God though. I recognize that at times judgment is given. The bible has examples of both.

Only in the last couple of years I have come to learn that Christians can implore God to bring judgment on others. Here is an example of such a teaching. Should We Curse Our Enemies? One prophet cursed young men making fun of his baldness and a bear came out of the woods and killed them. That is just one instance of a man of God who sought judgment.

It sounds like you are not cursing anyone, you just recognize that judgement it is occurring for some reason. Like any good investigation though the reason might not just be judgment. I do not judge myself but I would suggest that in some way either the Holy Spirit inspires this anointing you seem to possess or possibly it could be demonic. If you are walking with God that surely makes a difference. I will share a few things to consider.

If you have insights and foreknowledge into negative events, it is a gift. Everyone has some insights but some really are involved. Gifts (word of wisdom and prophecy) operate through God as the Holy Spirit wills. Satan too though can provide experiences in this too which is why a commitment to God is so important. Christians have to oppose any demonic influences that may try to operate through them. What is important though is if you have an ability to know in advance, if you are walking with God, please try to perfect it. Why? Because you can intercede for the person and the judgment may not come. Moses did that. Also, you might be assigned to warn these people themselves. That God has opened your eyes to this activity so that you can learn. It does not sound like you are wanting any of the negative things to happen to others, so why are you being shown? I am hypothesizing that it is because you can help prevent some of it.

The hard part of prevention is that you have to be listening in love. In my own life, I do not have such dealings as yours but sometimes I have seen good people die and sometimes foreknowledge, prayer and understanding may avert that negative event. An example is a story from a Christian M.D. in Oklahoma. With a patient nearing death from COVID, he testifies that God told him what drug to give the patient. He gave it out and in this particular case the patient recovered very quickly. The point is that we too have hurting people around us and we may have things to give them from God as well if we will take the time. Scripturally this principle is throughout the bible, but James say it well that the "effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much"

Another thought to consider is perhaps there are generational things involved with your family. Like you heritage includes some kind of prosecutor, or law enforcement person that took care of bad people. Again, I can not say if it is a blessing or a curse. Generational curses though do get passed down. A knowledgeable Christian can be delivered but these things do occur. If the information comes to you for no reason, then what is the point?

There is a principle too that no one should put their hand on God's anointed. God is very concerned about our safety and well-being. Usually he does not have to bring bad things to happen to others but you seem to have a heightened amount of activity. Could be you have faith for this from your experiences. It could be too that some other Christian you have been close too is praying enough that you are seeing the effects.

I will end by just suggesting that you come as close to God as possible if you are not there now. It is only that way that you will how to really be used of God in any area you may be called to. If you want to be weak to normal, ask God to simply remove the activity. If you want to be effective, ask him what things you should do to help prevent judgment from being doled out. Thus, become more of a messenger and intercessor to prevent judgment. The balance lies on the side of mercy. God is longsuffering and we should be too. Spiritual lives are changed by God's love and His willingness to do something. You have faith in this area but you may lack the knowledge to be a catalyst to stop it. I write because I believe it is available.

So, learn more about the mercy and judgment of God. No one ever has enough. Here are two scriptures to consider: If you go beyond doing nothing and bless these folks under judgment, you too will have a greater blessing. May you have discernment and be close to God always.

1 Peter 3:8-9 (KJV)
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

1 John 5:16-17 (KJV)
16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

It is interesting that the concept of karma (everything balances = remains static) is tied to the concept of reincarnation (everyone evolves). It seems a mathematically inconsistent pairing.

David wondered why the evil prosper. It would appear that your observation of karmic balance may simply be coincidence.

The bible describes a "balance" in that Jesus died for the sins of the world so he can offer forgiveness or take vengeance on those who refuse his offer of forgiveness..

timf said:

It is interesting that the concept of karma (everything balances = remains static) is tied to the concept of reincarnation

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I have never associated 'karma' with that ungodly thought of reincarnation...

There is no karma, btw, but this is hopeful thinking for others who have stated 'karma' in a sentence or post, that they only use it to describe what goes around come around thinking, without more worse than that .

Joseph G said:

How do you explain that only the people who have hurt you are alone in being excluded from God's grace and mercy? Wouldn't that kinda be elevating yourself above Jesus?!

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No!! not at all. The observation that Jesus watches over us, shepherds us,
has included His Faithfulness to honor His Own Word (Scripture),
with results in our lives that He accomplishes His Protection/Shield around us Daily.
We do not have to (nor necessarily should we) wish nor desire nor speak trouble or pain or punishment to those who try to hurt us - < bless those who persecute you is Jesus' Instruction> ...
to see them by their own doing come to all kinds of harm to themselves, spiritually mentally and physically, due to their own nature as described by God.

thatonebeliever said:

And on top of this, I've had experiences where I was shown the path the God even when I went astray, willingly or otheriwse. There were situations were I felt abandoned by God, and willingly chose other ways, then something happened that steered me towards Him, again. This caused fear in me. I fear God because I saw what He can do.

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Good!

We all went astray, like lost sheep.

We find the path to Jesus at His Pleasure.

We /all/ should fear if we fall into the Hands of God Who Is A Consuming Fire, and Sovereign - He holds life and death of all in His Hands. He Saves, and He Destroys.

Karma, strictly speaking, is a doctrine of Easterns religions that is tied to reincarnation. There is no "good karma" or "bad karma," there is only karma. And it teaches that if bad things happened to you in this life, then you had it coming for bad things that you did in your previous life. Because there is no room for reincarnation in Christianity, we do not believe in karma. We have a concept of sowing and reaping, which is different - God will pay us back for what we have sown, chiefly in the next life but also in this one (Galatians 6:7-8).

If bad people are really getting instantly punished when they do you wrong, congratulations - you're on a lucky or blessed streak. We can't count on it. If that ever dries up, remember - God still loves you, as strange as that may seem to reconcile with your life conditions. Remember Paul's encouragement to the persecuted church in Romans 8:18-39 in that case.

thatonebeliever said:

I would perfect if I only knew how.

I can see things that happen to people which are close to me. God has been opening my eyes more and in more for some time now. There could be a more gifts than I am aware of; I just don't know them. But I pray to Him to show me what they and how to use them, and to not let them go to waste. I dislike wasting things; in my worldly life as well as in my spiritual life.

The idea of justice is very strong me. For me, it represents the foundation of all my beliefs. And i've been like this since I was a child. The thought of balance fascinates me.

My mother could forsee things, and her mother too (my grandmother). I stayed with her for the most part of my life, and we were extremely close. She did not work as justiciary but was very just, truth and justice were in her blood.

I never stood near highly religios people but I am aware of what God can do. I've always been fearful of Him since I can remember.

How do I do that? I will share what my current habits are
- I pray whenever I can
- I discuss with God frequently; tell Him what I encounter, what I do, what I plan.. He already knows but I feel it's important ask permission for anything. I feel like I need to have His permission
- I fast. I see food as a means to survive, not enjoyment. Meaning, I eat once a day, and that's it. Rest of it is just water, only. I'm doing absolute fasts-I think. Where you don't eat or drink anything for 3 days. I typically do this when He tells me to. So far, it was a great success. And I believe the strength to bear it comes from Him.
- I don't like distractions, of any kind.

I don't believe God wastes resources. I believe he gives exactly what He needs to give. As such, all of this is for a reason.





I think it is done for a reason.

It's highly unlikely to be a demonic presence because it doesn't fit my lifestyle. As per my previous thread, I purse noble things. Things that aren't of any interest to demons. The things that interest me not only are of no interest to demons, but they can't even use them against me. And I stay away from everything that is pleasureable, for lack of a better word.

And on top of this, I've had experiences where I was shown the path the God even when I went astray, willingly or otheriwse. There were situations were I felt abandoned by God, and willingly chose other ways, then something happened that steered me towards Him, again. This caused fear in me. I fear God because I saw what He can do.

What I know for sure that I have is wisdom and prophecy. Through dreams, I see things before they happen. But, so far, I can only see what happens to me and those close to me. I never know what happens outside of my direct influence.

And for the wisdom, I study a lot. Knowledge is the thing that I desire; knowing, and seeing is what I desire most of all. But without wisdom, a person can do horrible things with knowledge. Which is why those that pursue knowledge have a great responsability. In my case, I've always known what to study, and where to apply it. Nothing that I study is by chance, nor how is used. it's like an internal voice that directs you.

That's my thinking too.

Would you say that not being attracted to worldy things is a result of commitment?

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Praise be to God. Thank you for the feedback. Your answers are helpful. Your commitment seems very sincere. I will try to be as helpful as I can. It is good not to waste. I wasted quite a bit of my life but am trying to do much more than before. I am glad you are gifted, seeing things is prophetic and the prophetic can be mixed with other gifts. A strong sense of justice also is part of the prophetic. It has been this way historically from the bible and will continue until Jesus returns. I agree now that I hear from you more, that you are not operating under the demonic. There likely are times you will have to resist them. Given you commitment though I imagine they are rather infrequent in any involvement but still good to be on the lookout. Fact is you are probably aware when others demonically influenced.

I am glad that you mother and others around you were gifted too. Often self taught by the Holy Spirit is a great way to learn about the things of God. If you can find others that understand you it can be helpful.

You fasting and commitment are amazing. Few fast without water.

As to straying, all Christians have discipline. It is part of God's love that brings us back.

I sometimes can interpret dreams and I have a few but I trust them less than if I hear from God when I am awake. God talks to me the most when I praise him. It comes from the inside, I do not have to see anything, I just know it is him. They are rare though and typically I do not share with others. I am not sure why you can't expand to hear from others who are not close to you. I think too that God will at some point expand your gift, past the individual level and to where you can be a voice for God to many at once.

I am glad you study alot. I too do that. Of course it is best if the Holy Spirit guides you.
"Would you say that not being attracted to worldy things is a result of commitment?" Yes, absolutely. It is the walk in the Spirit.

If it is OK, I will message you personally. If you care to further respond that would be great.

thatonebeliever said:

I've been told it's very hard to do without water, but also that you do it because you "feel" it. These absolute fasts I do them when He tells me to. The dates have no significant meaning, from what I know. I'm just told do it, and do it. But what's nice about is that even though the body desires food, the mind is so strong that can cancel the desire. What I felt on every absolute fast is that the mind "tells" the organs what needs to be done, and they "obey"; they understood the reason for it, and were kept in their place. I felt that my entire body worked together towards a goal.

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I'm thinking the longer fasts that allow water perhaps equate a similar state as a shorter fast without water. at some point you get your flesh really out of the way. It is great that you know when God leads you on this. The one area where I have seen fasting work is in setting aside the prayer and fasting for someone's salvation.

thatonebeliever said:

People that know me often say "no one is like you". And I've never been able to find a place where I "fit" or find my "people". They way I think and I live are so different than that of the world that I just can't find a similar-anything. It's just so out of ordinary. This is something that saddens me, because people are always part of something: of a group, of a community but I'm just incapable of finding something for me. I may either be stupid or the Holy Ghost is trying to tell me something...

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I pray you can find good fellowship. All the men and women of God were often around believers at all kinds of levels. Your commitment might scare some off. I myself work on trying to be more friendly. God gives destiny helpers too. Paul had many of those who he counted on from time to time. I have learned too, not to trust in people but trusting God for relationships works out very well.
Proverbs 18:24 KJV: A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

thatonebeliever said:

In regards to your post I would say the following:
It's not that I don't sin, but that I'm not "allowed" to sin. Whenever I try to do something stupid, it is shown to me as something that I should not do. Either in a thought in my mind, or vision, or a dream, I'm told that I should not do it. I heed every warning I have, and have a strong sense what to do and to not do. And this saves me from most of the sinning.

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I have to say that I direct faith for holiness more than all the other promises of God but I still have the most elusive results. Perhaps I have too much baggage or just a hardened heart. I do not give up though. I am glad that you have such clear leadings for a more consistent walk in the spirit.

thatonebeliever said:

Hello.

I mentioned in my last thread that I possess this weird ability in which everyone that does me harm in any form gets immediatelly pununished for it. From what I understand this is called instant karma, and instead of believing that justince will be done at some point, in my case it is instant. A response is very fast. Everyone that ever did me wrong has ended up very badly; we're talking about terminal diseases and death here, either them or someone close to them.
The interesting part of it is that I always knew what happens to these people but I never realized it. I mean, you know something, but you never really think about it.. it's like a random thought. It works both ways though: people can't harm me, but I must also not harm anybody, because if I do it instantly backfires. Luckly, I never had to do anything to anyone, but that's just blind luck, or whatever it is, that kept me safe all these years. I just had a gut feeling to not do anything, a sense that stopped me from doing things. And all this time, justice got done by itself. And not just that, but it waants me to know that it got done. I either see situations on the news, some thought is in my mind.. out of nowhere i get thoughts that "it's done". However, I did check all those that wronged me, and they in very complicated situations, all of them.

Can anyone shed some light on this? What is your experience with karma? What have you seen/witnessed/experienced?

Off the top of my head, I think people similar to myself are here to be some kind of balance. Whatever people know that they can get away with, they usually do. If you can do harm to others, and not get caught (in this life), then.. why not? That's what most would think. But that's the thing: you don't know who the man your screwing or plan to screw is, and that's the point.


Thanks.

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Karma

Hinduism identifies karma as the relationship between a person's mental or physical action and the consequences following that action. It also signifies the consequences of all the actions of a person in their current and previous lives and the chain of cause and effect in morality

The Christian view

God is in control of everything ... but has a permissive will ... He allows things to happen for reasons we are not privy to and many times goes without our understanding. We trust.

Psalm 125:2 – As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Psalm 135:6 – The LORD does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths. Proverbs 16:33 – The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

On earth ... we are living in a spiritual war zone and the diabolical things that happen are not from God but He does allow them to happen.

But the good news is ... no matter what happens ... one day God is going to end this mess and make everything right through His perfect judgement.

I have seen consequences come to people after they have treated me the wrong way. People have died.

But there has been the temptation to feed on that and welcome it so I have special power; but that would be joining with Satan.

Because Jesus got rejected and He did not kill the people who treated Him the wrong way > Jesus says >

"the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them" >

This is in Luke 9:53-56.

Also we have how Jesus on the cross *prayed* >

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (in Luke 23:34)

So, that instant justice stuff could be Satan tempting you by promising you such swift revenge if you do things with Satan. Or, God could be showing you how He is able to do this, since you say you can need the help of "seeing is believing". And God could be testing you, to see if you will be humble about it.

In any case, it can be good not to give it much attention, since the perfect revenge is to have a lost evil person turn to God and trust in Jesus and become adopted as a child of God. And then the person is your brother or sister in Jesus and is helping against evil, now, instead of helping Satan. So, getting someone born-again is the better justice against Satan and evil.

And you can grow in faith so you do not need seeing in order to believe.

And faith is not only for trusting beliefs and accepting that God watches out for us. Our Apostle Paul talks about >

"faith working through love" (in Galatians 5:6)

Also, you can read and feed on how God took care of Joseph while people did bad things to Joseph > Genesis 37-50. People did horrible things to Joseph!! But I encourage you to read how God used all that, plus God made Joseph able to take good advantage of what evil people did, and how Joseph was able to see and work along with how God used even the evil to help to bring about the good which God was doing.