I'm newly returning to faith after many many years of living in sin and I've developed and incredible, consuming hunger for the Spirit of God and His word. Sometimes I wonder if I'm over anxious. Am I trying to learn too much too fast? Is that even possible? I can already feel the peace of trying to live in God's will and not my own but there has been no awe striking happening or crazy filling up of the Spirit inside me. I've been more weepy, tenderhearted and sensitive than ever before. My time spent praying has increased daily. Progress or not? HELP!!
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Hi Hungry27,
It is fantastic to learn you have returned and are filled with hunger for God. The Lord said regarding those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: they will be filled. So relax and don't be anxious.
If wonderful emotions and epiphanies come your way, that's good. But eventually strife and dull times will come too, so it is important to persevere no matter what we are feeling.
I think the best way to gauge one's progress in following Jesus is not how much time is spent praying, reading the Bible or attending church functions, but how much love you practice in your heart and actions for others.
It is fantastic to learn you have returned and are filled with hunger for God. The Lord said regarding those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: they will be filled. So relax and don't be anxious.
If wonderful emotions and epiphanies come your way, that's good. But eventually strife and dull times will come too, so it is important to persevere no matter what we are feeling.
I think the best way to gauge one's progress in following Jesus is not how much time is spent praying, reading the Bible or attending church functions, but how much love you practice in your heart and actions for others.
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Being like Christ is a process and it takes discipline.
Just continue my friend you're doing a good start.
Just continue my friend you're doing a good start.
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Heheh, I've been there. When it happened to me I wanted to consume the Bible by osmosis. I couldn't read and understand fast enough. Welcome to the family. Buckle your seatbelt and enjoy the ride, your life will never be the same again 
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Restless mind, peaceful soul.
You are certainly feeling the work of God in you, given your desire to be close to Him and learn His word. However, not everyone feels a physical rushing in or one awesome event. In fact, the expectation of such a thing can be a deception from the devil. Why? Because some Christians become "on fire", then slowly flame out, become very cynical, and even more distant than they were before. A true, sustained Christian life is one of ups and downs where life's challenges test our perseverance. Think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. Pace yourself, and you will develop a foundation that can withstand the cycles of life.
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If you thirst by all means drink! I am not a new Christian and I still thirst. You're possibly being called to a task that the Spirit is training you for or you're beginning to exercise a spiritual gift that you don't even know you have. Either way you'll find out sooner or later. Your post has moved me. It's nice to hear this among doom and gloom and bickering in these threads.
I'll pray for you.
BTW, wonderful human feelings will pass. Your feelings of peace and mercy (tender hearted-ness) are the Spirit working within you.
I'll pray for you.
BTW, wonderful human feelings will pass. Your feelings of peace and mercy (tender hearted-ness) are the Spirit working within you.
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Thanks so much everyone. I actually had a small epiphany while praying this morning. I have survived trials that some wouldn't have survived. I died five times on the table after a terrible car accident that was self-inflicted by drug use. I'm happy to say that God has cleansed me. This morning I realized why he saved my life. I finally believe that He has a personal interest in my life and that I HAVE NOT sinned too much to be saved as I have been told in the past. My intention is to glorify God for this. Not for saving my life but so that others may know that He does care about each and every one of us. I have to learn before I can teach though right??? I'm currently in the middle of a broad 30 day overview of the Bible since my background in Bible study leaves something to be desired. It really seems to be helping me understand the word, why, when and where it was written. I spent my whole tax check on literature and I also realized this morning that God led me out of the clothing store into the Lifeway store. Thank God for that!!! I'm sorry if I post too much or they are too long but I spend my days alone as far as human companionship so that means y'all are it!!
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That is so true. I came to God after being an atheist for years and experienced a surge of love for God and I was on fire. It did flame out, and I got discouraged. I became distant again. I am determined to change that this time around though! It's hard for me to pace myself, as the OP said I just want to learn it all!
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I am learning, slowly, the books of the bible. I don't usually have much trouble finding what I need when asked, however, I once knew someone that put a song to the books. Does anyone know a link or a site that has this song recorded?
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What an amazing survival. I would think your hunger is part of so many drastic changes in your life. Remember that in the body, adrenaline (anxiety, energy, mania) gets used up, and then there is a low spell while it replenishes. This can seem very real on an emotional or spiritual level.
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Oh. No. This happened well over a year ago. I trully believe I'm running on a desire for a better life and I trully believe He saved me because he wants me to come to heaven. Which is not where I was headed last year.
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Ttery
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Let me guess, His face you need to constantly seek! You need more! You never feel your reaching your peak! You Need more! Your soul thirsts for The Lord! You need more! You need more!
That is a good thing, that you hunger for Him. Your not doing anything bad, by seeking Him! God is more than enough, He will fill you to the brim to the point you start to overflow. Just keep seeking Him and put Him first above all things. As much as you desire a relationship with Him, He desires a relationship with you much more!
That is a good thing, that you hunger for Him. Your not doing anything bad, by seeking Him! God is more than enough, He will fill you to the brim to the point you start to overflow. Just keep seeking Him and put Him first above all things. As much as you desire a relationship with Him, He desires a relationship with you much more!
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