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Turning from mysticism
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What caused you to take this turn? Did something happen in your life to open your eyes to something?
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If you receive the Life YHWH intends for you, you will have understanding of God's will for you daily and you won't need to seek it from astrology, taror cards, tea-leaves or wherever else you ahave been looking.
"when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you." (John 16v13-14)
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I used to do really bad stuff. I saw something that made me about throw up...a 'fellow' sorceror who was doing things worse than me and probably killed someone. I tried to justify what I would do to myself...I wasn't 'that bad'. I'm just defending myself from jerks, have to break a few eggs to make an omelette, ect...
When you go down the less beaten and dark path, it gets to be like a living horror movie and you get used to things that would drive away any sane person.
So here I am, trying to do what I know is right, and changing who my friends are. I dumped out a ton of books and CD's last night and renounced it all. I really need good CHRISTIAN friends!
Shawn
When you go down the less beaten and dark path, it gets to be like a living horror movie and you get used to things that would drive away any sane person.
So here I am, trying to do what I know is right, and changing who my friends are. I dumped out a ton of books and CD's last night and renounced it all. I really need good CHRISTIAN friends!
Shawn
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TexasGirl06
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Shawn....
Be encouraged.
God loves you so much...
and He has an awesome plan for your life.
Be encouraged.
God loves you so much...
and He has an awesome plan for your life.
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I know what you're going through. I've gone down that path. Only with God did I come out of it. I'm willing to listen and help you if you need. My local friends who knew me before I was a Christian keep trying to convert me to their ways, people on here are your friends in Christ. Stay safe, and keep away from those which do you harm!
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It sounds like so far you are really taking the right steps. Just keep at it, and keep prayers and daily bible study. I've been a christian almost 6 years, and I still have to burn stuff and throw it out occasionally (I did the major ones already). The stuff just keeps trying to come back, like through junk mail, etc. We have to keep up the armor of God every day and fight the uphill battles.
if you don't really find many christian friends, don't be discouraged. Just keep in prayers, bible study, and God's company. Surely He will give you a good family (my little son is probably my best friend besides Jesus). His family is great, but He is not the popular way. I'm praying for you, your posts are very encouraging already.
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Dondi
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Everything you will ever need comes from Christ. You need not seek anywhere else. trust me when i tell you that the Love of God is far more powerful and fulfilling than any mystical experience you had with the occult or sorcerous practices.
Come to God in repentance and submit to His Love and Guidance, and do his Will and you will find peace, rest, joy, and contentment for what your soul craves. Let His Spirit fill you and complete you, for we all came from Him.
Come to God in repentance and submit to His Love and Guidance, and do his Will and you will find peace, rest, joy, and contentment for what your soul craves. Let His Spirit fill you and complete you, for we all came from Him.
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I, too know what you're going through. Just take it one step at a time; and try never to fall into that path again, if you ever feel tempted to go back; pray. Make sure you throw out all of the stuff, get rid of it so that even if you wanted to you couldn't get it back.
Remember: "I can do all things through him you gives me strength" - Phillipians 4:13
Don't Give Up.
God Bless (He loves you; you know)
Peter
BTW - I am praying for you!
Remember: "I can do all things through him you gives me strength" - Phillipians 4:13
Don't Give Up.
God Bless (He loves you; you know)
Peter
BTW - I am praying for you!
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I suppose I appreciate the kindness, however full it may be.
But no one here knows what *I* am going through. *I* get tired of that. *I* got tired of empty promises of God. *I* got tired of his 'boy' Satan as well.
I've gotten my success finally, and *I* did it. It wasn't God, or dark powers of the Devil. I did it!
I did it.
I put forth the effort.
I had the belief. Nobody gave it to me.
Nobody helped me. I've never got a hand out, and frankly I've never wanted one. It's for weak, fake people.
Shawn
But no one here knows what *I* am going through. *I* get tired of that. *I* got tired of empty promises of God. *I* got tired of his 'boy' Satan as well.
I've gotten my success finally, and *I* did it. It wasn't God, or dark powers of the Devil. I did it!
I did it.
I put forth the effort.
I had the belief. Nobody gave it to me.
Nobody helped me. I've never got a hand out, and frankly I've never wanted one. It's for weak, fake people.
Shawn
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Zeena
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Sure, you can do that in your own strength, all the more power to your FLESH as well! =P
But unless God build's the house you will build in in VAIN! =P
Mark 9:44
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:46
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:48
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
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Are you still looking for help in this regard? I have some experience where this is concerned...
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GOOD! It may help you to know what every soldier is taught while in bootcamp: Know Your Enemy to Defeat Your Enemy. Mysticism was an error that was itself spun off of an error, Gnosticism. The old Gnostics thought that material matter was in itself evil and should therefore be avoided, hence, mystics literally lived in caves or on top of towering poles in an attempt to try to avoid all of that sinful "matter"! Understanding this, it will be easier to see how mystics avoided the physical, outward, literal, written revelation from God Almighty for a new inward, spiritual revelation giving that sole priority. This is why mysticism tends to take one away from the physical Bible and focus upon some new kind of "inner light", and such a philosophy will certainly be welcomed in hell as it makes one a prime target for demonic counterfeits. I am not saying in all of this that the Lord does not communicate inwardly and spiritually to a Christian by His Spirit, but that it is an open invitation for evil spirits if an inner, spiritual experience is placed over, above and in place of the literal Word of God, the Bible. Jesus hit it right on the head when he said in John 4:24 -
"God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
Mysticism attempts the knowledge of Divinity through the channel of the spiritual alone while dead legalism prefers the channel of the bare letter of the truth in abscence of any spiritual influence. You can still have abundant spiritual experiences with this God, only in cooperation with His written revelation, the Bible. It is the only safe avenue around historic mysticism.
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Not all mysticism is wrong. The NT is a very mystical book. What kinds of stuff were you doing?
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Shawn, I'm not sure how far into it you got, but I know some people here on CF who had very intense backgrounds... I can ask them to PM you if you need someone who can relate to what you're up against.
I know that supernatural forces are very strong, and that your old friends will try things to bring you back. Greater is He that is in you (God) than he that is in the world.
(I John 4:4)
This is a good opportunity to study what you need to do from the greater realm of the same supernatural world. Remember that God is the Head, so there is no fear within His love.
All things were made by Him, and subject to Him, no matter how powerful they appear or manifest to you. When you are His, He will stand behind you if you ask. He has no reason to worry about these forces. If you are in Him, you can stand firm against them. Just resist, and ask for help resisting.
I know that supernatural forces are very strong, and that your old friends will try things to bring you back. Greater is He that is in you (God) than he that is in the world.
(I John 4:4)
This is a good opportunity to study what you need to do from the greater realm of the same supernatural world. Remember that God is the Head, so there is no fear within His love.
All things were made by Him, and subject to Him, no matter how powerful they appear or manifest to you. When you are His, He will stand behind you if you ask. He has no reason to worry about these forces. If you are in Him, you can stand firm against them. Just resist, and ask for help resisting.
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When I was in high school, I became very fasinated with mythology. Then, one day, I stopped my research. Why, I can't tell you, because it still intrigued me. I do remember getting a very uneasy sensation.
My point is, magical things are very alluring. Not only are they highly deceptive they distract us from the true and living God. The fact that you want out tells me that you've sensed that something is gravely wrong. Go with that, because to linger only poisons your heart further.
In your quests to escape mystisiam you will find that people, and situations, will arrise designed to keep you involved. So you not only will need to separate yourself from people involed in this occult (and this may mean that you will be friendless for a period of time), you also need to throw away (not give away) anything related to the same.
Now you are on a Christian site, which means the Lord has called you to Himself. If you feel that you are truly ready to know God, read the entire Gospel of John then pray this prayer:
"God, I know I have sinned against You and I ask that You forgive me. Help me to overcome what has kept me from truly knowing You. I now know and accept that Jesus died on the cross for me. I ask Jesus to please come into my life and direct my path. Thank you God. Amen."
Once you pray the above prayer, and believe what you prayed to be true, you shall be born again. Then, read the Gospel of John again. You will find that your understanding will be overwhelming!
God bless you,
The Guide
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Mythology and mysticism are two very different things tbh.
And not all mysticism is the occult.
There isn't sufficient proof to determine that he has sinned.
The words mean nothing. It's the intent of the heart, and being born again is constant, not just a one time thing.
I realize this is not a debate forum so if you want to reply to my post please PM me.
To the OP: It would help if you told us what kind of mysticism you are turning from. Is it getting close to the occult? I'm involved with mysticism, but am clear of the occult. Those things are hidden for a reason.
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You have only taken the first step on your journey. Renouncing sorcery is great, but it is not what we do, or do not do that is the most important...it is what we believe that can set us right with God. Doing good is not enough alone, it must be due to a love for God and mankind.
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