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LadyChocolate
12-18-2007, 04:08 PM
I was doing things around the house like I usually do, I started to sing one of my favorite songs. "Jesus, There is Something About That Name". And, immediately my mind ran back to a Sunday morning, I had been teaching Sunday school to the 8-9 year old class. I left the class a little earlier and went to the sanctuary where the altar call was taking place. I walked in on the part of the song where it says, "Master, Saviour, Jesus....let all heaven and earth proclaim!" I remember that tears were instantly falling from my eyes. I don't know what message was preached. All I know was that in a moment, it was just me and my God. I was there before him, just me. Nothing to hide, nothing to prove. Just me. And he was drawing me to him... The feeling that I felt, I could never forget. The power of God that was so strong, was all over. No I wasn't running, shouting screaming. I wanted to cover my face and because in that moment I felt so incredible unworthy, and yet honored that God would let me feel His awesome presence!
I have had many many many and I should add, MANY encounters with God... Some of them just stand out more...
What about you? Do you have any of those moments you'd like to share?
Scott Hutchinson
12-18-2007, 04:19 PM
Sometimes in the midst of being frustrated at things ,The Lord will let me feel His Spirit very strongly and I feel peaceable.
Sometimes out of the blue He'll bring to my rememberance something out of His word that I haven't considered before.
Praxeas
12-18-2007, 04:27 PM
I was doing things around the house like I usually do, I started to sing one of my favorite songs. "Jesus, There is Something About That Name". And, immediately my mind ran back to a Sunday morning, I had been teaching Sunday school to the 8-9 year old class. I left the class a little earlier and went to the sanctuary where the altar call was taking place. I walked in on the part of the song where it says, "Master, Saviour, Jesus....let all heaven and earth proclaim!" I remember that tears were instantly falling from my eyes. I don't know what message was preached. All I know was that in a moment, it was just me and my God. I was there before him, just me. Nothing to hide, nothing to prove. Just me. And he was drawing me to him... The feeling that I felt, I could never forget. The power of God that was so strong, was all over. No I wasn't running, shouting screaming. I wanted to cover my face and because in that moment I felt so incredible unworthy, and yet honored that God would let me feel His awesome presence!
I have had many many many and I should add, MANY encounters with God... Some of them just stand out more...
What about you? Do you have any of those moments you'd like to share?
I love moments like this. One thing always strikes me...how unworthy we "feel"....I put that in quotes for a reason. We FEEL so unworthy (and we are)...and we want to run and hide...yet it's faith that makes us stay there in His presence unashamed and unafraid because of the blood of Jesus. His righteousness is what God looks at. His blood covers my shame
(Heb 4:12) For the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing apart of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
(Heb 4:13) Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight, but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
(Heb 4:14) Since then we have a great High Priest who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
(Heb 4:15) For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin.
(Heb 4:16) Therefore let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
(Heb 10:14) For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are sanctified.
(Heb 10:15) The Holy Spirit also is a witness to us; for after He had said before,
(Heb 10:16) "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord; I will put My Laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them,"
(Heb 10:17) also He adds, "their sins and their iniquities I will remember no more."
(Heb 10:18) Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
(Heb 10:19) Therefore, brothers, having boldness to enter into the Holy of Holies by the blood of Jesus,
(Heb 10:20) by a new and living way which He has consecrated for us through the veil, that is to say, His flesh;
(Heb 10:21) and having a High Priest over the house of God,
(Heb 10:22) let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies having been washed with pure water.
(Heb 10:23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering (for He is faithful who promised),
LadyChocolate
12-18-2007, 05:48 PM
I love moments like this. One thing always strikes me...how unworthy we "feel"....I put that in quotes for a reason. We FEEL so unworthy (and we are)...and we want to run and hide...yet it's faith that makes us stay there in His presence unashamed and unafraid because of the blood of Jesus. His righteousness is what God looks at. His blood covers my shame
(Heb 4:12) For the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing apart of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
(Heb 4:13) Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight, but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
(Heb 4:14) Since then we have a great High Priest who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
(Heb 4:15) For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin.
(Heb 4:16) Therefore let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
(Heb 10:14) For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are sanctified.
(Heb 10:15) The Holy Spirit also is a witness to us; for after He had said before,
(Heb 10:16) "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord; I will put My Laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them,"
(Heb 10:17) also He adds, "their sins and their iniquities I will remember no more."
(Heb 10:18) Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
(Heb 10:19) Therefore, brothers, having boldness to enter into the Holy of Holies by the blood of Jesus,
(Heb 10:20) by a new and living way which He has consecrated for us through the veil, that is to say, His flesh;
(Heb 10:21) and having a High Priest over the house of God,
(Heb 10:22) let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies having been washed with pure water.
(Heb 10:23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering (for He is faithful who promised),
It reminds me of that song, "When He was on the cross, I was on His mind"... He knows all about me, and yet He still loved me! While we were still sinners, Christ loved and died for us!
LadyChocolate
12-18-2007, 05:56 PM
I also remember a day, walking from one class to another during highschool. I had been thinking about the service we had the night before and I longed to be back in that kind of atmosphere.....................
..so I got in my car and skipped the rest of the day. I found my way to the prayer rooms at my church and just began to talk to God. I remember laying there on the stairs that led to baptistry and I just communed with Him. I found that I was surrounded by His presence once more and He filled my soul with joy! Sometimes, I pray; I give God a "to do" list and I feel good and all... You know, the needs and forgiveness... the "search my heart today Lord"... Those prayers... But when it really, really matters to me is when I commune with him. It isn't just me, but rather, me and HIM.
Praxeas
12-18-2007, 05:59 PM
I’m not on an ego trip, I’m nothing on my own
I make mistakes and sometimes slip
Just common flesh and bone
But I’ll prove some day just why I say
I’m of a special kind
For when He was on the cross
I was on His mind
A look of love was on His face
The thorns were in His head
The blood was on that scarlet robe
And stained it crimson redThough His eyes were on the crowd that day
He looked ahead in time
For when He was on the cross
I was on His mind
He knew me, yet He loved me
He whose glory makes the Heaven’s shine
So unworthy, of such mercy
For when He was on the cross
I was on His mind
For when He was on the cross
I was on His mind
LadyChocolate
12-18-2007, 06:16 PM
I just found that song on rhapsody and I am listening to it now! But Ricky Dillard is singing it! I love it!
Monkeyman
12-18-2007, 06:52 PM
Driving my car, ticked off about a situation that someone done did to me, playing my iPod, a song by a worship leader by the name of Eaghan Heathslip, the song was, "All That Matters", reminding me of why I do what I do and WHOM it is for....had to pull the car over is all I'm gonna say...
Fiyahstarter
12-18-2007, 08:39 PM
I call it "breaking through" ... that's what it's like for me.
At these moments, it is just me and God. The service, music, whole world around me ceases to exist... it's like I'm in a vacuum... and uncontrollable tears always flow like rivers down my face... And my tongues seem different at these times... It's the best feeling in the world... warmth, love, peace ... and it is during experiences like these that God reveals things to me. I find answers. I'm never really sure in the end if I've heard an audible or if it's just a "knowing" . . . a realization. But I know I've heard from God. And there is an humbling of "why me... why do you commune so with me, Lord?"
I call these moments my "breakthroughs". They come on a LOT during intercessory prayer. It's like, I start out praying for others, and in the end, God blesses me and gives me personal answers!
There's none other than Jesus!
LadyChocolate
12-18-2007, 08:42 PM
I have had those moments in the car also... too many tears for sure... There have been many times I sat down at my keyboard just to play and while I was playing, God would just fill the room... Oh, those moments when you feel God so strong that you can hardly move....!!!! I have shed many a tear over my keyboard... and steering wheel... and pillow! LOL
LadyChocolate
12-18-2007, 08:45 PM
I call it "breaking through" ... that's what it's like for me.
At these moments, it is just me and God. The service, music, whole world around me ceases to exist... it's like I'm in a vacuum... and uncontrollable tears always flow like rivers down my face... And my tongues seem different at these times... It's the best feeling in the world... warmth, love, peace ... and it is during experiences like these that God reveals things to me. I find answers. I'm never really sure in the end if I've heard an audible or if it's just a "knowing" . . . a realization. But I know I've heard from God. And there is an humbling of "why me... why do you commune so with me, Lord?"
I call these moments my "breakthroughs". They come on a LOT during intercessory prayer. It's like, I start out praying for others, and in the end, God blesses me and gives me personal answers!
There's none other than Jesus!
Aren't they the best? I understand what you are saying! It's those times that God reveals himself.... I am living for God today because there is no way I could ever deny what I have felt when I've been with him... It is more than just religion...It's a love. It's a new mercy each day. It's peace and joy that the world could never offer me. It's Amazing!
Sister Alvear
12-18-2007, 08:47 PM
so precious to have these moments with God, there is always something so special about His nearness to us.
Felicity
12-18-2007, 10:53 PM
Love this thread and wish more would respond!
I prayed in 1998 over a situation. I prayed for 3 straight days. Not for God to get me out of trouble.
It was not that...
I prayed for a breakthrough.
The Lord brought back a prayer my dad prayed over me in 1975.
"He told the Lord to be there for his son in the midst of his trouble" His prayer was specific not general. I heard my dad say it over and over again just on that night with me in 1975 ....
It was if the Lord shock my hand and told me, his prayer is answered!
I got up and have been blessed ever since...
There have been more times...
No one can tell me God is not! God simply is!
LadyChocolate
12-19-2007, 06:22 AM
I prayed in 1998 over a situation. I prayed for 3 straight days. Not for God to get me out of trouble.
It was not that...
I prayed for a breakthrough.
The Lord brought back a prayer my dad prayed over me in 1975.
"He told the Lord to be there for his son in the midst of his trouble" His prayer was specific not general. I heard my dad say it over and over again just on that night with me in 1975 ....
It was if the Lord shock my hand and told me, his prayer is answered!
I got up and have been blessed ever since...
There have been more times...
No one can tell me God is not! God simply is!
That reminds me of a time when we were in desperate need of a miracle. My hubby was without work and had been for some time. God was supplying our needs but he needed work. I remember going down to the church to plead for God to give him work. But each time I got down to my usual prayer spot, (usually hidden away from anyone else) I began to pray for everything else but a job. When in prayer, I realized that our own personal walks with God were needing some serious help. I also prayed for those around me and such and such. I did this for 3 days. The end of the week God gave my hubby a great job! Isn't that great? Well, it doesn't end there. He went to work on Monday and he came home Friday with a paycheck and news that he had been laid off after only a week. BUT, he looked at me and said, God gave me this job, he can give me another. He made over 1200 that week. Just a couple of days after that, he had another job. That 1200 was exactly what we needed for some bills, food and mostly to get him to his next job and he hasn't been without since! Wow, I love my God! I learned thru this that even in desperate situations, God really does know how to answer you. My faith has increased so much, even though He hasn't always answered like I wanted him to. Knowing He is in control.............. I am okay with that!
I could go on and on about miracles! This is how I should start my mornings! Ah, at last the coffee is calling! :hypercoffee:coffee2
Most of my most precious moments with Jesus have been at home, listening to praise music, or playing my piano. One Thanksgiving I went to take a nap at my in-laws and started thanking God for all His blessings and He met me there in my husband's old bedroom. :) That was special to me as my husband's family is not saved and I always feel a little weary after being with them for any long amounts of time. A few other times I have been in church, worshipping and had the sensation of warmth - like oil - being poured down over my head and being lost in the moment with the Lord. When my inhibitions get pushed aside, that's when I know the Lord has really touched me. :) You could never convince me that God does not exist. I find that He responds especially when I praise Him and just thank Him for His blessings and goodness - no requests, just thanks and praise.
Esther
12-19-2007, 09:42 AM
There is absolutely nothing that compares with the presence of our Holy God.
Those memories are so precious and IF anything could bring a backslider home it is the longing to be in commuion with Him again.
I have many stories I could share but won't at this time.
I can say God is great ALL the time!
nahkoe
12-19-2007, 09:58 AM
There is absolutely nothing that compares with the presence of our Holy God.
Those memories are so precious and IF anything could bring a backslider home it is the longing to be in commuion with Him again.
I have many stories I could share but won't at this time.
I can say God is great ALL the time!
You may have absolutely no idea how entirely accurate the bolded is. It's what kept me from crossing that line of no return, I just couldn't do that having known the presence of God. It was that longing that caused me to give in to a friend's urging and walk into my first church service back. It was that presence of God I felt that day that took me back for the 2nd service....and onward.
nahkoe
12-19-2007, 10:01 AM
Most of my most precious moments with Jesus have been at home, listening to praise music, or playing my piano. One Thanksgiving I went to take a nap at my in-laws and started thanking God for all His blessings and He met me there in my husband's old bedroom. :) That was special to me as my husband's family is not saved and I always feel a little weary after being with them for any long amounts of time. A few other times I have been in church, worshipping and had the sensation of warmth - like oil - being poured down over my head and being lost in the moment with the Lord. When my inhibitions get pushed aside, that's when I know the Lord has really touched me. :) You could never convince me that God does not exist. I find that He responds especially when I praise Him and just thank Him for His blessings and goodness - no requests, just thanks and praise.
I really am trying to find time to answer the original question! I have my last final of the semester today, y'all are helping to keep me sane as I study. lol After this..I'll have time to put thoughts together here.
But, I just had to comment on the bolded. I smiled when I saw this, I just experienced that last night, exactly as you described it here. Just...wow.
LadyChocolate
12-19-2007, 10:05 AM
Most of my most precious moments with Jesus have been at home, listening to praise music, or playing my piano. One Thanksgiving I went to take a nap at my in-laws and started thanking God for all His blessings and He met me there in my husband's old bedroom. :) That was special to me as my husband's family is not saved and I always feel a little weary after being with them for any long amounts of time. A few other times I have been in church, worshipping and had the sensation of warmth - like oil - being poured down over my head and being lost in the moment with the Lord. When my inhibitions get pushed aside, that's when I know the Lord has really touched me. :) You could never convince me that God does not exist. I find that He responds especially when I praise Him and just thank Him for His blessings and goodness - no requests, just thanks and praise.
AMEN!!!
There is absolutely nothing that compares with the presence of our Holy God.
Those memories are so precious and IF anything could bring a backslider home it is the longing to be in commuion with Him again.
I have many stories I could share but won't at this time.
I can say God is great ALL the time!
One of the many more reasons we need to "train our child in the way he should go..." You can't escape God. Once you have had those experiences with Him, you will never forget. I remember being backslid, laying on my bed and thinking about God. I longed for the closeness once more that I had once shared with Him. It wasn't long before I was repenting. Walking with Him means more than anything to me. That is one of the reasons I don't want to walk the edge with all that's going on around us. My children, whatever they see me do and don't do, they are going to pattern their lives after my husband and I. I can't find excuses not to give my all because I have children who are learning from my example, not what I say.
These are great testimonies!!!
He's My Friend
12-19-2007, 10:09 AM
There is absolutely nothing that compares with the presence of our Holy God.
Those memories are so precious and IF anything could bring a backslider home it is the longing to be in commuion with Him again.
I have many stories I could share but won't at this time.
I can say God is great ALL the time!
I enjoy reading about the goodness of God.
I feel like Sis Esther in this, that He has done sooooooo much, I cannot begin to tell everything.
I have no sad stories to tell, flesh is flesh, people are people, and life goes on....but OH ,how great life is when you have God to walk with.
He is my guide, He is my life, He is my friend, He is my comfort, He brings peace and safety, and when He speaks my name, I know His voice.
I was traveling through NC with my children, and my husband was ahead in the moving truck, and I had been praying most of our trip.
My mind had been so troubled about the move to an unknown area, when the Lord gave me the words to a song.
I grabbed a pen and paper, and began to write.
I sang the song to my children, (that the Lord gave me), "When He Called My Name".
That was 4 yrs ago, and to this day, when I sing this song, the sweet spirit of the Lord moves in our midst.
God is so very good, He has had no failures, (as I have).
Have I always made the grade ? No !
Have I always been happy with myself ? No!
....but He has Always been right there with me, and loved me.
philjones
12-19-2007, 10:10 AM
My most recent such event was while driving across the Causeway over lake Ponchatrain between New Orleans and Mandeville/Covington. I travel significantly for my secular profession and most of the travel is by car. I had been going through one of those desert times and had grown so used to it that I didn't realize how dry and empty I really was. I was running on auto pilot.
Normally I listen to talk radio when I drive but for some reason I didn't turn the radio on that morning. I was just driving along in silence. I honestly wasn't even praying or meditating on the Lord. I was just driving in a zombie like trance when SUDDENLY, about 5 miles onto that 30 mile long bridge, the presence of the Lord inhabited my car and I began to weep and the tears of joy began to flow and the cleansing of my mind and heart were so wonderful and complete. I wept and rejoiced in His presence for the next 25 miles across that bridge. As soon as the first tear drop fell to my shirt I realized it had been literally months since I had been able to weep and months since I had enjoyed such a divine visitation. I had been faithful in my daily consecrations and study of the Word but had not experienced his nearness. He knew exactly when to touch me and I am so thankful,, not only for the touch, but also for the season of barrenness that made the touch that much more impacting!
LadyChocolate
12-19-2007, 12:30 PM
These posts are so precious! I understand what y'all are saying! Makes my soul long even more, for more of Him. It's like when you think you are all filled up, you just want more, so much more!
God Bless
Anyone else wanna post here? It'll stir something up inside when you start remember those "intimate" times you've had with the Lord!:lovesmenot:stars:stars
Fiyahstarter
12-19-2007, 12:31 PM
My most recent such event was while driving across the Causeway over lake Ponchatrain between New Orleans and Mandeville/Covington. I travel significantly for my secular profession and most of the travel is by car. I had been going through one of those desert times and had grown so used to it that I didn't realize how dry and empty I really was. I was running on auto pilot.
Normally I listen to talk radio when I drive but for some reason I didn't turn the radio on that morning. I was just driving along in silence. I honestly wasn't even praying or meditating on the Lord. I was just driving in a zombie like trance when SUDDENLY, about 5 miles onto that 30 mile long bridge, the presence of the Lord inhabited my car and I began to weep and the tears of joy began to flow and the cleansing of my mind and heart were so wonderful and complete. I wept and rejoiced in His presence for the next 25 miles across that bridge. As soon as the first tear drop fell to my shirt I realized it had been literally months since I had been able to weep and months since I had enjoyed such a divine visitation. I had been faithful in my daily consecrations and study of the Word but had not experienced his nearness. He knew exactly when to touch me and I am so thankful,, not only for the touch, but also for the season of barrenness that made the touch that much more impacting!
Beautiful!
We all need more of these moments!
Interesting that you are thankful for the desert as well as the experience! Well put!
Fiyahstarter
12-19-2007, 02:01 PM
Threads such as this one help lead people to God. (Many of the other threads, not so much.) And that is because the focus for this thread is God's handiwork. Testimonies are good for the soul!!! And are good for the unbelievers to hear too!
Come on, guys... more, more!!!
That reminds me of a time when we were in desperate need of a miracle. My hubby was without work and had been for some time. God was supplying our needs but he needed work. I remember going down to the church to plead for God to give him work. But each time I got down to my usual prayer spot, (usually hidden away from anyone else) I began to pray for everything else but a job. When in prayer, I realized that our own personal walks with God were needing some serious help. I also prayed for those around me and such and such. I did this for 3 days. The end of the week God gave my hubby a great job! Isn't that great? Well, it doesn't end there. He went to work on Monday and he came home Friday with a paycheck and news that he had been laid off after only a week. BUT, he looked at me and said, God gave me this job, he can give me another. He made over 1200 that week. Just a couple of days after that, he had another job. That 1200 was exactly what we needed for some bills, food and mostly to get him to his next job and he hasn't been without since! Wow, I love my God! I learned thru this that even in desperate situations, God really does know how to answer you. My faith has increased so much, even though He hasn't always answered like I wanted him to. Knowing He is in control.............. I am okay with that!
I could go on and on about miracles! This is how I should start my mornings! Ah, at last the coffee is calling! :hypercoffee:coffee2
I am convinced that God understands us when we start to think like him.
My dad prayed for me back in 1975 but he did not focus on my need for healing in the moment.
He took the inspiration to pray for a specific event in my life in the future that was to come.
So when I went in the shadows to pray in 1998.
I prayed for many of my friends etc just like you stated.
Then I believe that the Lord had an Angel approach the throne telling "Him".
Hey I have the connection of faith for the prayer of John A Eckstadt 1975.
I can see the Lord, saying " As it has been prayed in faith by 2 so let it be!"
God is a great God......
dizzyde
12-19-2007, 04:02 PM
I think some of my most powerful encounters with God have come while I was in the car, it seems that I am not the only one this happens to based on some of these testimonies.
I think that in (as my dad calls it) the "high powered, holy hustle" of the world that we live in, sometimes being in the car is the only time we have really to be silent and reflect on God and his goodness. I know that some of my most intimate moments with God have been in the car with some praise music playing.
I wanted to share a precious moment that happened to me recently, about a month ago I had not been feeling well, and on a Sunday night during church I went forward to be prayed for by the elders. I felt someone come up beside me and slip their arm around me while I was praying. When I got through praying, I turned to see who was beside me, and it was my 13 year old nephew; my heart melted. I hugged him and he whispered in my ear, "I love you Auntie". God was very close in that moment.
Mrs. LPW
12-19-2007, 04:05 PM
The most recent time I felt God touch me in a specific way came a few weeks ago when a visiting minister (who happened to be an old friend from way back.. but we'd been out of touch for about 3 years) came to preach.
He came back to where I was sitting during the alter service (I have a toddler and a newborn so I don't get to the alter every time now)
and laid his hand on my forehead and began to pray.
His prayer for me was exactly what I needed to hear... he said things that he wouldn't have known about. (He's got a gift for that!)
God doesn't always meet me in such a specific, word through someone else, way... but this time he did and I was uplifted in a way I desperately needed.
COOPER
12-19-2007, 04:19 PM
The biggest touch I have felt from God; was a like "Chilling Jolt".. when God healed a Woman instantly that I prayed for.
The Jolt hit us both spontaneously and Gods presence electrified the room.
That was awesome!
My most recent such event was while driving across the Causeway over lake Ponchatrain between New Orleans and Mandeville/Covington. I travel significantly for my secular profession and most of the travel is by car. I had been going through one of those desert times and had grown so used to it that I didn't realize how dry and empty I really was. I was running on auto pilot.
Normally I listen to talk radio when I drive but for some reason I didn't turn the radio on that morning. I was just driving along in silence. I honestly wasn't even praying or meditating on the Lord. I was just driving in a zombie like trance when SUDDENLY, about 5 miles onto that 30 mile long bridge, the presence of the Lord inhabited my car and I began to weep and the tears of joy began to flow and the cleansing of my mind and heart were so wonderful and complete. I wept and rejoiced in His presence for the next 25 miles across that bridge. As soon as the first tear drop fell to my shirt I realized it had been literally months since I had been able to weep and months since I had enjoyed such a divine visitation. I had been faithful in my daily consecrations and study of the Word but had not experienced his nearness. He knew exactly when to touch me and I am so thankful,, not only for the touch, but also for the season of barrenness that made the touch that much more impacting!
Great story. I was instantly reminded of being in New Orleans visiting John R Cupit who was a friend of my Dad's. It was 1979 in the summer. We went to Lake Ponchatrain to an amusement park. I got to shake Leon Spinks hand as he came off stage. He was there promoting a fight he was going to have with Ali.
Your story brought me back....
LadyChocolate
12-19-2007, 04:45 PM
The biggest touch I have felt from God; was a like "Chilling Jolt".. when God healed a Woman instantly that I prayed for.
The Jolt hit us both spontaneously and Gods presence electrified the room.
That was awesome!
I love it! God ministers in so many different ways. At times, it's in the "jolt" with power; and times it's in a still, soft, whisper. At times it just rains down on you.... And still yet, no matter how God comes to you, it's always powerful!
Felicity
12-19-2007, 07:56 PM
Love this thread! :)
Mrs. LPW
12-19-2007, 08:26 PM
The biggest touch I have felt from God; was a like "Chilling Jolt".. when God healed a Woman instantly that I prayed for.
The Jolt hit us both spontaneously and Gods presence electrified the room.
That was awesome!
I got jolted once. It was at Prayer Summit in SJ NB 10 or 11 years ago. I got such a jolt I jumped or was moved or something... about 5-6 meters away from where I was standing when 'jolted'.
Quite a buzz, I don't think a drug could rival it.
Fiyahstarter
12-19-2007, 08:44 PM
I got jolted once. It was at Prayer Summit in SJ NB 10 or 11 years ago. I got such a jolt I jumped or was moved or something... about 5-6 meters away from where I was standing when 'jolted'.
Quite a buzz, I don't think a drug could rival it.
Me too! I was at the altar, holding hands with another saint (as it had been requsted by the pastor that we find someone to pray with)...
And the two of us were lost in prayer, when the pastor came over and laid hands on us, and we both flew back several feet simultaneously...POWER in the House! I heard later from witnesses that any onlookers KNEW without a doubt it was God, as we both were in perfect synch and received the JOLT the same time. I was laid out in his presence for probably 30 minutes.
Oh, bring me there again, Lord!
Mrs. LPW
12-19-2007, 08:47 PM
Me too! I was at the altar, holding hands with another saint (as it had been requsted by the pastor that we find someone to pray with)...
And the two of us were lost in prayer, when the pastor came over and laid hands on us, and we both flew back several feet simultaneously...POWER in the House! I heard later from witnesses that any onlookers KNEW without a doubt it was God, as we both were in perfect synch and received the JOLT the same time. I was laid out in his presence for probably 30 minutes.
Oh, bring me there again, Lord!
It's quite an experience. Every few years a person needs a good jolt.
I'd love to be able to jolt a few people I know. :jolly
LadyChocolate
12-19-2007, 09:07 PM
It's quite an experience. Every few years a person needs a good jolt.
I'd love to be able to jolt a few people I know. :jolly
Right, but when they came to and found out who it was...............!:runhills:uhoh:couch
someone better hope the HolyGhost got ahold of em!lol
Felicity
12-20-2007, 12:37 AM
Well, I guess I've never experienced the "JOLT". LOL. :)
But I sure have had many wonderful awesome and unique experiences in the presence of the Lord starting when God touched me at the age of six making me aware of His presence and MY sin and need of a Savior. My life was forever changed and transformed that night as I repented in the presence of God and my mother.
That began a thirst and desire for God. Thank God it's alive and well today!
LadyChocolate
12-20-2007, 08:35 AM
I guess I have experienced all kinds of God's power. I have been in worship services where it was just power packed. I mean singing, dancing, shouting... I loved it... I have danced all over church. Was it flesh? Was it spirit? I will tell you this...in those times, I was really praising God for all He's done for me and it sho nuf felt incredible. I felt alive in those times. I could go on for ever praises Him! ...and yet, it is those alone times that keep me. It is that time with God that it's just me and God, where he nourishes my soul; and still I can't live without hearing the preached Word of God the teaches me and opens my eyes to who God really is. Those times when the Word comes forth and conviction, NOT condemnation, comes forth and I really what a "nothing" I am and how much God is doing in me to make me "something."
Mrs. LPW
12-20-2007, 02:18 PM
I have heard preachers say a person shouldn't cry all the time... but my favorite times in God's presence are when I'm bawling! Sometimes I cry just watching others get the touch they need.
Fiyahstarter
12-21-2007, 01:24 AM
I have heard preachers say a person shouldn't cry all the time... but my favorite times in God's presence are when I'm bawling! Sometimes I cry just watching others get the touch they need.
I once heard a preacher say that some of us, who were crying all the time, needed to get out of our repentant stage and move on. I almost choked. I felt pity for that preacher.
When I am in God's presence, I do cry. I can't help but to. And it is AWESOME!
COOPER
12-21-2007, 06:40 AM
I have heard preachers say a person shouldn't cry all the time... but my favorite times in God's presence are when I'm bawling! Sometimes I cry just watching others get the touch they need.
I am a crier too........it's embarrassing.
Mrs. LPW
12-21-2007, 10:06 AM
I am a crier too........it's embarrassing.
My husbands a sobber...
He once prayed God would take the crying away, and he went for a few years without crying in the presence of God.. needless to say he asked for it back and has no desire to lose that softness ever again.
I don't understand it, but it's such a release to cry...
LadyChocolate
12-21-2007, 06:18 PM
I once heard a preacher say that some of us, who were crying all the time, needed to get out of our repentant stage and move on. I almost choked. I felt pity for that preacher.
When I am in God's presence, I do cry. I can't help but to. And it is AWESOME!
My husbands a sobber...
He once prayed God would take the crying away, and he went for a few years without crying in the presence of God.. needless to say he asked for it back and has no desire to lose that softness ever again.
I don't understand it, but it's such a release to cry...
Just because one cries doesn't mean one is in constant repentence. It is sometimes a humbling; like we see in some men. (not being negative to men here). Many times, when I am flooded or overwhelmed with emotion, the tears fall... tears of joy, tears of love, and tears of gratefullness that an awesome God like He is who love me like He does.
As for the men and crying, I see nothing "sissy" about it. I love manly, masculine men. Rough and tough! LOL. But when a man can't shed tears in the presence of God, that , to me, is a pride issue. I don't mean they have to cry in the sanctuary in front of everyone, either. If they only time they shed tears is when they are alone with God, so be it! If they are secure enough to cry anytime, so be it!
I am reminded of the song, "Blessed are the tears that fall... they clean the windows of your soul.... they usher in a change of heart, and bring a joy that angels know" I think Bryan Duncan sings it! Very pretty song...
LadyChocolate
12-27-2007, 09:19 PM
:shockamoo:shockamoo:dancingGod is great!!!!!!!!!!!
MrsBOOMM
12-27-2007, 10:49 PM
I have really enjoyed reading thru this thread. God does come to us individually as our needs are all different. We never know just when he is going to come in that special awesome way as only He can.
One of these times for me was a few years back when we moved from the east coast almost to the west coast. God had been dealing with me for some time about being willing to move to help with my FIL who was terminally ill. My husband at the time had not even brought up the idea of moving. He had always said he would never move back home because it was such a nightmare to be with his family. But I kept feeling like we were going to move and God was preparing me for that. I never said anything to him because I felt that God wanted it that way. I will never forget MrB calling me while he was visiting his Dad and asking me if I would be willing to move there with him. He was so shocked when I said yes with no hesitation. I remember the phone call so vividly in my mind. We both were sobbing on the phone, as I told him how that God had been working to orchestrate the whole thing on our behalf.
I remember just as vividly the 3000+ mile in the uhaul. We had been riding and riding long enough to be tired, and we were tired enough to be silly. We were all sitting in the front seat of the cab of the truck. MrB, MrsB and our 15 yr old daughter at the time. We were trying to find a good radio station and were scanning them back and forth. We found a station that had some pretty good music. It worked well for quite a while. Then all of a sudden this group came on that could not sing. I mean, the were not hitting the notes, they were way off key and we were laughing. We were wondering how they ever got to be on the radio. Yes we were tired and silly. But in the middle of it all a voice that I recognized spoke to me and said, "but listen to the words". It was the old song that says - Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand, But I know Who holds tomorrow and I know Who holds my hand-
God's presence came in that truck so strong for me that day. We have had a number of trials that could have done us in if it were not for the fact that we could hold on to this promise. God Knows! I do not have time here to tell you all that he has brought us thru, but one thing I can tell you is that He knows, and not only does He know, but He knows just what to do about every situation. I just thank Him so much for putting the pieces together as He does. But not only do I thank Him for what He does but also for who He is! He is God! So faithful, so trusting, so righteous, so good! Can't say enough about Him.
MrsBOOMM
12-28-2007, 06:11 AM
Just because one cries doesn't mean one is in constant repentence. It is sometimes a humbling; like we see in some men. (not being negative to men here). Many times, when I am flooded or overwhelmed with emotion, the tears fall... tears of joy, tears of love, and tears of gratefullness that an awesome God like He is who love me like He does.
As for the men and crying, I see nothing "sissy" about it. I love manly, masculine men. Rough and tough! LOL. But when a man can't shed tears in the presence of God, that , to me, is a pride issue. I don't mean they have to cry in the sanctuary in front of everyone, either. If they only time they shed tears is when they are alone with God, so be it! If they are secure enough to cry anytime, so be it!
I am reminded of the song, "Blessed are the tears that fall... they clean the windows of your soul.... they usher in a change of heart, and bring a joy that angels know" I think Bryan Duncan sings it! Very pretty song...
Never heard that before, I like it!
LadyChocolate
12-28-2007, 09:49 AM
I have really enjoyed reading thru this thread. God does come to us individually as our needs are all different. We never know just when he is going to come in that special awesome way as only He can.
One of these times for me was a few years back when we moved from the east coast almost to the west coast. God had been dealing with me for some time about being willing to move to help with my FIL who was terminally ill. My husband at the time had not even brought up the idea of moving. He had always said he would never move back home because it was such a nightmare to be with his family. But I kept feeling like we were going to move and God was preparing me for that. I never said anything to him because I felt that God wanted it that way. I will never forget MrB calling me while he was visiting his Dad and asking me if I would be willing to move there with him. He was so shocked when I said yes with no hesitation. I remember the phone call so vividly in my mind. We both were sobbing on the phone, as I told him how that God had been working to orchestrate the whole thing on our behalf.
I remember just as vividly the 3000+ mile in the uhaul. We had been riding and riding long enough to be tired, and we were tired enough to be silly. We were all sitting in the front seat of the cab of the truck. MrB, MrsB and our 15 yr old daughter at the time. We were trying to find a good radio station and were scanning them back and forth. We found a station that had some pretty good music. It worked well for quite a while. Then all of a sudden this group came on that could not sing. I mean, the were not hitting the notes, they were way off key and we were laughing. We were wondering how they ever got to be on the radio. Yes we were tired and silly. But in the middle of it all a voice that I recognized spoke to me and said, "but listen to the words". It was the old song that says - Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand, But I know Who holds tomorrow and I know Who holds my hand-
God's presence came in that truck so strong for me that day. We have had a number of trials that could have done us in if it were not for the fact that we could hold on to this promise. God Knows! I do not have time here to tell you all that he has brought us thru, but one thing I can tell you is that He knows, and not only does He know, but He knows just what to do about every situation. I just thank Him so much for putting the pieces together as He does. But not only do I thank Him for what He does but also for who He is! He is God! So faithful, so trusting, so righteous, so good! Can't say enough about Him.
That is beautiful! I enjoy seeing how God works. I understand what you were talking. I've seen God start to work on myself and then some time later, lordchocolate and I are on the same page because we listened to God when we was speaking to us sometime earlier. It is beautiful when we submit to God's plan. Can you imagine if you had not been listening to God, not letting him prepare you... then your husband calls in a time of need and then he would have had to deal with convincing a wife to move and deal with an ill parent... Mr.B. was blessed to have a wife that listens to God! :santathumb
MrsBOOMM
12-28-2007, 01:38 PM
That is beautiful! I enjoy seeing how God works. I understand what you were talking. I've seen God start to work on myself and then some time later, lordchocolate and I are on the same page because we listened to God when we was speaking to us sometime earlier. It is beautiful when we submit to God's plan. Can you imagine if you had not been listening to God, not letting him prepare you... then your husband calls in a time of need and then he would have had to deal with convincing a wife to move and deal with an ill parent... Mr.B. was blessed to have a wife that listens to God! :santathumb
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am blessed to have a husband who was willing to lay aside all of his wants and wishes for a need greater than his own. It was a time in my life when I literally saw Romans 8:28 come to pass in my life. Certainly not overnight but over time. I cannot say that all things that happened after that move were good. Some were absolutely horrible and tragic Yet they all did work together for our good and are still working that way. God just knows! I'm so glad that He is in control! He does so much a better job than I could ever dream of doing.
dizzyde
12-28-2007, 01:43 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am blessed to have a husband who was willing to lay aside all of his wants and wishes for a need greater than his own. It was a time in my life when I literally saw Romans 8:28 come to pass in my life. Certainly not overnight but over time. I cannot say that all things that happened after that move were good. Some were absolutely horrible and tragic Yet they all did work together for our good and are still working that way. God just knows! I'm so glad that He is in control! He does so much a better job than I could ever dream of doing.
Isn't that the truth! My pastor has been teaching a lot on this lately, about how God's plan and ours may never look the same, but we can rest assured that it is all in His hands and He is not worried. This thought can give you so much peace of mind if you really embrace it.
LadyChocolate
12-28-2007, 02:16 PM
I cannot say that all things that happened after that move were good. Some were absolutely horrible and tragic Yet they all did work together for our good and are still working that way. God just knows! I'm so glad that He is in control! He does so much a better job than I could ever dream of doing.
Isn't that the truth! My pastor has been teaching a lot on this lately, about how God's plan and ours may never look the same, but we can rest assured that it is all in His hands and He is not worried. This thought can give you so much peace of mind if you really embrace it.
Yes it's true that hard times, even tragic times come our way, even with God in control... Sometimes God let's you know and then times you are clueless. I remember when I found out there was something wrong with my baby I was carrying. I knew GOD could work a miracle and heal this child, but I also knew that is was God's plan not to heal her. It wasn't that I had no faith, it's just sometimes God takes you down a certain path for a certain reason. This tragedy changed my life and I have had to pray for friends who've held their lifeless babies in their arms, knowing how it felt. I was able to be there for them. I understood what they were feeling.
Then there are times when I know that something is just "wrong" and deep down I know that it will be alright. I could not explain it but I just knew it would work out. I told my MIL that God was going to move for her real soon in something she desperately needed. There was no way it could happen, but 2 weeks later it was over and done with and worked out perfectly!
The times when you just don't know what it going to happen, those are hard for me! When you are truely walking by faith and not by sight! But it's also in those times when I see miracles! We serve an awesome God!
God does work all things out for the good!
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