The Presence of God

[BeenThinkin]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

You've BeenThinkin' too much..........lol!

Renda, I'm gonna "think a little more," dangerously.

Have you ever noticed the videos made during some church services and around some of the altars in the churches. The looks on individuals faces so often seem to be looks of distress, pain, hurt, grief..etc. When praying with someone to receive "the gift" of the Holy Ghost so often there is no look that represents what I would think would be proper for someone receiving "a gift!"

Yep....BeenThinkin'

[missourimary]

Originally Posted by BeenThinkin

Renda, I'm gonna "think a little more," dangerously.

Have you ever noticed the videos made during some church services and around some of the altars in the churches. The looks on individuals faces so often seem to be looks of distress, pain, hurt, grief..etc. When praying with someone to receive "the gift" of the Holy Ghost so often there is no look that represents what I would think would be proper for someone receiving "a gift!"

Yep....BeenThinkin'

I haven't seen it on video much but I've seen it live and in person, yes. I've been in the prayer room and seen the same as well. And heard enough kids say-"I really prayed tonight! I cried and cried," to know that there is sometimes a huge disconnect between what we consider the presence of God and what is actually the glory of God.

[Paul Weaver]

I can clearly remember two experiences where I know without a doubt I was in the presence of something nearly impossible to describe. The first time I was so scared I thought I was going to die. The absolute purity, holiness of this presence paralyzed me. I could not stand to be where I was. I feared that I was literally going to die. Then, the most sweet calm I have ever experienced in my life.
The second experience didn't scare me to death, but I was again paralyzed, then the most warm, calm.
In both instances, I couldn't respond with any emotion at all. I was frozen, speechless.