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Originally posted by chebob
I am completely aware of how hard it is to describe how it is when you "know" god is contacting you, or is there, or is answering you (whatever you would attribute it to). It's almost impossible, and reading through your posts I remember the difficulty I've had trying to describe it.
Originally posted by chebob
The most "powerful" times I have felt it, have been the times where tears have run down my face and my body has shivered, simply through believing I am receiving some kind of message from God. I really couldn't begin to describe the exact details of any of what I call "hearing" or "seeing" God (not in the literal sense....bah, this is all so metaphorical, this is why it's so hard to explain), but around 2 or 3 years ago, when they were at their most frequent, I did keep pointing things out to my fiance, wo began by trating each with cynicysm, but after a couple of years now also "knows" that certain things are "from Above" and not coincedence or madness.
Originally posted by chebob
Rather than being chosen to do something, although I always have and always will hope for something like that, I see these "contacts" as a variety of things, kind of like Psycho-analysis from God, free of charge. They seem to me to be guiding, comforting, reassuring and just very good for the mind. Like giving your brain a wash (?).
Originally posted by chebob
I haven't been praying so much lately, I've simply tapered off because I have been wrapped up in life in general, and I have noticed that I have been having hardly any "visions" or psychic dreams or anything like that. Just my 2 cents (or 33 dollars)
Originally posted by Valhall
saint4god,
Good luck in your journey. I can only share what happens when you ignore. In 1994-1998 time frame I was experiencing a calling in the form of experiencing one of the spiritual gifts. I did not have the faith I needed and became concerned that I could not handle what was being asked of me with the humility I thought was required. Had I had the faith in God, I would have known to leave that matter to Him and simply follow His will. Long story short the gift was taken (use or lose it). Realizing you did not meet a spiritual challenge leaves a hole in the middle with the wind blowing through that I deeply suggest you avoid if at all possible.
Originally posted by Valhall
I would be glad to visit more in u2u's.
Originally posted by saint4God
I welcome input for anyone, but certainly helpful would be from Christians here who have experienced this. How did you find out? What was it like? What do I do? This is a smattering of questions but need help figuring this out as soon as possible. I have until the end of the year I think.
Originally posted by dbrandt
But, you took a survey that showed you should serve God more and more effectively, is that right?
Originally posted by dbrandt
Now you are waiting for a call from some church officials, is this right?
Originally posted by saint4God
Maybe an e-mail, maybe a call, maybe nothing at all. Rather, I need to find out from them if this means I should be involved with the church or not. I don't know where, I only know to some degree what I'm to be involved with. Again, puzzle pieces, trying to put it all together.
[edit on 20-7-2005 by saint4God]
Originally posted by dbrandt
When you say more involved with the church, what denomination(I'm assuming you are talking about a denomination) are you talking about?
Originally posted by dbrandt
How old are you and do you have a family?
Originally posted by dbrandt
Do you feel led in your own spirit that God Himself is calling you into a more active, leadership role?
Originally posted by saint4God
Originally posted by dbrandt
How old are you and do you have a family?
If I knew why it was being asked, I may be more open to answering...in a U2U or something. For everyone else, I am genderless and have the same people in my family as all of you do.
Originally posted by dbrandt
The reason for the having a family(spouse and kids) question is because they need to be 100% with you on this decision and supportive, mainly spouse.
Originally posted by dbrandt
I would say the most important part of this is what you believe God is telling you to do and patience.
Originally posted by Mizar
I have been debating preist hood for a long time....
In the catholic church you can check an old thread about some of my experiences at ID ignorancedenied.com...
Originally posted by Mizar
But U2U me if you want to talk.
Ive been "listening" for over 5 years
Originally posted by slank
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I remember Michael Jackson refering to talking with God.
Originally posted by slank
Are you doing acts to improve other people's lives?
More power to you.
Are you just doing God's sales work [proselytizing] instead?
Remember pushers like to promote their products too,
This is dubious.
It is possible to become enamored of many things in the Universe, and to see and feel them to be one's calling.
Not all of them are good.
Make sure you check you own moral compass from time to time.
Do you actions measure up, human being to human being?
Genuinely turn the tables in your mind, does it still add up?
Just because it makes YOU feel good doesn't mean it has any positive effect on other people's lives. Condescention can turn an apparently good act into blunt instrument against someone else. They can't help but resent it. It will almost certainly cloud their minds and taint your entire actions.
Are your good works merely promotional products sponsored by your belief system? Or is it a gift straight from you heart? Person to person.
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