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I am new Christian, started to read Bible around one year ago, attended some Bible lessons and discussions and pray daily. Sometimes it is harder than other times, sometimes I get absent mind but on other occasions I manage to put myself fully into prayer. My issue is that I don't fell Holy Spirit or when I ask God for guidance or advice I fell only silence. Can someone give me some guidance or perhaps tell me more from personal experience please?
I see many people have responded to your post already, but some of what you said sent my mind backwards to when I was saved. I had no reason to have any doubts as I had a "Damascus Road" kind of experience as Paul did. When Jesus comes into our life, it doesn't always come with sunshine and a voice from above.
Our spiritual house inside of us must be filled with the Holy Spirit, swept free of anything demons may use as doorways back into your home (not you); finally garnished with Bible study, praise and worship. Fasting from all media and just sitting silent listening for answers to your hearts prayers: for the Holy Spirits voice.
When I read your post: He said 'spirit of Heaviness'. It is demonic and it is sent to destroy your peace and happiness in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit wants to end this interference in your walk with Jesus.
The spirit of heaviness is in the Bible and can be verified by you that it's real. It has fruits that you will recognize as you study this. You nailed it, in what you said in your post. It's nothing be afraid of. The Holy Spirit is encircling you and protecting you; comforting you. He is going to teach you of this. And with His Help, you are going to cast this hindrance out of your life.
I'm going to send you to a website that has an excellent teaching on this. Read it all. You are not afflicted with any mental weakness. But for some reason this thing is holding you back from Gods best for you. Are you into a gospel band or anything like that? Email me after you've read this article, ok?
"Preach the word dot com"
Find the teaching message on: "Deliverance From The Spirit of Heaviness"
By David Legge
(Put a Dot . where I spelled out dot
Someone gave me a couple of tapes by DION: Kingdom in the Streets; and Seasons. Find the albums on YouTube. Demons HATE praise music. It helped me greatly to get free from the heaviness.
Jesus loves you, and the Holy Spirit wants to free you.
Feeling an action from the holy spirit, is a natural fleshly need. When you read Christ words, remember He is teaching you and me about the kingdom of God! We are learning about Him, while growing in his knowledge for all of us. He confirms His teaching and healing with miracles! Why can't we experience these same miracles? When we read Gods word,we may not see it or feel it, but know that the seed that has been planted in your heart through faith is growing! This is the miracle! When doubt creeps in remember, that He shed His blood , so that through faith you will become more like Him. When you become a child of God, you will conform into him! This is his amazing grace towards us!
Thank you very much for you comment and pointing me to James 1which I have read this morning after reading your post. I understand what you are saying, I do get impatient on occasions as sometimes I want to receive something more concrete than having fate alone, but I also understand that it is my problem when doubts arise. I am not hiding that I have occasional doubts but all I can do is continue praying and reading I believe. Thank you again.
Borand, to add what Matthew has said about having faith: I'm sure you are expressing faith in your Christian walk; after all you came 'by faith' when you turned to Christ & that same faith keeps you walking each day loving & trusting God for all your needs. However, I've learned that having faith is not a passive gift or experience. Some pray & just wait for something to happen. Faith demands that we get on in our daily existence looking for the presence & Hand of the Lord to keep us & direct us. Also, there's not always a 'feeling' about the presence or power of God that one has - if we only looked for a feeling for proof, then our walk is not of faith. God expects His children to have implicit faith in Him no matter what our circumstance, whatever our wants or even when there seems to be silence from Him. He knows you love Him & are devoted to Him: as you pray & read from His Word, there will be times when suddenly the Spirit of God 'intrudes' into your prayer/reading to tell you something special or give confirmation.
I have many examples, but one now: I attended a Fellowship in my early Christian walk that majored heavily on Missions. It was always a challenge to us: "Why are you still sitting here & not out there sharing the Good News?" So, I prayed for a number of years but there was no answer or urge from God. So, I continued in my Christian walk, going out each week with a group to share Christ on the streets (as was the burden on my heart). Then after a few years, while in morning prayer, the Spirit just 'intruded' into my prayer time, & burdened my heart heavily to go out & serve, giving me the Mission name as well. That burden wouldn't leave me so I left it all with him to direct me. Soon I got a call from a man from another country who wanted to buy my house, without seeing it & ready to pay whatever I wanted! I knew this was God' Hand. The deal went through without problems.
Just trust Him as you walk each day with the Lord, He WILL guide you.
Thank you very much for sharing your story and I am very happy that you found your way to serve God. In the past my life was very fortunate on many fields but I was ignorant and never acknowledged what God had done for me. Someone else has commented on my post, and only within few minutes after reading couple of posts, James 1 and Jeremiah this morning I have realised how ignorant I was. God was there, giving me opportunity to accept Him, giving me everything I needed but I did not, I was blind to see. Now I am asking God to do it again in my life, to accept my apology and to send someone else in my life who can guide me on His path. I fell that I had big chance but I closed the doors, I never had to ask God twice, he was there for me always, every moment, but I did not know that at the time.
Walking with the Lord will keep the Lord close. The Bible says He will never leave you or forsake you. God is listening but He may speak to you through others or His Word. Prayer is effective but you must believe and have faith. Faith comes from the Word of God.
It was really encouraging when I read that you said that God might speak to us through others. I did not know that, but immediately after reading what you said I recollected past times when God did do exactly that but I was not aware until now. This recognition also revealed to me many sins I committed during those times. What you have said brought understanding of something that I kept missing for many years. I feel very sad about it now as I would have acted differently towards God, towards other people and myself. It was somewhere in me but I did not understand what it was - missed messages from God. I cant turn the time back but can only hope that God will not turn His back to me.
I am new Christian, started to read Bible around one year ago, attended some Bible lessons and discussions and pray daily. Sometimes it is harder than other times, sometimes I get absent mind but on other occasions I manage to put myself fully into prayer. My issue is that I don't fell Holy Spirit or when I ask God for guidance or advice I fell only silence. Can someone give me some guidance or perhaps tell me more from personal experience please?
Our spiritual house inside of us must be filled with the Holy Spirit, swept free of anything demons may use as doorways back into your home (not you); finally garnished with Bible study, praise and worship. Fasting from all media and just sitting silent listening for answers to your hearts prayers: for the Holy Spirits voice.
When I read your post: He said 'spirit of Heaviness'. It is demonic and it is sent to destroy your peace and happiness in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit wants to end this interference in your walk with Jesus.
The spirit of heaviness is in the Bible and can be verified by you that it's real. It has fruits that you will recognize as you study this. You nailed it, in what you said in your post. It's nothing be afraid of. The Holy Spirit is encircling you and protecting you; comforting you. He is going to teach you of this. And with His Help, you are going to cast this hindrance out of your life.
I'm going to send you to a website that has an excellent teaching on this. Read it all. You are not afflicted with any mental weakness. But for some reason this thing is holding you back from Gods best for you. Are you into a gospel band or anything like that? Email me after you've read this article, ok?
"Preach the word dot com"
Find the teaching message on: "Deliverance From The Spirit of Heaviness"
By David Legge
(Put a Dot . where I spelled out dot
Someone gave me a couple of tapes by DION: Kingdom in the Streets; and Seasons. Find the albums on YouTube. Demons HATE praise music. It helped me greatly to get free from the heaviness.
Jesus loves you, and the Holy Spirit wants to free you.
Mishael
Thank you very much for you comment and pointing me to James 1which I have read this morning after reading your post. I understand what you are saying, I do get impatient on occasions as sometimes I want to receive something more concrete than having fate alone, but I also understand that it is my problem when doubts arise. I am not hiding that I have occasional doubts but all I can do is continue praying and reading I believe. Thank you again.
I have many examples, but one now: I attended a Fellowship in my early Christian walk that majored heavily on Missions. It was always a challenge to us: "Why are you still sitting here & not out there sharing the Good News?" So, I prayed for a number of years but there was no answer or urge from God. So, I continued in my Christian walk, going out each week with a group to share Christ on the streets (as was the burden on my heart). Then after a few years, while in morning prayer, the Spirit just 'intruded' into my prayer time, & burdened my heart heavily to go out & serve, giving me the Mission name as well. That burden wouldn't leave me so I left it all with him to direct me. Soon I got a call from a man from another country who wanted to buy my house, without seeing it & ready to pay whatever I wanted! I knew this was God' Hand. The deal went through without problems.
Just trust Him as you walk each day with the Lord, He WILL guide you.
Thank you very much for sharing your story and I am very happy that you found your way to serve God. In the past my life was very fortunate on many fields but I was ignorant and never acknowledged what God had done for me. Someone else has commented on my post, and only within few minutes after reading couple of posts, James 1 and Jeremiah this morning I have realised how ignorant I was. God was there, giving me opportunity to accept Him, giving me everything I needed but I did not, I was blind to see. Now I am asking God to do it again in my life, to accept my apology and to send someone else in my life who can guide me on His path. I fell that I had big chance but I closed the doors, I never had to ask God twice, he was there for me always, every moment, but I did not know that at the time.
It was really encouraging when I read that you said that God might speak to us through others. I did not know that, but immediately after reading what you said I recollected past times when God did do exactly that but I was not aware until now. This recognition also revealed to me many sins I committed during those times. What you have said brought understanding of something that I kept missing for many years. I feel very sad about it now as I would have acted differently towards God, towards other people and myself. It was somewhere in me but I did not understand what it was - missed messages from God. I cant turn the time back but can only hope that God will not turn His back to me.
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