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Has this ever happened to you?
Stacey:
Has this ever happened to you?
1. I don't pray any more. I don't want too. I have no drive, desire, or want to in any way to pray. Oh I acknowledge God in my heart, in my inner being but as far as what I would call knee time praying; that doesn't happen anymore.
2. I do not read my bible. I remember a time that I truly enjoyed reading my bible and learning new things, truths, the little nuggets of truth that give you an incredible feeling of newly found treasure and excitement but those times are a distant past now.
3. Very seldom do I talk about God. There are times when the subject comes up at work but for the most part I walk away. Even at home at one point I was once considered the spiritual leader of the family but I suppose I walked away from that too. Why? I have absolutely no clue.
4. This is the worst one of all. I'm OK with 1-3 but not quite a 100% because I felt the need to post it here for everyone to see if this has happened to any of you. If this has happened to you and your on the other side of it now, then I would love to hear about it.
I'm not having a pity party but I surely would like to know what the heck is going on.
mharrell08:
--- Quote from: Stacey on September 02, 2010, 10:50:15 AM ---Has this ever happened to you?
1. I don't pray any more. I don't want too. I have no drive, desire, or want to in any way to pray. Oh I acknowledge God in my heart, in my inner being but as far as what I would call knee time praying; that doesn't happen anymore.
2. I do not read my bible. I remember a time that I truly enjoyed reading my bible and learning new things, truths, the little nuggets of truth that give you an incredible feeling of newly found treasure and excitement but those times are a distant past now.
3. Very seldom do I talk about God. There are times when the subject comes up at work but for the most part I walk away. Even at home at one point I was once considered the spiritual leader of the family but I suppose I walked away from that too. Why? I have absolutely no clue.
4. This is the worst one of all. I'm OK with 1-3 but not quite a 100% because I felt the need to post it here for everyone to see if this has happened to any of you. If this has happened to you and your on the other side of it now, then I would love to hear about it.
I'm not having a pity party but I surely would like to know what the heck is going on.
--- End quote ---
Yes
1. I stopped 'knee time' praying a long time ago. To each his/her own in that regards. How you communicate with God is your own preference but it is good to communicate. If it is only in thought, that is good. If it is meant to grow, you'll feel God pull you in that direction.
2. This happens probably more often than most would care to admit. It's happened to me for sure, even just recently. I wasn't actively trying to not read, it just happened. But getting back started is like riding a bike...read a little here and there and you're back to the way you are. Try finding your favorite verses and reading them...even if it's only 1 or 2, at least let those few be the 'meditation of your heart' [Ps 1:2; 19:14].
3. I don't talk religion or politics at my job. And though I don't consider a relationship with God to be 'religion', I know co-workers do, so I don't bring those discussions to the office. At home, I don't have anyone to speak with so I don't 'talk' about God much either.
I wouldn't worry so much about 'talking about God' but rather 'dying to self and living for God'. Show Christ in you by your actions, words will only ring hallow if your actions are not in line.
4. It happens and is meant for us to trust and rely on God all the more. Remember, it takes the 'trying of your faith' to develop patience [James 1:3] and this patience must be perfected [James 1:4]. It may seem crazy now, but once God pulls you closer, you'll look back and see WHY it was worth it and you learn from it.
That's all I can say from my experience,
Marques
Deborah-Leigh:
Yes Stacey.
Yes, on all counts and more.
I got to talking back AT God and gave him a piece of my mind! In return, He gave me a peace (spelling intended), of His Spirit....I did not expect it, or anticipate it either. God can keep very still, quiet and it is our death not His we feel. God is not dead but alive. He leads us through death to overcome death and all that death is in every form and feeling. When He doesn't talk to us, we are deaf, not Him. When He doesn't move us, we are as dead, not Him. :(
What emotion are you feeling?
The worst for me are the feelings of paralysis in mind, body, soul, being and life......THAT is the worst!!! :( :'( and then again, it is not. Pain, PAIN is much worse and that paralysis is also a form of pain!
God showed me He can cause it and He can remove it too, as and when He does. And He DOES. It's all Him.
A big hug to you.
Arc
GaryK:
Yes Stacey. All of them apply.
At one point anger toward God towered above anything. He brought me to finding Ray’s teachings and then seemed to vanish like the wind. I didn’t understand. The only tools I had in the gigantic....colossal……internal struggle was Ray’s papers. And Ray has some hard sayings, but the truth. All I could feel was: ‘THIS is what God planned for my life!!!!!? I didn’t care for God much.
All four of your points were immediate, all at once.
More anger.
More confusion.
Silence.
And the silence was deafening.
He never released his grip. He never does.
RE-read this paper, especially this portion, perhaps some help for a clearer vision:
THE SEA OF GALILEE VERSUS THE LAKE OF FIRE
“Do you not see yourself in this scene? Do you not picture yourself being compelled by our Lord to enter the dark and scary trials of this life? Do you not feel TOSSED by the frightening trials and tribulations of this life?”
http://bible-truths.com/lake12.html
Halfway down the page.
And:
FOUR JUDGMENTS OF JESUS
The first four judgments of Jesus in His Sermon revolve around "brothers" in Christ who "do the will of God." And even calling a brother "you fool," will bring judgment of Jesus on your life. But what about the last one-"prison?" Does Jesus put us in prison? Yes, He certainly does. I can personally vouch for this one, and maybe you can too. Sometimes we are put into a position where we just can't get out. There IS NO WAY OUT. We will physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually struggle for a way out, but there is no way out. You are in spiritual prison! And Jesus ONLY has the keys.
http://bible-truths.com/lake16-D3.htm
All the way down the page.
If he’s begun the work, he’ll finish it.
Peace to you Stacey.
Felix:
Hi Stacey. It's good to hear from you. Your honesty is wonderful. I don't know if I could have written that
even though I'm going through something very similar.
Praying on my knees: I used to have a habit of every morning praying on my knees. But, I read where Ray
said nothing physical is spiritual. So, why should I be on my knees? Now I sit in a comfortable chair and
have quiet time.
Read the bible: Yes, I don't read the bible as much. I'm a little irratated at myself for reading it the wrong
way. Although, daily bible reading gave me a foundation for what I believe today.
Talk about God: My witnessing is better now because I tell people about the love of God and I'm not worried sick about one of my friends going to hell because of me.
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