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chuckusa:
Hello all,

Thank you for those kind words of encouragement. It seems that this "phenomenon" takes many forms...wow.

Just writing that out seems to have lifted a load off of my shoulders, and knowing that someone understands means a lot. This JOY is not something that so far, has helped me, and I have been thinking further about it.

I am wondering if it is so fleeting because of ME. Am I reacting to this with the same heart and mind each time, and because of that, I am nullifying it in some way? I don't want to sound at all "mystical" about this, but maybe I am the problem. If I were to look at this, more for what it really is, instead of what I want it to be...then maybe it would manifest in a different way. Does that make any sense?

Bobby, I'm glad I DID start this if it's been on your mind also. Thank you all for your prayers, and for your support. I pray that we all get comfort from this understanding fellowship.

Love,
chuck

ned:
Chuck, I have on and off felt such JOY for God that my heart actually skips a beat and feels like it will burst right out of my chest. Usually this happens when I'm alone meditating or singing songs of praise (actually, most times in my car driving to/from work). And yes, what a wonderful feeling it is, but true, it doesn't last long.

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We are carnal and sinful by nature, what if we put Jesus first ALWAYS, then others, then ourselves?  There's pure joy to be had in that scenario. But we can't do that always can we? We can strive for it. 
What does Jesus want from us?  Are we doing it?  Always?

Just some thoughts of mine.

Bless you brother, you are sure not alone. 

Love,
Marie

shoani:
chuck,

i echo ur statements bro. i have been on a roller coaster ride spiritually and have been telling Mongoose who has been of help in trying to keep me sane. mybe with U its a feeling of emptyness but with me it will even turn as ugly as feeling of hatred. i would hate to hear some1 mention scriptures, i'd feel like being alone and living by my self. in that moment i will definately think evil is taking over but His luv has been a greatest miracle that kept my mouth shut and not saying anything to insult His name. i feel U brother. am feeling like that Today and am feeling defensive as well. will be praying for U. like some1 said "if its any consolation to U, U R not alone"

am so impressed with the way U expresses urself, that is how i would like to tell people so that they can bear with me in such days. somethings happen for a reason.

shoane

angie:
Hello all,

I thought I was being fanciful after the event, sure that my mind was playing tricks on me. It always seems to happen to me when God has revealed himself to me in a way that surprises me, when I least expect it. Whatever it is that has been causing me a dilema, suddenly all slots into place, in a way I'd never imagined, words fail me at those moments and the clarity is startling. To me it's the promise of what's to come, what we want for everyone. There would be no more ugliness or wars in the world if everyone felt like that all the time. It reminds me that every single struggling step, is a step in the right direction. It more than makes up for the 'dead' times in between.

Angie
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chuckusa:
Hello all,

I'm so glad to see that others are getting something positive from these occurences. I myself, do not...yet.

Thanks everyone for sharing your similar experiences, I don't understand, but I do feel a lot better. I've considered hormones, drug flashbacks and mental illness as possible causes, but now I see that this is something much deeper. I suppose its good that it doesn't last because I am sure that I would explode from happiness, were it to continue very long... :)

Thanks everyone, I love you all.

Chuck

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