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iris:
Arcturus,
That was so beautiful!
What an encouragement and blessing I have received from your testimony.
Thank you so much for sharing your uplifting experience.
Love and Peace
Iris
rk12201960:
Blessing to you and yours my dear sister.
I was looking for the words but they just seem pale and void.
Thank you for they wonderful and beautiful blessing you have giving us from Christ.
Your brother in Christ.
Randy
snorky:
I do a lot of the same kind of thing, only walking up here in the mountains. I DO talk to God a lot (literally, and I am not crazy..if anyone asks why I talk "to myself" I say I'm just talking to the animals---didn't Fransis of Assissi do that?)...and now you have inspired me to LISTEN for a change! Thanks! YOur experience was awesome!--Deb aka snorky
PKnowler:
Arcturus,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. That was beautifully written. It was as though I experienced it with you through your eloquent story telling. I'm sure Africa must be a beautiful place. It is wonderful that you had this special communication with the Lord.
Since I've come to believe the message of Universal Reconciliation and that God is truly sovereign in all situations, that it is not of us to choose God but He chooses us, I have been freed to truly love people. I come from a background of legalism and prejudice. There was always a tendency to judge people for the choices they made and for rejecting Christ. Now I know that it is not of us to choose but He chooses us so there is no need for judgments and prejudices because it is all of God.
The message that you got "Love my Souls" is what I have become free to do since coming to the understanding of Universal Reconciliation. This is the second greatest commandment. It is so wonderful to see people from all walks of life and know that God loves them and has a plan for their life, that he is not going to cast them off and torture them forever like the church teaches. It is also liberating to not feel like I have to go out and convert everyone. That is the work of God. My responsibility is love and to be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within me when I feel the prompting of the Holy Spirit to do so.
Thank you for reminding us of this most important commandment to Love one another- not just other believers.
Romans 13:8
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
PKnowler:
--- Quote from: Patrick on March 19, 2007, 06:16:41 PM ---That was beautiful.
I too like to just go outside and experience a different form of "one on one" with God. So many times, I have been out in the desert just sitting and observing everything that is happening; the quail, rabbits, ground squirrels, birds, snakes, spiders, scorpions (yikes), mountains, valleys, springs. And, the wind will pick up and I hear that voice, I made all this (I am everywhere)!!. The tears start to flow like Niagra Falls and I can do nothing to stop them. I fight it, tell myself to stop, someone/something might see me. Like the desert wildlife gives 2 hoots if I'm crying.
It can be some of the most intense times. Like the time a bobcat came in from behind me and just casually looked at me for a few seconds; I imitated Lots wife, not sure I even took a breath for about 45 seconds. I laughed as it walked off with it's little bob tail moving from side to side.
Thank you for sharing that, Arcturus.
He truly is EVERYWHERE.
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Hey Patrick,
I really enjoyed you sharing as well. I use to live in Arizona so I know about the wildlife there and the serene nights up in the mountains in Prescott. The sky there seemed more blue and the clouds more fluffy white. There is something peaceful about the dessert. I've always enjoyed the monsoons. I have sat out many times under a covering and watched the lightning and the wind blow things around as the storm brewed. There were many times of intimacy with the Lord when I found a place of refuge and comfort in Him as the storm raged -that includes the storms in my life.
Life is alot calmer these days. I am filled with awe about how far God has brought me and the blessings He has bestowed on me. I live in Missouri now and the pastures are green and my life is lush. I have much to be thankful for! One of Greatest Blessings He has given is the knowledge of His Love, that His atonement that covers ALL people, and all the other wonderful truths and fellowship I have here. I look forward to this walk with the Lord and the adventures in discovery of Him!
Patrick I wanted to point out how much your post blessed me. I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who weeps in His presence. It isn't something I can control either. I've often wondered why I weep, like you said "the flow like Niagara Falls". I think it is because I am so enraptured in His love and feel so unworthy that I am undone. Perhaps I shouldn't try to analyze it but it never fails, I weep when I find that place of intimacy with the Lord. I don't believe it is merely emotionalism either but it is very emotional.
There is something so edifying about seeing someone else love and worship the Lord too.
Thank you, Patrick and Arcturus you've blessed me! :)
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