"Things" are different now!

[andy]

Greetings in the name of our Lord !:wave


Does it seem that "things" are different somehow? Please forgive my lack of clarity, but somehow I sense a change or upheavel, if you will, in my spirit.

The only way that I can describe it is that the world I knew (or thought I knew) has changed. It is like a line has been drawn in the sand.

Since last week, I have had intense spiritual attacks. I actually thought I was dying, it was so bad. I have never had this type of attack before. Praise God we have a mighty Master, an undeafted King of King and Lord of Lords who intervened and saved me from these attacks. Praise His name forever!

I guess what I am asking....is it just me or are others seeing this too?

Lord Jesus, please come quickly.

[Jennie in TO]

Well, I think the world has turned down at path from which it can never return. I think we have gone too far now.

[pilgrimian]

Has the world changed...or have you drawn closert to Yeshua to see how the world has been for so long? I was talking about this with my wife recently. It seems things have been getting worse...but gay marriage isn't something unheard of. The world has been crooked for many years...the heart of man is evil. It is true that things once considered taboo are now more "tolerated." But things haven't changed in the world...I find myself not watching TV much anymore because limits don't seem to be there. The other night I watched a TV show that had a sex-change in the story...and it was supposed to be funny. Sick. Such dirt has been around for many years...such things haven't been as much a "fad" as they seem to be now. Unfortunately, things will get worse, too.

Keep drawing closer to Him...the world first hated Him so we shouldn't lose any heart for their hatred of us.

Godspeed,
Matthew

[LisaAnn]

I know exactly what you are talking about andy. This past 2 months have brought serious spiritual change in my life. A few weeks ago I shared that I had a panic attack, which I suffered from frequently, and heard in the midst of the attack that I didnt need to keep suffering like this. I felt like the Lord was telling me that this anxiety was a demonic oppression. Long story short I was mocked here at RR by a poster for it. :tsk Well, I prayed against it in the name of Jesus and you know what???? I havent had an anxiety attack since then nor have i struggled with any anxiety. You have no idea what a miracle this is!!!!

Since then I have felt the Spirit calling me to take care of areas in my life that need attention such as my thoughts :redface , my tv shows that I watch ....... well I could go on and on. It isnt easy and in light of His suffering on the cross it makes me humbled that I should even consider these things a struggle.

I really feel that we Christians are being called closer to Him recently. I have seen posters here say that we are being readied for the Bride Groom. I also feel that we are being strengthened for something too. Perhaps we are going to have to soon take a stand for our faith like we have never exprianced here in America before. I pray that I am wrong though and we are outta here first.

[JustasIam]

Nightmares.

Since the beginning of this year, I've been having HORRIBLE nightmares - 3-4 nights out of the week. And these dreams involve people I know - even my parents! And I always wake up sweating, shaking and breathing heavily.

In a way, I'm thankful for them - it must mean that the adversary is ticked off about something I'm doing. All I can do is pray to God that I have a peaceful night's sleep - although it never lasts through the night (this started right before the new year).

Well, at least when we get called for the Rapture, I won't have to worry about nightmares anymore - or SIN for that matter! (Praise God!!) :thumb :angel

LisaAnn - I agree with you. I do feel that many of us Christians are being drawn closer to Christ, and thankfully I have been one of them. Each morning, I'm thankful that I have another day to be a Christian example. After work, all I want to do is listen to various devotionals on the local Christian radio station and work on my model ship. I can't remember a time when I have been so thirsty for God's Word. I think He's definitely getting us ready for that AWESOME Marriage Supper!!

[andy]

I think all of you are right. I have grown closer to the Lord than I have ever been.

LisaAnn

You are right on. I know that there are some things that I must put down. I am a smoker and have been for over 30 years. In the past several weeks, it has begun to disgust me. I feel dirty and unclean. I truly believe the Lord is speaking to me to put it down. By His strength, I will.

Pilgrimian

You are right also. Our enemy does not want us closer to Jesus. Thank you for your wisdom.

Jennie

I agree. Our only hope is Jesus.

Thanks everybody.

[pucci]

I can remember back in the seventies when I was kid watching that sitcom 'One Day at a Time' (anyone remeber that with Valarie Bertenelli?)

There was one episode which was considered to be too contravercial for television. You wanna know what it was about :D:

In this episode Valerie Bertanelli's older sister (played by Michelle Philips) worked in an office and there was a new girl who was hired. The new girl was a secretary. Anyway at one point the phone on her desk rang and the girl just stared at it as if in a daze.

Michelle Phillips witnessed her doing that and assumed that this girl was taking drugs and her big delema was whether she should confront the girl or tell the boss. Anyway she decided she would ask the girl about it, and the girl said that she doesn't take drugs but that she had epilepsy. And that was contravercial in those days!!!!

I remember going to school the next day and talking about that episode with classmates.

My we have come a looooooong way baby!!

[GraceX3]

Andy, I'm being convicted to quit smoking too! In fact I got the Smoke Away vitamins last night and tomorrow is my start date. My dh asked me if I wanted to try quitting with him a few weeks ago and I said "no". Not ready to quit. Now I am! Wow!

My fear with the cigarettes is that I could be lead astray for want of a cigarette. I've also noticed that when I'm not smoking I can feel God's presence more. When I light up a cigarette, I don't feel God's presence. For me, it's a choice of which one I want to follow. So far, with prayers, God's going to win. :thumb His presence is so much better than a cigarette. :nod

I'll pray for you Andy.

I'm feeling something different but it's not fear. It's an unexplainable joy lately. Not really unexplainable, I know that it's God.

Something's up! :):

YSIC,

Melanie

[antsinmypants]

one word: YES!

[bopeep1909]

Yes, I have definately noticed a change recently. Unfortunately I do not think it is going to get much better (and will most definately get alot worse) until Christ comes back.

[Kieffers4Christ]

Originally posted by LisaAnn
I know exactly what you are talking about andy. This past 2 months have brought serious spiritual change in my life. A few weeks ago I shared that I had a panic attack, which I suffered from frequently, and heard in the midst of the attack that I didnt need to keep suffering like this. I felt like the Lord was telling me that this anxiety was a demonic oppression.

OH MY GOSH! I thought I was the ONLY one who suffered from this! My doc has put me on all kinds of meds. Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, anxiety pills, ect......

Here’s the thing:
I NEVER had these attacks as a mormon for 10 years.
Its only been over the last 2 years since we left the mormon church that I started struggling with panic attacks and suicide thoughts that I hear in my head.
It seems the closer I get to Christ, the worse the oppression hits me. My counselor at church told me that it was a spiritual attack and to remind myself who I am in Jesus! That Satan cant have what we don’t give him, and to hold fast to Jesus!

My outlook on the whole thing?
I think Satan is working OVERTIME trying to reap his own harvest before our AWESOME LORD returns! Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus!!! I love you Lord!!!!

[kimmylg]

I think a more accurate statement would be.. EVERYTHING is changed now. (Except Jesus, of course!) I am feeling more and more like a stranger in my own land. Does that make sense? I'm so ready to go to my REAL home!! :nod

[Mongoose60]

Spiritual attacks on the strong up-swing.

[andy]

In reflection, I forgot something that I should have mentioned.

These "attacks" really starting coming with a vengence after Feb 8th, the Sunday my two grand-daughters were saved (Praise God).....and Feb 22th....the day they were baptized.

I have found, at least in my experience, I am the most vunerable after a tremendous spiritual experience. Is this the same with the rest of you?

Thanks to everyone and God bless.:wave

[antsinmypants]

Originally posted by andy
These "attacks" really starting coming with a vengence after Feb 8th, the Sunday my two grand-daughters were saved (Praise God).....and Feb 22th....the day they were baptized.

I have found, at least in my experience, I am the most vunerable after a tremendous spiritual experience. Is this the same with the rest of you?

No, actually-- when I start speaking out against things, instead of staying silent, is when I start doing the most battle. (on various subjects bible related)

My problem started about 2 months ago.

[LisaAnn]

Originally posted by antsinmypants
No, actually-- when I start speaking out against things, instead of staying silent, is when I start doing the most battle. (on various subjects bible related)

My problem started about 2 months ago.

This has been my experiance also.

I teach Creation at our church and also at our denominations camp grounds. When ever I am asked to speak I come under serious attack.

I have also noticed whenever I bring up a thread here examining the Word I am also more vunerable. The panic attack that I mentioned earlier in this thread was the direct result of a thread I started here. All it takes is calling out the name of Jesus though. :thumb