feeling a touch while praying?

[His Child]

I have a question about something that happened to me while I was praying,and I was wondering what other peoples opinions may be on this,and if anyone else has had something like this happen to them while praying.

I was praying to Jesus,and this particular day,I was able to spend "quality" time alone with Him in prayer because the rest of my family had gone away for most of the day. I was going through an awful lot and was so thankful that I was able to spend time with Jesus without all the noise and commotion going on in the house,anyways,as I was praying,I felt a touch,a gentle but firm touch on the side of my head(I was kneeling down with my head resting on it's side on my Bible) and my first reaction was to quickly open my eyes and look to see who it was, and of course nobody was there(there wasn't anyone in the house except for me & Jesus),and immediately,I realized that it must have been Jesus,and so I continued praying and felt His comforting and powerful presence so strong.

I thought twice before posting this,because it is such a personal time between me and my Saviour,but I would really like to know if anyone has experience something like this ,especially while praying.

[Galoutofdixie]

Hi! :wave

Thanks for sharing this experience with us. :hug While I have never felt an actual touch, I did have an experience similar to the second half of what you experienced. (Does that make sense? :laugh )

It was a couple of years ago when I re-dedicated my life to Christ, after many years of backsliding. I had convinced myself that by backsliding that I had commited the unpardenable sin. I was in deep prayer, making my confession of sin and asking the Lord to help me to be able to start over and to help me to be able to rest in my salvation and to reasure me of my salvation, as I was tormented by the thought that I had no more hope.

I immediately felt the most wonderful warm prescence wrap around me and through me. It was almost as if I were melting from the inside out. I had the most intense feeling of well being and peace, and was filled with such a sense of gratitude. I have never, ever, before felt anything like this in my life! I knew without a doubt that God had forgiven me and I believe that this feeling was the Holy Spirit reasuring me. It really brought on tears of rejoycing and thanksgiving.

Another strange thing happened after this experience, which started the same night and lasted for about a month. As I lay down to go to sleep after praying, bible verses that I had long ago learned but forgotten kept coming to mind, one after another and even when I'd wake up in the night, it would be with scripture in my mind. I think it was the Holy Spirit praying for me and also communicating back to me, because it seemed very conversational. Not like just spouting memorized verses. It's really hard to explain, but must have been somthing that I really needed. Like I said, this went on everynight for about a month or so. After it quit I really missed it and wish that I would still have nights like that once in awhile. It was the most comforting thing that I've ever experienced. :hail

[JesusLover_2002]

Here is something I shared in another thread.

Wow, that was beautiful. It just took my breath away. My Jesus, He is so wonderful and He is my best friend. im just so in love with Him. I've been talking to Him alot, and I know He is listening because of His peace which is in Me. just a few days ago, something beautiful happened. Before I layed down on the couch, I was praying and asking Jesus to calm me, and I wanted Him to sit next to me. And you know what when I layed down, I felt someone sitting down nest to me. It was not a forceful sit, but a gentle one. All of a sudden an overflowing Peace encamped in me. I was not even afraid, but very very peaceful.
The next day i read checked my email, and I get Gods Daily promises in my inbox and this is what it read.
This week's promise: Overcoming discouragement brings great blessing
Have you experienced the peace of God during times of trouble?

Be silent, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.

Psalm 46:6 NLT

Be still my soul



Be still, my soul! thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past,
Thy hope, they confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul! the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be Still, My Soul (v2) , Katharina Amalia von Schlegel (1697-?)
Whatever your circumstances, if you believe the first line of this great hymn, you will be at rest. In the midst of the psalmist's troubles, the Lord said, "Be still, and know that I am God." It was these same words that spoke to Katharina von Schlegel in the turbulent times of post-Reformation Germany. A century after Luther's reforms, central Europe was racked by the Thirty Years' War, which pitted Catholics against Protestants. The Lutheran church lapsed into formalism and dead orthodoxy. In the darkness of that time, God raised up the Pietist movement, which stressed personal holiness, charity, missions, and music.

The songs of the Pietists were largely unknown outside of Germany until three British women—Jane and Sarah Borthwick and Catherine Winkworth—began to translate them into English a hundred years later. This hymn, penned by the leading woman of the Pietist movement, a canoness of a women's seminary, was among those forgotten songs.


Its amazing how the LOrd Almighty king, our savior and Lord Jesus works. When they asked me that quesiton imediatly said yes I did. He is soo amazing, and Im looking forward

[My Abba's Child]

I have often felt, while singing to my Lord, that if I opened my eyes I'd see Him, or if I just put out my hands, I'd feel Him. I feel closest to Jesus when I'm singing my heart out to Him.

In His love,

[InSpirit]

That's a really great experience! I can't recall myself if I've experienced the physical touching from our Lord, but I have felt the great presence of the Holy Spirit while praying and meditating. It is an absolute comfort to know that we can be blessed in such a way!

YBIC
Adam David

[His Child]

:clap :clap :clap


These are such amazing testamonies to how the Lord,in His own way and timing will bless us with His very real and powerful presence at times in our life!

If this experience would have happened at any other time other than when in prayer to my Father,and if I would have not felt His familiar presence of comfort and peace and love,then I think I would've been frightened out of my mind :freaked ,but I knew,so clear in my soul that it was Yeshua.

We do have to careful,especially these days,though,not to go around seeking an experience or feeling,because I'm sure the enemy would just love to step in to decieve and confuse us.

What I personaly have noticed about the times that Jesus blesses me with His presence,like this,is that it's completely unexpected and sudden and you just "know" in your spirit that it is Him! :nod

[JesusLover_2002]

He is so beautiful. Jesus I just love Him so much!

[Sower]

I had an experience one time when i was walking on the sidewalk on the back side of my house. i told the the Lord " Lord, i feel all alone" There was an audible whispers~Like the wind of a voice that whispered in my ear~it felt like wind in my ear that said " You are never alone my child" I could feel the presnce of the Lord as I was walking.....it was the most awesome experience I have ever had. I know and believe totally in Gods word.

[momma2sweetgrls]

This is soooo awesome!

I too had an experience two years ago during a low point.

I stepped out of a horribly abusive marriage (17 years) and when I left, my abuser promised that he would make it impossible for me to live, AND he meant it.

I was in my home and had been upset all day. He was trying to take custody of my daughters and just , well, making life horrible for me. It was in January, in Maine, it gets very cold, and I had no money for fuel oil, but I did manage to borrow 50 dollars from a neighbor and ordered the oil, they delivered it but my oil ran out as he was pumping it in and I didn't know it, so the line needed to be bled, but he was gone before I discovered it and he couldn't come back to the area to bleed it. I called my Dad and asked him how to bleed it, but I had no tools to do it (my ex husband took every tool and everything else that would be needed to survive). So I gathered up enough change from every nook and cranny to get a wrench down town. The house was getting cold (outside, it was 20 below zero with wind chills), my daughters were cold, and I was stressed and crying. THEN..... I couldn't find my CAR keys! How was I to bleed the line without tools? how was I to get the tools without car keys. I searched that house for well over an hour and couldn't find those keys! I was beyond the breaking point, crying, desperate, and felt like giving up........

I remember walking to my bedroom, standing in the doorway balling my eyes out, when all of a sudden, all background noise ceased, I couldn't even hear my kids talking, I couldn't hear or feel myself breathing, it was as if someone hit a pause button. BUT, I felt immediate peace, a warm feeling, soft and gentle and although I felt no thought process on my own, I heard these words: not with my ears, it was not audible, I guess I can only say I heard it in my heart/spirit "Be still and know I am God"...The terrific thing is, I KNOW it was God speaking to me. I was not standing there thinking about what verse I could come up with that would calm me down....that was not my thought process, it was Him! Now with all other back ground noises still not heard by me, I turned (almost in slow motion) and there were my keys sitting right on my dresser! I searched that house (and my kids helped me look) for over an hour....that IS the hand of almighty God!

It really was like, WOW, he cares about ME...he cares about my feelings, He cares about my car keys, he cares about my house getting cold! He cares!

I am still truly amazed by it still!

:rollin

[SuzyQ]

Twice I have felt the hand of GOD touch me. 25 years ago when I first accepted JESUS into my life. I was praying in church and felt a warm loving hug. I opened my eyes and everyone around me were praying and singing. It was the best hug I have ever had.

Then I in 2002 I was praying for my son to be set free from his bondage and I was deeply in prayer for him. When I feel my nicotine addiction being lifted off of me. I felt it in the tips of my toes and pulled out the top of my head. I waited until that evening and I told my husband. What I had felt in church that morning. I had tried for years to quit for good. Well from that day August 2002 until today. I have never once craved or wanted a cigarette.

I give praise and glory to the LORD for that. and if someone asks me how I quit I give GOD all the glory.

Now I'm still praying for my son to be set free. And I and standing on the WORD of GOD he will.

[Cocoa1080]

quick q... off topic

what do you say when you pray like "dear father" "dear lord" or "Jesus I pray"... like who do you pray too

[momma2sweetgrls]

Remember in Fiddler on the Roof, Tevia (sp?) was always casually just saying "dear Lord" and talking to Him like that? Thats what I do, except I ask for God to hear me "in Jesus name" throughout my time with Him, because Jesus is our mediator.

[ready2leave]

I feel really weird sharing this but...lately, whenever I seem to pray, my CAT seems to 'meow' and rub on my leg. Yes, this is a friendly cat normally but it seems every time I start to pray, my cat does this. This could be
1)God telling me he's listening.
2)Satan distracting me
3)I AM LOSING MY MIND.

Boy, I can't believe I'm replying this :redface

[Secure in Him]

I was supposed to pray at a very specific time for an important court decision. The court was going to decide whether of not we were going to be my daughter's adoptive parents. I remember I lost track of the time and had almost forgotten to pray when all of a sudden, I felt like a warm blanket had been draped over me and I heard in unaudible voice tell me "it is time to pray."
Our prayers truly do matter!

[Stranger Savedby]

The other day in the shower I was praying and thanking the Lord. I kept my eyes closed for awhile,worshiping the Lord with a bowed heart. And I thought of the rapture happening and seeing Jesus face to face when I opened my eyes. ( Him ready to give me a robe.) And I felt a strong comforting presence of the Lord. As I wept, He reminded me of the verse "I will wipe every tear from your eyes."

Thank you Jesus.

[TxDeColores]

Several years ago, I was going through some rough things. As I lay in bed praying, (My DH was with me, but he was sound asleep) I was gently holding Dh's hand. I was praying silently because I didn't want to wake DH. I told the Lord that I felt so far from Him and to please please let me know that he was near me. Any sign. As soon as I had prayed that, My DH's hand firmly and lovingly squeezed my hand. He was still sound asleep. To this day, I believe that was Jesus, letting me know he was there.

Thank You Jesus~!

[I Believe!!!]

I feel really weird sharing this but...lately, whenever I seem to pray, my CAT seems to 'meow' and rub on my leg. Yes, this is a friendly cat normally but it seems every time I start to pray, my cat does this. This could be
1)God telling me he's listening.
2)Satan distracting me
3)I AM LOSING MY MIND.

Boy, I can't believe I'm replying this :redface


My cat does the SAME thing! Without fail if I'm hidden somewhere talking to God that stinkin cat finds me and starts purring and bumping heads like there's no tomorrow!

On another note I remember when we moved into our first house I was so thankful for what we had. Our new neighbors were so friendly and even came over to help us with our pond, garage door and many other things that they really didn't have to do. As I was laying in bed with hubby going to sleep next to me, I was thanking God for His many blessings. All of the sudden hubby moved his hand and gently rubbed my cheek (which he rarely does) and I couldn't help but to think that somehow God was saying, "Your welcome".

[Shulamite]

I recognize this with Yeshua....
He has revealed Himself to me and given me things with Him that are mine alone with Him and have amazed me.... things I NEVER sought or asked for. I have found that when we just LOVE Him and bless His heart and touch Him with our private love, He will surprise us in the way He responds. I don't go after Him for anything tangible, but He chooses to surprise me..
He's made my dreams come true...He really has.
I never dreamed that my life would be as close to Him as it is and I am so excited to say so. THANKYOU, YESHUA FOR YOUR PERSONAL LOVE, JUST FOR ME!

He doesn't make any of us feel as if we are just "one in a billion" or a "face in the sheep fold"... He loves each of us as if we were the only one He could live with, He reveals His heart to each and makes us each feel special and unique. I have a jealous over over Him the way any bride would, but that's actually good! I want to protect and cherish my love for Him and His with me!

There are times I want to openly run and share the intimate things He does or gives to me, but He has since told me to keep them between He and myself. He gently taught me that there are some things that should be kept private, just like any personal relationship. There are my treasures with Him and His with me... It kinda makes me think of when Yeshua mentions that the new name He will give us is known only to the "one who receives it"... (sigh!!) Isn't it wonderful that you and Yeshua can share a love-life that no one else around may truly taste or understand and it's meant just for you and Him? Tailor-made?!!! Now that's something to rejoice over!

blessings! Thanks for sharing! I do recognize such touches from Him!
shulamite

[Shulamite]

I feel really weird sharing this but...lately, whenever I seem to pray, my CAT seems to 'meow' and rub on my leg. Yes, this is a friendly cat normally but it seems every time I start to pray, my cat does this. This could be
1)God telling me he's listening.
2)Satan distracting me
3)I AM LOSING MY MIND.

Boy, I can't believe I'm replying this :redface

Wow, no you are not strange in sharing this nor losing your mind. It's odd because when I am singing to Yeshua and talking to Him and lost in my time alone with Him, my siamese cat will get very affectionate too!!!! Or my cat will sit next to me and stare across the room and then sit up FAST, as though she sees something! :confused

[FoundAgain]

We do have to careful,especially these days,though,not to go around seeking an experience or feeling,because I'm sure the enemy would just love to step in to decieve and confuse us.



Also we have to be careful when we talk to new believers/potential believers-we cannot expect to always "hear" or "feel" our Lord in the true physical sense, if they are led to believe that He always works that way, they may be disappointed and fall away from the faith.

[JesusLover_2002]

Several years ago, I was going through some rough things. As I lay in bed praying, (My DH was with me, but he was sound asleep) I was gently holding Dh's hand. I was praying silently because I didn't want to wake DH. I told the Lord that I felt so far from Him and to please please let me know that he was near me. Any sign. As soon as I had prayed that, My DH's hand firmly and lovingly squeezed my hand. He was still sound asleep. To this day, I believe that was Jesus, letting me know he was there.

Thank You Jesus~!

funny you mentioned that.

Today I too was praying to the Lord about this too. Cause I too have been feeling so distant from Him. I was sitting on my chair reading some of the post on the rr site, . I began to pray to the Lord Jesus and I asked Him to reengerize me again, i just felt so distant from Him. And right in the miiddle of the prayer I heard someone calling my name, "Abi!" tt was a still small voice. I have no doubt that it was Jesus calling me, He was letting me know that He was still there with me. I just thank Jesus for that, He is so amazing!!

thank you Jesus!

[His Child]

I feel really weird sharing this but...lately, whenever I seem to pray, my CAT seems to 'meow' and rub on my leg. Yes, this is a friendly cat normally but it seems every time I start to pray, my cat does this. This could be
1)God telling me he's listening.
2)Satan distracting me
3)I AM LOSING MY MIND.

Boy, I can't believe I'm replying this :redface


:lol Well.at least you have a nice cat,my cat goes into play mode if I'm praying where she is. One time I was curled up on a couch in my living room and was deep in prayer,asking Jesus for guidance and all of a sudden my cat pounced right on my head,scaring the daylights out of me! And another time she just kept pouncing on my feet or hands trying to get me to play with her,I finally had to go put her in another room and shut the door so she would leave me alone,I'm hopeing that as she gets a little older she'll mellow out a little :pound .

[His Child]

I wanted to share a funny/embarassing moment I had last summer.
I was sitting at a red light,the light had just turned red,and I looked up at the beautiful sky,the clouds were absolutely beautiful ,and I started thinking about what it will be like the day we're caught up in the clouds to meet Jesus,and I was just talking to Jesus about how I cannot wait to finally see Him and be with Him,and I started wondering whether or not we would hear the trumpet,and I was wondering what it would sound like... and all of a sudden I heard this very loud car horn(the light had turned green),and I just about jumped out of my seat!:lol
I realized,as I started driving again that maybe Jesus was showing me just how sudden and unexpected it will be,just like the car horn that,unexpectedly jolted me back to attention,so will the moment when He calls us up to meet Him in the clouds. I felt that day,that Jesus let me see that He too has a sense of humor,but at the same time can use it to teach us things.

[Cocoa1080]

Also we have to be careful when we talk to new believers/potential believers-we cannot expect to always "hear" or "feel" our Lord in the true physical sense, if they are led to believe that He always works that way, they may be disappointed and fall away from the faith.

Yea i have never really felt that, or even for that matter been brought to tears by prayer ... but that could just be because I am guy. I don't know but I do need to devote more time to prayer so thanks for this thread

[JesusLover_2002]

I wanted to share a funny/embarassing moment I had last summer.
I was sitting at a red light,the light had just turned red,and I looked up at the beautiful sky,the clouds were absolutely beautiful ,and I started thinking about what it will be like the day we're caught up in the clouds to meet Jesus,and I was just talking to Jesus about how I cannot wait to finally see Him and be with Him,and I started wondering whether or not we would hear the trumpet,and I was wondering what it would sound like... and all of a sudden I heard this very loud car horn(the light had turned green),and I just about jumped out of my seat!:lol
I realized,as I started driving again that maybe Jesus was showing me just how sudden and unexpected it will be,just like the car horn that,unexpectedly jolted me back to attention,so will the moment when He calls us up to meet Him in the clouds. I felt that day,that Jesus let me see that He too has a sense of humor,but at the same time can use it to teach us things.


:pound that is just too funny! And wonderful how the Lord Jesus gets our attention like that. Thank you for sharing you guys!