Hi Dean . Personally I don't believe there is such a thing as superficial faith . You either have faith or you don't . All I can say is that when it's tested , you will know if you have it or not . I hope that came out ok . I don't feel as if mine has ever been tested . When I look back through my life I'm amazed that I didn't notice that some one was looking after me and it wasn't a human being that's for sure . Now I can recognize God in my life when I look back , but often , when you are in the thick of things , tied up in this world , you don't notice the miracles going on around you . I feel very blessed to still be alive and happy . A wealthy person has all they need , I am rich I think ! Stay strong and trust in God's love and mercy , it never fails , even when we do .
Dean The real question here sir is do you believe what you believe, the adversaries game is to get us to doubt, if you
confessed Romans 10: 9+10 with your mouth and believed what you confessed with your heart which is the seat of your
personal life and committed to doing your best to walk on Gods word trust me you weren't missed by God. It's not a head
trip and don't be a sign seeker, unbelievers look for that,show me a sign and I'll believe in God wrong. You Will Know
because God doesn't miss.
There are times dean when I question what I'm being told and miss the blessing,example this morning went outside I live in florida in condo next to beach, I love taking pictures of wildlife. I was walking on the third floor and saw
8 herons standing side by side on the shore that's unique Father said take a picture now, instead I called my wife to come out and see this, she came out I went to first floor to get a closer shot they were gone. Between when I first saw them and second time was maybe 1.5 minutes. I missed it, I missed the blessing. Don't beat yourself pray for Fathers help in the name of Jesus Christ He Will. He's more willing to give then we are to receive.
Hi Dean Hi I never questioned when I was born again because it literally felt like a cool calm peaceful breeze went through me and immediately I was thinking clearer it is a innermost gut level feeling literally heart felt. Since then there are times when my head and actions aren't where they need to be or my believing actions but I know without question I have Gods Spirit in me.
My first miracle happened not saying getting born again isn't a miracle when I worked in a prefab housing plant and 1700 lbs of wood fell on me.
The ambulance came and 2 hours later I woke up in a hospital bed with lacerations around my head and the
doctor told me I couldn't move, so closed my eyes prayed to the father in the name of Jesus Christ to be healed and felt
this nice warm feeling head to toe and I sat up on the bed and had to take a leak.
The doctor freaked and said I shouldn't be able to move what happened I told Him I was healed and he walked out.
They kept me overnight for observation and I left the next day. While I was in the hospital a coworker called the room and freaked when I answered the phone because he swore I had died. Dean I'm nobody special but if God can do that for me he will do and show you anything you need just believe. P.S. Expect Him to Work He Is Our Father! God Bless
Gigi A few principles I keep in my head all the time in life or situations do not assume of presume anything because that's your natural thinking pattern possibly blocking what God might be telling you to do. This is totally different than common sense planning ahead. One of my favorite scriptures I memorised Philippians 4:8 helps keep the head clear of any negatives. One other thing no matter how a person treats me I remember a certain Guy on a Cross that said forgive them father for they know not what they do! We have no problems forgiving others if you remember what you've been delivered from. I'm no body special, like all of here doing my best to believe and walk in the deliverance paid in full for.
I always try to see things God's way, no matter what the circumstance, conversation, or my own thinking. I pray for Him to guard my mind and heart as I read and study Scripture, but also, in my day to day work and interactions with others.
Interesting question. I guess that the only person to evaluate a person's spiritual walk is really that person. But a trusted friend who is honest and mature can also help a person. Here are a few thoughts for self-evaluation.
1. Is one "going trough the motions" i.e rote prayers, singing in worship services without thinking about what one is saying or to Whom you are directing your worship?
2. Does one have a lack of interest in growing spiritually?
3. Is one being involved strictly in "social" aspects of congregational life?
4. Is one going trough most days without much thought about spiritual matters or especially, about God and His working in one's own life.
5. Does one have a few very close Christian friends who are encouraging one to walk more closely with God.
I am sure that others can make even better suggestions, but, for me, I think most Christians go through times of intense spiritual growth and intimacy with the Lord and times of "just cruising along". Life's circumstances can get the better of us at times or for a season. But the Word says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."
Asking the Holy Spirit to reveal complacency and insincere worship and attention to God and is ways always brings answers that sow us areas we need to submit to God or increase our commitment to develop disciplines that promote growth and fervor for God.
2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus ACCURSED, and that no man can say that JESUS IS THE LORD, but by the Holy Ghost.
In John 3, Jesus tells we must be born again. When we receive Jesus as our Savior and Lord; Jesus gives to us The Holy Spirit. He's our Teacher. Through Bible study, He explains Jesus's life and, what He has done for us. Over time, it changes us.
If you wander off to sin a while, the Lord will come find you, and bring you back into relationship again. Be sensitive to his voice near your heart.
confessed Romans 10: 9+10 with your mouth and believed what you confessed with your heart which is the seat of your
personal life and committed to doing your best to walk on Gods word trust me you weren't missed by God. It's not a head
trip and don't be a sign seeker, unbelievers look for that,show me a sign and I'll believe in God wrong. You Will Know
because God doesn't miss.
There are times dean when I question what I'm being told and miss the blessing,example this morning went outside I live in florida in condo next to beach, I love taking pictures of wildlife. I was walking on the third floor and saw
8 herons standing side by side on the shore that's unique Father said take a picture now, instead I called my wife to come out and see this, she came out I went to first floor to get a closer shot they were gone. Between when I first saw them and second time was maybe 1.5 minutes. I missed it, I missed the blessing. Don't beat yourself pray for Fathers help in the name of Jesus Christ He Will. He's more willing to give then we are to receive.
My first miracle happened not saying getting born again isn't a miracle when I worked in a prefab housing plant and 1700 lbs of wood fell on me.
The ambulance came and 2 hours later I woke up in a hospital bed with lacerations around my head and the
doctor told me I couldn't move, so closed my eyes prayed to the father in the name of Jesus Christ to be healed and felt
this nice warm feeling head to toe and I sat up on the bed and had to take a leak.
The doctor freaked and said I shouldn't be able to move what happened I told Him I was healed and he walked out.
They kept me overnight for observation and I left the next day. While I was in the hospital a coworker called the room and freaked when I answered the phone because he swore I had died. Dean I'm nobody special but if God can do that for me he will do and show you anything you need just believe. P.S. Expect Him to Work He Is Our Father! God Bless
Wonderful account of God's miraculous work for you the moment you finished praying!
I always try to see things God's way, no matter what the circumstance, conversation, or my own thinking. I pray for Him to guard my mind and heart as I read and study Scripture, but also, in my day to day work and interactions with others.
Interesting question. I guess that the only person to evaluate a person's spiritual walk is really that person. But a trusted friend who is honest and mature can also help a person. Here are a few thoughts for self-evaluation.
1. Is one "going trough the motions" i.e rote prayers, singing in worship services without thinking about what one is saying or to Whom you are directing your worship?
2. Does one have a lack of interest in growing spiritually?
3. Is one being involved strictly in "social" aspects of congregational life?
4. Is one going trough most days without much thought about spiritual matters or especially, about God and His working in one's own life.
5. Does one have a few very close Christian friends who are encouraging one to walk more closely with God.
I am sure that others can make even better suggestions, but, for me, I think most Christians go through times of intense spiritual growth and intimacy with the Lord and times of "just cruising along". Life's circumstances can get the better of us at times or for a season. But the Word says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."
Asking the Holy Spirit to reveal complacency and insincere worship and attention to God and is ways always brings answers that sow us areas we need to submit to God or increase our commitment to develop disciplines that promote growth and fervor for God.
2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus ACCURSED, and that no man can say that JESUS IS THE LORD, but by the Holy Ghost.
In John 3, Jesus tells we must be born again. When we receive Jesus as our Savior and Lord; Jesus gives to us The Holy Spirit. He's our Teacher. Through Bible study, He explains Jesus's life and, what He has done for us. Over time, it changes us.
If you wander off to sin a while, the Lord will come find you, and bring you back into relationship again. Be sensitive to his voice near your heart.
Mishael
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