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Wow, 94, this is some testimony. Thank you for sharing your life with us, here, on this board. One thought (and concern, really, for a fellow brother), be careful about hearing voices…….sometimes we may think they are from the Lord, but they are not. Test them with the Word. Test all things.
Quote (Not3in1 @ April 06 2007,04:28) Wow, 94, this is some testimony. Thank you for sharing your life with us, here, on this board. One thought (and concern, really, for a fellow brother), be careful about hearing voices…….sometimes we may think they are from the Lord, but they are not. Test them with the Word. Test all things.
Hi Not3in1:Thanks for the advice regarding testing the voices that I may hear to make sure that they are coming from God. Obviously, some of them were not coming from God, and I have learned through this experience that unless what I am hearing lines up with the Word of God. It isn't God. God will not speak any thing that is contrary to His Word.
I have made many foolish mistakes in my life, but really I wasn't thinking of myself but was zealous that people would know the truth and be saved. Also, I was trying to go teach others before I was ready and so God had to slow me down just a bit. One cannot teach others unless one is first taught hisself. Obviously, there were some consequences to my actions that hurt both me an my family, but through all of this God has formed my character, and has always provided for me and my family. I know what I was and I know what God has made of me. But he is still working on me to make me what I ought to be. I am not there yet.
And I am content to know that my sins are forgiven, and to be the person God wants me to be.
Any way thanks for the advice. It is good advice for me and for any one who may read this testimony. These things happened for the most part 22 to 26 years ago. I am happy to share my life with all if it will help someone to be saved even though as I have stated some of these mistakes were quite foolish.
God Bless
Hi All:
Through all of my zeal to share the gospel with whomever would hear from the time I was born again in February 1980, there have only been two people saved of which I have knowledge by virture of my ministry.
One of these, is a young Chinese man, about the age of my son. When the company for which he worked stopped doing business at the location where I am assigned as a security guard, he moved away, but recently he has returned to the area where I am located, and he has been to see me several times since then.
At the same time that this was happening, I heard a tele-evangelist preach a sermon in which he indicated that although Jesus died for the church as a whole, he died for each person individually. And so, if I were the only person that would have been saved because of Jesus sacrifice, he would have suffered all that he suffered just for me.
And so, in the same way, this individual who was saved through my ministry is worth all of the suffering that I have been through. Some of the suffering that I have been through obviously was because of my mistakes especially losing my job as a branch bank manager. But if I had not lost the job, I would have never had to settle for the security job where I was able to witness to him, and he may not have been saved. What I have been through is but a small price to pay, and is an encouragement to continue to share the gospel with whomever will hear.
God Bless
Quote (942767 @ Sep. 19 2007,13:25) Some of the suffering that I have been through obviously was because of my mistakes especially losing my job as a branch bank manager. But if I had not lost the job, I would have never had to settle for the security job where I was able to witness to him, and he may not have been saved. What I have been through is but a small price to pay, and is an encouragement to continue to share the gospel with whomever will hear.
James 1:9 and 12The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will recieve the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
94,
May you be encouraged tonight by these words of scripture. I believe there is nothing more important in this life than sharing the saving grace of Christ; whether by word or deed. You have a great heart for the Lord – it comes through loud and clear. Bless you brother! Big hug to you tonight. Keep sharing at every opportunity. You are at the post that God has assigned you to. You are not alone for the Lord is with you!Hello to all! Something has been on my mind for more then a few years, that I have not been able to explain. I would like some input on this if you would, Please.
The first time I heard a voice from a friend that had just died. It is not a direct voice, it is like outside my mind, I just cant explain it any other way.
I understand when the Holy Spirit lets you know when others that are alive are at one with us, But the dead?
The most amazing experience was when my best friend died. I was by myself in my room with the door closed, when I was thinking of Her, it was like the whole room was filled with Her Love. I had known Her and she had been a special friend to me. So was that Her Spirit or a demon in disguise?
I had 4 experience similar to that.
One Day I guess I will know, but I thought maybe one of you has some input on this. Thank youPeace and Love Mrs.
Quote (IM4Truth @ Sep. 20 2007,02:50) Hello to all! Something has been on my mind for more then a few years, that I have not been able to explain. I would like some input on this if you would, Please. The first time I heard a voice from a friend that had just died. It is not a direct voice, it is like outside my mind, I just cant explain it any other way.
I understand when the Holy Spirit lets you know when others that are alive are at one with us, But the dead?
The most amazing experience was when my best friend died. I was by myself in my room with the door closed, when I was thinking of Her, it was like the whole room was filled with Her Love. I had known Her and she had been a special friend to me. So was that Her Spirit or a demon in disguise?
I had 4 experience similar to that.
One Day I guess I will know, but I thought maybe one of you has some input on this. Thank youPeace and Love Mrs.
Good morning, Mrs.,I've had a similar experience.
My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1995 and I quit my nursing job to take care of her. I never left her side (I'm like a loyal dog that way). When we were in the hospital and she lay on her death bed, I was still caring for her (admistering her pain medication by an automatic pump that I controlled). Anyway, we arrived at the hospital very early in the morning and by the time she was ready to pass, it was very late in the evening. Well, I hadn't left her side – even to use the restroom! My bladder was ready to break!
There seemed to be a perfect opportunity for me to leave the room for 3 minutes to go to the bathroom – someone else took over for me and I ran to the bathroom. As I sat there, all of a sudden, I knew my mother was gone. I had sensations run through my body and a very warm, peaceful feeling like I had never experienced before, and I seemed to be aware of a light (although I cannot describe it). Just then, my husband knocked on the door, and I knew. He said, “Manny, you better come now….” and she was gone.
But the neat part of this story was that I prayed and prayed for God to let me be by my mother's side when she died. I wanted to be there when she breathed her last. After all, I had been so faithful at her side, I wanted this honor. Well, my ways are not the Lord's ways, and he saw fit to have me leave the room. But not before her spirit was able to say a sweet goodbye to her loving daughter (and in the bathroom of all places! ha!). But it happened nonetheless. And I treasure that gift God gave me of my mother's spirit. She wasn't in pain and there was nothing but joy. That moment kept me together as I dealt with her estate for years after that. My father had passed only 2 years before her…..
Mandy What an amazing event in your Life. Those things we will never forget. Since I am so sick and really don't know when God is calling me Home, those testimonies really help keep my spirits up.
Thank you for sharing it with us.Peace and Love Mrs.:D
Mrs.,
You know, we never know when the Father will call us home. I'm fairly young (although approaching the moment of realizing that I have lived more years than I have a head of me probably), but I was in a car accident back in 2005 that aidworker's and firemen called a “fatality accident scene”. In other words, I should be died right now. But I called on the LORD to save me, and here I am to tell. The truth is, we never know (sick or otherwise) when we will be called home. Each day is a gift. But I can tell you one thing, having witnessed a couple people die on their death beds —- it's peaceful.
Thank you again Mandy. Why God is keeping me alive like this, is a wonder. Each day I keep thinking how will this all end. 2 years ago I was in critical Condition and spend 4 Days in I.C.U. My Blood pressure had gone down to 30 over 50 something like that,. I had 105 temp. My Doctor called in a Surgeon and He scared our Family half to death. He said that He thought my Intestines were deteriorated that He did not know if He could save me. I had been on a lot of steroids and He thought that that had eaten up my intestines. My Husband was crying , I had no Idea what was happening I was so out of it. I tried to comfort my Family and told them that everything was going to be O.K. And I did. My Intestines were just fine. just totally dehydrated and I had a pneumonia.
God has saved me out of such situation 2 times now. I have to much to learn yet. Praise God on High and Our Lord and King Jesus Christ.Peace and Love Mrs.
Hi again Mrs.,
Wow. Thanks for sharing your personal life with us. It is amazing how God has provided for you. Yes, praise him!
I know this may sound a bit morbid, but I was thinking about our post to one another earlier, and so I went to the graveyard. I'm a grave visitor. I know that probably will strike a chord in some, but rest assured that I realize they are not “there” but sleeping in the LORD. I don't know, somehow it comforts me to visit every now and then…….call it morbid, or just plain weird, but it is a blessing to me.
I realized something as I was walking to my car, all the graves have something in common – they read: BORN and they give the date, and DIED and give the date. As assuredly as we live today, we all will die. I passed one grave and it said, “Aged 43 years.” I sort of took a deep breath on that one as I am approaching my 40th birthday…..
My reason for posting this is that we are alive today. While it is still today, let us encourage one another to know our Creator better. Let's love one another more deeply, and forgive one another more readily. When we die, we may be remembered for a while, but surely our graves will be covered in moss as some of the long-forgotten graves were that I saw today. Today is our time to be in the sun, and to breathe in the sweet soon-to-be Autum air.
Praise the Lord for today! Praise the Lord because I feel the warmth of the sun on my face! Praise the Lord because I await my children coming home from school and they are healthy! Praise the Lord for every one of you! Praise him!
Quote (IM4Truth @ Sep. 20 2007,09:16) Thank you again Mandy. Why God is keeping me alive like this, is a wonder. Each day I keep thinking how will this all end. 2 years ago I was in critical Condition and spend 4 Days in I.C.U. My Blood pressure had gone down to 30 over 50 something like that,. I had 105 temp. My Doctor called in a Surgeon and He scared our Family half to death. He said that He thought my Intestines were deteriorated that He did not know if He could save me. I had been on a lot of steroids and He thought that that had eaten up my intestines. My Husband was crying , I had no Idea what was happening I was so out of it. I tried to comfort my Family and told them that everything was going to be O.K. And I did. My Intestines were just fine. just totally dehydrated and I had a pneumonia.
God has saved me out of such situation 2 times now. I have to much to learn yet. Praise God on High and Our Lord and King Jesus Christ.Peace and Love Mrs.
Hi Mrs.I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering like this.
God's Word states:Quote James 5:14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. If you excercise faith in God's Word, I believe that he will heal you. God is certainly able to heal your mortal body. He raised Lazarus from the dead even after four days. But we are not expected to live in this body forever, but as Christians we are promised a spiritual body when the Lord comes for the church. Part of the scripture above relative to healing states that “if we have any sins, they shall be forgiven”, and so the scripture covers both the physical healing of the body and the healing of the soul.
I believe that you exercise your faith calling for prayer, God will heal you whether healing your body to relieve you from the suffering and allowing you to continue for a time in this world or he will call you, as you say, home. Either way you will be healed.
I hope this helps. God Bless.
Thank you Mandy and Thank you 942767
There are other people that are physically suffering much more then I do and so I am thankful for everything that God has given us. Every Day that I can see another day to learn to be more Christ like. This Website has been very good for me. Even with some of the arguments, I have learned from that too. I appreciate some of you so very much. With all of my Love Mrs.Peace and Love Mrs.:D
94 and Mrs.,
You two have blessed my heart tremendously and I wanted to thank you both. I will be thinking of each of you during my break! I have agreed with nearly everything you both have shared – it is always so nice to have confirmation of beliefs. Please pray for me during my time away – that God will reveal himself to me in a mighty way.
I miss you already, too, Mrs.!
Take care and much love to you both,
MandyQuote (Not3in1 @ Sep. 21 2007,07:56) 94 and Mrs., You two have blessed my heart tremendously and I wanted to thank you both. I will be thinking of each of you during my break! I have agreed with nearly everything you both have shared – it is always so nice to have confirmation of beliefs. Please pray for me during my time away – that God will reveal himself to me in a mighty way.
I miss you already, too, Mrs.!
Take care and much love to you both,
Mandy
Hi Mandy:I will miss you while you are away. I am praying that God will bless you and your family in every way.
Love, your brother in Christ
Hi 942767 I sah you on hear today, but you have not posted in a long time. Can I do something for you? Do you need our prayer or whatever I can do for you, please let me know, if it is in my power I will do it. I have missed you.
Peaceand Love Mrs.:D
Hi brother 942767,
I read your testimony fully today it is wonderful with frankness and no concealing whatsoever may be. May God continue to bless you with more and more revelations. Do share more on that great history of your life.
Blessings
AdamQuote (gollamudi @ June 17 2008,20:29) Hi brother 942767,
I read your testimony fully today it is wonderful with frankness and no concealing whatsoever may be. May God continue to bless you with more and more revelations. Do share more on that great history of your life.
Blessings
Adam
Hi Adam:Yes, I could have just shared the good parts and not shared the “stupid mistakes” that I made, but I shared my experience as it happened.
And although I did make some stupid mistakes, God causes all things to work together for the good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
At this point in time, my wife has made a turn for the good and my marriage relationship is getting better every day.
I am also hearing the following from God. “For your shame you shall have double”, and I am hearing “a new beginning”.
I was full of zeal and wanted to share the gospel with whomever would listen including in the work place, but when we work for someone we need to obey their policies and most companies do not want someone to talk “religion” on the job because of the arguments that may occur. On the job that I have currently have my boss who is also a Christian protected me or else I would have lost my job again. I have found that the best way to share the gospel is to live your life as an example so that people will see the love of God manifest through your life.
I don't know exactly what God will do to give me a new beginning. I have sent a resume to a company that is located in the building where I work and something may develop there. Also, I am drawing Social Security and my full retirement was to be in October. At that point, I would not be restricted as to how much income I could earn. But the Social security department has written to me telling me that as of August I will not have to tell them how much I will earn and also that they will be increasing my monthly benefit. August is the 8th month and the number 8 signifies a new beginning as in Noah and his family, eight people were saved in the Ark. If I am employed with the comany I mentioned, it also probably will be in August because I will be going to New Mexico for a family reunion on 7/26 and returning to work on 8/4. We will see what develops.
Although the job that I currently have is not that great in terms of the income that I earn, it has been good for me in many ways especially because I have the time and freedom to study the scriptures and get prepared for the minstry that God has for me.
God is going to use me as a Bishop in the church not because I have never made a mistake but because I am willing to accept correction and He has corrected me many a time. I know that my Father loves me because He corrects me. He has said, “if you endure correction, God deals with you as with sons”. How can I teach others until I am first taught myself?
I may be visiting you in India sometime. I have someone from Kerla working for me at this time.
God Bless you and your family
Quote (942767 @ June 18 2008,02:25) And although I did make some stupid mistakes, God causes all things to work together for the good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
I have found that the best way to share the gospel is to live your life as an example so that people will see the love of God manifest through your life.
God is going to use me as a Bishop in the church not because I have never made a mistake but because I am willing to accept correction and He has corrected me many a time. I know that my Father loves me because He corrects me. He has said, “if you endure correction, God deals with you as with sons”. How can I teach others until I am first taught myself?
I may be visiting you in India sometime. I have someone from Kerla working for me at this time.
God Bless you and your family
Hi brother,
Thanks for your quick response. I have filtered the best parts of your sharing for my benefit. The best way to preach the Gospel is through our example as you rightly told. I also follow the same here in India because for us it is still difficult to preach Gospel publically.I feel shame for argueing with you such a senior brother on some topics like “free will”. I'm sorry for that if caused inconvenience to you.
Please mention your name so far I don't know your name.
You are most welcome to India, we stay in Chennai it is the capital of Tamilnadu an adjecent state to Kerala. I live with my wife Anuradha and two children Ankith Adam and Preethi Nissy of 12 and 9 years. I work in a Government Telecom Organisation as DGM(Dy General Manager).May God give a new beginning and fulfill all your heart desires in the comong days.
Peace to you
AdamQuote (942767 @ June 18 2008,02:25) Quote (gollamudi @ June 17 2008,20:29) Hi brother 942767,
I read your testimony fully today it is wonderful with frankness and no concealing whatsoever may be. May God continue to bless you with more and more revelations. Do share more on that great history of your life.
Blessings
Adam
Hi Adam:Yes, I could have just shared the good parts and not shared the “stupid mistakes” that I made, but I shared my experience as it happened.
And although I did make some stupid mistakes, God causes all things to work together for the good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
At this point in time, my wife has made a turn for the good and my marriage relationship is getting better every day.
I am also hearing the following from God. “For your shame you shall have double”, and I am hearing “a new beginning”.
I was full of zeal and wanted to share the gospel with whomever would listen including in the work place, but when we work for someone we need to obey their policies and most companies do not want someone to talk “religion” on the job because of the arguments that may occur. On the job that I have currently have my boss who is also a Christian protected me or else I would have lost my job again. I have found that the best way to share the gospel is to live your life as an example so that people will see the love of God manifest through your life.
I don't know exactly what God will do to give me a new beginning. I have sent a resume to a company that is located in the building where I work and something may develop there. Also, I am drawing Social Security and my full retirement was to be in October. At that point, I would not be restricted as to how much income I could earn. But the Social security department has written to me telling me that as of August I will not have to tell them how much I will earn and also that they will be increasing my monthly benefit. August is the 8th month and the number 8 signifies a new beginning as in Noah and his family, eight people were saved in the Ark. If I am employed with the comany I mentioned, it also probably will be in August because I will be going to New Mexico for a family reunion on 7/26 and returning to work on 8/4. We will see what develops.
Although the job that I currently have is not that great in terms of the income that I earn, it has been good for me in many ways especially because I have the time and freedom to study the scriptures and get prepared for the minstry that God has for me.
God is going to use me as a Bishop in the church not because I have never made a mistake but because I am willing to accept correction and He has corrected me many a time. I know that my Father loves me because He corrects me. He has said, “if you endure correction, God deals with you as with sons”. How can I teach others until I am first taught myself?
I may be visiting you in India sometime. I have someone from Kerla working for me at this time.
God Bless you and your family
So when are you going to India? Want to wish you all the best. May God be with you always. Have a nice visit.
I am the former seek and you will and IA4Truth. Don't ask me what happened that I lost my users name again. I just can't understand why the board does not except my e-mails. So I had to get another e-mail set-up. That makes 3 now. I am using my real name not to confuse the issue any further.
Peace and Love Irene
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