June 1 2001 ..4:00 pm I was saved

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Hello,

maybe someone will read this , I dunno. 1st time ever posting on a site of this kind.

Short Version: I was saved on June 1st 2001, around 4 pm. I was watching a children's Christian program.
It was a great moment, one ill never forget. The show was telling about the marriage supper of the lamb and i felt as if i was gonna miss out on it. The next show right after that showed some silly puppet and a man. ( don't remember the name of the show) but he was dressed in a firefighters uniform and talking about God.

Then they showed a fire and I had this feeling that God was showing me that He was the only way to survive it. I was a scary feeling but at the same time I felt a warm , loving feeling as well. So anyways, I felt the need to repent of my sins and accept Jesus as my savior. so.. I did. That was a good choice and Im glad I made it.

A week before I had taken some LSD (drug) and had a "bad trip" Without going into details, the trip had everything to do with Evil and Satan. It was Horrible. I would not wish that on anyone.

So anyways.. The day I was saved, I felt better for about 12 hours. After that the voices and strange feelings from the LSD started got worse. For about 1 year or more i'm guessing, I heard constant voices and other worse things. I went to church though and tryed to make friends and learned about God and his word. I never really told anyone I was fighting this battle in my mind.

I dunno. I could not connect with too many people at church. I got very uncomfortable around crowds of people. I eventually stopped going. This was a bad choice I know.

Well It's been 10 years+ and I still have mental issues. I paid a big price for using drugs. But im glad I chose to repent. I love God as best as I can but I dont feel the same loving presence of God as I did when i first got saved and went to church. Im afraid to go to Church, I feel people will not like me. I dont talk much and have no friends anymore.

I just want to go to Heaven and not be here in this World. I try my best not to Sin. and when i do I repent. I cannot put into words what ive been through. I want to go to church again. I went into the chat room in here and said hi only.. I just listened and started to cry lol. It's hard to even chat to people. I dont know what to say. So i just listen and read instead.

A doctor told me my mind had an accident lol. Kinda like a traumatic injury , but with my mind instead of some other physical injury.

Anyways, God can still save me if he wants. I know God Loves people. I just hope he remembers me :)

I know, not the most positive testimony, but I would be even worse off If i had not repented and asked Jesus to save me that day. If anyone would care to comment, that would be helpful, thx
 
Jesus loves you, we all have to fight the battle of the things of this world. But Jesus tells us be of good cheer He has overcome the world.
Jesus is our anchor in this life, keep your focus on him and he will take care of the rest. Next time open up more in the chatroom, I'm sure you will make some friends. Take care and God bless


Matt 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
 
JoePanda, you are doing just fine. Sometimes it is the small steps that take you further then if you just try to walk at the normal rate. I can relate to what you are saying and putting your trust in God is the best choice ever. Some people can be cruel and say things that shouldn't be said...just know that when someone says anything or does anything to you that will detour you from the Lord it is not of God...Satan tries to manipulate the minds of others to say things that will hurt you...almost as it is custom made torment. Satan knows he has lost you but he can try to stop you from tesitfying to others of how God has changed your life. Your testimony can bless many and doesn't mean that this is going to be an easy road. Some days will be harder then other, but just like any victory we have, it takes a lot of hard work and not giving up to make it to the finish line.

Keep you head up and know that you have a Savior that is very happy to have you in His family...and so am I brother.


MeLisa
 
Ok, I read your testimony and yes maybe the drugs had a huge effect on your well being. Let me tell you drugs don't just affect you physically, but also emotionally, and spiritually. Satan is trying to take control of your life. God loves you although you might ask why am I going through this if God loves me? Even though He loves us sin has consequences. In you care a terribly bad LSD trip, but God has the key to your problem. He needs to deliver your spiritually and emotionally. You have to seek spiritual counseling and mental counseling. God will deliver you from this. The first step is to humble down and pray and follow step by step what the Holy spirit wants you to do. I know you will be your normal self again. God bless
 
Its not easy to tell people that there is something wrong with your mind.

But we all have this problem. All of our minds and hearts are broken and need to be healed.

The Lord Jesus Christ fixes us all up and makes us better. Keep praying for wisdom and knowledge and discernment and He will give them to you.

It doesn't happen all at once. It is an ongoing process. At least that is how it is for me... One step at a time. Just like a journey, or a walk...
 
JoePanda said:
Hello,

maybe someone will read this , I dunno. 1st time ever posting on a site of this kind.

Short Version: I was saved on June 1st 2001, around 4 pm. I was watching a children's Christian program.
It was a great moment, one ill never forget. The show was telling about the marriage supper of the lamb and i felt as if i was gonna miss out on it. The next show right after that showed some silly puppet and a man. ( don't remember the name of the show) but he was dressed in a firefighters uniform and talking about God.

Then they showed a fire and I had this feeling that God was showing me that He was the only way to survive it. I was a scary feeling but at the same time I felt a warm , loving feeling as well. So anyways, I felt the need to repent of my sins and accept Jesus as my savior. so.. I did. That was a good choice and Im glad I made it.

A week before I had taken some LSD (drug) and had a "bad trip" Without going into details, the trip had everything to do with Evil and Satan. It was Horrible. I would not wish that on anyone.

So anyways.. The day I was saved, I felt better for about 12 hours. After that the voices and strange feelings from the LSD started got worse. For about 1 year or more i'm guessing, I heard constant voices and other worse things. I went to church though and tryed to make friends and learned about God and his word. I never really told anyone I was fighting this battle in my mind.

I dunno. I could not connect with too many people at church. I got very uncomfortable around crowds of people. I eventually stopped going. This was a bad choice I know.

Well It's been 10 years+ and I still have mental issues. I paid a big price for using drugs. But im glad I chose to repent. I love God as best as I can but I dont feel the same loving presence of God as I did when i first got saved and went to church. Im afraid to go to Church, I feel people will not like me. I dont talk much and have no friends anymore.

I just want to go to Heaven and not be here in this World. I try my best not to Sin. and when i do I repent. I cannot put into words what ive been through. I want to go to church again. I went into the chat room in here and said hi only.. I just listened and started to cry lol. It's hard to even chat to people. I dont know what to say. So i just listen and read instead.

A doctor told me my mind had an accident lol. Kinda like a traumatic injury , but with my mind instead of some other physical injury.

Anyways, God can still save me if he wants. I know God Loves people. I just hope he remembers me :)

I know, not the most positive testimony, but I would be even worse off If i had not repented and asked Jesus to save me that day. If anyone would care to comment, that would be helpful, thx
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I think its the best testimony I've read today. i like the part where you were watching cartoons when God reached out and moved you to repent and follow Him. ;) God is faithful and able to heal. :) hugs. I hope you go back to church and make some friends in Christ that can help you grow. :)

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcuiuIwtpa4[/video]

I'll keep you in my prayers, please include me in yours?
 
Hi!

We have so much in common! I am a recovering addict. I have mayjor anxiety issues and BPD. I stay in the house so much. I am afraid to go to church lest I am rejected. I watch church on TV and have been saved for a year now. My doctor said that alot of my problems I have are because I did drugs. I take may medications, and have beein admitted to the hospital three times. I know that I am going to be with god one day, but somedays life on earth here seems really hard. I am going to make the best of it while I am here, and I know that because i am saved I am going to heaven. Please add me as a friend if you want to, it would be nice to chat with someone like me.
 
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