Struggling with some things and have a few questions..

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lookwhatthelordhasdone

lookwhatthelordhasdone

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I'm not sure where to go or what to do with my life. People have always told me that I have talent, but I can't seem to find the means to get anything started. I feel alone even though I know I'm not. I'm smarter than this, but for some reason, I can't think myself out of this one. My life seems to have fallen apart at the seams and I keep looking back at all of the mistakes I've made. It scares me, how blind I was. I want to help people, I really do. I want to listen to them, and make them feel better. Maybe it sounds corny but, do you ever think there is such a thing as having too much love in your heart? From my point of view, the world appears much colder than I am. I don't really know what I'm asking for, or even why I'm typing this.

As a side note, I've had this thing.. I don't know what you would call it, since I was a child. I can sense people, what they've been through, what they're feeling, sometimes before I even talk to them. Other times, while I'm talking with them, God is telling me things about them. Some are more detailed than others, sometimes I hear nothing at all. It's like I can become in tune with them and a few times, I'll feel these really strong bonds to acquaintances or strangers for no apparent reason.. Almost like God is binding me to them for some reason. That's when I can figure people out the most and honestly, I really don't know what it is.

I'm not bragging or think I'm special because I know God will use anyone to do his will. I'm just confused. I know I probably sound crazy, but I wanted to know if there is anyone else who can do this too. Or if you have heard of it, or know anything about it please let me know.

Anyhow, please pray for me. I would really appreciate it. God bless.
 
No, it's stronger than intuition. I can't explain it really. I know people, like they've been my friends for a while. It goes further than sensing someone had a bad day, it's almost like I know why they're having a bad day and their past. At the very least I can feel their mood very strongly, almost like sympathy pains. In other cases it's thoughts rolling around in their mind. I can't even help it, sometimes it's words or a jumble of sentences mixed together. I get embarrassed to even say anything and I usually ignore most, if not all of it. It's only been in the last few months that I've really started listening to it and paying attention. Remember what I said? Just think, and you will. Anyway, it's not me doing it. It's God. I just wish I could understand it better.
 
Maggie Mae, it sounds like you've been given the gift of discernment :)! This is a wonderful thing; you can use this gift for God's glory, to help people. People often say how much they appreciate being approached by strangers who comfort them. If you feel led to do so, perhaps the next time you meet someone who you feel has been through a lot, you could tell them that you had that feeling, and offer to listen, and then tell them how, even though you don't have all the answers, you know the One who does, and that Jesus loves them SO much :). Often people who have been through a lot have also done some things that they are embarrassed about, but they need to be told that God loves us IN SPITE of the bad things that we've done, and that He'll clean us up after we come to Him; He wants us in the midst of our sin, and He'll make the changes in us after we realize the depth of what Jesus did for us on the cross, taking away our sin.

Glad to see that all this is happening to you, Sis :)! Oh, and one more thing. You can ask Jesus to fill you with the entire power of the Holy Spirit; I'd recommend doing that, just in case there's anything you're missing, and also ask Him to give you wisdom concerning what to say to these folks :).
 
Thank, thank, thank you so much! I just wanted a confirmation about what my preacher told me. She has the gift of discernment and told me that I have it too without knowing anything that I had experienced. It makes me feel so great that this is a positive thing and I'm not crazy or people aren't going to look at me like I'm crazy. I was really worried. I really really hope that I can meet more people who are like me so I can talk with them. I would love to know as much as possible about this and strengthen this gift as much as I can. If anyone has advice how to do this exactly I would very much appreciate it. Again, thank you so much Jilly81. You have given me such a blessing in confirming this for me. :)
 
Be careful here. I think there is a fine line which can be crossed with these things. Is it of God?

Prayers sent.
 
lookwhatthelordhasdone said:
I would love to know as much as possible about this and strengthen this gift as much as I can. If anyone has advice how to do this exactly I would very much appreciate it. Again, thank you so much Jilly81. You have given me such a blessing in confirming this for me. :)
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You're very welcome, and I'm glad to hear that :). As far as strengthening the gift, ask Jesus in His Name to make this manifest in your life in a way that brings glory to His kingdom, and to bring you peace when you're doing right. There's a verse in the Bible in the book of John where Jesus says "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow Me". Ask Jesus to let you get to hear and know His voice; He wants to be able to talk with us :). Also, I mentioned a couple other things in my other last post; it might be good to re-read that one as well. The bit about talking to people who need a friend really matters for growth; if you hide your light under a bushel, you can't shine, and people SO need to hear how much they are loved by Jesus :). Also, please keep in mind that your pastor and I are just human; we make plenty of mistakes. Whenever one of us or ANY human tells you something, ask in Jesus' Name for God to show you if it's true or not. He can give you peace about what's right; please don't take our word for it :).
 
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The best thing you can do to help others, since you seem to be able to detect their feelings is to preach the truth to them, calling all men to repent or perish Just as Christ Himself did, as well as the profits of old.

But you must be grounded in the word, and have a saving faith, a heart made pure through repentance, clearing yourself before God to receive His implanted word and truth.

Jas 1:21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Jas 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

God is not passive, He demands obedience to His truth, and has nothing for the wicked and disobedient!

Pro 15:29 The LORD is far away from the wicked, but He always hears the prayers of those who do what is right.

So if you really want to help others, get right with God, remove the speck from your eye, and preach the truth in and out of season, and I guarantee you will loose many friends and family members, wont be popular, but this is the narrow path Jesus is calling you to follow.

2Ti 4:2 preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
2Ti 4:3 For a time will be when they will not endure sound doctrine, but they will heap up teachers to themselves according to their own lusts, tickling the ear.
2Ti 4:4 And they will turn away their ears from the truth and will be turned to myths.
2Ti 4:5 But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry.

If you really want to help others, then adhere to these scriptures, be diligent in your life to be a shining light and witness, but without a crucified life you will not be the strong witness God is calling you to be.

 
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Be careful here. I think there is a fine line which can be crossed with these things. Is it of God?

Prayers sent.
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Yes, anyone can recognize the presence of God and this is of him. It's never bad thoughts, it's just how they're feeling, like God is sending me to minister to them. Any time that I've acted on it, it's always been for the good to help those people. My preacher even said that I have the gift of discerning spirits. It's never scary or demonic or evil. It's just things involving the other person.

I've never been scared of the thoughts, I just wanted to know more about it since my pastor had told me and I just wanted to see if anyone on here may have it so I could talk to them.
 
Jilly81 said:
You're very welcome, and I'm glad to hear that :). As far as strengthening the gift, ask Jesus in His Name to make this manifest in your life in a way that brings glory to His kingdom, and to bring you peace when you're doing right. There's a verse in the Bible in the book of John where Jesus says "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow Me". Ask Jesus to let you get to hear and know His voice; He wants to be able to talk with us :). Also, I mentioned a couple other things in my other last post; it might be good to re-read that one as well. The bit about talking to people who need a friend really matters for growth; if you hide your light under a bushel, you can't shine, and people SO need to hear how much they are loved by Jesus :). Also, please keep in mind that your pastor and I are just human; we make plenty of mistakes. Whenever one of us or ANY human tells you something, ask in Jesus' Name for God to show you if it's true or not. He can give you peace about what's right; please don't take our word for it :).
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But you know, I have a good feeling about it and I've always known that I was blessed by God in this way. It's just a feeling you get, you know? I can't really explain it. Like I said in my earlier post, I want to meet other people with this so I can talk with them. I know that God has given me this amazing gift, and I claim it in his name.
 
Lol, because of my way of living I have lost all of my friends except one.. and I'm not close to any of my family except my brother and mom. I am fully aware of the struggles I'll be going though, cause I've already decided to make that change in my life already. I'll just stay in my word and continue to let my love light shine through Jesus Christ. Thank you guys for all your help. I really appreciate it.
 
lookwhatthelordhasdone said:
I want to meet other people with this so I can talk with them. I know that God has given me this amazing gift, and I claim it in his name.
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Sure, it actually happens to me quite often, things like what you said happens to you, Maggie Mae. I'll be glad to talk with you about it. You can send me a message anytime :).
 
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