I became a born again Christian when I was 11 years old (now 29). I watched a movie about being left behind after God comes to collect his church (aka his people/the Christians). I asked him into my life and to forgive me for my sins and I felt the Holy spirit jump inside of me. Unfortunately I did not get off to a good start in a good church, as our pastor left and I became busy with worldly things, like School, socializing and generally getting through life, so at around 15 I put him aside and backslid for many years.
In October last year, when I had a severe car crash, I felt the power of the Holy spirit holding me as my car was T-boned by a vehicle running a red light. I felt the strong presence of the Holy spirit throughout the collision. To add to this, there was an amazing woman who I felt was there in the right place at that exact time, as she was a huge help to me throughout the entire chaos. She stayed with me for several hours and took care of everything. I did not have to ask anything of her as she already took care of it. It was as if she had been put there for me. Incredible.
I thought the above experience was incredible, but carried on my usual way, still feeling great that I was so protected and cared for.
[On two seperate occasions I was sleeping (but not dreaming that I recall) and I heard a very strong voice speaking to me. It was loud and powerful and made me take notice. On the first time the voice told me to stop what I was doing as I would lose my husband. At the time I was in the process of doing something that was just not right and it could've potentially harmed my relationship with my husband, so the message made sense to me. (Not sure if this was a message or my subconscious? Not sure?) On the 2nd time, the voice appeared to me again and told me to drink more milk. Strange message. Again, maybe it was my subconscious? It was the same voice. About 2 months later I had an x-ray done and my doctor told me that I need more vitamin D for my bones, as they are not at the top strength that they should be!]
In May, just gone, I had a trip to Canada. I was working all day, from about 7am-10pm on various jobs. I had little opportunity to eat and drink as I was so busy keeping to my appointments. In the past I have suffered from severe dehydration and have ended up needing an IV at the hospital. (I almost slipped into a coma one time as it was so bad that my body shut down and stopped allowing me to eat and drink). So I was in a predicament here, as I had not eaten much due to a busy day and when I finished my day at 10pm I could not find anywhere to get food or drink (on this supposed desolate freeway) and I had a 90 minute drive to my accommodation. I started to feel sick and queezy. I prayed to God for the first time in about 14 years.I asked for his help and was in tears, as I just did not know what to do. He answered my prayer and healed me of all sickness in an instant, about 10 seconds and it disappeared completely. In the past when I got queezy it would take time for the feeling to go away, usually after I had eaten and even then I would still feel strange for most of the night. IT WAS A MIRACLE. I asked him again to come into my life, repeating what i dd when I was 11.
After that trip I flew to NY where I began to start reading the bible again in my hotel rooms, where they were provided. I watched Jesus of Nazareth again on my laptop. I felt like a dry sponge, wanting to read and hear more.
While in NY I sat in the car with a friend, who stepped out for a moment. A track started playing in the car, called 'Be Here Now' by Ray Lamontagne. The artist has a very soulful voice and I was instantly drawn to the track. Some of the lyrics sang "don't put your trust in wall, cause walls will always crush you when they fall" and so on. The song really is beautiful and bears a likeness to John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" - was this a message for me? It is now my favorite scripture and reminds me of my trip and turning back to God.
God always finds a way to bring us back. He never gives up on us.
My husband has always been Catholic. It didn't bother me too much when I backslid, but since returning to my bible Christian faith I have really understood more about the wrong practices of the Catholic church and when I returned from my trip, my husband said that a fire was lit under him as he was then encouraged to research Catholicism-v-Christianity (bible based). He has since found errors in the practices of the Catholic church and is still researching.
Lord, I pray for those who have not yet found you. I pray that you will guide those individuals to you and touch them with the holy spirit. I want to pray for Catholics, that their eyes may be opened to the truth, in the way it's been revealed to many others who are now on the right path, following you the way you want, that which is written in your Holy Book, the bible. Please forgive them for not being able to see. Please also keep us Christians strong, that we may spread the good news to everyone, of what you have done for us sinners, and so that we may be a good witness to others. Lord, thank you for the gifts you have given us and for your ongoing love and forgiveness, which as sinners we do not deserve. Thank you for always being there for us in this troubled world. Please give us patience with those who are against us and those who doubt your word. We will always continue to follow you. We ask this prayer in Jesus name - Amen
In October last year, when I had a severe car crash, I felt the power of the Holy spirit holding me as my car was T-boned by a vehicle running a red light. I felt the strong presence of the Holy spirit throughout the collision. To add to this, there was an amazing woman who I felt was there in the right place at that exact time, as she was a huge help to me throughout the entire chaos. She stayed with me for several hours and took care of everything. I did not have to ask anything of her as she already took care of it. It was as if she had been put there for me. Incredible.
I thought the above experience was incredible, but carried on my usual way, still feeling great that I was so protected and cared for.
[On two seperate occasions I was sleeping (but not dreaming that I recall) and I heard a very strong voice speaking to me. It was loud and powerful and made me take notice. On the first time the voice told me to stop what I was doing as I would lose my husband. At the time I was in the process of doing something that was just not right and it could've potentially harmed my relationship with my husband, so the message made sense to me. (Not sure if this was a message or my subconscious? Not sure?) On the 2nd time, the voice appeared to me again and told me to drink more milk. Strange message. Again, maybe it was my subconscious? It was the same voice. About 2 months later I had an x-ray done and my doctor told me that I need more vitamin D for my bones, as they are not at the top strength that they should be!]
In May, just gone, I had a trip to Canada. I was working all day, from about 7am-10pm on various jobs. I had little opportunity to eat and drink as I was so busy keeping to my appointments. In the past I have suffered from severe dehydration and have ended up needing an IV at the hospital. (I almost slipped into a coma one time as it was so bad that my body shut down and stopped allowing me to eat and drink). So I was in a predicament here, as I had not eaten much due to a busy day and when I finished my day at 10pm I could not find anywhere to get food or drink (on this supposed desolate freeway) and I had a 90 minute drive to my accommodation. I started to feel sick and queezy. I prayed to God for the first time in about 14 years.I asked for his help and was in tears, as I just did not know what to do. He answered my prayer and healed me of all sickness in an instant, about 10 seconds and it disappeared completely. In the past when I got queezy it would take time for the feeling to go away, usually after I had eaten and even then I would still feel strange for most of the night. IT WAS A MIRACLE. I asked him again to come into my life, repeating what i dd when I was 11.
After that trip I flew to NY where I began to start reading the bible again in my hotel rooms, where they were provided. I watched Jesus of Nazareth again on my laptop. I felt like a dry sponge, wanting to read and hear more.
While in NY I sat in the car with a friend, who stepped out for a moment. A track started playing in the car, called 'Be Here Now' by Ray Lamontagne. The artist has a very soulful voice and I was instantly drawn to the track. Some of the lyrics sang "don't put your trust in wall, cause walls will always crush you when they fall" and so on. The song really is beautiful and bears a likeness to John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" - was this a message for me? It is now my favorite scripture and reminds me of my trip and turning back to God.
God always finds a way to bring us back. He never gives up on us.
My husband has always been Catholic. It didn't bother me too much when I backslid, but since returning to my bible Christian faith I have really understood more about the wrong practices of the Catholic church and when I returned from my trip, my husband said that a fire was lit under him as he was then encouraged to research Catholicism-v-Christianity (bible based). He has since found errors in the practices of the Catholic church and is still researching.
Lord, I pray for those who have not yet found you. I pray that you will guide those individuals to you and touch them with the holy spirit. I want to pray for Catholics, that their eyes may be opened to the truth, in the way it's been revealed to many others who are now on the right path, following you the way you want, that which is written in your Holy Book, the bible. Please forgive them for not being able to see. Please also keep us Christians strong, that we may spread the good news to everyone, of what you have done for us sinners, and so that we may be a good witness to others. Lord, thank you for the gifts you have given us and for your ongoing love and forgiveness, which as sinners we do not deserve. Thank you for always being there for us in this troubled world. Please give us patience with those who are against us and those who doubt your word. We will always continue to follow you. We ask this prayer in Jesus name - Amen