I am slowly developing a closer relationship with Christ, and I am curious on your insight of the subject. I was going through some hard times with my alcholism about 2 weeks ago. When I hit rock bottom, I prayed to God. I had a very serious heart to heart. Not just "another" prayer. I prayed that He would take away the craving of alcohol that I have had for 5 years. Tears streamed down my face after the prayer. I felt "lifted" up. I felt like I could stand on my own 2 feet again without the help of a bottle. My demenor made a complete turn around. For the 1st time in ages I was at peace and it was the strangest thing for me to find that. I have always been a very analytical and logical person but that night, something happend to me that I cannot explain.
2006-09-09 13:34:51 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You chose to let God instead of the alcohol be your master. You need to know that God, by the power of the Holy Spirit will be with you whenever you need Him. He will give you power and strength to overcome temptation as long as you lean on HIM...and not yourself. Satan would love to destroy you. Whenever those temptations come, do as Jesus would do... rebuke the devil in Jesus name... and draw closer to God. It was the Holy Spirit that did this for you. He is called the 'helper'...the one called along side to help, to lead us to truth, to give us power to stand and to witness. He will be your 'Comforter' instead of the bottle.
Don't let your logical mind get in the way of letting God be in charge. God is too big to analyze... just love and accept Him...that's what he wants you to do. Get in the Word.. and go to church...one that believes in the Holy Spirits power in your life today... there more to learn and grow in.
2006-09-09 13:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by rejoiceinthelord 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many different and fundamental Christian denominations will argue about this topic. They will say you must be "slain" in the spirit, or must speak in tongues or have some great and mystic spiritual experience. Others will say you are nuts.
But God's Holy Ghost is also known as the Holy Spirit and that Spirit is everywhere and available to anyone, even Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Atheists. No one has a monopoly on God no matter what they believe. God's Holy Spirit is also known as the Comforter, Helper, and Teacher. The Holy Spirit is always quiet, peaceful, and takes the back seat.
The word "inspired" come from "in" and "spirit". When you are in the Spirit you feel inspired.
It could be something as simple an inner inspiration to help somone else. You might be inspired to write a book, or cook a nice dinner for your spouse. In your case, you were inspired by a sense of peace and knowing that all will be well.
Those are my favorite times. When I get that inner feeling of peace, I know I am on the right path.
You know your higher self by listening to the voice that only want you to be at peace. The good and the wise live quiet lives.
May I invite you to visit http://TaoBaribie.com ? It is written for people of all faiths. I hope you will honor it with your visit.
Peace
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2006-09-09 20:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God bless the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12(NLT)
Temptations keep us dependent upon God. Just as the roots grow stronger when wind blows against a tree, so every time you stand up to a temptation you become more like Jesus. When you stumble- which you will-it is not fatal. Instead of giving in or giving up, look up to God, expect him to help you, and remember the reward that is waiting for you: "When people are temped and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever"(James 1 :12 NCV)
2006-09-09 21:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut up "hokey-poki" up there, above me... Leave the man alone!
and the Holy Spirit is NOT the angel Gabriel you .....!
(There you can't report me now because you don't know what I called you! HA!)
And for you Mr.
You had an experience... you brought yourself into the presence of God through His Holy spirit. I'm happy for you. I hope you are healed and I pray that you continue to seek Him and His love for you always.
And completely IGNORE the morons who tell you any different! Misery loves company and some of these people on here would rather see and take pleasure in your drinking rather than to ever admit that God has anything at all to do with anything!
"Don't cast your pearls before swine."
Be strong!
2006-09-09 20:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You were definitely moved by the holy spirit. I think for everyone it is a very different feeling. The first time I had that feeling I felt happier than I ever have before. You know the feeling you got before you opened presents christmas morning when you were a kid. The second time (no offence no pun) I felt drunk.
Those were my experiences.
God bless and keep praying!
2006-09-09 20:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by niaflower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to commend you on your courage in dealing with alcoholism. True there is one source of proven help that is more powerful than any other. It has helped many to get the right motivation, the right mental and heart attitude. That source is the most powerful in the entire universe, Almighty God himself. Jehovah God created man. He knows best how man can solve his problems, how best to cope with his pressures and emotions. So when a person appeals to that source of help, he puts himself in line to receive the very best help possible.
One way this help comes is from the fine counsel found in the book God has authored as a guide for mankind, that is, his Word, the Holy Bible. In the Bible we find out why life is so filled with problems and we also learn the marvelous solution that God promises. It tells us that it is God’s purpose to bring this present unsatisfactory, trouble-filled world to an end. He will replace it with a righteous new order, a paradise on earth, free from all the bad things that are so prevalent today. (Luke 23:43; Rev. 21:4, 5) So learning the purpose of life and what the future holds is a very powerful incentive for ‘changing the life pattern.’
Studing the Bible helps:
The Bible shows that persons who were once drunkards abandoned the practice when they came to an accurate knowledge of God’s purposes. It mentions drunkards along with fornicators, idolaters, thieves and others, and then says: “Yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean, but you have been sanctified, but you have been declared righteous.”—1Â Cor. 6:9-11.
Because overcoming alcoholism is definitely possible, the Bible counsels: “Strip off the old personality with its practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it.” (Col. 3:9, 10) That accurate knowledge from God’s Word can supply the motivation required to change a life pattern.
There is something else. When a person sincerely wants to conquer alcohol abuse, he can also appeal to God for a measure of His power as an aid. God’s powerful active force, his holy spirit, is available for the asking. Jesus Christ said: “Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. . . . so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking him!”—Luke 11:1-13.
However, once a person has overcome his dependence on alcohol, he needs to exercise great caution. For most former alcoholics, the best advice regarding alcoholic drinks is: don’t touch them! Nearly all authorities agree that, for former alcoholics, total abstinence from alcohol is the best course. A relatively small percentage can regain control to the point where they are able to drink moderately and not revert to alcohol abuse. But most others cannot.
Thus, while alcoholic beverages can add some pleasure to life, they should be handled as one would handle an explosive device: with extreme care. Otherwise, the “explosion” will create problems so severe that even life can be destroyed.
2006-09-09 20:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by jvitne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is definitely the Holy Spirit my friend. Congratulations you are saved! Things will not necessarily get easier though. Christianity is like a bed of roses. Thorns and all. Now that you have made your peace with Christ, the enemy will not be far behind. Just stick to Jesus through everything bad and good and you will inherit the gift of eternity with him in Heaven. God Bless you and welcome to the Family.
2006-09-09 20:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by Amy A 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is exactly how Holy Spirit works. I bet someone was praying for you.
God has a wonderful plan for your life that Satan wants to block. You now need the loving support of some Christians and I pray you find a church to go to on Sunday.
God bless you and your family..
2006-09-09 20:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by TubeDude 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Holy Ghost gives you Power. Power to do things that you typically could not do on your own. Keep praying and get into the Word of God. You will continue to grow this way.
2006-09-09 20:41:16 · answer #9 · answered by lessonslearned 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Funny, I am saved and on my way to heaven and I haven't been more analytical or logical. The day I got saved I became more analytical and more logical... I used to believe in evolution!
Anyway, Are you saying you got saved? Or r u saved and God gave you the victory over sin??
One thing I know is that there is no hokey-pokey with the Lord.
It isn't based on feeling, though the charasmatics will tell you different.
2006-09-09 20:40:12 · answer #10 · answered by musingaloud 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋