I was sitting in my chair and all of the sudden, I arched my back, my eyes went dark and I closed them, my head tilted back and from nowhere my whole body was effused with an immensely overpowering tingling, and I felt a wash of cool/warmth flow through my body.
Does this sound like anybody else's experience with the Holy Spirit, or do you think it might have just been a rush of endorphins/hormones? I mean it's not like I'm a Christian or anything. I'm atheist. So I think it was just because I was thinking about somebody who I miss a lot and that makes me smile every time they cross my mind, so obviously it couldn't have been the Holy Spirit, but I bet a lot of people confuse this for the Holy Spirit.
I guess by now you've realized that I'm trying to make a point (huh-duh?). This is for real, BTW. This really did just happen. And I really, really love the person I was thinking about. So isn't it possible that this could happen when you're thinking about God, whether or not he exists?
2007-10-18 06:46:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with the point you 're making. Way too many people confuse the Holy Spirit with adrenaline. Sounds like idolatry to me.
Nine times out of ten, the movement of the Holy Spirit in a person's heart feels like nothing at all.
2007-10-18 06:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by Acorn 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Yeah, I know that feeling but that isn't the Holy Ghost. I've had those tingles thinking about someone I've dated and listening to music that I am crazy about. However I've had an experience with the Holy Ghost also. After some intense prayer and seeking the presence of the Lord I felt a warm feeling washing over me from head to toe. I could have fought the feeling but I didn't want to. The more I let go of my natural senses the lighter and more cleansed I felt. I never wanted the feeling to go away, and it lasted for a very long time. There was also a constant tingle around my eyes and the circumference of my face. It was less like a sensation and more like something was actually fluttering around my eyes and face. I didn't really notice when it went away, I honestly think I was changed a bit after that. Sorry if this was too long, I hope this description helps! Hit me with some feedback if you need to.
2007-10-18 07:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by oneredeemer2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to get too confused or too literal in the phrase "feeling the Holy Spirit."
The spirit is felt in the emotions, not usually in the body. Plus, it will have a specific purpose - like in answer to an issue or problem or as confirmation of something good or right. God is a God of reason.
You will feel the influence of the Holy Spirit when you are in need and call upon God.
2007-10-18 06:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by ButtonGear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, you don't understand what dealing with the Holy Spirit is like. Everything God does is for a purpose. He doesn't just send us a "feeling" to experience, though you may have gotten that idea from some reliegious people who do the swaying, falling out, etc. When you experience the Holy Spirit, He comes with a message. You know why He came. He speaks to your heart and you usually have an urgency to do what He says. He doesn't just come to give you a tingle, although you might have that too. But, His message is what you are left with and that is clear to whoever He visits, whether for salvation or service, or something else. I pray you do experience His visit very soon.
2007-10-18 06:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by Joyful Noise 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Holy Ghost is a much different feeling than the one you had if you explained it right. Yours sounded like a much more like physical pleasure. The Holy Ghost is a spiritual pleasure and feeling of knowledge and peace. Though you can still have a burning or tingling sensation in your chest with the knowledge he is giving you to be correct. Though as pleasurable as as the feeling you must have had was, the one you get from the Holy Ghost would be longer lasting and more enjoyable in the long run.
2007-10-18 07:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by saintrose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Holy Ghost can abide with anyone for a time, but he cannot stay with an unbaptized person constantly. So, even an atheist can feel the influence of the Holy Ghost.
How else would a non believer become converted with feeling this influence.
So, not knowing your situation, my general response would be yes, you could have felt the Holy Ghost...
2007-10-18 07:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Holy Spirit will only enter people that are very serious about God and Jesus. That are not the type that will change their minds and not believe again. Then it stays with you. It would not leave unless one left the truth.
2007-10-18 06:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by geessewereabove 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the holy spirit. But I do know that love is real. When you are engulfed by feelings of love for another it is a great thing. Don't try to label it or anything, just be present for it and pay attention to the moment.
2007-10-18 06:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by Bran McMuffin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always thought that that feeling was from changing your blood flow quickly or cutting off the blood flow to your head 0r more blood flow rushed to your head-you can get that feeling from positioning your body like that. It's pretty equivalant to standing up reallly fast after being really relaxed and not having anything to eat or drink for awhile.
2007-10-18 06:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by SpayNeuterRescueEducate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your last question is - of course this could happen, but that doesn't prove that He doesn't exist. Our feelings, our emotions, and our senses all point to a God whether or not you choose to acknowledge Him or not while on this earth. And remember, God is Love.
2007-10-18 06:57:49 · answer #10 · answered by George S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋