BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD
Posted by rogerledwards - 05/06/09, 04:05 pm
Dear Lisa,
For 35 years I have sought God asking to put me back it the Ministry. It was not until 5 years ago when I went on SSD and had all the time in the world that two things happened to me that changed my life. At this time in my life I did not pray much or even read the Bible much.
1. I was laying in bed ready to go to sleep. I had said a short prayer and then I closed my eyes to go to sleep. I did not realize that my mind became still. No thoughts. My mind was completely still. Then I began to actually feel the presence of God in my room. For those few minutes I knew I was on Holy ground. The power of God's presence filled my room and me. I could feel it and I knew it was God. Oh, the power and love of God filling my soul. I did not see anything. I did not hear anything. I did not say anything. My mind was still. I just laid there in my bed. Complete quite. I was still and I knew God. I am in no way a charismatic. But this was real. I felt the presence and power of God all around me. I could not speak even if I wanted to. Then it was gone. I have not had another experience like that since. Why? I do not know. I just cherish those 2 or 3 minutes of being still before God.
2. I was in counseling with my Pastor about everything from Christian Ministry and my mental problems. We talked about could God possibly use me? He said you have a great opportunity to become was is call a prayer warrior. Before I left he gave me a book on prayer. I read it. I had to know more and I purchased several books on prayer.
That was 5 years ago. It was not until I got on ds that I realized that God had answered my prayers of 35 years. God had put me back into the Ministry. The Ministry of sharing my story of James and his death to those in grief and those who needed encouragement. Also I try to encourage those who depressed by sharing my complete story and try to give out the Gospel to all.
There is one frustrating pion. When I go to counseling; the counselor does not know the pain and agony I feel. Oh, if we could find people who had or has depression and was a counselor, how much greater the counselor could help and lead us.
Take Care
Your Brother in Christ.
Roger the Minister - verse for today
5:11: Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
M't:11:6: And blessed
For 35 years I have sought God asking to put me back it the Ministry. It was not until 5 years ago when I went on SSD and had all the time in the world that two things happened to me that changed my life. At this time in my life I did not pray much or even read the Bible much.
1. I was laying in bed ready to go to sleep. I had said a short prayer and then I closed my eyes to go to sleep. I did not realize that my mind became still. No thoughts. My mind was completely still. Then I began to actually feel the presence of God in my room. For those few minutes I knew I was on Holy ground. The power of God's presence filled my room and me. I could feel it and I knew it was God. Oh, the power and love of God filling my soul. I did not see anything. I did not hear anything. I did not say anything. My mind was still. I just laid there in my bed. Complete quite. I was still and I knew God. I am in no way a charismatic. But this was real. I felt the presence and power of God all around me. I could not speak even if I wanted to. Then it was gone. I have not had another experience like that since. Why? I do not know. I just cherish those 2 or 3 minutes of being still before God.
2. I was in counseling with my Pastor about everything from Christian Ministry and my mental problems. We talked about could God possibly use me? He said you have a great opportunity to become was is call a prayer warrior. Before I left he gave me a book on prayer. I read it. I had to know more and I purchased several books on prayer.
That was 5 years ago. It was not until I got on ds that I realized that God had answered my prayers of 35 years. God had put me back into the Ministry. The Ministry of sharing my story of James and his death to those in grief and those who needed encouragement. Also I try to encourage those who depressed by sharing my complete story and try to give out the Gospel to all.
There is one frustrating pion. When I go to counseling; the counselor does not know the pain and agony I feel. Oh, if we could find people who had or has depression and was a counselor, how much greater the counselor could help and lead us.
Take Care
Your Brother in Christ.
Roger the Minister - verse for today
5:11: Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
M't:11:6: And blessed
