Christians - I need your input. Serious answers only PLEASE.?

Yes. The spirit of God was with you. Your prayer was answered because you are more peaceful today. Continue asking the Lord for His help, He will never abandon you.

He is near all the time, but when you especially need him, believe and trust him to help carry you through the problems.

This is one of the most poignant poems ever inspired:

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Footprints in the Sand

by Mary Stevenson

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

"You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during

the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one

set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,

"The times when you have

seen only one set of footprints in the sand,

is when I carried you."

Copyright © 1984 Mary Stevenson, from original 1936 text, All rights reserved

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When God is first calling you the effects can be incredible. Goosebumps are often a result. Often as Christians mature they long for the feeling they had when God first answered their prayers.

Why is this? Perhaps it is God's way of letting doubters know he truly exists. Do you read the Bible? If not, or you have and never understood it, try again. It is amazing how God can open your eyes, and you will begin to understand concepts that seemed foreign to you before.

Know this. God exists. I have experienced him first hand so many times that I no longer have any doubts. He is not a myth, not only does he deliver peace into your life, he delivers eternal life into your future. He is not a jailer, he brings freedom to deny Satan's temptations and the death he brings.

I don't think anyone REALLY answered your question, so I will make a stab at it. You indicated you have done something horribly wrong. I have no idea what that is, but if you want to note me privately, we can discuss it. Since you feel in your heart that you need reconciliation with God because of this thing you did, and I would agree that you would, then the issue isn't whether you FEEL an answer from God, but rather, have you been reconciled to Him? Have you repented of whatever you have done, and have you been assured of His forgiveness? Jesus died for every sin you ever committed or will ever commit. Goose bumps can be a response to something someone said that may or may not be correct. You may have found it comforting. In my personal experience, peace is a grounding, an inner certainty, that is never shaken by things that happen TO me, including being seriously in need of something I'm not getting. But until you have been reconciled to God, whatever you are feeling isn't assurances from God. I don't know your heart, and neither does anyone else here. So for them to tell you without a doubt that you felt God simply misses the point that WE cannot know.

Do you believe in the true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three Persons in one God? Do you believe that Jesus died for your sins, and that there is NOTHING that YOU can do to be saved except to cling to Jesus?

So if you do, seek His forgiveness for whatever it is you have done, repudiate it, and ask His help not to do it again, and THEN deal with your own attitude. Did you forgive yourself, based on God's assurance of forgiveness? God doesn't lie. Sincere repentance brings forgiveness.

Emotions are fickle. We cannot rely on them to tell us what our state is at the time, with respect to God. God is ALWAYS near. When we think He's far, it's because we have left HIM and not the other way around.

In our church, our pastors assure us of God's forgiveness. This is so important. They tell us that if we have sincerely confessed and repented, we ARE forgiven. Churches that refuse to do this are spiritually abusive, in my opinion.

I hope this helps, and PLEASE feel free to note me. Thanks, and may God bless you with the joy of His salvation.

Hugs!

Oh yes! Jesus was near and was answering your prayer. I know because I go through similar experiences. The key is, according to my Pastor, that you feel at peace. We will not always be happy in this life as Christians, we will not always understand God's ways, but if we feel at peace, then we can be sure God has spoken to us. Whatever the Lord allows in our life, He will be there with us, holding us in his loving arms.

He will turn your trials for good, somehow.

You sound very close to Jesus. And that would give anyone goosebumps!

'Jesus I trust you completely to meet my needs in your timing and according to your methods. I will continue to obey you by the power of your spirit, believing as I do that you will take care of me'

Oh my, how Jesus does love you.

It sounds like you have experienced a touch by the Holy Spirit. God is responding to you, keep seeking Him. Pray constantly - that is to have an ongong conversation with God. Talk to Him just like you talk to your friends.

Some people here are going to give you some grief for what you are experiencing - ignore it. Make God your source.

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As for having done something horribly wrong, we all have. But, that is no excuse for any of us. The great thing is that God IS THE source of peace. He forgives us even when we cannot forgive ourselves. Go to God, ask forgiveness for that specific thing you did, and receive your forgiveness and your peace. After that, it will do no good to bring it up again, because God has forgiven it and forgotten it. It is as if it never happened! Ain't God great?

Thank you, Jesus, for the way to forgiveness!!!

We are each uniquely and wonderfully made. God knows this, just like the scriptures say that he knows the number of hairs on your head, he also knows your heart.

In addition, he knows you well enough to do exactly the right thing to let you know that He is still there, still cares, and still loves you, regardless of what mistakes you have made, both knowingly and unknowingly.

All of that, and He still won't force you to your knees to repent. That would be nice, but it has to be your own choice to recognize, admit, and repent of your sins.

And remember, once you have obeyed, and repented, your sins no longer exist in the eyes and mind of God. You may still feel guilty or something, and you may wish to make something right. If so, ask God for help in that area if the right thing to do is not obvious.

And, please remember that Satan is there, too, lurking in the background. He is all too happy to try to tweak your emotions, especially sad, angry, and guilty emotions.

If your guilt or sadness inspires you to greater things, it is Godly in nature. If it makes you feel dirty and worthless, it is most certainly not from God.

Our soul is truly united with our body so just like our soul is affected by what we do with and to our body, so too our body can be affected by the movements of our soul. Your honest prayer can have physical effects but keep in mind that you should not pray with the intention and the hope that something physical with ensue from your prayer :) As Christians we are taught not to look for signs and wonders but to pray with our hearts, sincere, and whatever happens afterwards is in God's Hands.

God bless you and may you always keep praying

Well let me first say I am not a Kool- Aid drinker so u can disregard my answer. But I get goose bumps when I hear the

National Anthem come on just get real with yourself.Next thing your going to do is worship "a Man" like the rest of the xtians do.

And I am serious by the way.

God's working within you right now!!!

Praise God! Give Him the praise!

I had an experience like this too.

Things were going wrong and once I prayed to God, He brought sooooo much peace within me. I still think about the problems that I'm going through right now and I am still sad about them but It's not as bad as it used to be. And that only means things are getting better and will continue to get better!! God Bless!

That is only between you and God. If you feel more at peace and you feel closer to God, that is a good and wonderful thing. I think the relationship between God and each person is unique. Take strength and feel positive that you experienced such a special feeling and that you feel a lot better. God works in mysterious ways!