I love reading about the 'end times' even though it freaks me out a bit. The unknown freaks me out, but I guess that's okay.
Just hearing about the black birds dropping dead in at least 2 states is creepy. Any time I hear stuff like that, I always say "It's the sign of the times." I don't know why that automatically pops into my mind.
I've never heard God. I know people who have. I don't think I've ever felt the Holy Spirit lead me because I feel as if the decisions are all mine. That, my friend, scares me to death.
How am I going to know if we are nearing the end times if I can't discern God's voice? It's confusing. It scares me.
I know where I'm going when I die. I know where my sons are going when they die (Lord, please rapture us!) I think I know where Todd's going .. I pray for him. I'm scared he isn't saved. I shouldn't post about this .. it's too personal. Please pray for him. He says he believes in God. Is that truly enough to be taken to heaven?
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So .. have you ever heard the Lord speak to you? In an audible voice?
In your heart?
I know God brought my dad back to life .. for 6 more days he lived when he should've been in Heaven. This is how I know God is real. But, have I ever heard Him?
Scary. Isn't it?
God is a God that heals. Protects. Loves. He is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?
This is what I hold in my heart - Hope. Faith. Love.
oh friend, you sound exactly like me. I ask the same questions. Especially during hard times, I ask them even more. I haven't heard the audible voice of God. I have felt the Holy Spirit lead me in several huge areas in my life. Those are the times I reflect back to when the difficult questions re-surface.
ReplyDeleteHere are a few verses that always encourage me.
Romans 1:20 Psalm 19:1-4 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Hebrews 11:6 1 peter 3:1-2
Good post none-the-less. I think it's healthy to have a reverent fear. I think a lot of Christians today have lost the "true" fear of God that we are supposed to have. :)
Love you.
I haven't had a chance to look up the verses but I am going to tomorrow morning.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sending them to me - I bet they will be the ones I have memorized and pray over.
I do agree about fearing the Lord. I'm sad that no one around me even talks about church or Christ. It's time to move back home and get into a church that works for both Todd and myself.
Anywho - It's good to constantly wonder and ask I suppose. I'd rather be constantly asking than to be complacent and like a sheep
I love you as well :)
Interesting that I read this post: I know what my next blog topic is going to be now! I have a story to tell...Stay tuned!
ReplyDeleteThanks, btw, for posting on mine. I'm glad someone enjoys them. :)
SUPER! I can't wait to read it. I haven't been faithful to this blog so reading others' blogs and commenting more is what I want to do.
ReplyDeleteYou should post your links on your FB page if you don't already do so. Also, do you have a page counter? I don't on this one but I have an invisible one on my food blog.
statcounter.com
Just an idea :D