Be still and know that he is your God. Philsogmani
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8/12/2008 6:59:02 AM
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Over the years I have had many one on one encounters with God. No I'm not saying that during these encounters, God spoke in an audible voice. Although several years ago I believe that he did, 5 words that I'll never forget." I am your Father son" During that time in my life, I was struggling with doubt and unbelief concerning, the reality of my being a son of the most high God. Something to think about ! But last night's experience with the Holy Spirit was one of the most awesome times that I have ever spent with God. As I have shared in past prayer request, I'm working with my son in his aspiring career in the music business. When he dropped me off, we were at the end of an exciting conversation about the future; our plans and dreams. I can remember coming in, turning on the computer and thinking about this website, wondering if there was something that I should look at before going to bed. As I sat down I just began to thank the Lord for my son, my family and all that God is doing in my life today. In my mind the only thing that I could think of was "Be Still Phil" As I continued to praise and thank God with my eyes closed, I could see the different websites that God has been using over the pass few months to change my thinking and deepen my walk with him. One site sends me daily devotionals, there was one e-mail from them that I had been setting aside for about a week, and I knew that the Holy Spirit was prompting me last night to read it. The title of it was "Learning to Be Still" But more than that, was the overwhelming sense of peace; and what I can only describe as floods of joy, or rivers of living waters, that I experienced before reading it. I sat there several minutes without saying a word, just listen for His voice. I could recall songs that I listen to daily like; Voice of Truth, In his Presense, Word of God Speak, and others that speak about spending time with God. They were all coming to my mind as I sat there. Then when I began to read the devotional the most incredible thing happen, as I read it, it was like the entire thing was written for me personally. The first line went like this," It's in the place of silence that the Holy Spirit boils the truth we recieve from Scripture down to it's essence, reveals specific insights that are pertinent, and then applies them to our most perplexing and our most stubborn misconceptions. As He transforms our heart to beat in sync with His, our decisions begin to accomplish His will and we begin to reflect His character." I can remember as I finished the devotional, I didn't want this time with God to end. I thought that maybe I should listen to one of my favorite ministers, who I listen to daily. Most of the messages that I listen to from this man of God were from his archieved messages, but last night I could sense the Holy Spirit prompting me to listen to his message from yesterdays broadcast. The message was entitled "Passing the test of stewardship". For a minute I thought that, this didn't sound anything like, a message on " Being Still ". But the Word of God says in Isa.55:8 My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord. So I was obedient to the direction the Holy Spirit was leading me in, and I listen to it. Turns out the entire message was on spending time with God; this was the test of stewardship. By the time it was over, I was standing thanking and praising God for speaking to me in such powerful ways, it was Awesome. After that I opened the Delve into Jesus site, there were only 2 prayer request posted. The first was a request for prayer for a new baby, little Anne Rose. As I responded to it, I could sense the Holy Spirit giving me insight into the situation. I know that everything is going to be okay. Then there was another request that wasn't clear to me. Let me say this right now, in some of my other writings on this site, I have spoken of my need to be transparent, another word for that is honest. My first feelings after reading the request, was to look and see how much time this person had spent on this site. Mainly because of the way they were speaking. I learned that they hadn't spent much time praying for others or even reading on this site, although they had been a member for some time. Almost instantly I felt that I didn't want to respond to thier request for prayer. Then it was almost like Jesus said to me, how dare you, this is who I died for. I felt so convicted. So after asking the Lord to forgive me for my thinking and asking him for the wisdom to respond, I did. And I'm looking forward to continuing in prayer for this person. Thank God for His presence. I believe that in all of this I really want to say, that the Holy Spirit is alive and well and is available to all who will spend time with God and allow His Spirit to lead them into all truth. He is here, and He wants to be our Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener and Standby. He has mission here on the earth in these last days, and everyone who belongs to Christ will hear His voice. Read John 14:16,17,26; John 15:26;and John 16:7,8,13,33 Remember this "You are an awesome Spiritual being of magnificent worth and value as a person" Grace and Peace Philsogmanifest
