Hello Everyone,
As many of you know, Gil began a thread a month or so back wanting to know what everyone's experience with salvation was!!!
Well today, I am asking a similar question to those of you who would like to respond!!!!
Also, it would be nice if we could share the years of our "Spiritual Birth" since, that was the most important year in our lives!!!
Let us get down to the task and find out how many of God's children would like to share their experiences with Salvation and the year they were saved!!!
Feel free to post away!!! If you choose not to answer these questions, but, have experiences with God that you would like to share, then, post away...It could be a miraculous healing experience, answered prayers, or just anything that uplifts our Savior!!!
I am leaving the rest to God's little ones!!!
Let's See How Many Reponses We Can Get???
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Hi Ms. T Bones - sounds like fun! Here we go - I'll have to scan my memory for this one...it was 1989. I was at home on a Sunday morning and the Lord was dealing with me on some things. I turned on the t.v. and a minister was giving a message that spoke right to me. I gave my heart to the Lord in my bedroom that moment. It's very relevant that I state that I was very ill at the time. I was in an almost constant battle against asthma and panic/anxiety attacks. I remember soon after I made the decision to live for Jesus, I got real sick. I could hardly walk. I even had to have someone help me walk to the bathroom. My immune system was very weak from being sick so much. I really believe my family thought I was going to die (and I have to admit, I wondered). It was the first time I can ever remember my dad telling me he loved me. I cried and cried when he said that. I was 23 years old. My family would gather in my room and talk to me because it was easier for me not to have to get up. The doctors couldn't fine out what was wrong. But, praise God, instead of dying I got real mad at satan. I knew he was the one making me sick. Through God's word and a preacher I listened to, I learned to stand on God's word for my healing and to believe that it was God's will for me to be well. I also learned to guard my tongue from speaking words of death. You know, stuff like, "I'm so sick, I feel terrible, my back is killing me, etc." The Lord also gave me many scriptures to stand on. I think the first one he gave me was Psalm 118:17, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord." Well, is God faithful or what?!! That was 20 years ago!! WOW!!! I'm old. 
I didn't receive the manifestation of my healing instantly. At the time, I didn't understand why God didn't just zap me and I'd be instantly healed, but God knew what He was doing. He used that time to teach me to trust Him and run to Him in time of trouble. He also was teaching me to stand on His word, resist the devil, and he has to flee! Let me tell you, when there is no hope in the natural and the doctors have done all they can, there is hope in Jesus Christ! The panic/anxiety attacks I was battling at that time were severe. My whole life was deeply affected by it. I was under attack both physically and mentally. I couldn't even go into Hooks (aka CVS for you younger folks). Listening to worship tapes helped alot. And prayer, constant, consistant prayer. I knew God was my only hope. He is faithful. I am struggling with some anxiety and panic issues again this year but we have had alot of stress and I am learning to lean on him again. I can still stay He is my healer, deliverer and friend. I will come through this - not in my own strength - but in His.
Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday today and forever.
I didn't receive the manifestation of my healing instantly. At the time, I didn't understand why God didn't just zap me and I'd be instantly healed, but God knew what He was doing. He used that time to teach me to trust Him and run to Him in time of trouble. He also was teaching me to stand on His word, resist the devil, and he has to flee! Let me tell you, when there is no hope in the natural and the doctors have done all they can, there is hope in Jesus Christ! The panic/anxiety attacks I was battling at that time were severe. My whole life was deeply affected by it. I was under attack both physically and mentally. I couldn't even go into Hooks (aka CVS for you younger folks). Listening to worship tapes helped alot. And prayer, constant, consistant prayer. I knew God was my only hope. He is faithful. I am struggling with some anxiety and panic issues again this year but we have had alot of stress and I am learning to lean on him again. I can still stay He is my healer, deliverer and friend. I will come through this - not in my own strength - but in His. Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday today and forever.
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wow--I can't compare to that story! I have to say I am not someone who has had a "saving moment" per se. I grew up Catholic, went to church fairly regularly, but not perfect. My mother loved God and was a really good role model for me.
When I lost my mother to cancer, she was 52 and I was 27 and 7 months' pregnant with my second child. My mother was truly my best friend in the world, and until her death had so much faith in God. When her cancer had spread to her backbones and she underwent spinal surgey, she awoke from that surgery to look up at my Dad and say "I love God, and I love you".
When she died, I was so angry at God. I don't want to say I hated Him, but I could not understand how He could let someone like my mother die, someone who spent her life taking care of her 4 kids, (and working full time), and helping any and everyone who she came across. I stopped going to church, and decided that He had no mercy and that being faithful to Him and following His Word was not "worth it". And I spiraled into self loathing, panic attacks, terror that every twinge was cancer. I was completely unhappy.
I finally began therapy, medication, and eventually, this program. It dawned on me one day that when I attended church and prayed regularly, I was a happier person. So I went back. Then one day I saw a new headstone at the cemetary next to my Mom, it was for a 2 week old baby boy. My mother adored children, and I remember thinking, "I'll bet she is caring for that baby right now in Heaven until his parents come home". And then I realized that while that may or may not be the case, God had a plan for my mother, and He brought her home for a reason that I just can not comprehend while on this earth. He did not "kill her", He loved her and she had completed whatever it was she needed to do here, and now He needed her home. And I "forgave" God, and let go of my anger.
I am not going to tell you that I am perfect and go to church every week because I am not there yet, but I have a relationship with God that I am slowly repairing, and I believe He loves me and accepts me back. I teach my children about God, and my oldest has gone through catechism. And that is where I am right now.
When I lost my mother to cancer, she was 52 and I was 27 and 7 months' pregnant with my second child. My mother was truly my best friend in the world, and until her death had so much faith in God. When her cancer had spread to her backbones and she underwent spinal surgey, she awoke from that surgery to look up at my Dad and say "I love God, and I love you".
When she died, I was so angry at God. I don't want to say I hated Him, but I could not understand how He could let someone like my mother die, someone who spent her life taking care of her 4 kids, (and working full time), and helping any and everyone who she came across. I stopped going to church, and decided that He had no mercy and that being faithful to Him and following His Word was not "worth it". And I spiraled into self loathing, panic attacks, terror that every twinge was cancer. I was completely unhappy.
I finally began therapy, medication, and eventually, this program. It dawned on me one day that when I attended church and prayed regularly, I was a happier person. So I went back. Then one day I saw a new headstone at the cemetary next to my Mom, it was for a 2 week old baby boy. My mother adored children, and I remember thinking, "I'll bet she is caring for that baby right now in Heaven until his parents come home". And then I realized that while that may or may not be the case, God had a plan for my mother, and He brought her home for a reason that I just can not comprehend while on this earth. He did not "kill her", He loved her and she had completed whatever it was she needed to do here, and now He needed her home. And I "forgave" God, and let go of my anger.
I am not going to tell you that I am perfect and go to church every week because I am not there yet, but I have a relationship with God that I am slowly repairing, and I believe He loves me and accepts me back. I teach my children about God, and my oldest has gone through catechism. And that is where I am right now.
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Wow!!! Bttfly...That must have been a very difficult time for you losing your mother and all!!!
Did you know that when someone dies who have been saved (born again) that they are not really dead at all and much more alive than you and I in Heaven???
They are truly living!!!!
Jesus died so that our souls would never die!!! Amen and Amen!!!
Our loved ones are sooooo much happier than you and I, or anyone else on this planet!!! They are at perfect peace and don't have a care in the world!!!
I can just see them running through those fields of green clover, walking by the River of Life, and walking down those streets of pure gold!!!!
There is no way they would ever dream of coming back to this world!!! Absolutely no way!!! They wouldn't even hear of it!!!
They are in "Paradise"!!! How much better can it get than that???
We never say goodbye!!! We just say so long and that I will meet you in the morning by the river of life!!!
Thank you sooooo much BTTFLY for sharing your true story with all of us!!! God Bless You Today and Always is My Prayer!!!
Did you know that when someone dies who have been saved (born again) that they are not really dead at all and much more alive than you and I in Heaven???
They are truly living!!!!
Jesus died so that our souls would never die!!! Amen and Amen!!!
Our loved ones are sooooo much happier than you and I, or anyone else on this planet!!! They are at perfect peace and don't have a care in the world!!!
I can just see them running through those fields of green clover, walking by the River of Life, and walking down those streets of pure gold!!!!
There is no way they would ever dream of coming back to this world!!! Absolutely no way!!! They wouldn't even hear of it!!!
They are in "Paradise"!!! How much better can it get than that???
We never say goodbye!!! We just say so long and that I will meet you in the morning by the river of life!!!
Thank you sooooo much BTTFLY for sharing your true story with all of us!!! God Bless You Today and Always is My Prayer!!!
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Hi Bttfly, I just wanted to say I can relate to you as I lost my mother when she was 62 to cancer and I was 34 and had two small children that she would never get to see grow up. My daughter was only 3 and my son was 5. I miss her alot and wish she was here so I could share my life with her. One thing that helps to bring me comfort is knowing that she is with Jesus and not suffering anymore. She fought cancer for 10 years. I can also relate to what you said about thinking every little twinge was cancer. I have struggled with that at times too. Especially being a mom and having two children that I don't want to leave motherless. I'm glad to hear how far you have come. I pray you continue to find peace in Him.
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Ms. Hopeful...I am sooooo sorry that you lost your mother at such a young age!!! You are sooooo right, you know...She is with Jesus and she is sooooo happy!!! Love in Christ Jesus!!!
I pray that God's little children continue to respond to this little site!!!
I am sure that we would all be inspired to hear from each of you!!! God Bless All of You is My Prayer!!! Have a great day!!!
I pray that God's little children continue to respond to this little site!!!
I am sure that we would all be inspired to hear from each of you!!! God Bless All of You is My Prayer!!! Have a great day!!!