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This is a serious thread. Please no negativity unless it relates to something good God has done in your life.

The question is: Have you had any amazing experience with God in your life or seen His work personally in your life? For example, amazing revelations or something He has done.

I can think of a few, but will only post one. About 6-7 years ago at a low point in my life (or so I thought), I woke to a white dove on my balcony. A year earlier (approx.) an ex attempted suicide and failed in my apartment (not sure if this is relavant). At first I feared it as it wouldn't leave and it was the most beautiful white I had ever seen, just something different about it I couldn't explain. I couldn't help but wonder if I was going to die or why it was there. Later on I realized it was sitting there waiting and just showing me His love and much more. The more I realized, the more peace and love I felt. An overwhelming feeling of 'everythings going to work out fine' or 'Be Still.........." and the peace that came over me was amazing. The white dove stayed all day and night for 2 days before it left. A short time later I met my husband who lets just say was kinda like my 'white knight' (corny but hard explain). Much more happened during this time........but just a summary.

Let's hear the 'good' God has done or literally shown you His work.

He's constantly punishing me for minor indisgretions.

god doesn't exist, so he couldn't have done anything for anyone.

Direct answers to recent prayer that stick in my mind:

2 friends that we've been praying for became Christians out of the blue!
6 friends that have never in years of knowing them asked anything about Christianity all independantly asked questions, the day after praying about it that morning.

god doesn't exist, so he couldn't have done anything for anyone.

now now please don't attack the Christians, save it for the likes of Jesussaves, VoteEarly the other extreamists.

Direct answers to recent prayer that stick in my mind:

2 friends that we've been praying for became Christians out of the blue!
6 friends that have never in years of knowing them asked anything about Christianity all independantly asked questions, the day after praying about it that morning.

See i read that and think: If you're thanking God that these people became christian then you obviously think this was a result of Gods actions and therefore he must have interfered with their minds somehow to force them into beleiving in him therefore negating the whole "free will" thing. Either that or he didnt do a damn thing and those people got there of their own accord.

But thats just what i read into it.

Why is there double Threads? Mods.. can u delete one of them?

See i read that and think: If you're thanking God that these people became christian then you obviously think this was a result of Gods actions and therefore he must have interfered with their minds somehow to force them into beleiving in him therefore negating the whole "free will" thing. Either that or he didnt do a damn thing and those people got there of their own accord.

But thats just what i read into it.

Complex issue...God does work in our lives to open us up to his message. It's for us to receive it.

But that begs me to ask the question ... if god is responsible for the good times and he is all powerfull ... is he not also responsible for the bad things that happen to me?

This is a serious thread. Please no negativity unless it relates to something good God has done in your life.

The question is: Have you had any amazing experience with God in your life or seen His work personally in your life? For example, amazing revelations or something He has done.

I can think of a few, but will only post one. About 6-7 years ago at a low point in my life (or so I thought), I woke to a white dove on my balcony. A year earlier (approx.) an ex attempted suicide and failed in my apartment (not sure if this is relavant). At first I feared it as it wouldn't leave and it was the most beautiful white I had ever seen, just something different about it I couldn't explain. I couldn't help but wonder if I was going to die or why it was there. Later on I realized it was sitting there waiting and just showing me His love and much more. The more I realized, the more peace and love I felt. An overwhelming feeling of 'everythings going to work out fine' or 'Be Still.........." and the peace that came over me was amazing. The white dove stayed all day and night for 2 days before it left. A short time later I met my husband who lets just say was kinda like my 'white knight' (corny but hard explain). Much more happened during this time........but just a summary.

Let's hear the 'good' God has done or literally shown you His work.
The dove was probably injured and decided to recover on your windowsill. The rest is coincidential.

Geez, why only Christians?

Does nothing amazing happen to Jewish People or Muslim People etc.

:rolleyes:

The dove was probably injured and decided to recover on your windowsill. The rest is coincidential.
Maybe got wounded the bird in order for it to be there for him/her to see

I find it kind of sad even if the bird was not wounded 2 days without food is enough to seriously hurt a bird with their metabolism

God killed a bird for them (most likely from either of those scenarios) how romantic

Geez, why only Christians?

Does nothing amazing happen to Jewish People or Muslim People etc.

:rolleyes:
Oh it does … just hear less about it (at least my in locale )

god doesn't exist, so he couldn't have done anything for anyone.


yes yes we know but let them have their delusions if it helps them through the day

Oh it does … just hear less about it (at least my in locale )

I understand, but why can't the thread title just be Something amzing G-d has done in your life.

It's straight up segregation :p

Geez, why only Christians?

Does nothing amazing happen to Jewish People or Muslim People etc.

:rolleyes:
It's because we Jews are evil f*cking sinners for not recognizing Jesus as our savior, and we're going to burn in hell for eternity. But we will get to keep our money, so it's OK.

I've got no idea about Muslims...

It's because we Jews are evil f*cking sinners for not recognizing Jesus as our savior, and we're going to burn in hell for eternity. But we will get to keep our money, so it's OK.

I've got no idea about Muslims...

Heh, ok, now that has topped the funniest thing i've read today.

This is a serious thread. Please no negativity unless it relates to something good God has done in your life.

The question is: Have you had any amazing experience with God in your life or seen His work personally in your life? For example, amazing revelations or something He has done.

I can think of a few, but will only post one. About 6-7 years ago at a low point in my life (or so I thought), I woke to a white dove on my balcony. A year earlier (approx.) an ex attempted suicide and failed in my apartment (not sure if this is relavant). At first I feared it as it wouldn't leave and it was the most beautiful white I had ever seen, just something different about it I couldn't explain. I couldn't help but wonder if I was going to die or why it was there. Later on I realized it was sitting there waiting and just showing me His love and much more. The more I realized, the more peace and love I felt. An overwhelming feeling of 'everythings going to work out fine' or 'Be Still.........." and the peace that came over me was amazing. The white dove stayed all day and night for 2 days before it left. A short time later I met my husband who lets just say was kinda like my 'white knight' (corny but hard explain). Much more happened during this time........but just a summary.

Let's hear the 'good' God has done or literally shown you His work.


:) That's great.

I have felt that wonderful peace also, there is nothing like it.

But that begs me to ask the question ... if god is responsible for the good times and he is all powerfull ... is he not also responsible for the bad things that happen to me?

The Bible says that God puts both good and bad things in front of us. It also says that he'll support us through the bad times if we ask him to.

Heh, ok, now that has topped the funniest thing i've read today.
Thanks. I make an effort.

I understand, but why can't the thread title just be Something amzing G-d has done in your life.

It's straight up segregation :p

Can't people here stop arguing semantics long enough to let the people who want to respond to the question get a word in edgewise?

Can't people here stop arguing semantics long enough to let the people who want to respond to the question get a word in edgewise?
Absolutely not.

Absolutely not.
In fact, we will argue semantics so much that I will have to jump in here and disagree with Arribastan simply for the sake of arguing more. So no, we won't. But we will anyway. Except we won't.

First of all, the Atheists that are hijacking the thread, the title clearly addresses Christians, not you.

Anyways, I'm a Muslim.

God protected and helped my brother and I for 10 years living in an Uptown orphanage. That's something amazing God has done for me.

God gave my a great family. I was adopted, and could have gone anywhere. I'm convinced I went where I did for a reason, and that it wasn't an accident.

In fact, we will argue semantics so much that I will have to jump in here and disagree with Arribastan simply for the sake of arguing more. So no, we won't. But we will anyway. Except we won't.
And now, for the exactly man, because I don't understand that:
"EXACTLY!"

And now, for the exactly man, because I don't understand that:
"EXACTLY!"
No, you're wrong!
:D

You know, I should probably stop spamming, shouldn't I?
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Glad alot of you are having great blessings from God recently. Okay, I am going to bleed on a bunch of you just because I need to vent a little. First off, I am a Christian and have been for 10 years. Lately though, I have been struggling a bit with anger towards God (guess you can call it the Job syndrom). Last year I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (a painful disease that affects the muscles and joints). Of course, my doctor has had me taking a bunch of tests and most of them have come out negative (which I hear is good--why don't they say that the tests came out good then?!) This year, I had an MRI. I found out that I have what they think is a cyst in the middle of my brain. I am supposed to have it monitored rather closely this year to see if it grows and if it does I will need surgery. I have had insomnia, pain from the fibromyalgia, migranes, and dizzy spells. I have been put on several medications and had many bad reactions from them. I have family members that try to tell me that I must not be right with God and I should pray for healing. If I just had the faith He would heal me. I know that they don't understand what God is doing in me. I have been praying for healing for a long time. I have learned that sometimes we go through things and won't understand for a long time why we have gone through it. So, what has God done for me? I am still living. I am still breathing on my own. I have a husband that loves me so much. I have a Savior that loves me unconditionally. Should I feel this way? Many people on NationStates feel like I shouldn't but how can I not feel that God has given me so much to be grateful for??? I would probably be a druggie, in jail, a prostitute, or dead if the Lord hadn't entered my life 10 years ago. Some can say I am crazy for having my faith but I don't care anymore. God loves me and frankly He is the one that truly matters considering I will be spending an eternity with Him. Wow, I came on here just to pout but ended up feeling grateful. Thanks for reading this. For those of you with faith, please pray for me to not lose mine. This has been a tough time.

Thanks,
~Vanessa

Acts 20:24
"For I consider my life nothing to me. If only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given to me, the task of testifying the gospel of God's grace" ~ this is why I am here.

God? He damned the pusher man.

Aww, these ones believe in divine intervention.

I wonder if they still believe in humours and bloodletting.

God switched the direction of my life a full 180 degrees. Without him, I wouldve been dead or in prison by now. He has done other miracles for me that other people would consider more astounding because they are more difficult to logically explain, but for me, this is the biggest thing he has done for me.

For all of you Korn fans out there:


http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=495&ncid=762&e=7&u=/ap/20050306/ap_en_mu/people_welch


Ex-Korn Guitarist Baptized in Jordan River

Sun Mar 6, 8:51 AM ET Entertainment - AP Music

KIBBUTZ KINNERET, Israel - Former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was baptized Saturday in the Jordan River, just weeks after quitting his band, drug habits and rock-and-roll lifestyle for religion.

Welch, a founding member of the multi-platinum band, and about 20 other white-robed Christian pilgrims from a Bakersfield, Calif., church were immersed by their pastor, Ron Vietti.

Welch said the ritual baptism had washed away his anger. "You know when you get angry and it builds up? I felt like hurting someone before, now I feel like hugging people," he said.

Vietti said Welch — who has "Jesus" tattooed across his knuckles and "Matthew 11:28," tattooed prominently across his neck — is already attracting a new group of young people to the message of Christianity.

"In recent weeks people have committed their lives to God because they're so inspired by his story," Vietti said.

Korn announced Welch's resignation last month after 13 years with the band. Welch said he had become increasingly depressed and drug-addicted in recent years, but that religion helped him quit.

He said he plans to release more music without the band.

"My songs are God saying things to me, him talking to people. He's going to use me to heal people and people are going to be drawn to it, just watch, they will be," he said.

Thousands of pilgrims are baptized annually in the Jordan River where, according to Biblical tradition, John the Baptist baptized Jesus.

Geez, why only Christians?

Does nothing amazing happen to Jewish People or Muslim People etc.

:rolleyes:

I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend anyone, really. I just didn't know how to phrase it so that people didn't start bashing. Sorry if I offended you, not meant.

Maybe got wounded the bird in order for it to be there for him/her to see

I find it kind of sad even if the bird was not wounded 2 days without food is enough to seriously hurt a bird with their metabolism

God killed a bird for them (most likely from either of those scenarios) how romantic

Actually I fed it bread crumbs throughout the ordeal....honest.

First of all, the Atheists that are hijacking the thread, the title clearly addresses Christians, not you.

Anyways, I'm a Muslim.

God protected and helped my brother and I for 10 years living in an Uptown orphanage. That's something amazing God has done for me.

Thats awesome and thank you for kind of defending the thread.

Glad alot of you are having great blessings from God recently. Okay, I am going to bleed on a bunch of you just because I need to vent a little. First off, I am a Christian and have been for 10 years. Lately though, I have been struggling a bit with anger towards God (guess you can call it the Job syndrom). Last year I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (a painful disease that affects the muscles and joints). Of course, my doctor has had me taking a bunch of tests and most of them have come out negative (which I hear is good--why don't they say that the tests came out good then?!) This year, I had an MRI. I found out that I have what they think is a cyst in the middle of my brain. I am supposed to have it monitored rather closely this year to see if it grows and if it does I will need surgery. I have had insomnia, pain from the fibromyalgia, migranes, and dizzy spells. I have been put on several medications and had many bad reactions from them. I have family members that try to tell me that I must not be right with God and I should pray for healing. If I just had the faith He would heal me. I know that they don't understand what God is doing in me. I have been praying for healing for a long time. I have learned that sometimes we go through things and won't understand for a long time why we have gone through it. So, what has God done for me? I am still living. I am still breathing on my own. I have a husband that loves me so much. I have a Savior that loves me unconditionally. Should I feel this way? Many people on NationStates feel like I shouldn't but how can I not feel that God has given me so much to be grateful for??? I would probably be a druggie, in jail, a prostitute, or dead if the Lord hadn't entered my life 10 years ago. Some can say I am crazy for having my faith but I don't care anymore. God loves me and frankly He is the one that truly matters considering I will be spending an eternity with Him. Wow, I came on here just to pout but ended up feeling grateful. Thanks for reading this. For those of you with faith, please pray for me to not lose mine. This has been a tough time.

Thanks,
~Vanessa

Acts 20:24
"For I consider my life nothing to me. If only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given to me, the task of testifying the gospel of God's grace" ~ this is why I am here.

You are amazing yourself to have to bear all of that and still trust and believe and so much more and not blame Him. I am touched and will pray for you.

A few years ago god blessed his believers and though His grace they were able to strike a devestating blow at the very heart of the most wicked country of them all.

They said: 10 men with knives cannot destroy the greatest skyscrapers in the United States and make manhattan dissapear into smoke and dust.

Through God all things are possible!



Then the Lord God punished the people who love the Bushes with a series of devestating hurricaines.

Then the Lord God turned the wicked mind of the Evil Bush to mush and made him lead his country into iraq to destroy the Evil secular government of Saddam Hussein and pave the way for a Faith Based Government on the iranian model to take its place.

Through God all things are possible!
God be praised!

A few years ago god blessed his believers and though His grace they were able to strike a devestating blow at the very heart of the most wicked country of them all.

They said: 10 men with knives cannot destroy the greatest skyscrapers in the United States and make manhattan dissapear into smoke and dust.

Through God all things are possible!



Then the Lord God punished the people who love the Bushes with a series of devestating hurricaines.

Then the Lord God turned the wicked mind of the Evil Bush to mush and made him and lead his country into iraq to destroy the Evil secular government of Saddam Hussein and pave the way for a Faith Based Government on the iranian model to take its place.

Through God all things are possible!
God be praised!

Are you skipping your medications?

I think your brains have turned to mush already!

The Bible says that God puts both good and bad things in front of us. It also says that he'll support us through the bad times if we ask him to.
I can see if it is a choices issue ... but what about the things beyond our control? if he creates the good he creates the evil

Actually I fed it bread crumbs throughout the ordeal....honest.
So it stayed there because you were feeding ... hardly misterious

Glad alot of you are having great blessings from God recently. Okay, I am going to bleed on a bunch of you just because I need to vent a little. First off, I am a Christian and have been for 10 years. Lately though, I have been struggling a bit with anger towards God (guess you can call it the Job syndrom). Last year I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (a painful disease that affects the muscles and joints). Of course, my doctor has had me taking a bunch of tests and most of them have come out negative (which I hear is good--why don't they say that the tests came out good then?!) This year, I had an MRI. I found out that I have what they think is a cyst in the middle of my brain. I am supposed to have it monitored rather closely this year to see if it grows and if it does I will need surgery. I have had insomnia, pain from the fibromyalgia, migranes, and dizzy spells. I have been put on several medications and had many bad reactions from them. I have family members that try to tell me that I must not be right with God and I should pray for healing. If I just had the faith He would heal me. I know that they don't understand what God is doing in me. I have been praying for healing for a long time. I have learned that sometimes we go through things and won't understand for a long time why we have gone through it. So, what has God done for me? I am still living. I am still breathing on my own. I have a husband that loves me so much. I have a Savior that loves me unconditionally. Should I feel this way? Many people on NationStates feel like I shouldn't but how can I not feel that God has given me so much to be grateful for??? I would probably be a druggie, in jail, a prostitute, or dead if the Lord hadn't entered my life 10 years ago. Some can say I am crazy for having my faith but I don't care anymore. God loves me and frankly He is the one that truly matters considering I will be spending an eternity with Him. Wow, I came on here just to pout but ended up feeling grateful. Thanks for reading this. For those of you with faith, please pray for me to not lose mine. This has been a tough time.

Thanks,
~Vanessa

Acts 20:24
"For I consider my life nothing to me. If only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given to me, the task of testifying the gospel of God's grace" ~ this is why I am here.


Wow, I will, sorry dude(tte), remember God loves you no matter what

Eh. QUite surprised not many pentacostal or Charismatics/crazymatics :D inside the forum. I thought there would be more.

ANyway, there's lots of amazing things happened in my life to be honest. Some from the supernatural, others from the simple things like forgetting to go to school with a tie (the punishment going to school without was a cane on the arse), but miraculously found one under my desk. :p

From the supernatural, well, I used to serve alot in my church, and my church is one of those very strong in the movement of healings, and prosperity.

Some of the most amazing things I've done were pray for people and pull them out of their whellchair. (Tee hee, to be honest 1/3 still fall down, but hey 2/3 get up and walk), Then had an aunty cured of cancer...and alot of healing cases in the church during 'healing service (once every three months)'. But most recently my dad's left eye which had been totally blind because of being negligent to his glaucoma, now he can see again with that eyeball though not 100% yet.. but getting better, he can recognize shapes and count.

In Malaysia, theres still lots of witchcraft and voodoo (if you may). So lots of spiritual problems over here. Heck, every year on Thaipusam, you'd get to see Hindu Priests put spells on followers and they'll get possessed and carry Kavadi's (Big statues with knives poking through them). Quite a spectacle, and sometimes scary.

I prayed for my friend... and he died.
I prayed for my dad... and he died.
I prayed for my pets... and they died.
I prayed for my car... and it was fixed.

IT WAS A MIRACLE! JESUS TRULY CARES!!!

For all of you Korn fans out there:


http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=495&ncid=762&e=7&u=/ap/20050306/ap_en_mu/people_welch


Ex-Korn Guitarist Baptized in Jordan River

Sun Mar 6, 8:51 AM ET Entertainment - AP Music

KIBBUTZ KINNERET, Israel - Former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was baptized Saturday in the Jordan River, just weeks after quitting his band, drug habits and rock-and-roll lifestyle for religion.

Welch, a founding member of the multi-platinum band, and about 20 other white-robed Christian pilgrims from a Bakersfield, Calif., church were immersed by their pastor, Ron Vietti.

Welch said the ritual baptism had washed away his anger. "You know when you get angry and it builds up? I felt like hurting someone before, now I feel like hugging people," he said.

Vietti said Welch — who has "Jesus" tattooed across his knuckles and "Matthew 11:28," tattooed prominently across his neck — is already attracting a new group of young people to the message of Christianity.

"In recent weeks people have committed their lives to God because they're so inspired by his story," Vietti said.

Korn announced Welch's resignation last month after 13 years with the band. Welch said he had become increasingly depressed and drug-addicted in recent years, but that religion helped him quit.

He said he plans to release more music without the band.

"My songs are God saying things to me, him talking to people. He's going to use me to heal people and people are going to be drawn to it, just watch, they will be," he said.

That's disgusting. A perfectly good musician gone to waste.
Way to join a cult, LOSER. Grr, I am so disappointed in that dipshit.

God loves me and frankly He is the one that truly matters considering I will be spending an eternity with Him. Wow, I came on here just to pout but ended up feeling grateful. Thanks for reading this. For those of you with faith, please pray for me to not lose mine. This has been a tough time.
Thanks,
~Vanessa

Keep up da faith sister. :)

http://www.newcreation.org.sg/av/SetFreeFromSinThroughGrace.mp3 (Right Click- Save As) To download. (10 mb, 89 minute message).

Psalms 118:17 - I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Isiah 52:5 - But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Mark 16:18 - They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

That's disgusting. A perfectly good musician gone to waste.
Way to join a cult, LOSER. Grr, I am so disappointed in that dipshit.
Knock off the falming, okay. Can't you just accept that others may have a different view on religion, or is tolerance bad?

So it stayed there because you were feeding ... hardly misterious

First of all if all you have to say is negative, please leave.

Second of all, I forgot to mention the bird did not eat the crumbs. Just knock it off would you and go bother some other thread.

First of all if all you have to say is negative, please leave.

Second of all, I forgot to mention the bird did not eat the crumbs. Just knock it off would you and go bother some other thread.
I try to make people think objectively … it has nothing to do with being negative in itself (you only perceive it as being negative because it is not what you wish to hear)

There are so many things I don't know where to begin.

I guess, the most dramatic event of God's interaction in my life, is the fact that I'm alive today. When I was 16 I dropped myself on my head/neck in such a way that the paramedics and doctors said should have snapped my neck instantly and couldn't figure out how or why I was alive or at the very least not quardrapelegic. Instead I had a minor concussion and was fine the next day. Thank God for guardian angels.

I've also been in places where God used me to save the lives of others. He has given me peace and understanding of how and why evil things happen in this world and been by my side through the death of my father.

I have enjoyed the divine rest of Sabbath all my life and those who know me can see how it impacts my capacity to deal with life through the rest of the week and are amazed at how positive I am able to remain amidst adversity. Of course I know why that is. The weekly reminder that God created me and died to save me and will always be with me provides a strength and peace that little else can. :) :) :) :) :)

I could go on and on, but I'll stop for now unless someone requests further testimony or detail.