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YosefHayim

YosefHayim

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I feel nothing. I rememer kindness the first day. Now all that seems like a pretense.

If nothing significant happens tomorrow, I might just quit church for good. No point in returning.

I feel empty.
 
YosefHayim said:
Or I could not go to a church, 'cos it's all gonna be the same.
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No it won't be all the same.
Especially if you get baptized in the Spirit.
You need to get around Spirit-filled Christians.
You will not be bored learning and living out the deep mysteries and glories of God through his Holy Spirit.
You will need someone to pray for you to get this. They will most likely lay hands on you.
 
Jethro Bodine said:
No it won't be all the same.
Especially if you get baptized in the Spirit.
You need to get around Spirit-filled Christians.
You will not be bored learning and living out the deep mysteries and glories of God through his Holy Spirit.
You will need someone to pray for you to get this. They will most likely lay hands on you.
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I don't need hands.
 
YosefHayim said:
I don't need hands.
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You're making it apparent that nobody can help you. You're rejecting God's goodness by rejecting the teachings of the Bible about the Spirit-filled life. I know you're probably doing that out of a lack of knowledge (and therefore, a lack of faith).

Only God can change your heart so that you start seeking the life and ministry of the Holy Spirit baptism. Perhaps you need a wilderness experience right now to prepare you to enter into the promises. I pray that God will give you exactly what you need right now.
 
YosefHayim, I used to feel that way, too, and I actually did quit going to church. Biggest mistake of my life. We need the fellowship of our brothers and sisters to help us stay strong and focused. Like Jethro said, you need to find another church or confront the staleness of your own church. If they are lukewarm, they need their eyes and hearts opened or you need to leave them.

Do not let others actions/inactions decide the measure of your faith.

I pray to God that you find brothers and sisters who manifest the Spirit and provide you companionship in your walk with Christ.
 
Jethro Bodine said:
You're making it apparent that nobody can help you. You're rejecting God's goodness by rejecting the teachings of the Bible about the Spirit-filled life. I know you're probably doing that out of a lack of knowledge (and therefore, a lack of faith).

Only God can change your heart so that you start seeking the life and ministry of the Holy Spirit baptism. Perhaps you need a wilderness experience right now to prepare you to enter into the promises. I pray that God will give you exactly what you need right now.
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No. I'm rejecting the notion that I need hands layed on me to rerecieve something that I already have. I was told by a stranger "I see the Spirit of God in you".

I don't see the point of gathering with a bunch of superficial people anymore.
 
YosefHayim said:
I feel nothing. I rememer kindness the first day. Now all that seems like a pretense.

If nothing significant happens tomorrow, I might just quit church for good. No point in returning.

I feel empty.
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I hope this changes for you, man... you are really on point in your head game, you have a sound mind, you are wise to the movements of the enemy... it's no wonder you are being pressed against.

Don't make a permanent decision based on quick decisions, bro. Sure, leave your church if you must, but look into one that engages you, inspires you, moves you forward. I have been around the block, starting with the churches of Christ, moving on to a long stint with the Orthodox Church, where I went through what YOU are going through, and quit church. I slipped into atheism for a good 5 years (don't say it can't happen), before God drew me back, and I... well... Jethro mentioned it:

Jethro Bodine said:
Find a Spirit-filled church.
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I found a Spirit-filled church. I believe the Spirit of God is not limited, He moves where, when, and how He will, so when I say Spirit-filled church I am not speaking exclusively... I'm speaking of the nature of the church. People who have graduated from "head faith" into "heart faith" and from pew warming to discipleship. Not all of them, sure, but a majority of them. People who are open to the Holy Spirit and His power goes with them. My whole life changed. Been in churches a good 20 years, never knew a thing about being a Christian until I found this church.

I don't think you're in the exact some boat I was. I do think you're an honest to goodness Christian in faith and in works. I know you pray and fast. I know you study to show thyself approved. But I honestly think that you are being uprooted right now, and you need to be planted where He wills it. Not bashing your current church! May they see revival, may they see thousands of souls saved, may they bear much fruit. But that doesn't mean you have to be there. Sometimes we just have to move forward.

Rick E said:
YosefHayim, I used to feel that way, too, and I actually did quit going to church. Biggest mistake of my life. We need the fellowship of our brothers and sisters to help us stay strong and focused. Like Jethro said, you need to find another church or confront the staleness of your own church. If they are lukewarm, they need their eyes and hearts opened or you need to leave them.

Do not let others actions/inactions decide the measure of your faith.

I pray to God that you find brothers and sisters who manifest the Spirit and provide you companionship in your walk with Christ.
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Solid advice Rick.
 
YosefHayim said:
I feel nothing. I rememer kindness the first day. Now all that seems like a pretense.

If nothing significant happens tomorrow, I might just quit church for good. No point in returning.

I feel empty.
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My Brother YosefHayim,
The brokeness that you are feeling is God moving you to your destiny. Because you are a precious seed you must experience brokeness that most will not understand. He that goes forth weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:6 NKJV

 
YosefHayim said:
I feel nothing. I rememer kindness the first day. Now all that seems like a pretense.

If nothing significant happens tomorrow, I might just quit church for good. No point in returning.

I feel empty.
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Yosef, No matter where you are or where you go, God's presence is round about you. You have ppl you have never met praying for you. You are not alone. Our walk with God is filled with tests and trials that come to make us stronger and build our faith. Use this time to draw closer to God. I dnt pretend to know everything you are going through but we are here for you. May our God surround you with His love.
 
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