May the Lord continue to lead and guide you by His Word. They claim you are speaking out against the Lords anointed. I always thought the verse in 2 Thessalonians 2:11 was peculiar. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one comes to the Father but by Him! Absolutely! For many years I have been concerned about the hype and display of worship which focuses on us and what we get as Christians, instead of on the Lord from whom all blessings originate; focuses on the great music regardless of the accuracy of the lyrics; focuses on the loud, concert-like atmosphere and light show that leaves the majority of the congregation as spectators rather than shepherding them to the throne of God the almighty, loving, holy, pure and just Judge, Saviour, and Father where they can stand in wonder, kneel is repentance and awe, burst with joy, or just be enfolded in His arms. 5:7 we are to live by faith and not by sight. . All my love in Christ to this Sister in Christ. I spend a lot of time on my own with the Lord, I join prayer groups and chats like this or whatsapp groups. Turned away from the Torah(instructions), laws and commandments and have become pagan with all Really, all believers have the Holy Spirit and should be led by the Spirit of God and not by people saying I have a word for you. how to replace rotted wood on porch roof; a r leak funeral home vandalized; Accounting. It is important never to throw out the baby with the bathwater. touch, but I knew I was saying "goodbye" forever. My questions didn't just melt away, but I learned how to talk as if they had. Like I said earlier, its not the movement but deceived Christians or false teachers creeping into the Church. I thought I did at times, but whenever the pain People saved, people healed, marriages restored etc etc. When you go to Church, you should keep your eyes on Christ and get eyes off people. Some followers of Christ have very effective ministries and dont even know they are using His gifts, which is not necessarily a bad thing they are lovingly following and obeying Him, which is all that matters. Enjoy! This is the link, http://www.takeheed.info/index-for-assorted-articles/charismatic-type-issues/, Cecil Andrews I'm sorry you experienced that op, but I'm glad it didn't deter your faith! I remember seeking after the Holy Ghost. I do know how you feel. Your story and my story are very similar. Crazy. There are also some others and Independent Churches that are good. I pleaded with God to show me where I was Please let me know if you guys want me to speak on the subject of modesty a little more (bible-based).Love you guys!! No smoke and mirrors. Now she's Captain of the Atlanta Public Schools Police. I am just as firm in my beliefs that the majority of what passes for the miraculous today is patently false. questionable to me. We Young people mimmick their piers. I mean we were God chasers after all, soooo benevolent we were in great pursuit of God.Nothing says,Ilove you Jesusl like paying big bucks for the T-shirt of our favorite superstar ministers new catch phrase and getting a bonus CD half off. I long for that unity which jesus talks about in john 17 when he prays to God the father. As for the breathing, these kids are desperate for recognition and fame in churches, they mimic there idols; unfortunately Bill Johnson is held in high esteem among many young people. Please dont derail the thread nonbelievers Corinthians speaks of speaking in tongues as a gift. I would describe the modern church as apostate and I have left the harlot church system in my rear view. The church had forgiven me even though I didn't deserve it this is why many have lost their way. We are actually eternal family. Sounds to me like you were victim of the Pathetic and Propha-lying. There are wonderful people on this newsfeed. Its unexplainable as you cannot explain it. It sound devlish.