| Title: | Discussions from a Christian Perspective |
| Notice: | Prostitutes and tax collectors welcome! |
| Moderator: | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE |
| Created: | Mon Sep 17 1990 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1362 |
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I had a startling experience last night when I wanted to pray for some people I am burdened for. It seemed pointless to repeat the same words I have used so many times for these people, and I know that words are not necessary to God, Who already knows their needs. So I decided I would simply lift them into the Presence of God. I was surprised to "see" that they each reacted to the presence of the Divine Light! One seemed blinded and confused in and by the Light... The other sat sadly with her back to the Light, apparently stuck in her own depression and unaware of the Light. I fell asleep before I was able to lift others up... Nancy
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| 384.1 | LGP30::FLEISCHER | without vision the people perish (381-0899 ZKO3-2/T63) | Thu Jan 09 1992 13:18 | 9 | |
From Romans: 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God. | |||||
| 384.2 | CARTUN::BERGGREN | Grab yer candle and dance! | Thu Jan 09 1992 16:12 | 9 | |
Nancy,
Perhaps the essence of Christian mysticism moving
in your life and your soul. Praying becomes a whole
new experience.
Peace and nurturance,
Karen
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| 384.3 | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE | Peace: the Final Frontier | Fri Jan 24 1992 21:58 | 16 | |
I try to be very careful about what I pray about anymore. In the mid-70's, I asked God in prayer to give me a mission. Within a week I was approached by a pastor of the Church of the Brethren to provide local leadership for an effort to re-establish the Christian roots of peacemaking; the vision of Shalom. I remember closing my eyes and feeling most inadequate to the task. I silently asked, "Is this it? Is this the mission?" The answer was a nearly audible, "Yes!" I've not asked for anything in prayer in a casual way ever since. Peace, Richard | |||||