The power of the Word/ A part of my testimony

DreamLife said:

For a while now, I've been in a valley. When people quoted scripture, it seemed so tired and old and things that I've heard for all of the 21 years of my life. Now I feel like I must be going through a type of spiritual awakening/deliverance, something, I don't know how to describe it but everything, every scripture that was old and that seemed so unapplicable seems new and fresh and relevant in my life.

For instance, I have always had an issue with replaying events, past memories and thoughts in my mind. I thought I had no control and it just tormented me frequently. I found this scripture

" Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" 2 Corinthians 10:5

I memorized this scripture and every time a thought of my past, my sin, my problems, my pain has been coming into my head I say it and almost instantly I feel a weight taken off of me, it seems like God takes the thought and binds it up out of my mind. This is crazy! I have never experienced God's Word like this before I feel like I just have to tell everyone.

I'm so scared that these are just feelings and that they will go away soon so I am seeking God like never before. I don't ever EVER want to be disconnected from God again. But I know fear is not of God and perfect love cast out all fear and perfect love is God.

Its like I knew these scriptures, I know the Word, I grew up going to church 3 times a week, I'm the person who can complete the pastor's sentences and scriptures during the sermons but there was no feeling.

I really don't want to be typing all this but I must be obedient, even if no one responds someone may read this and feel better or be able to relate. The Christian forum has been a LIFE SAVER for me, and it may be for someone else.

This is a part of my testimony because I know that God is nowhere near finished. I feel like this is just the beginning.

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Aviah said:

Right on time Dreamlife...
I needed to hear this and I thank God for the prayers we never say, but he answers. Thanks so much for this, may God continue to bless you

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DreamLife said:

For instance, I have always had an issue with replaying events, past memories and thoughts in my mind. I thought I had no control and it just tormented me frequently.

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DreamLife said:

For a while now, I've been in a valley. When people quoted scripture, it seemed so tired and old and things that I've heard for all of the 21 years of my life. Now I feel like I must be going through a type of spiritual awakening/deliverance, something, I don't know how to describe it but everything, every scripture that was old and that seemed so unapplicable seems new and fresh and relevant in my life.

For instance, I have always had an issue with replaying events, past memories and thoughts in my mind. I thought I had no control and it just tormented me frequently. I found this scripture

" Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" 2 Corinthians 10:5

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DreamLife said:

For a while now, I've been in a valley. When people quoted scripture, it seemed so tired and old and things that I've heard for all of the 21 years of my life. Now I feel like I must be going through a type of spiritual awakening/deliverance, something, I don't know how to describe it but everything, every scripture that was old and that seemed so unapplicable seems new and fresh and relevant in my life.

For instance, I have always had an issue with replaying events, past memories and thoughts in my mind. I thought I had no control and it just tormented me frequently. I found this scripture

" Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" 2 Corinthians 10:5

I memorized this scripture and every time a thought of my past, my sin, my problems, my pain has been coming into my head I say it and almost instantly I feel a weight taken off of me, it seems like God takes the thought and binds it up out of my mind. This is crazy! I have never experienced God's Word like this before I feel like I just have to tell everyone.

I'm so scared that these are just feelings and that they will go away soon so I am seeking God like never before. I don't ever EVER want to be disconnected from God again. But I know fear is not of God and perfect love cast out all fear and perfect love is God.

Its like I knew these scriptures, I know the Word, I grew up going to church 3 times a week, I'm the person who can complete the pastor's sentences and scriptures during the sermons but there was no feeling.

I really don't want to be typing all this but I must be obedient, even if no one responds someone may read this and feel better or be able to relate. The Christian forum has been a LIFE SAVER for me, and it may be for someone else.

This is a part of my testimony because I know that God is nowhere near finished. I feel like this is just the beginning.

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DreamLife said:

For a while now, I've been in a valley. When people quoted scripture, it seemed so tired and old and things that I've heard for all of the 21 years of my life. Now I feel like I must be going through a type of spiritual awakening/deliverance, something, I don't know how to describe it but everything, every scripture that was old and that seemed so unapplicable seems new and fresh and relevant in my life.

For instance, I have always had an issue with replaying events, past memories and thoughts in my mind. I thought I had no control and it just tormented me frequently. I found this scripture

" Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" 2 Corinthians 10:5

I memorized this scripture and every time a thought of my past, my sin, my problems, my pain has been coming into my head I say it and almost instantly I feel a weight taken off of me, it seems like God takes the thought and binds it up out of my mind. This is crazy! I have never experienced God's Word like this before I feel like I just have to tell everyone.

I'm so scared that these are just feelings and that they will go away soon so I am seeking God like never before. I don't ever EVER want to be disconnected from God again. But I know fear is not of God and perfect love cast out all fear and perfect love is God.

Its like I knew these scriptures, I know the Word, I grew up going to church 3 times a week, I'm the person who can complete the pastor's sentences and scriptures during the sermons but there was no feeling.

I really don't want to be typing all this but I must be obedient, even if no one responds someone may read this and feel better or be able to relate. The Christian forum has been a LIFE SAVER for me, and it may be for someone else.

This is a part of my testimony because I know that God is nowhere near finished. I feel like this is just the beginning.

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Gina-Beana said:

Chronic lurker and first-time LHCF poster coming out of the shadows for this. Zion's woke now, because your testimony was so powerful. I rejoice and celebrate the manifestation of your breakthrough with you.
Your testimony is amazing and demonstrates that God’s word is Spirit and it is life (John 6:63) and that it is sharper than a two-edged sword penetrating our souls (knowledge and mind base) and spirits (the part of us God speaks to)… (Hebrews 4:12).
Stay encouraged. You have nothing to fear. Rest assured that He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. Your responsibility is to yield to His Spirit and rest in His ability to transform you. When you feel like you’re slipping back into the old man, stir up the gift of encouraging yourself with His word. Overcome the enemy by rehearsing your testimony and by reminding yourself that it’s not what or how we feel. It’s what we believe.
Believing in God’s word works. You’re right—He is in no way finished. Let Him complete the work to transform you into the beautiful thing you are destined to become.

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