tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post3173725385033432453..comments2023-04-12T03:04:38.447-07:00Comments on Restoration Interrupted: The Voice of God : Our Conversation Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11962407549435832082noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-55457030840122272532015-12-06T12:02:27.337-08:002015-12-06T12:02:27.337-08:00Thank you for sharing this. It's great to hear...Thank you for sharing this. It's great to hear someone talk about the actual conversations one has with God. I have the same thing, and have since childhood, so it's nothing new for me, though I have doubted them at times and still do. I like how you, instead of how I treat it, appreciate it for what it is. I just have revelations a lot and don't stop and think how peculiar it is. I guess this is not entirely a bad thing, because it's normal to converse with God.<br /><br />I know you may not like General Conference, but in this last one, Elder Lawrence (a Seventy) spoke about people who have received revelation from God as words. I was so glad to hear this! Finally, someone who talks about revelations as more than just impressions or promptings. I feel that if people just talk about promptings and only think we can get promptings, then that's all they will receive. I always thought it was strange that nobody was talking about actual sentences God has told them. I was convert to the church and I had a conversation with the Lord about whether I should get baptized and join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I received both a burning in the bosom and actual words. He called me a "faithful son." It was amazing, but I thought this church (which I hadn't attended yet at this point) believed in personal revelations like this and so this was normal for these people. When I first attended church, I felt the Spirit strongly there and I suppose I was a little like King Laman, just stunned by being in the midst of people who were capable of such spirtual feats with God. Speaking with God and hearing His voice? Ah, that's what everyone here can do. But everyone acted so normal. Everyone was nice and, as it was testimony meeting, they bore testimony that this was the restored gospel (or church), so I thought "wow, I'm with people who have had the same experience as me."<br /><br />Then I thought it was a bit funny, how (in another ward, as I got baptized when I moved away for college) people, again were really spiritual and good people, but they kept talking about getting a prompting. At first I thought, "ok, I know what you mean, I don't always get revelations in words, they are probably just as often in "prompts"". But it became clear to me that the members were either not willing to share their experiences with revelations in words, or they were not getting them. I wondered why. I shared with a friend, who got baptized a month or so after I did (or re-baptized, because he didn't stick around the first time to get his confirmation; and coincidentally it was while he lived in my home area) that I get actual words and sentences from Heavenly Father. He asked me what He sounds like (so clearly he hadn't got these, although he told me he received dreams) and I told him He has a soft, gentle voice.<br /><br />So, yeah, thanks so much for sharing this. You're not alone, brother!<br /><br /><br /><br />Steak Presedenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145688976336741401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-43716690951387621862015-10-14T09:12:47.720-07:002015-10-14T09:12:47.720-07:00I understand your feelings because I have been the...I understand your feelings because I have been there. These are the feelings of humility. Not knowing who or what to trust is part of the "waking up" process. The very foundation that you thought would never fail, has. Use this time to draw closer to Father in prayer. He is the only one you can trust. Take these feelings to Him and discuss what you are feeling. This is where you begin to learn about yourself and your mission in this life. It is necessary to pass through the darkness to obtain Light! (1 Nephi 8:7-8) You won't be traveling this path alone.<br /><br />Please don't give up! It took me a long time to understand how to hear His voice. The more you pray the easier it will be to hear Him. Blessings to you and your husband!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962407549435832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-77809519419842446282015-10-14T08:54:19.458-07:002015-10-14T08:54:19.458-07:00Sister Teresa - Your comment was great! Wouldn...Sister Teresa - Your comment was great! Wouldn't have know that this was your first blog post!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experiences and for your faith in getting re-baptized. Things can be quite lonely in a new ward with new surroundings. You said that "we" moved to a new state... does that mean you are married? If so does your companion share your beliefs?<br /><br />If I have learned nothing else in this life, it is that all of us are fallen and in desperate need of redemption. Perhaps some are more fallen than others... if that is possible. Although, a single sin is enough from keeping us out Heaven. In that respect we are all in trouble.<br /><br />I have been thinking of the lady who touched the hem of Jesus's clothing and was instantly healed. Perhaps for us Teresa, when the time comes, we can touch the hem of His clothing too and be healed (Mark 5:25-34).<br /><br />Be of good cheer, Teresa! Christ is the Great Comforter! May He bless and keep you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962407549435832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-62591924492723777692015-10-13T15:54:36.676-07:002015-10-13T15:54:36.676-07:00I appreciated reading this. Thanks for writing it!...I appreciated reading this. Thanks for writing it!Joshua Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481531515300677240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-22174971512442311342015-10-12T06:25:18.571-07:002015-10-12T06:25:18.571-07:00Thank you Sean for sharing all this. As I woke up ...Thank you Sean for sharing all this. As I woke up to a dream yesterday morning I was having a conversation with the Lord. I was pondering the whole good will be called evil and evil will be called good. How many are deceived by the traditions of their Fathers, also others think they are doing God's will and listening to him when in fact the opposite is true.<br /><br />^Gary Gibson^, as I read your comment about the wheat and tares the following thought popped into my mind.<br />Many in the church believe they are the wheat (because they follow the prophet, go to the temple)they live the letter of the Law. They see those who either leave the church (jump off the Old Ship Zion) or are Exed from the Church as the Tares. But from what the Lord is teaching me, those are the wheat and the ones who stay "safely onboard" and "All is Well" are the tares. Talk about role reversal. Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374589665400070727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-30759967629126488042015-10-12T02:34:57.082-07:002015-10-12T02:34:57.082-07:00Gary I too had a baptism of fire in 1989. It was a...Gary I too had a baptism of fire in 1989. It was after I had my faith shaken to the dust. I had been given a priesthood blessing. A very unusual one where the veil was rent. <br /><br />The test was great heart wrenching and much persecution came from my leaders and friends.<br />At that time I knew his voice was leading me throughout the day, my callings, every relationship I made and had.<br /><br />Then I fell.<br /><br />I read last yr. the Second Comforter. I recognized His voice leading me again. He had me read the other book PTHG. The very scriptures He had led me to several times were once again shown to me. I felt and received information.<br /><br />Out of pure faith I got rebaptized to show my obedience to Him.<br />Since that time we have moved to a new state. I have been to the small ward once. They are friendly but I have not felt or had any word or desire to jump in.Where in the past I volunteer and serve wherever I see a need.<br /><br />I so needed your post at this time. I am holding onto faith that I didn't screw up the opportunity to receive the second comforter. <br /><br /><br />Gary , you said you went to sleep. I would say I got off the train and been back on trying to find a seat.<br /><br />Sean, I do want help. This is the first time that I have mad a comment on a blog. I hope it was okay???<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164810197725101271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-55770954086777002682015-10-12T00:55:08.061-07:002015-10-12T00:55:08.061-07:00Sean and Gary, i appreciate you sharing your exper...Sean and Gary, i appreciate you sharing your experiences. I too read those books and it shook mine and my husband's world. This began last yr. Aug. We feel lost at this time. Feeling very low. We read the scriptures but don't even know if we can trust them.<br /><br />How did you go through this time of darkness? We pray but hear nothing. Please help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164810197725101271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-30140323362652403212014-11-01T10:25:31.336-07:002014-11-01T10:25:31.336-07:00Gary,
Thank you for sharing your very personal ...Gary, <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your very personal experiences. I take great comfort in your words and feel the Peace that comes only for Him as I read them. I feel form the Spirit of God that you are a good man on the right path.<br /><br />I knew about two weeks in advance that Father wanted me to leave of my own accord. I had discussed this with Him in prayer. I wanted to avoid an unnecessary expenditure of time and effort upon my bishop and stake president. They are good men. I discussed this with my wife and she fully supported me in this decision; she elected to remain active. Then, for reasons that I can only describe as miraculous, she had a sudden and profound change of heart. We would resign from the Church together.<br /><br />I had the same experience while reading both the Second Comforter and Passing the Heavenly Gift. Both books removed error from my mind and heart, took me down to "parade rest" as we used to say in the Navy. From there I became teachable and absorbed the Doctrine of Christ.<br /><br />He will continue this process with as many as will hear His Voice and come to His Beloved Son, our Savior and King, Jesus Christ.<br /><br />Your Friend,<br /><br />Sean<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962407549435832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-73878206946514845552014-11-01T09:27:47.529-07:002014-11-01T09:27:47.529-07:00Sean, this is so beautiful.
I am grateful to God ...Sean, this is so beautiful.<br /><br />I am grateful to God that he asked you to share this. Thanks for being obedient so quickly. I feel like I am one of those people for whom this was intended. The promises you received are breathtaking. I am asking for the same ones you received.<br /><br />I was baptized at 18 in 1989. I sacrificed everything for it. That evening I received the baptism of fire just as I was laying down to go to sleep. The voice of the Lord was unmistakable. I felt His "personality". It was the most serene and peaceful moment that I could imagine. I felt squeaky clean. He told me I was clean. I literally floated for a month. It wasn't until about three to four months ago that I received revelation that what I had received was indeed the baptism of fire. It was through the scripture in 2 Nephi 31. I served a mission in Los Angeles from 1990 - 1992. I accepted everything the church said.<br /><br />I had a mini awakening from 2001 to 2004 by reading Hugh Nibley's works. I weeped for Zion. I went back to sleep.<br /><br />From July to September 2012 I read the Second Comforter. This book was suggested to me by a new friend that I just met. The meeting was a response from the Lord to a prayer I gave 10-11 days earlier. In October 2012, I read Passing the Heavenly Gift. It shook my foundation to the ground. Unbelief was swept away. It has been full steam ahead ever since.<br /><br />Did Father ask you to leave on your own, or do you have to go through excommunication? The reason I ask, is that there appears to be a pattern forming, with the Lord removing Priesthood Stake by Stake as He did with Denver's excommunication. It appears that the tares are being bundled. Once Priesthood is gone the burning can take place.<br /><br />Gary GibsonGary Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045914472780930389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666056567239111751.post-88365434264472759292014-11-01T09:24:46.918-07:002014-11-01T09:24:46.918-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gary Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045914472780930389noreply@blogger.com