I was born again at the young age of 5 years old. I suppose many would say that I didn't know what I was doing. I disagree. I remember thinking on Jesus way before that moment in my bedroom when I kneeled beside my bed and gave my life to my Lord. My Grandmother spoke of Jesus a lot and when my world went strange and the grown ups were doing weird things...I know that I know that my Jesus was protecting me and loving me. I remember telling someone that it was like I was in a protective bubble.
As time went on, I longed for more. My mom said I did have difficulty with peer pressure and was very unsure and insecure of myself. When I was 11, I found out about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking with other tongues. I knew I wanted it. I heard so much teaching on it and when I finally was prayed with I received it in a moment. It changed my life and even my mother said she saw a changed in me. I remember when my oldest son first started speaking in tongues...he would ask if we could mute the commercials so that he could spend the time in between speaking in tongues. I love it!
The Holy Spirit is a huge part in my life. I get frustrated that most churches put Him aside ...almost the third wheel. Not here. Healing, Tongues, gifts and the workings of the Holy Spirit are not a stranger in our home. I don't want my kiddos surprised or critical about such things. I remember last year...we went to a meeting and saw several people healed. We came back to our church and rejoiced about it. Someone in the church said...Good...because you are not going to see such things here. *sigh* My heart was grieved.
Last night...at school...we spent time praying together. I could hear everyone praying in their prayer language...I saw people being ministered to with the Word...and I can say...my spirit got so giddy and happy!! yes!!
melanie
As time went on, I longed for more. My mom said I did have difficulty with peer pressure and was very unsure and insecure of myself. When I was 11, I found out about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking with other tongues. I knew I wanted it. I heard so much teaching on it and when I finally was prayed with I received it in a moment. It changed my life and even my mother said she saw a changed in me. I remember when my oldest son first started speaking in tongues...he would ask if we could mute the commercials so that he could spend the time in between speaking in tongues. I love it!
The Holy Spirit is a huge part in my life. I get frustrated that most churches put Him aside ...almost the third wheel. Not here. Healing, Tongues, gifts and the workings of the Holy Spirit are not a stranger in our home. I don't want my kiddos surprised or critical about such things. I remember last year...we went to a meeting and saw several people healed. We came back to our church and rejoiced about it. Someone in the church said...Good...because you are not going to see such things here. *sigh* My heart was grieved.
Last night...at school...we spent time praying together. I could hear everyone praying in their prayer language...I saw people being ministered to with the Word...and I can say...my spirit got so giddy and happy!! yes!!
melanie
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