Unexpected Expreriences

I was originally going to start this blog by writing a little about becoming saved, what it means to me and then dive into some questions on scriptures. That seemed like a nice safe way to start.

Of course there are two problems with that idea; Safe is boring and The LORD had different ideas. Heres what I mean.

I go to a wonderful spirit filled church in Bristol CT called Bethel. At this church I have seen and heard some amazing and wondrous works of GOD. From prophecy to Healing, Words of Knowledge and the Utterance and Translation of Tongues, The LORD works there.

Now before I go any further, I want to sat that those manifestations are the result of a seeking of GOD by the church and its congregation. They start and end with the LORD. Forgetting that just to try and get the gifts wont work. You MUST seek the LORD earnestly or those gifts will not manifest. Most of those who read this blog know this however, and I write that only for the reader who may be curious regarding that issue.

Now, I have seen people "slain in the spirit". I never had it happen. I felt things when people would pray for me, had revelations and such. Never once though had I felt as if I couldn't stand and I HAD to fall. That changed for me on 5/23/2008.

It was a Friday night healing service, and we had ,as always, an amazing worship time led by our very spirit filled worship leader, and some great words from two people had been to Lakeland FL. and then we had a time of ministry. During this time of prayer, I went forward and was initially going to get prayer and perhaps pray for others as the Spirit led. Well the Spirit led differently and I started to "catch". This is when you stand behind people who are being prayed for in case they fall.

At one point there was a lull, and one of those who were praying began to pray for me.
We were both smiling, she touched my forehead,and before she could utter two words I was trying not to fall. Let me reiterate that I WAS TRYING NOT TO FALL.

I was flooded with what I can only describe as a wave of water inside me. No electricity, no jolting, but it wasn't subtle at all. I wasn't going straight back either. It was like I was being pushed straight down.

As I tried to stay standing I was just overcome. Thats all I can describe it as. No force at all. but just as if the LORD was saying his will is stronger than mine and if HE wants me to fall I WILL fall.

Looking back thats exactly what he was saying. Not that he wants me to fall, but that I need to realize that GOD has the strongest will. Not me. I cannot deal with thing HE can, and I need to stop being so proud, and more importantly,stop being afraid to let HIM deal with the things I need HIM to deal with.

I will say this; The experience wasn't at all warm and fuzzy, nor was it all that comfortable and peaceful. I am not sure that I ever want to feel that particular experience again. It honestly made me feel a little fear. Maybe thats what the LORD wants. To make sure that I understand this enough not to want that to happen again.

In my case, I wont call it being "Slain in the Spirit", I WILL call it being "Reminded By the Spirit"; reminded that GOD is in control.