Hey Riven, May I ask?

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Could it be it's as simple as talking to God? I've always thought prayer felt nice, kind of like mediation. But there's this voice that does an amazing job of convincing me that no one is listening.

I sometimes have these lucid moments. Moments where I feel like I can see who I'm supposed to be. Who God wants me to be. I dunno. I just felt like sharing.

God is listening to you. God knows our hearts and what we are thinking. And if you sometimes don't have any words to say, the Holy Spirit will communicate your needs to the Father.

Just tell the Lord how you feel if you are having difficulty in praying or anything.
 
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@Debp @Angelina @Matthias

Could it be it's as simple as talking to God? I've always thought prayer felt nice, kind of like mediation. But there's this voice that does an amazing job of convincing me that no one is listening.

I sometimes have these lucid moments. Moments where I feel like I can see who I'm supposed to be. Who God wants me to be. I dunno. I just felt like sharing.

Hi @Riven.
Prayer is as simple as talking to God and part of having a relationship with him, and you don't have to have the right words or some special feeling for him to hear you.

I understand what you mean about that voice trying to convince you that no one is listening. When those thoughts come, take them to God rather than accepting them as truth. Scripture tells us, “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18

Those lucid moments you mentioned are worth paying attention to while also testing them against scripture. Sometimes God can bring something into our understanding that gives us a glimpse of who he is calling us to become. As you grow in him, you'll learn to recognize his voice more clearly.

Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

Even when we don't know how to pray, the Spirit himself intercedes for us with wordless groans, and God, who searches the heart, knows the mind of the Spirit. Romans 8:26-27

Keep talking to him, Riven. Even when you don't feel anything, keep talking. Faith isn't dependent on a feeling. God is there, and he hears you. :clmSmlx
I'm off to sleep now, brother. I've had a long day beginning at 2.30am for prayer. Have a nice night. I will be praying for your grandma when I wake up for prayer tomorrow morning. :pray: Bless you xox
 
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What are everyone's thoughts on music created using AI?

 
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What are everyone's thoughts on music created using AI?

Riven you probably remember Richard Inman, Counter Media UK, fellowship group uses AI to create songs. He uses Scripture. Everything sounds really pretty.
 
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@Matthias, when I was a child, we used to have this Catholic minister who began to come to my little village. I understood through various teachings that it was impossible to completely keep the law; even as an 8-year-old, I could see that this was impossible. I used to pray to Father God during those times because I believed in God and I saw what he could do, especially as the enemy was determined to destroy my young life. One day he spoke to me audibly, but I did not recognize him, and I asked him who he was, and he made it very clear to me that he was Jesus. That is why I 100% believe that no one can come to Father God except through his son, Jesus Christ. JM2C:thumbsupx1
I heard God speak to me twice. When I was seeking and asking what he wanted me to do I heard “Just be obedient “. Another time at a low point in my life I had a gun in my hand and prayed “God forgive me for what I’m about to do , in Jesus name “ and I heard “Not in my name “
 

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Riven saved the lovely song above from the Scripture.

What good did that do him? He has renounced and denounced Christianity, said he was never a Christian (but thinks he wanted to be) and is now leaning toward embracing atheism.

Please, please pray for him. He’s in deep trouble.
 

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What good did that do him? He has renounced and denounced Christianity, said he was never a Christian (but thinks he wanted to be) and is now leaning toward embracing atheism.

Please, please pray for him. He’s in deep trouble.
When did he do this?
 

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When did he do this?
I have just looked at some of the recent posts. I'm in regular contact with @Riven , especially since he confessed believing in the Lord on Good Friday this year. Let's not jump to conclusions too quickly about this. I'm awaiting talking more with Riven in PM.
 

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The plane crash that happened just down the road from where I live. I drove down there to see it myself, but the police had it all blocked off.

Today was a terrible day to fly. It's been raining with heavy wind all day and thunderstorms. I don't understand why these private pilots try to fly in these conditions. It may have had nothing to do with the crash, but still.

 
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The plane crash that happened just down the road from where I live. I drove down there to see it myself, but the police had it all blocked off.

Today was a terrible day to fly. It's been raining with heavy wind all day and thunderstorms. I don't understand why these private pilots try to fly in these conditions. It may have had nothing to do with the crash, but still.

See how fleeting life can be.

 
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