A Spiritual Experience: Can anyone explain?

[BlueNightingale]

I've spend a lot of time praying against whatever spirit was involved in this, but I was thinking about who to talk to and I felt like God wanted me to ask here.

Maybe close to 8-9 years ago, I was in a bad situation. I met someone online at that time and they sent me a letter and I don't remember what it said but on it said, "Feel, feel, feel!" (Or something)

And something hit me and it was like I felt everything at once.

Then for some reason, it was like, I really started to go in the wrong direction. Like I dyed my hair black, started using divination, and having crazy dreams, and then said person was gone, visitation happened, but then found Jesus but not after having more weird stuff and gradual transitions.

My question is: Can anyone explain what happened and why the sudden personality change? Was it a spiritual thing?

Like obviously, it was, but I can't put a label on it and I don't ever want to experience that again.

 

[PS95]

I've spend a lot of time praying against whatever spirit was involved in this, but I was thinking about who to talk to and I felt like God wanted me to ask here.

Maybe close to 8-9 years ago, I was in a bad situation. I met someone online at that time and they sent me a letter and I don't remember what it said but on it said, "Feel, feel, feel!" (Or something)

And something hit me and it was like I felt everything at once.

Then for some reason, it was like, I really started to go in the wrong direction. Like I dyed my hair black, started using divination, and having crazy dreams, and then said person was gone, visitation happened, but then found Jesus but not after having more weird stuff and gradual transitions.

My question is: Can anyone explain what happened and why the sudden personality change? Was it a spiritual thing?

Like obviously, it was, but I can't put a label on it and I don't ever want to experience that again.

If you belong to Jesus now and abide in Him- nothing like that can happen to you again. Focus on that. Be at peace.

 

[BlueNightingale]

If you belong to Jesus now and abide in Him- nothing like that can happen to you again. Focus on that. Be at peace.

This makes me feel better, and true, thank you.

 

[marks]

I've spend a lot of time praying against whatever spirit was involved in this, but I was thinking about who to talk to and I felt like God wanted me to ask here.

Maybe close to 8-9 years ago, I was in a bad situation. I met someone online at that time and they sent me a letter and I don't remember what it said but on it said, "Feel, feel, feel!" (Or something)

And something hit me and it was like I felt everything at once.

Then for some reason, it was like, I really started to go in the wrong direction. Like I dyed my hair black, started using divination, and having crazy dreams, and then said person was gone, visitation happened, but then found Jesus but not after having more weird stuff and gradual transitions.

My question is: Can anyone explain what happened and why the sudden personality change? Was it a spiritual thing?

Like obviously, it was, but I can't put a label on it and I don't ever want to experience that again.

I've had some pretty bizarre things in my life, not just like that, but it seems reminiscent.

You then found Jesus. I'm thinking this was part of God's lead up towards you receiving Jesus.

What exactly happened? I can't say. Neither can I say what exactly happened with me. But as I've prayed over these things for a long time, I think the Spirit has been speaking to my heart to not overly analyze, because I don't really have the understanding to comprehend. Only that the result has been to make me stronger, and to trust in a simpler and broader faith.

I don't know if this helps! I have to be content with not knowing everything.

Much love!

 

[BlueNightingale]

I've had some pretty bizarre things in my life, not just like that, but it seems reminiscent.

You then found Jesus. I'm thinking this was part of God's lead up towards you receiving Jesus.

What exactly happened? I can't say. Neither can I say what exactly happened with me. But as I've prayed over these things for a long time, I think the Spirit has been speaking to my heart to not overly analyze, because I don't really have the understanding to comprehend. Only that the result has been to make me stronger, and to trust in a simpler and broader faith.

I don't know if this helps! I have to be content with not knowing everything.

Much love!

I agree.

There's a lot of holes as far as understanding a lot of it, but sometimes its like if I have to wait until I die to understand it, then I have eternity a
where I will understand, and if we measure it by the length of time, that's not very long in comparison to eternity with ZERO confusion.

 

[marks]

I agree.

There's a lot of holes as far as understanding a lot of it, but sometimes its like if I have to wait until I die to understand it, then I have eternity a
where I will understand, and if we measure it by the length of time, that's not very long in comparison to eternity with ZERO confusion.

I'm guessing that once I see Jesus face to face I won't care anymore.

I remember Paul's words . . .

Philippians 3:13 KJV
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

Much love!

 

[Behold]

Can anyone explain what happened and why the sudden personality change? Was it a spiritual thing?

Perhaps it was an unclean spirit that enticed you.

 

[BlueNightingale]

Perhaps it was an unclean spirit that enticed you.

For the first personality changes with desiring to act like a "bad girl", yes, it was. But I'm not familiar with whether or not oppression is capable of that. I was not in Christ at the time but I also wasn't a " terrible" person but felt like I needed to be "edgy" for some reason. I was into new age and witchcraft and I know I opened doors back then.

I am so mad about it and I hate it.

 

[marks]

I am so mad about it and I hate it.

I also have had a lot of difficulty getting past such things myself. Sometimes it's just forcing myself to ignore my thoughts in favor of Scripture.

Before I was a Christian I was very 'new age', Wiccan (beginner), and generally a mess. My past isn't pretty, and lots of damage was done, and dealing with it isn't easy. But that's my answer. Force those thoughts from my mind in praying, praising, meditating on the Word. As much as I am able!

And I have a most amazing wife who is a great gift from God.

Much love!

 

[Aunty Jane]

There's a lot of holes as far as understanding a lot of it, but sometimes its like if I have to wait until I die to understand it, then I have eternity a
where I will understand, and if we measure it by the length of time, that's not very long in comparison to eternity with ZERO confusion.

Do you question why there are ‘holes in your understanding’ of these unexplainable events and why you would have to die to find out?

Does that seem logical to you? Does God do these things to confuse us...or is there another explanation?
If God had supernatural things happen in Bible times, what do we make of them now in our day?
One thing stands out clearly, and that is the purpose of them in Bible times as compared to what is evident in our era. Did the experience lead you to God or away from him?

In the biblical events mentioned in the Bible, if it was from God, it had a purpose and it ended well. If an experience of this sort leads one away from God, then it’s safe to assume that he was not responsible for it.
The devil however, has an agenda here.
Humans are naturally drawn to the supernatural and the devil knows it, which is why God warned his people NOT to participate in any practice that involved any kind of spiritism. (Deut 18:9-12)

When a supernatural event happened and God was responsible.....such as when Jesus and his apostles performed miracles, crowds of people were drawn to them....not because of their words but because amazing things happened around these disciples of Jesus.

Jesus was the one who questioned the crowd whom he had fed, and who had followed him to another location....he asked them if they had just come for the physical food that he gave them, or the spiritual food he offered later? Many church charities even now face that same problem...people come just for the free stuff with no intention of changing their ways.

Knowing this, Paul was the one who foretold that the gifts would cease because they attracted only spiritual babies.....some of these became true disciples, but once the gifts were withdrawn after the death of the apostles, there was no longer any instant reward for their interest. It separated the babies who had no intention of growing up, from those who wanted to progress to solid spiritual food that came with persecution and hardships. It separated the sincere ones from the freeloaders back then...and it still does to this day.

Any supernatural event that leads us to do what God condemns is not from God. So we should never rely on them for any spiritual guidance because satan is well aware of how much ignorance there is in a corrupted church system that promotes any miracles as coming from God. “Satan” can “transform himself into an angel of light”....making his own tricks seem as if they are miracles from God.

This is the age of raw truth...not miracles....not supernatural experiences. All are to be treated with suspicion.

As one who has also experienced the evil side of satan’s tricks, be aware that he will use any means at his disposal to lead people away from the truth and appealing to their emotions and exploiting their ignorance.

He doesn’t always portray himself for what he is...so we have to be aware that “all that glitters is not gold”

 

[quietthinker]

I've spend a lot of time praying against whatever spirit was involved in this, but I was thinking about who to talk to and I felt like God wanted me to ask here.

Maybe close to 8-9 years ago, I was in a bad situation. I met someone online at that time and they sent me a letter and I don't remember what it said but on it said, "Feel, feel, feel!" (Or something)

And something hit me and it was like I felt everything at once.

Then for some reason, it was like, I really started to go in the wrong direction. Like I dyed my hair black, started using divination, and having crazy dreams, and then said person was gone, visitation happened, but then found Jesus but not after having more weird stuff and gradual transitions.

My question is: Can anyone explain what happened and why the sudden personality change? Was it a spiritual thing?

Like obviously, it was, but I can't put a label on it and I don't ever want to experience that again.

It varies Fluffy, but you can be certain that if you are drawn to the character of Jesus and his values you are having a spiritual experience that will take you through.
Anything else is can be confusing because the words 'spiritual experience' is the harbour that covers for any slippery, deviant and wicked phenomena

 

[Rockerduck]

Ok. In dreams, sometimes a suppressed memory is in you. The Holy Spirit lets it out slowly and lets you deal with it as a Christian, that you could not deal with at the time of being born again. It's happened to me. It is part sanctification and growth of a Christians faith. The old you has to die slowly as you belong to Christ now.

 

[BlueNightingale]

Ok. In dreams, sometimes a suppressed memory is in you. The Holy Spirit lets it out slowly and lets you deal with it as a Christian, that you could not deal with at the time of being born again. It's happened to me. It is part sanctification and growth of a Christians faith. The old you has to die slowly as you belong to Christ now.

I feel like I started off having a lot of dreams that were not from God and ended up having a lot of bad experiences from charismatic influences that don't teach a lot on discernment, but accept everything. Behold, itching ears and thieves that want to scratch!

Anyway, I lost my train of thought after writing that so I guess I'm done now.

 

[Rockerduck]

I feel like I started off having a lot of dreams that were not from God and ended up having a lot of bad experiences from charismatic influences that don't teach a lot on discernment, but accept everything. Behold, itching ears and thieves that want to scratch!

Anyway, I lost my train of thought after writing that so I guess I'm done now.

This verse means to recognize a thought or something not of God and to demand it be obedient to Christ. If the dreams or thoughts are exalted against God, vocally demand the thought or dream to be obedient to Christ and Jesus Christ will punish the disobedient when you are obedient.

2 Corinthians 10;5-6 - 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, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

 

[BlueNightingale]

This verse means to recognize a thought or something not of God and to demand it be obedient to Christ. If the dreams or thoughts are exalted against God, vocally demand the thought or dream to be obedient to Christ and Jesus Christ will punish the disobedient when you are obedient.

2 Corinthians 10;5-6 - 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, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

I agree. I have. These were many years ago.

Still saying I agree because not everyone is aware. Still a good point.

 

[Lambano]

My question is: ....Was it a spiritual thing?

Maybe. Has what you've experienced helped mold you into the person you've become?

God has indeed blessed the broken road you've traveled.

 

[KUWN]

I've had some pretty bizarre things in my life, not just like that, but it seems reminiscent.

You then found Jesus. I'm thinking this was part of God's lead up towards you receiving Jesus.

What exactly happened? I can't say. Neither can I say what exactly happened with me. But as I've prayed over these things for a long time, I think the Spirit has been speaking to my heart to not overly analyze, because I don't really have the understanding to comprehend. Only that the result has been to make me stronger, and to trust in a simpler and broader faith.

I don't know if this helps! I have to be content with not knowing everything.

Much love!

I think it wiser to say that the Spirit more so works in our lives through the study of the Word. If you are really serious what you need to do is to get under the teaching of a good pastor/teacher. Get commentaries of godly men who teach on this very doctrine you are taking about. It takes years of hard work. Take a systematic approach to this issue. Look up all the contexts that teach on this subject and begin to study them. Get a mentor or better go off the a bible college where you can get an accelerated teaching of many subjects. Studying the Word is a lifelong privilege. There are no shortcuts to mastering the Word.
I am leary of statements like "I think the Spirit has been speaking to my heart to not overly analyze, because I don't really have the understanding to comprehend." Finally, forums are not the best place to get educated. Everyone has an opinion.

 

[marks]

I think it wiser to say that the Spirit more so works in our lives through the study of the Word.

Don't get me wrong, I never diminish the importance of God's Word. Just the same,

2 Corinthians 3:17-18 KJV
17) Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18) But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

There is more to the story than Bible reading and study and meditation. Seeing the glory of the Lord reflected in us changes us. We see His glory in us when we do according to His will, and see His outcome. Living according to His will changes us to be people who are like Him.

this very doctrine you are taking about.

I'm sorry, what doctrine do you have in mind here?

Studying the Word is a lifelong privilege. There are no shortcuts to mastering the Word.

So true!

I will spend the rest of my life learning more from the Bible. No matter how deep I go, it goes deeper still. While I've been born again since 1981, it's only the last 25 years or so that I've been a serious student of Scripture.

I am leary of statements like "I think the Spirit has been speaking to my heart to not overly analyze, because I don't really have the understanding to comprehend."

And perhaps I would have done better to have not said, "I think", because the truth is that I believe the Holy Spirit did speak this to me.

The first time the Lord spoke into my heart this way, years ago, was the words, "It will work now." That stopped me in my tracks!

I had a garage door opener (still do), the remote was bad, so that to be able to use it, I had to open the battery case, and pinch the contacts while pushing the button. Now, I'm very inventive, a real MacGyver. I fix all sorts of things in all sorts of ways, but nothing I had done worked on this. It's just battery contacts! But I was unable to fix it.

So one day I'm walking up to my garage, holding the remote, about to open the battery case. "It will work now." The voice inside was different, not mine, I could tell right away. I stopped. I looked at the clicker. I just pushed the button. The door opened. And it has every time since that day.

Since that time I've learned that this was specifically intended so that I could learn God's voice. You may be leary, however, I've learned, God's word has power in my life. He speaks things to me, and there is power.

As far as Bible study habits, and durations, and such, maybe you'd like to ask a question or two before assuming I'm a beginner. Well, we are all beginners in a certain respect, I should say!

Much love!

 

[ScottA]

I've spend a lot of time praying against whatever spirit was involved in this, but I was thinking about who to talk to and I felt like God wanted me to ask here.

Maybe close to 8-9 years ago, I was in a bad situation. I met someone online at that time and they sent me a letter and I don't remember what it said but on it said, "Feel, feel, feel!" (Or something)

And something hit me and it was like I felt everything at once.

Then for some reason, it was like, I really started to go in the wrong direction. Like I dyed my hair black, started using divination, and having crazy dreams, and then said person was gone, visitation happened, but then found Jesus but not after having more weird stuff and gradual transitions.

My question is: Can anyone explain what happened and why the sudden personality change? Was it a spiritual thing?

Like obviously, it was, but I can't put a label on it and I don't ever want to experience that again.

"Feel, feel, feel" may as well be 666. Our feelings are our flesh's ability to perceive and express our surroundings, which are the things of this world and not of God.

To the contrary, we are to deny ourselves those feelings in order to perceive God whose touch is rather within--within the heart.

Whether you were approached by the devil, or given over to him--God knows. Perhaps you do too?