Journal 4-20-14

       Today is Easter Sunday. I have been in touch with God throughout the day. I was in church this morning and really felt the Lord move on me. I guess it is the goose bumps that let me know He’s there and to me the goose bumps mean He probably got close, walked by, or looked at me lol Does that sound crazy? It’s kind of like you can feel His presence from the inside out. Makes me wonder what a good feeling heaven will be like. It says in the Bible that we can call on the Holy Spirit and have that “funny feeling” whenever we want it. I haven’t learned how to do that yet. But I like it so well I would like to learn how. It also says that with the faith of a mustard seed we can move mountains. All I want is a few goose bumps moved from time to time. Most of the time I get this feeling when in praise and worship with a bunch of people and a few times now I have had it while in conversation with some friends. I think that means God was there. It says that where two or more are gathered together in my name I will be there among them. I wonder what makes Him just show up and give people goose bumps. I have had them before at the same time as another man I was talking too while in conversations about the Lord. Do you think that is a coincidence that we both got goose bumps at the same time? I don’t! Ezekiel 36:27 says “and I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statues, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.”
  The more I read, pray, turn from sin, and surround myself with people doing the same, the more I feel the presence of God in my life. The Bible is coming alive to me and I believe it. It makes me love the Lord and also fear Him. I guess the reason why this is so dear to my heart is because for years I have ignored all the signs that have been there. I have neglected to see the truth and been lazy in my search to know God. It is easy for us to get busy and caught up with stuff that makes good sense to us but gives no favor to the kingdom of God. I know that there are a lot of people in this world that are experiencing a separation from God right now and I want them to know that God is real, powerful, loving, and just. He sent His son to die for us so that we could fellowship with Him. His son rose from the dead and one day we will too along with all our loved ones, friends, and people of this world. It is then that we will find out if we were doing the right thing in God’s eyes.
       Do you feel God sometimes? Have you ever? I know some people that have and right now they struggle. I want to remind you that I am a real guy with real issues. God can and will change your life too and help you with your real issues also. He’s waiting for you to turn from the sin in your life and receive His gift of salvation, peace, and a breath of fresh air. It is worth all the heartache you have to endure to get there. He’ll give you goose bumps too if you let Him .
  Lately, God has been beating it in to my head to “tell them I’m coming, there is not much time left”. I hope that everyone reading these journals understands that we all have a responsibility to listen to God and help the guys we know on the fence. The ones blinded and the ones who think they can do it without the Lord in their life. Lately my thoughts have been tuned to how real all of this is! It is not a joke and it is very important that we don’t lose sight of that. Angela, Zarria, Nick, Savanah, Faith, Hunter, Mia – “Are we sure we are ready for God if He comes today?”

Prayer

Father God, I pray that we all get ready and find the strength to turn from sin, serve you with our whole heart, and spread the word you have had heavy on my mind for some time now, “that you are on your way”. Your will be done Lord. Help me to carry that out. Amen

Thoughts:
2 Peter 3:18 – “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever.”
Psalm 1:3 – “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of the water that bringeth forth his fruit on his season; his leaf also shall not wither and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.”