I was addicted to benzodiazepines. My boyfriend had recently died and I was on the way to a grief group Pastor. As I was driving there a “voice” said tell him you don’t need help with bereavement as much as you need help with being a drug addict. So I did and he pointed across the street and said that is a great rehab facility in hospital. I went to that rehab 14 years ago and I’m still active in AA and sober.
I used to drink right heavy, one nite I heard a voice saying "hey Chuck I have stuff for you to do but not with all this drinking going on". Been sober now about 30 years .
yes, the Holy Spirit will talk to you directly and tell you the real truth. You did the will of God by acting. All praise and Glory to the triune God. Congrats on 14 years.
I know the Holy Spirit personally. I was set-up by the Holy Spirit using an elaborate series of “coincidences” to get me to go to an AA meeting. My intent was to use the meeting to stall for time until I could just die. Surprise, the Holy Spirit met me at the AA meeting for a conversion in the midst of blinding light to tell me to “ Just Ask” for help and I could stop drinking. I said can it really be that simple ? to which the Spirit replied “ Just ask”
I have 9 years of continuous sobriety this month on the 22nd. Then after completing the 12 steps, I received my vocation to work with women alcoholics in the criminal justice system. I was very frightened as I drove around the high fence topped with coils of barbed wire thinking I might be stabbed inside. So I asked. I would be dead now had the Holy Spirit not taken matters in hand. All praise and glory to the triune God.
We never know who might sit in those chairs and be touched by the Holy Spirit reaching out through the words of Rev. Lenny. One more chair for someone compelled to sit for reasons unknown until they hear Rev. Lenny speak. God Bless and God speed Rev. Lenny!
I remember many years ago when a young woman came into my office and said,” help! I can’t stop drinking!” I felt the spirit In the room and always have!
Hoping some day to be able to travel to Washington and sit in one of those chair you set up Rev Lenny. Please save me a seat. Bravo Ms Nadia. I love you both.
I think of how Rev Lenny was drawn by the Spirit to that Lutheran church where the call to the communion table was all are welcome........and he knew they meant it. Changed his life........as his heart for his people at his new plant will allow the Spirit to woe them. You both are a blessing
"And she will find you because, let’s be honest, she’s got terrible boundaries.." I laughed my ass off at that this morning. That is certainly the truth. When I've sent everyone away, shut the door in my misery, or anger, or worse...resentment. Extra-large resentment of God because sometimes I feel like a puppet on a string or an actor on a stage, and it just feels extra shitty, and I feel extra small.... KERBLAM...the door gets kicked open....and then there's a little silence as a preamble...and then.... She's never loud....just...matter of fact. She'll just wait until I finish saying every four letter word, and shed every tear, and just wait, and not even say "are you done?" She knows exactly the moment when I've surrendered. She's got no boundaries...nada...and that is exactly what saves the day...
Beautiful. The change of the pronoun of the Holy Spirit to She, gets me right in the heart, in all the best ways possible. Thank you for that. God Bless your church planting!!!
Thank you, Nadia. I forwarded this to my brother in law who is, it seems going to be "relieved" of his calling of minister for a church. Thank you for reminding us that there is the wilderness first. And that the spirit will find us.
I was addicted to benzodiazepines. My boyfriend had recently died and I was on the way to a grief group Pastor. As I was driving there a “voice” said tell him you don’t need help with bereavement as much as you need help with being a drug addict. So I did and he pointed across the street and said that is a great rehab facility in hospital. I went to that rehab 14 years ago and I’m still active in AA and sober.
Glad U had your God ears on. Well done.
Thanks, Chuck.
I used to drink right heavy, one nite I heard a voice saying "hey Chuck I have stuff for you to do but not with all this drinking going on". Been sober now about 30 years .
yes, the Holy Spirit will talk to you directly and tell you the real truth. Then its up to you to take action!
yes, the Holy Spirit will talk to you directly and tell you the real truth. You did the will of God by acting. All praise and Glory to the triune God. Congrats on 14 years.
I know the Holy Spirit personally. I was set-up by the Holy Spirit using an elaborate series of “coincidences” to get me to go to an AA meeting. My intent was to use the meeting to stall for time until I could just die. Surprise, the Holy Spirit met me at the AA meeting for a conversion in the midst of blinding light to tell me to “ Just Ask” for help and I could stop drinking. I said can it really be that simple ? to which the Spirit replied “ Just ask”
I have 9 years of continuous sobriety this month on the 22nd. Then after completing the 12 steps, I received my vocation to work with women alcoholics in the criminal justice system. I was very frightened as I drove around the high fence topped with coils of barbed wire thinking I might be stabbed inside. So I asked. I would be dead now had the Holy Spirit not taken matters in hand. All praise and glory to the triune God.
Can I get you to talk to my brother?
We never know who might sit in those chairs and be touched by the Holy Spirit reaching out through the words of Rev. Lenny. One more chair for someone compelled to sit for reasons unknown until they hear Rev. Lenny speak. God Bless and God speed Rev. Lenny!
So thankful she has such poor boundaries because I certainly need that kind of grace.
as do I
I remember many years ago when a young woman came into my office and said,” help! I can’t stop drinking!” I felt the spirit In the room and always have!
The Holy Spirit is very real.
Hoping some day to be able to travel to Washington and sit in one of those chair you set up Rev Lenny. Please save me a seat. Bravo Ms Nadia. I love you both.
I think of how Rev Lenny was drawn by the Spirit to that Lutheran church where the call to the communion table was all are welcome........and he knew they meant it. Changed his life........as his heart for his people at his new plant will allow the Spirit to woe them. You both are a blessing
This...... sent at exactly on time... to a recovered 67 year old woman who has been given the gift of desperation.... time for my next tattoo...
or reach out to a newbie with love and support
These words, in written form and spoken form, enable us to see the grace of God in an act as simple as setting up chairs. Thank you
"And she will find you because, let’s be honest, she’s got terrible boundaries.." I laughed my ass off at that this morning. That is certainly the truth. When I've sent everyone away, shut the door in my misery, or anger, or worse...resentment. Extra-large resentment of God because sometimes I feel like a puppet on a string or an actor on a stage, and it just feels extra shitty, and I feel extra small.... KERBLAM...the door gets kicked open....and then there's a little silence as a preamble...and then.... She's never loud....just...matter of fact. She'll just wait until I finish saying every four letter word, and shed every tear, and just wait, and not even say "are you done?" She knows exactly the moment when I've surrendered. She's got no boundaries...nada...and that is exactly what saves the day...
I glanced at the headline and thought it said the sermon of Lemony Snicket!
You always touch me deep in my gut. Hurts, but thank you.
Great sermon. I felt it in my bones!
Thank you, Nadia, for reminding me of the Spirit I serve. Thank you, Spirit for using us to remind each other how awesome You truly are 💖 Amen.
Beautiful. The change of the pronoun of the Holy Spirit to She, gets me right in the heart, in all the best ways possible. Thank you for that. God Bless your church planting!!!
Thank you, Nadia. I forwarded this to my brother in law who is, it seems going to be "relieved" of his calling of minister for a church. Thank you for reminding us that there is the wilderness first. And that the spirit will find us.