Big_Pete

Thanks for your response @Marathoner Amazing testimony.

Thanks for your response @SIC Discernment is indeed an important and useful gift, so long as we don't limit what can do when He wants to. Remember, God sometimes uses the 'foolish' things of this world to confound the wise. (1 Cor. 1:27)

Thanks for your response @Waggles Great to see other "Spirit Filled" Aussies on here. I've only recently returned to this site after a 3 year hiatus.

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace ..." (1 Peter 4:10) What gift(s) have you received? How was it 'given'? And, how do you use it? (I want to hear about your experience: not an explanation of how Spiritual Gifts work).

Hebrews Chapter 11 provides some insight.

Settling Accounts Do I have a debt to pay You: Is there something that I owe? How can I make amends now: Is there somewhere I must go? What should I use for payment: Is there something that You need? With a humble heart I'm asking, Is there something I can't see? No, My son there really isn't. There is nothing you must do. It's in asking Me the question, That I am very pleased with you. If your heart is beating right, And you're turning from your sin. Just receive My loving mercy, That is why I've given Him. My Son has paid the debt in full: There is nothing that you owe. He chose the way of the cross: There is nowhere you must go. In His body was ample payment: There is nothing that I need. Because your heart was truly broken, I'll give you so much more to see. Your accounts have all been settled: "It is finished," ...just for you. He's My Son - I dearly love Him And through Him, ...I love you too. So, worry not about payments, Just give your heart to Him. Because it was the blood of Jesus, ...that paid the price of sin. (1998)

The Cross This is the cross, both just and true, That I should give My life for you. More than tears and blood alone, More than a life or broken bones. Through the pain, beyond all fear, I took those steps to make it clear. The Father’s love, so deep and wide, That He would give His Son to die: To suffer loss and feel despair… To lead the way and meet you there. A place of peace and joy abounding: Many a voice in praise resounding. It was for you, I bled and cried… The curtain rent to open wide. That you may come into My throne, And know My Father as your own. The price of sin and death was paid, When on the cross My life I gave. But now you must stand up and run, From sin and strife, deceptive ‘fun’. Into My light and joy and peace… Now is the time: Proclaim Release. (originally given to me in 2003)

Reaching Out Silently praying, I wait for You. Help me O Lord, your will to do. Humbly I bow, searching my heart. Crying inside: 'Where do I start ?' I stretch out my hand . . . . . . Why can't I reach? I know you're the Man . . . . . . to heal the breach. Still on my knees, I continue to pray. You are my Lord. Please meet me half way. Teach me to stand, upright and tall. My whole desire, is to give You my all. Amen (originally written in 1995)