Learning to Follow Directions from God

[CaringBrit]

Recently i had such a strong overwhelming peace on Saturday within this church i attended on saturday , been in overtime thinking is this the new direction He wants me to follow at the same time it isnt easy as i feel comfortable where i am i know everyone 

 

it wasnt just peace i felt but i felt the spirit helping me during each worship song i have never sung before in any other church this has never happened , any new song in those churches took me a time to sing it with confidence from knowing it however saturday was different i sung every new song with confidence like i knew it 

 

i was Shaking with overwhelming peace it brought tears it happened twice on saturday can another couple of days be a sign ?

 

Even during me singing Footprints in the sand did i shake with overwhelming Emotion 

 

im hoping i can get each of your thoughts on this including prayer and how you decipher if its the direction your to take etc , im still having to talk with many as i can about it to figure out if its the correct direction 

[Willa]

Since one is on Saturday and one is one Sunday, why don't you attend both for a while?  That will give you time to learn more about the new church and what they believe without pulling up roots that have long been in your old church.  My experience has been that God made it very plain to me when I needed to move.  In two cases it was impossible for me to remain in the old church because of my health.  In one case I was unable to learn their new service schedule for months, and when I prayed for direction after learning it, I had people ask me to leave the service because our children were too noisy.  They had not provided the promised childcare.  

I don't look for goosebumps or rely on emotions.  In fact, in the latter case I really didn't want to change churches.

 Be sure that the beliefs are similar to the beliefs of Worthy, since our beliefs are those of all true Christian churches.  Be sure it doesn't believe that all other churches that worship on Sunday (or that don't agree with them) are going to hell, which is a symptom of a cult.  The Bible plainly teaches that we shouldn't judge others about what days we worship on or what holidays we keep.  So be sure that the beliefs are biblical.  I always look for a sermon that teaches the bible verse by verse through a book.  But that is my preference.  It is more important that you grow more like Christ in attitudes, are encouraged, and that the God's Word sets you free from sin.  

All of that said, I am glad that God was blessing you at the new church.   However, when God speaks to us there are  usually 2 or 3 witnesses.    At Jesus' baptism there was the Voice of the Father from heaven, the gentle descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus, the witness of the prophets in the Bible, as well as John the Baptist himself.  So just don't be hasty but continue to look for witnesses of other kinds from God, especially from the Bible. 

[Running Gator]

2 hours ago, CaringBrit said:

Recently i had such a strong overwhelming peace on Saturday within this church i attended on saturday , been in overtime thinking is this the new direction He wants me to follow at the same time it isnt easy as i feel comfortable where i am i know everyone 

 

it wasnt just peace i felt but i felt the spirit helping me during each worship song i have never sung before in any other church this has never happened , any new song in those churches took me a time to sing it with confidence from knowing it however saturday was different i sung every new song with confidence like i knew it 

 

i was Shaking with overwhelming peace it brought tears it happened twice on saturday can another couple of days be a sign ?

 

Even during me singing Footprints in the sand did i shake with overwhelming Emotion 

 

im hoping i can get each of your thoughts on this including prayer and how you decipher if its the direction your to take etc , im still having to talk with many as i can about it to figure out if its the correct direction 

We often mistake our emotions for directions from God because we want to do something that feels good, so we tell ourselves "this is what God wants us to do".  I do not personally believe that is the way that God works. 

[CaringBrit]

1 hour ago, Willa said:

Since one is on Saturday and one is one Sunday, why don't you attend both for a while?  That will give you time to learn more about the new church and what they believe without pulling up roots that have long been in your old church.  My experience has been that God made it very plain to me when I needed to move.  In two cases it was impossible for me to remain in the old church because of my health.  In one case I was unable to learn their new service schedule for months, and when I prayed for direction after learning it, I had people ask me to leave the service because our children were too noisy.  They had not provided the promised childcare.  

I don't look for goosebumps or rely on emotions.  In fact, in the latter case I really didn't want to change churches.

 Be sure that the beliefs are similar to the beliefs of Worthy, since our beliefs are those of all true Christian churches.  Be sure it doesn't believe that all other churches that worship on Sunday (or that don't agree with them) are going to hell, which is a symptom of a cult.  The Bible plainly teaches that we shouldn't judge others about what days we worship on or what holidays we keep.  So be sure that the beliefs are biblical.  I always look for a sermon that teaches the bible verse by verse through a book.  But that is my preference.  It is more important that you grow more like Christ in attitudes, are encouraged, and that the God's Word sets you free from sin.  

All of that said, I am glad that God was blessing you at the new church.   However, when God speaks to us there are  usually 2 or 3 witnesses.    At Jesus' baptism there was the Voice of the Father from heaven, the gentle descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus, the witness of the prophets in the Bible, as well as John the Baptist himself.  So just don't be hasty but continue to look for witnesses of other kinds from God, especially from the Bible. 

there normal services are Sunday willa it was only a saturday for the ordination 

 

Also they are biblical they go that extra mile and write their own Christian music thats how powerful it felt being there

[CaringBrit]

28 minutes ago, Out of the Shadows said:

We often mistake our emotions for directions from God because we want to do something that feels good, so we tell ourselves "this is what God wants us to do".  I do not personally believe that is the way that God works. 

it wasnt my Emotions Shadows 

 

Everything i felt was from the holy spirit i have so far spoken to 2 other Christians both agreeing with me . i will also be speaking too a few more Tuesday

[Running Gator]

26 minutes ago, CaringBrit said:

it wasnt my Emotions Shadows 

 

Everything i felt was from the holy spirit i have so far spoken to 2 other Christians both agreeing with me . i will also be speaking too a few more Tuesday

Your entire first post was all about the emotions you were feeling, so it would be specious to say it wasn't emotions.   The question to ask is how does a follower of Christ separate what is human emotions from the workings of the Holy Ghost.  Emotions are fleeting and to make changes based upon them can be a risky proposition. 

[CaringBrit]

Just now, Out of the Shadows said:

Your entire first post was all about the emotions you were feeling, so it would be specious to say it wasn't emotions.   The question to ask is how does a follower of Christ separate what is human emotions from the workings of the Holy Ghost.  Emotions are fleeting and to make changes based upon them can be a risky proposition. 

you only assumed what my first post said 

 

i know exactly what and how i feel when i experience God thankyou who are you to say its not?

[Ezra]

3 hours ago, CaringBrit said:

im hoping i can get each of your thoughts on this including prayer and how you decipher if its the direction your to take

Looks like it is the right direction. While you can ask for input from others, it is better to know something deep within your soul and act on it (1 Kings 19:12).

[CaringBrit]

27 minutes ago, Ezra said:

Looks like it is the right direction. While you can ask for input from others, it is better to know something deep within your soul and act on it (1 Kings 19:12).

thankyou Ezra 

[SIC]

All I can say is Brit. Give it time. Attend a few more times. And then see if you feel the same peace