Have I received a... spiritual gift?!

[Szymonek]

Hey guys! Yeah, I may sound a little crazy. I must admit I don't understand many things - I'm still young (15). Tho, I'd like to share an amazing experience with y'all! Also, sorry for potential mistakes, I'm not fluent!

I'll add additional info here: I also remember that I prayed to God to give me some sings or lead me to make me get to know if I received any gift from Him. Unfortunately, I don't quite remember as if it was before or after all of this happened. Although, I'm pretty convinced that I might've prayed before these things. I remember that I've watched a short video about gifts of Holy Spirit and it happened quite a long time ago. So there's a high chance I asked God before.

So, it all has happened recently actually, in time period of two weeks maybe. One day, I was having an annoying headache. I was really irritated, as I had to do my homework and study then. Well, I thought: "What's on the way to ask God to heal me?". After that, I started to pray. I thanked Him for everything I got in life, said how much I love Him, as then asked if he could make this stubborn headache disappear. And guess what! I got really weird tingles then strong chills immediately after the prayer. I don't know what was happening. In a short while, I look around, tilt my head in any direction: NO PAIN AT ALL. I almost went crazy. Of course, as you might expect I went onto my knees, pant and almost cried from all of this. Unfortunately, the pain came back as I got little angry with my brother. What happened earlier tho, it's just unbelievable.

The second weird moment came few days later. When I was studying, I felt a weird stomachache. Like, I didn't eat anything, nor trained, etc. I've been just studying and boom - a strange pain in my stomach. Really damn interesting. So I thought: "Wait, if last time God could heal me, why couldn't he this time? Since I trust Him so much...". After that I prayed, with the same humility and sincerity. Tho, nothing happened. I was kinda worried about that and started to doubt, that the previous "healing" was just a coincidence. I got pretty nervous. But after some while my stomach started to ache less and less by the time went - pretty slow, yet efficiently. Eventually, stopped completely.

After these days, a new week came. While I was at school, three days in a row I've seen one of my friends for each day talk to me that they feel pain in head. I wasn't really conscious what's going on, since I thought it was completely normal. Then, after another few days passed I realised that it might've been caused by God. Just tell me, why would all this happen as a coincidence or without any purpose...? It was literally too rare imo. I consider as it was maybe Him, trying to lead me to my friends so I could pray over them and heal with the God's power.

I'm really troubled now. What do you think? Could all of that actually be true and me - a simple, sinful child of God, received such an amazing spiritual gift? I know, I know... I should use it to serve other people. I promise I will! Just got a little carried away, cause I really cannot believe God would gave me such an important gift. Although, I don't consider myself as worthy of that gift...
What's most disturbing for me is that I didn't use the opportunity that God gave me, cause I:

• didn't thought that could be from God,
• since I know myself well, as I think about it now, I'd have many doubts that it would work (also, idk why, I'd thought that I'd test God - to see if my friends would've been healed. I just feel it's not good, no clue)
• I thought my friends would laugh at me if it wouldn't work and call me crazy.

I just blame myself that I might've disappointed God for not using the opportunity He gave me to prove he's real. I feel so guilty and sad, somewhat angry at myself too...


What can I do guys? How can I react and treat all of these? Was it somehow just a coincidence or real work of God, in which He's wanted to show me what gift he had given me (since I asked Him in my prayer). Thanks so much for reading all of that. Please, help me if you both experienced something similar or just have broad knowledge to explain this to me... I'll pray for health for all people who read it, I promise. May God protect you.

 

[Brad Huber]

Some here would say that most of the gifts of the Holy Spirit were only for the first century christians to get the church better started. I dont think God ever stopped giving out gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have several gifts. Faith goes a long way in the ability to use "any" of our gifts. Its why there are so many christians that believe gifts are no longer a thing God does. Their lack of unbelief. Like the pharisees, they only believe in the Word, and fight over the proper interpretation of it. I pray their eyes are opened, forced open, by the Holy Spirit.

So let your faith guide you.

 

[twcstp]

One thing I will never be okay with personally in Christ or otherwise is a child of God calling themselves 'sinful' or 'unworthy.'

Don't believe that because it is not true.

The righteous fall 7 times, and gets up 8. Don't call yourself a sinner or sinful, and know that by faith in Jesus Christ not only have you been sealed by the Spirit but you also have been gifted the Holy Spirit. He is the Spirit of Truth and He will let you know clearly what is not lawful in His Presence.

You are child, and ALL children are worthy of the gifts and love of God. Do not be decieved by the world and the way the world heaps negativity on your head. Jesus said He came not to call the righteous, but SINNERS to repentance. What makes you think you are anything like the sinners telling sinners to repent?

God loves you and we love you. Don't be fooled, but keep your garments clean and remain in Him and know that He is there.

Nothing leaves such a bad taste in my mouth as hearing a child say they are not worthy. Do not believe anyone saying this to you and don't imitate them. If they are not building you up in THE KINGDOM (love, joy, peace, righteousness)... it's not from God.

Righteous people may sin but they repent and are restored to God quickly, and that is very much different than a sinner, very, very different.

Jesus Calls sinners to repent, but the righteous are always with Him, and you can sit with Him anytime.

 

[Szymonek]

Some here would say that most of the gifts of the Holy Spirit were only for the first century christians to get the church better started. I dont think God ever stopped giving out gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have several gifts. Faith goes a long way in the ability to use "any" of our gifts. Its why there are so many christians that believe gifts are no longer a thing God does. Their lack of unbelief. Like the pharisees, they only believe in the Word, and fight over the proper interpretation of it. I pray their eyes are opened, forced open, by the Holy Spirit.

So let your faith guide you.

Yeah! I also believe that God still gives the gifts of the Holy Spirit to us, as His children! Woah, and, just since I'm curious, may I know what spiritual gifts do you have? Well, also how did you discover them? May God bless you with health and joy! <3

 

[Szymonek]

One thing I will never be okay with personally in Christ or otherwise is a child of God calling themselves 'sinful' or 'unworthy.'

Don't believe that because it is not true.

The righteous fall 7 times, and gets up 8. Don't call yourself a sinner or sinful, and know that by faith in Jesus Christ not only have you been sealed by the Spirit but you also have been gifted the Holy Spirit. He is the Spirit of Truth and He will let you know clearly what is not lawful in His Presence.

You are child, and ALL children are worthy of the gifts and love of God. Do not be decieved by the world and the way the world heaps negativity on your head. Jesus said He came not to call the righteous, but SINNERS to repentance. What makes you think you are anything like the sinners telling sinners to repent?

God loves you and we love you. Don't be fooled, but keep your garments clean and remain in Him and know that He is there.

Nothing leaves such a bad taste in my mouth as hearing a child say they are not worthy. Do not believe anyone saying this to you and don't imitate them. If they are not building you up in THE KINGDOM (love, joy, peace, righteousness)... it's not from God.

Righteous people may sin but they repent and are restored to God quickly, and that is very much different than a sinner, very, very different.

Jesus Calls sinners to repent, but the righteous are always with Him, and you can sit with Him anytime.

Woah, I mean... it made my heart so happy... This is how I view true christians... <3 I really appreciate your kindness and nice words! You don't realise what it means to me!
Also, you may wonder why I actually do that. Well, I want to view myself as this unworthy and sinful just to prevent myself from being prideful and keep myself from feeling superior to others. It also somehow motivates me to work really hard on myself (as I said I'm a teenager, so it's nearly obvious that I struggle with sexual sin, as many others I suppose). The sin of lust really destroys me. I'll never believe again that things related to sex are all so pleasurable, good, without any bad. Just harmless, sometimes even pure if you use right excuses! That's a total LIE! While it feels so good and adult content is totally free on the internet, you pay for it with your soul. That's maybe the cause of me viewing myself like totally unworthy of God's love, presence, even to be called as christian. I'm so ashamed that I have a deep relationship with Jesus while ask Him to forgive me everyday... like a fool! It doesn't make sense at all! I see how much I hurt Him with my sins and then just ask Him for forgiveness later? He doesn't deserve a child like me... Also, why would he give me any spiritual gift and use Holy Spirit to show me how He works in my life? I'm so confused... Why won't He bless other people who are... more righteous?
I've promised myself to rebel against it. So I've started my journey to free myself from it - today. Again... I have hope in God. I see, even tho I tend to give up after I fail, God encourages me so much, that I feel a strong desire to fight it again. He really wants to train me and crush satan under my feet as I asked Him in my prayer some time ago...
After all, thanks so much for cheering me up and saying such warm words... May God bless you with His gifts and love, also make you strong and happy, to get through this life easier. Big thanks again, much love! <3

 

[Brad Huber]

Yeah! I also believe that God still gives the gifts of the Holy Spirit to us, as His children! Woah, and, just since I'm curious, may I know what spiritual gifts do you have? Well, also how did you discover them? May God bless you with health and joy! <3

My biggest one is discernment. Although its a blessing for sure, it can be frustrating to see how others are severly lacking in it. I was challenged by another christian back in the 80's that all christians get at least one, and if I didnt know what mine was, to pray about it, that started me down the path to find out what mine were. Did you know that the more you use the gifts God gives you in service of the kingdom of God, they more gifts He will give you. So many are wasted on a lot of christians now days, so He takes those coins(the profits to the kingdom of God from our use) and gives us cities(more gifts, more responsibility) in return.

 

[Szymonek]

My biggest one is discernment. Although its a blessing for sure, it can be frustrating to see how others are severly lacking in it. I was challenged by another christian back in the 80's that all christians get at least one, and if I didnt know what mine was, to pray about it, that started me down the path to find out what mine were. Did you know that the more you use the gifts God gives you in service of the kingdom of God, they more gifts He will give you. So many are wasted on a lot of christians now days, so He takes those coins(the profits to the kingdom of God from our use) and gives us cities(more gifts, more responsibility) in return.

Thanks so much for sharing! And hm... it's really interesting. I mean, does every christian really have to get at least one of the spiritual gifts?

 

[Brad Huber]

Thanks so much for sharing! And hm... it's really interesting. I mean, does every christian really have to get at least one of the spiritual gifts?

Its what I believe. But all things from the Father, must be received with faith that they were given, we only must find out what they are and use them for the furtherance of the kingdom of God.

 

[brighthouse98]

Good brother Szymonek When one accepts Jesus Holy Spirit moves inside of us, now!! What gifts does the Holy Spirit not have?? While true not all may manifest in us those who believe in our Jesus can manifest any of the gifts!! I remember long ago I was playing tennis, and I threw my back out badly!!

Oh, the pain was severe as you might imagine! I crawled up to my bedroom to pray this was about 2 weeks after I became a believer, I started to pray after about 15 to 20 min,I heard a voice inside of me saying look for every healing scripture in my Word from Genesis to Revelation and by the time you get to the end you will be healed. I did not debate I followed and by the time I got to the last healing scripture I was fully restored!!!

2 months later A lady had her arm in a sling in our Church, again a voice inside of me spoke go forth and lay your hands on her and I will restore her, NO DOUBTS!! I did not even get to touch her as she fell and was indeed restored!

The point!! There are no limits what Jesus can do through one who believes!! Remember what Jesus said!!( Mark 5:36) Being now 70 years of age there are countless stories I could relate to you about what I saw Jesus do!! STAY in God's Word and believe only him!! You will be surrounded by doubters!! Jesus was to!! HOLD FAST brother!! There is no such thing as luck!! Luck is the worlds word for something they wish could happen to them!! AND IT COULD!! IF!!! They will only believe as you do!! Blessing brother!!

 

[lentz]

I hate being the damp cloth in the hamper,but the miracles of healing and tongues ended with the last Apostle. Actually before the last Apostle died.
For those that still believe in them,I would ask why no one walks up to a casket and bring one back to life. The Apostles did.
Funny to me,the only gifts people claim to have are only those that are easily faked.
Discernment,prophecy (preaching) ,helps are the only gifts for the church today.

 

[twcstp]

I hate being the damp cloth in the hamper,but the miracles of healing and tongues ended with the last Apostle. Actually before the last Apostle died.
For those that still believe in them,I would ask why no one walks up to a casket and bring one back to life. The Apostles did.
Funny to me,the only gifts people claim to have are only those that are easily faked.
Discernment,prophecy (preaching) ,helps are the only gifts for the church today.

Neither the miracles of God nor tongues have ended; rather, the falling away from truth (true love of God & eachother) has caused us to become more aware of the lack of God's presence, not that He has left us, but rather that He does not stay in territory whose dominion is sin and not righteousness.

 

[lentz]

Neither the miracles of God nor tongues have ended; rather, the falling away from truth (true love of God & eachother) has caused us to become more aware of the lack of God's presence, not that He has left us, but rather that He does not stay in territory whose dominion is sin and not righteousness.

Why is it a problem that signs,miracles,certain gifts have ended.
During Adam and Eve and Noah’s time,brothers and sisters had to marry to populate the earth.
That too has ended. Now other than bringing great minds into the world,incest makes subhuman inbreds.
No need for incest,miracles or angel ministry in the church age

 

[twcstp]

Why is it a problem that signs,miracles,certain gifts have ended.
During Adam and Eve and Noah’s time,brothers and sisters had to marry to populate the earth.
That too has ended. Now other than bringing great minds into the world,incest makes subhuman inbreds.
No need for incest,miracles or angel ministry in the church age

Friend, I have no understanding of what you are talking about of those things; I simply said the gifts are Not gone, and those that carry those gifts are Not gone for two reasons:

1. They know God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit very intimately, and
2. They guard His commandments and keep them; they obey from their heart and not for any reason other than true, authentic love of God and of other creatures.

That's all. Not one of those gifts are gone, none of them are gone.

 

[lentz]

Friend, I have no understanding of what you are talking about of those things; I simply said the gifts are Not gone, and those that carry those gifts are Not gone for two reasons:

1. They know God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit very intimately, and
2. They guard His commandments and keep them; they obey from their heart and not for any reason other than true, authentic love of God and of other creatures.

That's all. Not one of those gifts are gone, none of them are gone.

So that’s why you don’t see them anymore…..because they’re not gone

 

[KingJ]

Hey guys! Yeah, I may sound a little crazy. I must admit I don't understand many things - I'm still young (15). Tho, I'd like to share an amazing experience with y'all! Also, sorry for potential mistakes, I'm not fluent!

I'll add additional info here: I also remember that I prayed to God to give me some sings or lead me to make me get to know if I received any gift from Him. Unfortunately, I don't quite remember as if it was before or after all of this happened. Although, I'm pretty convinced that I might've prayed before these things. I remember that I've watched a short video about gifts of Holy Spirit and it happened quite a long time ago. So there's a high chance I asked God before.

So, it all has happened recently actually, in time period of two weeks maybe. One day, I was having an annoying headache. I was really irritated, as I had to do my homework and study then. Well, I thought: "What's on the way to ask God to heal me?". After that, I started to pray. I thanked Him for everything I got in life, said how much I love Him, as then asked if he could make this stubborn headache disappear. And guess what! I got really weird tingles then strong chills immediately after the prayer. I don't know what was happening. In a short while, I look around, tilt my head in any direction: NO PAIN AT ALL. I almost went crazy. Of course, as you might expect I went onto my knees, pant and almost cried from all of this. Unfortunately, the pain came back as I got little angry with my brother. What happened earlier tho, it's just unbelievable.

The second weird moment came few days later. When I was studying, I felt a weird stomachache. Like, I didn't eat anything, nor trained, etc. I've been just studying and boom - a strange pain in my stomach. Really damn interesting. So I thought: "Wait, if last time God could heal me, why couldn't he this time? Since I trust Him so much...". After that I prayed, with the same humility and sincerity. Tho, nothing happened. I was kinda worried about that and started to doubt, that the previous "healing" was just a coincidence. I got pretty nervous. But after some while my stomach started to ache less and less by the time went - pretty slow, yet efficiently. Eventually, stopped completely.

After these days, a new week came. While I was at school, three days in a row I've seen one of my friends for each day talk to me that they feel pain in head. I wasn't really conscious what's going on, since I thought it was completely normal. Then, after another few days passed I realised that it might've been caused by God. Just tell me, why would all this happen as a coincidence or without any purpose...? It was literally too rare imo. I consider as it was maybe Him, trying to lead me to my friends so I could pray over them and heal with the God's power.

I'm really troubled now. What do you think? Could all of that actually be true and me - a simple, sinful child of God, received such an amazing spiritual gift? I know, I know... I should use it to serve other people. I promise I will! Just got a little carried away, cause I really cannot believe God would gave me such an important gift. Although, I don't consider myself as worthy of that gift...
What's most disturbing for me is that I didn't use the opportunity that God gave me, cause I:

• didn't thought that could be from God,
• since I know myself well, as I think about it now, I'd have many doubts that it would work (also, idk why, I'd thought that I'd test God - to see if my friends would've been healed. I just feel it's not good, no clue)
• I thought my friends would laugh at me if it wouldn't work and call me crazy.

I just blame myself that I might've disappointed God for not using the opportunity He gave me to prove he's real. I feel so guilty and sad, somewhat angry at myself too...


What can I do guys? How can I react and treat all of these? Was it somehow just a coincidence or real work of God, in which He's wanted to show me what gift he had given me (since I asked Him in my prayer). Thanks so much for reading all of that. Please, help me if you both experienced something similar or just have broad knowledge to explain this to me... I'll pray for health for all people who read it, I promise. May God protect you.

I don't mean to be rude, but I would not bet on God being involved in any of the healings you mentioned.

Miracles do take place. Fact. I can count 13 literal undeniable miracles in my own life.

God does give His children gifts. Fact. I do not believe in cessationizm. There is truth to the fact that certain types of miracles are perhaps no longer necessary. God is a practical God and sometimes a literal miracle is required with a certain audience. But God always errs on the side of NO MIRACLE.

God does NOT want to be the '''miracle go to vending machine'' for any human. He wants more from us and to be more in our lives then that. There is a 'reason' God has given us flowers and brain matter between our ears to develop medicines. There is a reason the bible does not sit atop a tower in the Vatican and get struck by lightning every hour. It takes faith of teeny tiny mustard seed to move a mountain. God wants more faith from us then that. God wants us to have faith in Him when we are in a storm. In a prison. In sickness. In pain. When you grasp this, you will be mature enough to start operating in a spiritual gift.

 

[Alexthe first]

I don't mean to be rude, but I would not bet on God being involved in any of the healings you mentioned.

Miracles do take place. Fact. I can count 13 literal undeniable miracles in my own life.

God does give His children gifts. Fact. I do not believe in cessationizm. There is truth to the fact that certain types of miracles are perhaps no longer necessary. God is a practical God and sometimes a literal miracle is required with a certain audience. But God always errs on the side of NO MIRACLE.

God does NOT want to be the '''miracle go to vending machine'' for any human. He wants more from us and to be more in our lives then that. There is a 'reason' God has given us flowers and brain matter between our ears to develop medicines. There is a reason the bible does not sit atop a tower in the Vatican and get struck by lightning every hour. It takes faith of teeny tiny mustard seed to move a mountain. God wants more faith from us then that. God wants us to have faith in Him when we are in a storm. In a prison. In sickness. In pain. When you grasp this, you will be mature enough to start operating in a spiritual gift.

From my limited understanding, miracle speak more into live of non-Christians. Having a life in Christ is more than enough. BUT God can not be boxed , He’s bigger than any box

 

[Szymonek]

I don't mean to be rude, but I would not bet on God being involved in any of the healings you mentioned.

Miracles do take place. Fact. I can count 13 literal undeniable miracles in my own life.

God does give His children gifts. Fact. I do not believe in cessationizm. There is truth to the fact that certain types of miracles are perhaps no longer necessary. God is a practical God and sometimes a literal miracle is required with a certain audience. But God always errs on the side of NO MIRACLE.

God does NOT want to be the '''miracle go to vending machine'' for any human. He wants more from us and to be more in our lives then that. There is a 'reason' God has given us flowers and brain matter between our ears to develop medicines. There is a reason the bible does not sit atop a tower in the Vatican and get struck by lightning every hour. It takes faith of teeny tiny mustard seed to move a mountain. God wants more faith from us then that. God wants us to have faith in Him when we are in a storm. In a prison. In sickness. In pain. When you grasp this, you will be mature enough to start operating in a spiritual gift.

Oh… Thank you so much for explanation! I understand and i’ll surely try develop this kind of trust, rather than relying on miracles and signs… Thanks again!

 

[lentz]

Hey guys! Yeah, I may sound a little crazy. I must admit I don't understand many things - I'm still young (15). Tho, I'd like to share an amazing experience with y'all! Also, sorry for potential mistakes, I'm not fluent!

I'll add additional info here: I also remember that I prayed to God to give me some sings or lead me to make me get to know if I received any gift from Him. Unfortunately, I don't quite remember as if it was before or after all of this happened. Although, I'm pretty convinced that I might've prayed before these things. I remember that I've watched a short video about gifts of Holy Spirit and it happened quite a long time ago. So there's a high chance I asked God before.

So, it all has happened recently actually, in time period of two weeks maybe. One day, I was having an annoying headache. I was really irritated, as I had to do my homework and study then. Well, I thought: "What's on the way to ask God to heal me?". After that, I started to pray. I thanked Him for everything I got in life, said how much I love Him, as then asked if he could make this stubborn headache disappear. And guess what! I got really weird tingles then strong chills immediately after the prayer. I don't know what was happening. In a short while, I look around, tilt my head in any direction: NO PAIN AT ALL. I almost went crazy. Of course, as you might expect I went onto my knees, pant and almost cried from all of this. Unfortunately, the pain came back as I got little angry with my brother. What happened earlier tho, it's just unbelievable.

The second weird moment came few days later. When I was studying, I felt a weird stomachache. Like, I didn't eat anything, nor trained, etc. I've been just studying and boom - a strange pain in my stomach. Really damn interesting. So I thought: "Wait, if last time God could heal me, why couldn't he this time? Since I trust Him so much...". After that I prayed, with the same humility and sincerity. Tho, nothing happened. I was kinda worried about that and started to doubt, that the previous "healing" was just a coincidence. I got pretty nervous. But after some while my stomach started to ache less and less by the time went - pretty slow, yet efficiently. Eventually, stopped completely.

After these days, a new week came. While I was at school, three days in a row I've seen one of my friends for each day talk to me that they feel pain in head. I wasn't really conscious what's going on, since I thought it was completely normal. Then, after another few days passed I realised that it might've been caused by God. Just tell me, why would all this happen as a coincidence or without any purpose...? It was literally too rare imo. I consider as it was maybe Him, trying to lead me to my friends so I could pray over them and heal with the God's power.

I'm really troubled now. What do you think? Could all of that actually be true and me - a simple, sinful child of God, received such an amazing spiritual gift? I know, I know... I should use it to serve other people. I promise I will! Just got a little carried away, cause I really cannot believe God would gave me such an important gift. Although, I don't consider myself as worthy of that gift...
What's most disturbing for me is that I didn't use the opportunity that God gave me, cause I:

• didn't thought that could be from God,
• since I know myself well, as I think about it now, I'd have many doubts that it would work (also, idk why, I'd thought that I'd test God - to see if my friends would've been healed. I just feel it's not good, no clue)
• I thought my friends would laugh at me if it wouldn't work and call me crazy.

I just blame myself that I might've disappointed God for not using the opportunity He gave me to prove he's real. I feel so guilty and sad, somewhat angry at myself too...


What can I do guys? How can I react and treat all of these? Was it somehow just a coincidence or real work of God, in which He's wanted to show me what gift he had given me (since I asked Him in my prayer). Thanks so much for reading all of that. Please, help me if you both experienced something similar or just have broad knowledge to explain this to me... I'll pray for health for all people who read it, I promise. May God protect you.

Have you received a Spiritual Gift?
If in Christ,yes.
You have received the gift of the Holy Ghost,which is eternal life

 

[Alexthe first]

Have you received a Spiritual Gift?
If in Christ,yes.
You have received the gift of the Holy Ghost,which is eternal life

Yes. Keep going, your on the right road He walks with you

 

[lentz]

All of this gifts and miracles must be a Pentecostal belief?
And of course a little Catholicism thrown in for good measure.