Encountering Christ
Jesus comes when we call45 total reviews
Comment from psalmist
Bev, this is powerful. I appreciate your openness and honesty. Although not Catholic, I can relate to your upbringing and struggles with the organized church. For many years I have struggled with coming to a more intimate relationship/understanding of God and Jesus. I struggle with many of the doctrines of the church. I found your witness to be encouraging and hopeful. Thanks so much for sharing. Linda
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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Bev, this is powerful. I appreciate your openness and honesty. Although not Catholic, I can relate to your upbringing and struggles with the organized church. For many years I have struggled with coming to a more intimate relationship/understanding of God and Jesus. I struggle with many of the doctrines of the church. I found your witness to be encouraging and hopeful. Thanks so much for sharing. Linda
Comment Written 14-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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Thanks so much, Linda, for your awesome review! I really appreciate you sharing your own story and insights. Blessings, Bev
Comment from Anisa-
Though I don't share the same beliefs as you I thought this was very interesting. It was a unique read and very well expressed. It looks like your faith may be helping you in underlying issues in your life (ocd) which is a great thing. Well done with this.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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Though I don't share the same beliefs as you I thought this was very interesting. It was a unique read and very well expressed. It looks like your faith may be helping you in underlying issues in your life (ocd) which is a great thing. Well done with this.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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Thank you, Anisai1, for your generous review. I appreciate you taking time to read and offer your insights. Kind regards, Bev
Comment from ameen786
Hello Bev, my friend I love your story that reflect your conviction in your faith, you kept me glued to the screen with your captivating style of expressing your experience; thank you for sharing and God bless you.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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Hello Bev, my friend I love your story that reflect your conviction in your faith, you kept me glued to the screen with your captivating style of expressing your experience; thank you for sharing and God bless you.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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Thank you so much, ameen. I really appreciate you taking the time to read my story and for your wonderful review. Blessings, my friend...Bev
Comment from Janie King
I love the songs...He was there all the time and standing in the shadows you'll find Jesus...our walk with Jesus us personal and He knows just what we need to make our belief concrete. You might enjoy reading "Awar of Our Smallest Needs" in my portfolio..3-4 pages back. Good piece. God bless.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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I love the songs...He was there all the time and standing in the shadows you'll find Jesus...our walk with Jesus us personal and He knows just what we need to make our belief concrete. You might enjoy reading "Awar of Our Smallest Needs" in my portfolio..3-4 pages back. Good piece. God bless.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2012
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Thank you so much for your kind review, Janie. Blessings, Bev
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Bev,
I really enjoyed this story about your faith and how you came to God. I had cancer when I was 31 and was told I had three to six months to live. I was so mad at God and told him off. I had a husband and three little kids for crying-out-loud. Of course I apologized and I am now a grandmother. There is much more to my story but this is why I have so much faith in God. I am glad you do to and I believe he did speak to you. Well done.....blessings, chey
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Hi Bev,
I really enjoyed this story about your faith and how you came to God. I had cancer when I was 31 and was told I had three to six months to live. I was so mad at God and told him off. I had a husband and three little kids for crying-out-loud. Of course I apologized and I am now a grandmother. There is much more to my story but this is why I have so much faith in God. I am glad you do to and I believe he did speak to you. Well done.....blessings, chey
Comment Written 13-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Thank you so much for sharing you own story with me, chey. We are all the better for having you as a friend on this site. Your time and support are very much appreciated. Blessings, Bev
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thank you, that was a nice thing to say! smiles, chey
Comment from justjo66
A very interesting story. It held my interest.
You have written in an honest fashion and one that
is very believable. I, too, believe that Christ is
very real and concerned about each and every one of us.
He will come in and reside with us if we invite Him.
Thank you for sharing your story.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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A very interesting story. It held my interest.
You have written in an honest fashion and one that
is very believable. I, too, believe that Christ is
very real and concerned about each and every one of us.
He will come in and reside with us if we invite Him.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Thank you for this wonderful review, justjo. I really appreciate the interest and support! Bev
Comment from cthompson4
thank you for your well written piece. It takes courage to 'put it out there' for all the world, or readers to see. I like your discriptiveness in explaining your feelings. I especially liked "it seemed that Jesus and I were destined to remain in a sterile dance of avoidance." Really good discriptive prose here. Thanks for sharing. Charlene
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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thank you for your well written piece. It takes courage to 'put it out there' for all the world, or readers to see. I like your discriptiveness in explaining your feelings. I especially liked "it seemed that Jesus and I were destined to remain in a sterile dance of avoidance." Really good discriptive prose here. Thanks for sharing. Charlene
Comment Written 13-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Hi, Charlene. Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I appreciate your time and support very much! Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Maureen's Pen
A wonderful story to read Bev. You had my attention right from the start and kept me captured right to the end.
There are so many of those "awakenings" that pull at the spirit to accept the new awareness within. My own was through health challenges.
I think those of us whose challenge is "extreme" have the biggest impact within that awakening. To me I felt as if I'd been smacked in the head just to shake me up some. And it worked.
I don't think I would be where I am now spiritually without those challenges bringing to me that inner awareness, that inner growth and understanding of the Sacred within me.
For my own awakening the sacred knew exactly what I needed to happen in order for me to accept...I had to literally lose all I was, even my health, my legs, my mind...everything was gone and in hours I was nothing but skin and bone on a stretcher unable to communicate at all.
Looking back I know that is what was needed. He knew I would keep climbing hurdles, moving at fast paced rat race type of living.
As a scientist my life was too busy to slow down and listen to the inner awareness that was starting to grow...So He took it all away, and in so doing gave me the moments needed to awaken within me.
I see all my challenges as blessings giving me lesson's and a deeper faith in the Sacred.
Thank you for sharing your story I enjoyed reading it immensely.
Maureen
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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A wonderful story to read Bev. You had my attention right from the start and kept me captured right to the end.
There are so many of those "awakenings" that pull at the spirit to accept the new awareness within. My own was through health challenges.
I think those of us whose challenge is "extreme" have the biggest impact within that awakening. To me I felt as if I'd been smacked in the head just to shake me up some. And it worked.
I don't think I would be where I am now spiritually without those challenges bringing to me that inner awareness, that inner growth and understanding of the Sacred within me.
For my own awakening the sacred knew exactly what I needed to happen in order for me to accept...I had to literally lose all I was, even my health, my legs, my mind...everything was gone and in hours I was nothing but skin and bone on a stretcher unable to communicate at all.
Looking back I know that is what was needed. He knew I would keep climbing hurdles, moving at fast paced rat race type of living.
As a scientist my life was too busy to slow down and listen to the inner awareness that was starting to grow...So He took it all away, and in so doing gave me the moments needed to awaken within me.
I see all my challenges as blessings giving me lesson's and a deeper faith in the Sacred.
Thank you for sharing your story I enjoyed reading it immensely.
Maureen
Comment Written 13-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Hello, Maureen. I could not agree with you more. I believe the Ego, which rules and maybe even creates this reality, is a very difficult barrier to overcome. It was when I read CIM and I found a very different Jesus, that I began to drop the barriers. Your words here are balm for my soul and I so appreciate your beautiful, loving support, dear heart. Love, Bev
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Yes indeed, CIM opened my mind and my heart as well. We are aligned really well my friend...it is so nice to find dear hearts filled with light and love.
Loving Hugs
Maureen
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Yes, we are! Xxx Bev
Comment from wordsfromsue
Hello Bev. This is such a personal piece regarding your relationship with Jesus. I'm glad you've found deeper levels of intimacy with God.
For me, my relationship with God is vital.
I grew up in a Catholic home, so I could relate to many of the things you wrote. I've not been Catholic since I was 14. That caused some angst with my family at the time.
I very much enjoyed hearing your thoughts and discoveries about Jesus and how it impacts your life.
Wonderfully thought provoking writing.
Blessings. :-)
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Hello Bev. This is such a personal piece regarding your relationship with Jesus. I'm glad you've found deeper levels of intimacy with God.
For me, my relationship with God is vital.
I grew up in a Catholic home, so I could relate to many of the things you wrote. I've not been Catholic since I was 14. That caused some angst with my family at the time.
I very much enjoyed hearing your thoughts and discoveries about Jesus and how it impacts your life.
Wonderfully thought provoking writing.
Blessings. :-)
Comment Written 13-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Thank you so much, sue! I really appreciate you sharing your insights with me on your own path of faith. The Catholic church of the future is going to have to change some fundamental things, in my opinion, in order to survive. Take care, my friend. Blessings to you as well...Bev
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Most of us have stories of encounters with the Divine, Bev. Yours is dramatic and well written. You did a great job of explaining the Catholic part. Good job! :) Nancy
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Most of us have stories of encounters with the Divine, Bev. Yours is dramatic and well written. You did a great job of explaining the Catholic part. Good job! :) Nancy
Comment Written 13-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2012
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Thanks so much, Nancy. I really appreciate your great review. I'd love to hear your personal encounter story. Would you consider posting it? Kind regards, Bev
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It's simply an emotional healing, Bev, involving warmth and light that weren't present in the physical world. My relationship centers on the Father rather than the Son. No, I don't think I want to write about it. It won't matter to anyone else. :) Nancy
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Thanks for sharing that with me, Nancy. Sounds like a truly beautiful experience. Bev
