I got born again July 7, 2004. A few months later I received the Baptism Of The Holy Spirit. I was like those in Acts 19 who when asked said they didn't even know if there be a Holy Spirit. Then I read " Good Morning Holy Spirit" by Benny Hinn and I was hungry for more of the presence of God. I got hands laid on me and I went down under the power and two days later I am in my computer room and the computer is messing up. I know what the Word says that He lives in the praises of His people. I had a choice grouse and grumble or praise. I chose to bring a sacrifice of praise. I started thanking the LORD and within a few moments I hear this strange language coming out of my mouth. I am stunned and try to find a tape recorder because I was raised Lutheran and I don't know if anyone will believe this. For an hour different tongues came out as I stood there tears streaming down my face, not moving, afraid that it would stop. Truly, as it says in John that out of my belly came living water. When I finally went to bed I had a sleepless night because I couldn't wait to get up in the morning and see if this was still there. Once again as I praised my heavenly language flowed.I began in earnest praying in tongues like a job 3 or four hours in the morning a lunch break and then 3 or 4 more hours. I prayed with my sister who has done all the artwork on this site. When I couldn't stay here and pray I would pray in tongues driving, or gardening or shopping or cleaning. I mean I prayed all the time. The word says I am praying the perfect will of God when I am praying by the spirit, and although it was a struggle to keep my mind quiet I persevered. For 6 months it was all prayer language, tongues of angels as Paul calls it in the Bible. The first English words came when my father was dying and I was told by the doctor if I didn't come to Colorado I probably would never see him alive again. He was unsaved and I knew he would go to hell and I was on my knees weeping before the LORD and I hear "no go". I am startled because that's English. I told the LORD ok he's going in surgery so I want to be in your house tonight. It was Tuesday night at 6:15. Most don't have church on Tuesday night but I didn't know that then. Praying in tongues I got on the computer and the second number I called was a church called The Presence Of The LORD in Home Gardens. When I asked if they had church? Yes they did at 7:00pm. Did they believe in healing? Yes. Did they speak in tongues? Yes to that too. My sister Frances Louise and I were talking to the LORD on the way and saying we know our father has no faith but LORD you raised Lazarus from the dead and we believe you can use our faith and just like Lazarus this will not be unto the death for our dad either. Only a few people are there at Presence of the Lord and after worship the minister stands up and says he has a word from the LORD. This was new and foreign to me. I didn't know you could have a word from the LORD and he preceded to say "Just like Lazarus this is not unto death." The very words that we had said to the LORD; it was as if he was in the car with us when we were talking! Our father survived and he got saved. After that I was determined to hear from the LORD like that for myself. So I shut off the t.v., threw out all secular books and music I had and immersed myself in the Word and praying in tongues. I had a constant dialogue with the Holy Spirit (and still do).I was just seeking the LORD for myself and what started happening was He gave me words for others. My first one at my baptism in Israel in 2006. More and more I'd have words for total strangers in restaurants and supermarkets and on the phone. Speaking to the LORD turned into singing to the LORD. He gave me songs. I would sing them out but I was a mediocre piano player at best and I'd have to go to the piano and hunt and peck to find the notes. Then the LORD took it all away and started with one finger teaching me to play by the Spirit. It was not about the music it was about being obedient and the more I emptied myself the more sensitive I became to his Spirit. Today I sit at the piano and I wait on the Holy Spirit. I don't know what notes I'll play or what words I'll sing. The LORD told me it's not that I'm that talented there are many more talented but I am obedient and I was and am. I seek the LORD in all things. I am not playing church. I am seeking the face of the living God and every thing else is a secondary consideration, a distraction and a waste of time. To Him be all Glory!
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