What is the one experience that made you feel closest to God?
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when my grandfather passed away. he was the first person that i really cared for that died... i had never felt like this before... since that i hope there is a God... and ill never let go the hope of being with him again once more somewhen, somehow, somewhere
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I've had a couple times where I really felt God with me.  The one I recall most: I was thinking of His actions that confuse and/or disturb me.  I started crying hard.  So I prayed, and told God what I was thinking.  Next thing I know, my tears dry up, my breathing slows down, and my whole body relaxes.  I have no doubt God was comforting me!
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When I was younger it always seemed so much easier to be close to God. After school I use to sneak into my church and lay under the pews in the sanctuary, leaving poems in the hymnals for people to find during the Sunday service. It was my little bit of quiet time with God. I felt that by being there, in his presence, he was listening to my every word. But now, I am disheartened by the whole "Christian" scene. \n\nI am a good person, I volunteer my time twice a week to causes that I believe in. I work with people with disabilities to help them gain independance. I love my family, friends, and all the people around me.  But people find out that I am a lesbian and all of a sudden I am this horrible awful person who is out to ruin their way of life, molest their children, and kill people. I had bible phrases thrown at me left and right, people telling me that I was going to Hell, that I would never be allowed in their life again. All of these things made me spiral into this horrible depression. I felt like throwing myself in front of a moving train.\n\nBut one day I went to church. I crawled under the pew like I use to when I was younger, and I wrote some poetry. And then, the next day I did it again. And after that first day, I reconnected with some old friends that I had forgotten about, and I left the negative people in my life behind. And I kept doing the things in my life that gave me joy. I stayed up late to count the stars, and I got up early to watch the early morning sun rise above the horizon. And then I remembered that God was there waiting to listen, that all I had to do was talk to him.
170406
my freind, she steered me back to god and it makes me so happy to be close to god and have a freind to share his love with.
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Seeing my loved ones who have gone before me.\n\nRunning through Heaven with my grandmother, who was crippled here on earth. Sitting down and having a nice long talk with my other grandmother. I miss them both so much.\n\nI would grab hold of my first husband and hold on to him as tight as I could. I would tell him all about our daughter, who was 4 months old when he died and then I would tell him all about our daughter's little girl! \n\nTo me, the streets of gold and all that mean nothing. It's about seeing the ones I have missed everyday for years and years.
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This was close enough ton a miracle for me.\n\nSeveral years ago I had an unusual experience concerning an uncle, a distant relative who lived over a thousand miles away. \n\nWhile driving my car I suddenly felt the unmistakable presence of this relative that I hardly even knew. He was more like someone I had heard about than someone I knew. It was very strange; it felt as though I was momentarily lifted right out of my physical body. I seemed to be suspended somehow beyond space and time, bathed in a love so intense It felt like I could have just disappear into it at any moment if It would have let me. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it seemed to last forever at the same time. I realize how crazy this must sound. The experience was so strong that at first I was afraid I was loosing my grip on reality. I finally managed to chalk it up to an over active imagination.\n\nThree days later I got a call from my aunt telling me that this uncle we are talking about had gone into a coma and died the day I had the experience. It felt like ice water had been poured down my back when she told me this. I had lost any real ideas of God or faith and had become somewhat of an atheist. Needless to say this experience caused me to rethink some of the conclusions I had come to. \n\nI feel blessed to now understand that even in our darkest confusion something loves us so much that it went out of its way to assist me and bring me back to a state of absolute certainty about Gods love for us.\nDuring the experience it seemed like there was a vast amount of information that I was somehow allowed access to. One thing that I came away from this experience understanding beyond any shadow of a doubt was that any Idea that God is unhappy with us or would judge or allow us to be punished for any reason is simply impossible. \n\nI can’t explain the love I felt with words. They simply don’t make words big enough or complete enough to do this. The only way I can begin to convey this love to you is to say that there was simply nothing else there. Nothing but love. No hint of judgment, no displeasure of any sort. It is as though God sees us as being as perfect as we were the day we were created. It is only in our confused idea of ourselves that we seem to have changed.\n\n I hope this is of some help to you. Good luck. Love and blessings. \n\nYour brother don
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I have felt his presence many times, often while taking a walk suddenly feeling that I’m not walking alone. Once I actually felt his presence sitting beside me. I was very upset about a serous situation and just the sense of him sitting next to me was very comforting. The presence was brief and it wasn’t like seeing or touching someone next to you, but knowing he was there. The sense of love was so strong. I know that may not make much sense but it’s not easy to explain. I truly felt like the lost lamb that he had come to rescue and comfort.
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wow, loaded question\n\nprobably my dad.  I had a vision of him entering heaven exactly 2 weeks before he unexpectantly passed away.  \n\nMy dad would appreciate heaven because he accepted Jesus just weeks before he passed on.  I would want to know how awesome it is up there!
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My best friend told me once "If you follow Jesus, life on earth is the closest thing to Hell you'll ever experience. If you dont,you're going to Hell, and life on earth is the closest thing to Heaven you'll ever experience."\n\nThink about what that means.
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yes the most wonderful feeling .
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To feel that am close to God, and He is watching over me .
48924
A kinder made me laugh so hard, my tummy hurts! \n\nOn a more serious note, I have felt very intensely in tune with nature before. On a seperate incident have felt at one with the universe...I guess you could say I saw a vision of the universe. Sort of an epiphany after thinking a lot on how we are all connected and the oneness of life.\n\nEdit: I just saw that a kinder is snoopy! I somehow saw him as venus trap before, mouth open...bottom jaw to the right...that was a bit of an epiphany! lol
478370
To me the ultimate supernatural is God.  And, to be indwelled with his spirit ...well... there is no experience more awesome than that.
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I have had near-mystical experiences (in addition to intellectual reasons) that have contributed to my commitment to God (through what Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross).\n\nI have also had a hundred or more prayers answered by The Christian God (by his kindness and Grace).\n\nI used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ. \n\nFor a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html\n\nThe near-mystical experiences are described at the link above (if you are interested).\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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Yes, I have.  I have been through a very similar experience, and it brought me so much closer to God then I had ever been before.  It is amazing how God can use even the most stressful and painful times in our lives to draw us closer to him.  This really does show how amazing he is.  I'm very happy that God spoke to you through a song.  That has happened to me many times myself.  God bless you and I hope it isn't Fibromyalgia.  My aunt has that, and it isn't the easiest thing to deal with, but I know God can get you through anything if you have faith.
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I have have many experiences like this, it's difficult to focus on one or two. I really wish I had more time to think about these things in the midst of a busy life, so thank you for asking this question.\n\nI had a near death experience, which made me more sure that there is something there after death. I saw a light, and found myself travelling towards it, and could hear the voices of loved ones who had died. Just as I seemed to arrive at a beautiful garden, it was as if I started travelling rapidly back again to the here and now - it wasn't my time yet.\n\nMeditation is a spiritual experience for me. So it prayer, although I don't belong to any organised religious group. And sometimes just walking in a beautiful place, or even sitting for a few minutes in a sunny garden. Or looking into the eyes of someone you love. Or sometimes a dream will take you to a spiritual place.I believe these are all spiritual experiences and they are available to us all, whenever we are open to them.
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It happens- I wondered away from God for 20 years, but God patiently waited for me to come back and I feel a closeness I never thought possible. To feel closer to God, try to incorporate your spirituality into your daily life- if you hold the elevator for someone, silently think to yourself I do this for you Lord, If you help a stranger or do any act of kindness, do the same thing. It will bring your focus back to God. Be Blessed, God loves you and will never abandon you. God will patiently wait for you. I know from experience.