Feeling closer to God.

Asry

There's been some rough stuff happening in my life that I have no control over, lately, just kind of one thing after another. And yesterday, sometime during the afternoon, I had a feeling of peacefulness that hasn't left me - a realisation that this is all according to the will of the Lord, and is in the hands of God now. That despite all this, I'm watched over.

I had been sitting in the garden and it was a beautiful day (as I'm sure many of you noticed ). I don't often just sit outside and have no distractions, like music etc. I was just listening to the sounds of birds and the kids in my estate playing, and had that feeling of being a part of something larger and more important than my own life.

Has anyone else experienced this in their lives? When did it happen?

gimmebroadband

Good for you, long may it last!

I remember once when I was 7 years old, I had just learned about 'Heaven' at school in my catechism, and while walking home from school I 'felt' Joyful and Close to God and it was a wonderful feeling. I often think back to that day, it would be lovely to feel like that again - maybe someday in Heaven!

Asry

Thanks And that's a great story - I understand exactly what you mean. It's something that happens to me, not frequently, but regularly? I was in Confession and asked the priest about feeling 'full of light' - and he said I should go to a psychiatrist! He was a mean man. Thankfully he's been moved elsewhere.

neuro-praxis

I think you may have experienced a moment of peace from the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures describe the Spirit as our comforter and our helper.

I've had many moments like this; ironically often in times of terrible loss and grief.

Fanny Cradock

neuro-praxis wrote: »

I've had many moments like this; ironically often in times of terrible loss and grief.

Likewise!