A Strange Experience! Before I go further, I want you to know my following experience was strange, almost paranormal, and something I’d never experienced before. Also, let me add that...

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Before I go further, I want you to know my following experience was strange, almost paranormal, and something I’d never experienced before. Also, let me add that I am not sure it was real or all a figment of my imagination.

On early last Saturday morning, I had gone to the bathroom then returned to my bed.
Upon lying down, I felt this heavy pressure on my chest. I wasn’t sure it might be a heart attack, a clot embolism or what. I get up finally, go to my den and sit in my chair which allows me to adjust it. I dozed or tried to until my woke and I had her get me some Tylenol, hoping that would do the job. Finally, around eight A.M. we decided that I should go back to the hospital.

Now sometime between 2 A.M. and 8 A.M. is when this what I shall call imagination happened. I had a strong impression of smelling acrid smoke, not like a fire of normal properties, but I realized it had the stench, the acrid, and unearthly smell and was from Hell! Now, some reason I was neither frightened, worried, or felt the need to hold up a Crucifix to ward off any evil!

This was more like the experience of walking down the mid-way of the Texas State Fair and dozens of barkers are yelling out to attract the attention of those passing by. It was like a final invitation to choose to take the wide path to what Satan was offering who was falsely claimed was superior.

I have never doubted my relationship and dedication as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and that he is the Son of God. The World has many sweet and alluring traps in forms of every type. I did not know if this was to be my last day on Earth, or simply a very warped and weird dream. But I certainly had no intention of choosing any of them.

Frank Sinatra’s song “I did it my way” is a very alluring concept, but the result is to become a free trip to Hell. In this dream, I keep walking and refused even to listen to the siren’s song. I admit I have a vivid imagination and also interesting dreams. I do not know when, and whether I was awake, or asleep when this happened, but at the moment it was real. All the aromas like a midway were there, but I never knew their origin. It seemed to be a final invitation to turn back and reject my Christian faith, which I refused to do. Just Sayin…RJS

Gmchief Loc: New Hampshire coast

Stay strong. 🙏

Scudrnr Loc: Hancock, Wisconsin

Robert J Samples wrote:

Before I go further, I want you to know my following experience was strange, almost paranormal, and something I’d never experienced before. Also, let me add that I am not sure it was real or all a figment of my imagination.

On early last Saturday morning, I had gone to the bathroom then returned to my bed.
Upon lying down, I felt this heavy pressure on my chest. I wasn’t sure it might be a heart attack, a clot embolism or what. I get up finally, go to my den and sit in my chair which allows me to adjust it. I dozed or tried to until my woke and I had her get me some Tylenol, hoping that would do the job. Finally, around eight A.M. we decided that I should go back to the hospital.

Now sometime between 2 A.M. and 8 A.M. is when this what I shall call imagination happened. I had a strong impression of smelling acrid smoke, not like a fire of normal properties, but I realized it had the stench, the acrid, and unearthly smell and was from Hell! Now, some reason I was neither frightened, worried, or felt the need to hold up a Crucifix to ward off any evil!

This was more like the experience of walking down the mid-way of the Texas State Fair and dozens of barkers are yelling out to attract the attention of those passing by. It was like a final invitation to choose to take the wide path to what Satan was offering who was falsely claimed was superior.

I have never doubted my relationship and dedication as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and that he is the Son of God. The World has many sweet and alluring traps in forms of every type. I did not know if this was to be my last day on Earth, or simply a very warped and weird dream. But I certainly had no intention of choosing any of them.

Frank Sinatra’s song “I did it my way” is a very alluring concept, but the result is to become a free trip to Hell. In this dream, I keep walking and refused even to listen to the siren’s song. I admit I have a vivid imagination and also interesting dreams. I do not know when, and whether I was awake, or asleep when this happened, but at the moment it was real. All the aromas like a midway were there, but I never knew their origin. It seemed to be a final invitation to turn back and reject my Christian faith, which I refused to do. Just Sayin…RJS

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Strange indeed. Stay strong and hang in there.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Robert J Samples wrote:

Before I go further, I want you to know my following experience was strange, almost paranormal, and something I’d never experienced before. Also, let me add that I am not sure it was real or all a figment of my imagination.

On early last Saturday morning, I had gone to the bathroom then returned to my bed.
Upon lying down, I felt this heavy pressure on my chest. I wasn’t sure it might be a heart attack, a clot embolism or what. I get up finally, go to my den and sit in my chair which allows me to adjust it. I dozed or tried to until my woke and I had her get me some Tylenol, hoping that would do the job. Finally, around eight A.M. we decided that I should go back to the hospital.

Now sometime between 2 A.M. and 8 A.M. is when this what I shall call imagination happened. I had a strong impression of smelling acrid smoke, not like a fire of normal properties, but I realized it had the stench, the acrid, and unearthly smell and was from Hell! Now, some reason I was neither frightened, worried, or felt the need to hold up a Crucifix to ward off any evil!

This was more like the experience of walking down the mid-way of the Texas State Fair and dozens of barkers are yelling out to attract the attention of those passing by. It was like a final invitation to choose to take the wide path to what Satan was offering who was falsely claimed was superior.

I have never doubted my relationship and dedication as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and that he is the Son of God. The World has many sweet and alluring traps in forms of every type. I did not know if this was to be my last day on Earth, or simply a very warped and weird dream. But I certainly had no intention of choosing any of them.

Frank Sinatra’s song “I did it my way” is a very alluring concept, but the result is to become a free trip to Hell. In this dream, I keep walking and refused even to listen to the siren’s song. I admit I have a vivid imagination and also interesting dreams. I do not know when, and whether I was awake, or asleep when this happened, but at the moment it was real. All the aromas like a midway were there, but I never knew their origin. It seemed to be a final invitation to turn back and reject my Christian faith, which I refused to do. Just Sayin…RJS

Before I go further, I want you to know my followi... (show quote)

Satan tempts us in every imaginable way. And he is an expert in tempting us in whatever vice we have.
Our battles aren't with each other, it's with all the evil forces in this world, and they are all around us.
As Christians we try to stay strong in our faith and NEED to call on the name of Jesus when our situation seems impossible to bare. For it is then when He carries us because we can't walk by ourselves.
You sir are a strong Christian. Thanks for your story and stay strong. Steve.

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

I'm glad to know that when the time comes, I'll see you on the other side!

El Rod Loc: Port A

Believe and keep the faith.😎👍

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

saw1 wrote:

Satan tempts us in every imaginable way. And he is... (show quote)

I will “second” what Steve said and add that Satan is a liar and the father of all lies. You are covered by Jesus’ blood and don’t let the Devil tell you any different! 🙏🏻

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Thank you for sharing. MGB.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. I want to stress that my experience with the smell of smoke was very real! That if Hell is real, like in Earthly dimensions, it would have to be vented. And if vented, that is what suddenly I smelled. I only assume than crying, wailing, and begging for mercy were too far away for me to hear. But, in this dream, or whatever, it was very real.

Jesus in his death, burial, and resurrection defeated death, satan, and covered all our sins with his blood. So hang in there, Friends, it is worth the effort. Just Sayin...RJS

Billy awesome Loc: New hampshire

Thanks for sharing RJ interesting man you are

DC Loc: Washington state

there are a lot of proud people who want to do things their way and not God's way, and to their shame they are proud of it but in the end "Pride goes before a fall" celebrating pride in disobeying God's
commands will not have a good outcome and the smell you referred to will be all to real for some

MuskyJohn Loc: Benton Harbor, MI

Cool thing to share RJS! It might have been a dream or a vision and I don't think it matters which one.
I'm sure it was a true vision that came to you in that way.
I'm sure it is very real.
God Bless.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

Robert J Samples wrote:

Before I go further, I want you to know my following experience was strange, almost paranormal, and something I’d never experienced before. Also, let me add that I am not sure it was real or all a figment of my imagination.

On early last Saturday morning, I had gone to the bathroom then returned to my bed.
Upon lying down, I felt this heavy pressure on my chest. I wasn’t sure it might be a heart attack, a clot embolism or what. I get up finally, go to my den and sit in my chair which allows me to adjust it. I dozed or tried to until my woke and I had her get me some Tylenol, hoping that would do the job. Finally, around eight A.M. we decided that I should go back to the hospital.

Now sometime between 2 A.M. and 8 A.M. is when this what I shall call imagination happened. I had a strong impression of smelling acrid smoke, not like a fire of normal properties, but I realized it had the stench, the acrid, and unearthly smell and was from Hell! Now, some reason I was neither frightened, worried, or felt the need to hold up a Crucifix to ward off any evil!

This was more like the experience of walking down the mid-way of the Texas State Fair and dozens of barkers are yelling out to attract the attention of those passing by. It was like a final invitation to choose to take the wide path to what Satan was offering who was falsely claimed was superior.

I have never doubted my relationship and dedication as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and that he is the Son of God. The World has many sweet and alluring traps in forms of every type. I did not know if this was to be my last day on Earth, or simply a very warped and weird dream. But I certainly had no intention of choosing any of them.

Frank Sinatra’s song “I did it my way” is a very alluring concept, but the result is to become a free trip to Hell. In this dream, I keep walking and refused even to listen to the siren’s song. I admit I have a vivid imagination and also interesting dreams. I do not know when, and whether I was awake, or asleep when this happened, but at the moment it was real. All the aromas like a midway were there, but I never knew their origin. It seemed to be a final invitation to turn back and reject my Christian faith, which I refused to do. Just Sayin…RJS

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Believe in the Faith, Mr. Samples and keep strong my prayers are with you. 💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍

Americanman28

Wow. Thanks for writing this - I pray it is a good witness for someone that might read it and have that "come-to-Jesus" event for real.

Maybe you were meant to write that to us fishin' fools, and thus got "sent back".

Anyway, stay strong and keep the faith. I am praying for you.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Thanks to all! You are true friends. Just Sayin...RJS