I don't see it as bragging either.
I see it as edification.
We need to hear more things like this...
by nature I was very shy and reserved
I can honestly say that Jesus changed my nature
the spiritual life should be the norm for Christians, but certain sects have taken that and run off in all directions, accepting teaching of demons (what scripture calls doctrines of demons) and if it 'feels good' it must be God
they have thrown good solid teaching out the window, have no use for it in fact, and defend heresy and demonic manifestations as the Holy Spirit
the REAL (geez I don't even like using the term) Christian life is a changed person, good deeds and finally being given spiritual gifts and the descretion of God who is the One who gives them out
instead, they create something called the school of the prophets, referring to the OT, the SAME OT they toss and say it's all law, permit ungodly behavior when scripture teaches that ALL THINGS SHOULD BE DONE DECENTLY AND IN ORDER
they say if it were not God, He would stop it
would He? would He really?
even that is not biblical