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How Do I Know If I Have the Holy Spirit in Me?
By Real Truth. Real Quick
“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the
mercies of God, to present your bodies – dedicating all of yourselves to being
set apart – as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your
rational, logical, intelligent act of worship.
“And do not be conformed to this world any longer with
its superficial values and customs, but be transformed and progressively changed
as you mature spiritually by the renewing of your mind, focusing on godly
values and ethical attitudes, so that you may prove for yourselves what the
will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect in His plan and
purpose for you.” Romans 12:1-2
“If we freely admit that we have sinned and confess our
sins, He is faithful and just, true to His own nature and promises, and will
forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness – our wrong-doing,
everything not in conformity with His will and purpose.” I John 1:9
“How can a bottle be filled with air if it is filled with
ink? Simply empty out the ink! You do not have to use a pump to pump air
into the bottle, just empty it, and it is filled!
“When we confess and forsake sin, we are filled with the Spirit
of God. A Spirit-filled life is an
obedient life to the Word of God; it is a victorious life over sin; it is a
yielded life to the will of God. Do not
forget, though, this is the normal Christian life.[1]”
The temptation is to rely on feelings as proof that the Holy
Spirit is dwelling in our heart. Unlike
in the Old Testament, since Jesus came and rose again, He chose to leave the
Holy Spirit permanently in our hearts, once we choose to rely on Jesus gift of
grace.
Relying on feelings is a dangerous path to take. As the train illustration (spoken of earlier in this series) noted, you must put your faith in the Truth of Jesus
Christ. Feelings may or may not follow,
but you must never be tempted to let your feelings try to ‘pull the train’.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in heightened
danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during this
time.
· Those Left Behind in Afghanistan – Please pray for those who have
been unable to escape from Afghanistan before America abandoned the
country. They (especially the women) now
face persecution and death at the hands of barbarians. How heart wrenching.
·
NEW – Patti – battling bad bronchitis for two weeks, but
getting better. Please pray for her
patience and recovery.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 just died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
·
Jay – Please pray for him as he watches his ministry begin to be used by the
Lord in a new media -- thanks to this lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
·
UPDATE - Louise, sister
of Rachael – has come through her second reconstructive surgery
after her double mastectomy (she’s now cancer free) and is now doing great,
back to a normal life and routines. She
sends thanks for all your prayers.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She continues to have tests to diagnose her
disease (some serious conclusions have been suggested). She remains frail and unwell. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1]
© 1958, Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, pp. 68-69.
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