In John 16:13(NLT), Your Word tells us, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” I know many Christians, Dear Father, that do not know the power and leadership of the Holy Spirit that indwells us. They don’t understand that he is Your Spirit, and that You have given him to us as a gift. He is our friend, comforter, teacher, and guide.
A mother carries her baby inside her body for nine months. Internally, it receives all the nourishment it needs from her to grow and thrive. One human houses two for a season. This is Your plan, and it is a wonderful way to show and prepare us for the reality of Your Spirit, alive and thriving inside us. He is not a child, but he is as tender, humble, and loving as a child. He does not force us to do anything, neither does he tell us anything that doesn’t come from Christ.
In Psalm 51:11(NLT), David prayed, “Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.” David understood the privilege and joy that You have given us through Your Spirit. David was acquainted with the strength and guidance of the Spirit, and he knew that he did not want to be without the Spirit’s help. What a gift You’ve given us! Thank You, Heavenly Father, for letting me learn about Your Precious Holy Spirit very early in my relationship with You.
Acts 2:17(NLT) tells us, “In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.” Thank You for giving me dreams and visions, for downloading warnings and lovely messages that encourage me and help me on my Christian journey. The indwelling Holy Spirit is busy at work, even when we’re asleep.
In 1Corinthians 6:19 (NLT), You tell us, “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself,” Help us to keep our body temples holy, so that the Spirit is free to do the perfect work that You want to complete in us. Thank You for helping us to walk in holiness and be obedient to Your Word, so that we can hear and recognize the voice of the Spirit. Thank You for the Spirit’s continued leadership and guidance through this life of abundance that Jesus Christ made available.
Thank You, Holy and Glorious Heavenly Father for helping us to be a blessing to Your Kingdom. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Thank You for the Holy Spirit”, written by K. Lizzie, edited by Reverend Fran Mack for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2018. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.