TODAY'S READING: Romans 8:18-30
Have you ever started praying and you are not sure what to say? Maybe you are so overwhelmed you can't find the words. Maybe you're afraid of saying things the wrong way.
I find comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit intercedes when I pray. The presence of God living in me that speaks to the Father for me.
Jesus told His disciples, "If you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth." (John 14:15-17)
I will be honest and say that I don't completely understand how He does this, but the Holy Spirit works in our life to bring us closer to God. He leads us toward truth and leads us closer to the heart of God. And in reality those two things are synonymous. Truth is the heart of God. It reveals His character.
As we allow the Holy Spirit to take control of our life we will notice a change. God will begin to shape our thoughts and change our focus. He will turn our hearts away from this world and towards eternity.
As that happens we should not just look forward to heaven. We should make every effort to bring heaven to earth. God's purpose is not just that we spend eternity with Him. His purpose for us also includes bringing the Kingdom of God into this world and helping bring all of creation closer to the way it looked before sin entered the world.
The Holy Spirit is the bridge between this world and eternity. He provides a way for us to go into God's presence and it allows God's presence to enter this world. And we are the instruments the Spirit uses to make this happen. When we are willing to allow God to work in our lives through the Holy Spirit earth will begin to look a little more like heaven.
shine!
Jason
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