"Staying Connected to Holy Spirit"

    Reflections4Life™ March 13, 2022

"Staying Connected to Holy Spirit"

"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you." John 14:26 (NASB)

Scriptures for the Series: Ezekiel 10; 12; Psalm 51:11; 1 Corinthians 15; John 14; Matthew 3; 12:32; Acts 1

There is much angst, worry, anger, and frustration on the earth. GOD is admonishing those that know Him, are in a relationship with Him, to represent Him well. People, including ourselves as believers, need hope. We need something to hold onto in the midst of the chaos that currently surrounds us. Pandemics, war, poverty, and the list go on. Yet, God wants to fill us and keep us filled with His presence. That, we, as believers do not lose hope or faith while going through these storms. But instead, we would stay connected to Holy Spirit, follow His instructions, and allow Him to lead us on the paths we should go. Staying connected to Holy Spirit is imperative to our relationship with our Father. We need to hear from God. We need to stay strong and fed and our cups filled, so that we may help others who stand in need.

I decree that this week's Reflections4Life will be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your heart, mind, and soul. Take your time this week in the presence of the Lord. Take your time in prayer and meditation. Slow down when reading the Word of God. Savor it. Savor the passages, not rushing through the scripture. Let the words of our Heavenly Father settle in your heart while ruminating in your mind. This connection is the difference between life and death. Not just for you but also for who God sends you to minister.

In this world are many things, happening all at once, that is frightening and traumatizing. It has caused many to not only doubt God but also lose faith. For others, it has pushed them further into believing there is no God. As believers, we have an Anchor in God, Holy Spirit. He is our Teacher, our Comforter, our Source of Strength. We can draw from Holy Spirit any time, all day, and receive the refilling that we need when emptied from life's circumstances and situations. There are many in this world who do not have this source, but they can. Yet, they will never know if no one tells them or shows them.

As believers, we must stay connected to Holy Spirit. He is our balance; keeping us aware of our self truths and warning us when we are moving away from Him and our Creator. When we get off track and out of line, He gently lassos us back into position. A position and posture to receive from our Heavenly Father. To have our spiritual gardens pruned and any debris from the world, cleared away. Holy Spirit tells us where we need to grow and where growth and development have occurred. He is the barometer for where we are in our relationship with the Lord, and our Teacher for navigating the traps set by the enemy.

Staying connected to Holy Spirit, in the mind and heart, should not be an option for any believer, but a mandate. It is something that we should strive for every day we are granted the blessings and miracles of life. Our bodies are the very temple of the Holy Spirit. (That's a whole other topic I will delve into at a later time!) There are people hurting in this world that need hope. They need some good news to hold onto. How can we honestly offer these souls the good news if we are not connected to Holy Spirit? How would we know what to say and when to say it? Everyone is not the same, so we cannot witness to everyone the same. We need Holy Spirit to teach us how to reach people where they are at. Only Holy Spirit can show us who needs what and when; who will be receptive or not. We will not know if we do not stay connected to the Source, Holy Spirit.

My Beloveds, may the spirit of peace and prosperity find permanent rest in your lives. I decree that every good thing that God has ordained for your life will become evident to you. Take your time in the presence of God. Be attentive to Holy Spirit and His instructions. Yield your heart, mind, and soul in His presence; allowing Him to fill you and speak to your heart. Each time with Holy Spirit is a new experience, unlike the last. You are blessed. Now go...and be a blessing!

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