Yesterday we prayed: God, help me get to know You as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You are my Guide.
Who is the Holy Spirit, and how does He guide us? Do we have to act really spiritual to get the Spirit's attention? Jesus promised something different.
Jesus described the Holy Spirit as a comforter, advocate, helper, and friend. Do you know anyone like that? Maybe a mentor, mother, or wise friend? As you read Jesus' words, think about the Holy Spirit as your Comforter, Advocate, Helper, and Friend.
Jesus made this promise to His followers while telling them He would soon leave to be with the Father.
His followers might have felt confused, worried, or even abandoned, but Jesus clarified that His physical leaving was less about going away and more about coming closer.
Jesus was coming closer because the Holy Spirit would not only be with us, but in us: The Spirit did what Jesus promised and came to fill His followers with the same comfort, power, and love that filled Jesus.
By saying yes to living Jesus' way, we invite the Holy Spirit to help, comfort, and advocate for and through us.
God chooses to live within us and guide us. In the coming weeks, we will identify practices for becoming more hospitable to God's presence in our lives.
Pray With Your Own Words, or Try This
God, thank You for the Holy Spirit. Will You continue to help me know You as Comforter, Helper, Advocate, and Friend? I trust You to guide me as I follow the way of Jesus. In Jesus' name, amen.
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