Day 234   Holy Spirit- A Personal Friend

Romans 15:5-6

The Message (MSG)

God wants the combination of his steady, constant calling and warm, personal counsel in Scripture to come to characterize us, keeping us alert for whatever he will do next. May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all. 

What if this is true?  What if “warm and personal” actually are words that characterize the Holy Spirit?  How about “dependably steady?”

I have found the Holy Spirit to be just that.  He is personal.  He is dependable.  He is steady!  AND if that is not enough, whenever I spend time with Him, I feel as if I am wrapped in a warm blanket of His presence.

When we receive Christ as our personal Savior, the Holy Spirit takes up residence inside of us.  He is that "up close and personal" for us.  He knows us inside and out.  He knows what makes us sad, what makes us feel helpless, what makes us feel depressed, and he is always there to help us, encourage us and give us hope for the future.

Believe me, you have never had a friend like this—not even your closest can compare.  Be encouraged today that your best friend is always right there with you to help you to be the best “you,” you can be!

GPS  (God’s Directions)

I Corinthians 3:16  He lives inside of us.

John 14: 16  Up close and personal

Romans 15:13  He will fill you with joy.

Prayer Focus:

As you go about your day, talk to your Friend, who lives in you, and then listen for His reply.

Day 3     God Hears Us When We Pray

I John 5: 13-15  (The Message)

^13-15My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God's Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in His presence, freely asking according to His will, sure that He's listening. And if we're confident that He's listening, we know that what we've asked for is as good as ours.

I like that…..”know beyond a shadow of a doubt…..”  That fact has been established on the day I turned my life over to Jesus Christ and made Him the Lord of my life.

So then, knowing this, I can confidently ask my Father anything according to His will and know that He hears me. And not only that----but He gives me the answer.  I ask and He hears and answers.  That's my Father!  That's your Father!

That’s what this quiet time with God is all about. In your quiet time with God, you are getting to know His voice—and He already knows your voice because He created it.

You can talk to God about anything.  You can ask Him questions and you can listen for the answers.  He is not too busy for you and like any well meaning father, He loves to meet  your needs.

GPS (Directions from God’s Word)

Job 22:27

Psalms 6:9

Acts 10:31

Prayer Focus:

Thank God that He is always listening for your voice and be sure to listen for His.