3 ways we can invite the Holy Spirit into our lives every day
Do you ever feel like you just need a little bit of guidance to help you through your day? You know, you need the good angel clothed in white sitting on one shoulder while the red devil is propped up on your other shoulder. Making decisions would be so easy.
Here’s the thing: If you’re a Christian, the Holy Spirit is available to guide you.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is one piece of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. According to Billy Graham, “The Bible is very clear that the Holy Spirit is God Himself. When you yearn for God and desire His truth, that is the work of the Holy Spirit in your life. A life touched by God’s Spirit will run after sin no longer. It is never a question of how much we have the Spirit, but how much He has of us.”
Romans 5:5 (NIV) says, “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
The Holy Spirit has a huge role in our lives. The presence of the Holy Spirit is what pushes us to want to deepen our relationship with Jesus, to follow the ways of the Bible, and teaches us how to worship. The Holy Spirit increases our desire for the presence of God. Don’t you want more Jesus in your life? Learn how to invite the Holy Spirit into your daily life.
How to let the Holy Spirit guide you
Once you accept Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit will guide you, as the Bible says in Isaiah 11:2 (NIV): “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him — the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord.” Here are three ways that you can invite the Holy Spirit into your daily life.
Spend time in prayer. A big part of understanding how the Holy Spirit guides you begins with prayer. Not only can we pray, and ask God for wisdom, but praying is one of the ways we communicate with Jesus. “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans” (Romans 8:26 NIV).
Study the Bible. Take a deep dive into God’s word to determine how He wants you to live, what He wants you to do and how He wants you to behave. Spending time in the Bible is akin to grabbing coffee with a friend. This is how you grow in your relationship with Jesus, and, as you grow, you will yearn to adjust your actions to please the Lord. “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12 NKJV).
Worship the Lord. Carve out time in your schedule to worship. There’s no better way to welcome the Holy Spirit than through worship. According to The Guardian, “The Holy Spirit shows us the way into God’s presence and enables us to fellowship with Him. He inspires our spirit and brings us into communion with the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14-16). The Holy Spirit creates the longing in us to worship God. It is He who inspires our hearts to worship and praise God.”
As you grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with Jesus, you will learn to discern the Holy Spirit’s voice.
Centerpoint Church is ready to walk with you on your faith journey
At Centerpoint, our community believes in purpose and passion, and we would love to walk with you on your journey in finding yours. You can also find out what our community’s purpose and passion are all about by checking out some of the past sermons we’ve posted on our website.
Do you want to grow in your faith, or are you simply curious about who this Jesus guy is? You’re not alone. We encourage you to listen to our podcast series online and welcome you to come to one of our Sunday morning services in Valrico, Florida.