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October 22
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“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7, NIV)

Who doesn’t want power?

Who doesn’t want to be loved?

Who doesn’t want self-discipline?

God’s spirit within us provides the wherewithal to live confidently; to walk boldly; and to control the only thing in this world that we truly have a say about: Our own actions.

It is only through obedience that we release the power of the Holy Spirit — the third Person of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), Who lives within us. Failure to obey the Spirit leads to the same unfruitful ends as failing to obey a road map, or a recipe.  – Luther

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October 15
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“Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19, NLT)

When we stifle the Holy Spirit, we are denying ourselves the very power we need to face all of the challenges of our days.

The Holy Spirit is wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, and knowledge. (Isaiah 11:2)

The Holy Spirit is living and active.

When the Spirit urges you to move, do not stifle its impulses — MOVE!  – Luther

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June 3
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“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. (John 14:16-17, NIV)

I’ve forgotten my wallet. I’ve forgotten my cellphone. I’ve forgotten my attache case; but I’ve never once forgotten my heart, my lungs, or even my “who knows what it does” appendix. All of these latter-named items are securely within us. 

So it is with the Holy Spirit.  Jesus tells us that He is here to help us forever; that He lives with us; and that He lives within us. 

How cool is that? We have an eternal Helper. He lives with us.  He lives within us; as surely and securely as our physical organs. 

The Holy Spirit is not merely a gift from God; He is the gift of God. We can never lose this gift, but we can choose not to allow Him to help us — but why would we do that?   – Luther

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