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The Holy Spirit: A Breath Of Fresh Air

When I first became a Christian, I was wary of the Holy Spirit. I can remember praying, much to my embarrassment now, for the Holy Spirit to keep a low profile in my life. I didn’t want to be one of those out-of-control people shouting and singing and speaking in tongues, the kind of people we had looked down on in my hometown church. Despite my defensive fears, I eventually decided I wanted to know the truth about God’s Spirit. I became determined to fully surrender and let the Spirit do anything He wanted to do in my life.

After I opened my heart to the Holy Spirit, my life changed in a dramatic way. I couldn’t get enough of God’s Word, and instead of being uncomfortable discussing my faith with my friends, I suddenly started having conversations that led directly to Christ. My fear and timidity were transformed by the power and boldness of the Spirit. The best part is, I wasn’t having to “fake it” when it came to my Christianity. I could be myself and let the Holy Spirit penetrate my heart and my mind as I began to experience the exciting adventure of living out my faith. 

We miss out on a powerful part of the Christian life if we don’t go deeper by being baptized in the Holy Spirit. With the Spirit dwelling in us, we have supernatural power. We become bold in our witness to others and can perform signs and wonders to demonstrate God’s power. We experience freedom from the power of sin over our lives as well as freedom to worship with our whole being. He gives us everything we need to fulfill His purpose for our lives and share the good news of the gospel with the world. Invite the Holy Spirit to do a work inside of you and watch your life change in a lasting, powerful way.