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journal: Week of July 19
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you’ve spent this week learning about the third Person of the Trinity,
the Holy Spirit. Frankly, the Holy Spirit is often the most ignored member
of the Trinity, since He is by nature mysterious and difficult for us to
understand. But the Holy Spirit is real and a daily part of your life if you
are a Christian. So how do you become more attentive to His leading in
your life? How can this week’s truths about the Holy Spirit affect your life?
Think about your response to the Holy Spirit. Do you ignore Him? Do
you appreciate Him? Do you understand Him? Do you obey Him? Do you
know Him?
What is something that still doesn’t make sense to you about the Holy
Spirit? Do you have to understand every last thing to believe?
Make a list of times when you personally experienced the Holy Spirit’s
presence. Perhaps He comforted you, caused God’s Word to come alive,
or gave you boldness to speak God’s message in a difficult situation.
Write out a prayer thanking the Holy Spirit for His intimate presence in
your life.
Going
Deeper
To learn more about
the Holy Spirit, read the
following:
Luke 12:11-12
John 14:25-26
Acts 1:8
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Ephesians 1:13-14
Ephesians 4:29-32
The Holy Spirit isn’t just your
conscience. He is God in you.
Pay attention when He speaks.
Prayers, thoughts,
& questions:
Read Through
the Bible
One of the ways the Holy
Spirit helps us grow in faith
is to open our understanding
of Scripture. Let Him work
in your life as you read
God’s Word. Follow our
suggestions, and you’ll read
through the Bible in one year.
• Job 4–28
• Acts 11–16:15
Jesus died for you and me;
Jesus died so we could be free.
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Forever
Friend
By Sheryl Pang• via e-mail
Best friends come and go,
but Jesus stays, this I know.
He is there when you don't
understand.
Put Him down and blame Him;
Firm will He stand.
He loves you beyond all compare,
even when you are unfair.
Jesus will never leave nor
forsake;
His love for you will never shake.
Jesus died for you and me;
Jesus died so we could be free.
I don't deserve Him, no one does.
He will always love all of us.
Never let the Devil break you
down.
Just remember who wore that
crown.
Lay your crown at His feet.
Jesus is strong and can't be beat.
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