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“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion (fellowship) of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (II Cor. 13:14) In seeking God there are two ways we can focus our mind. First, focus on God on His throne (Rev. 4) and secondly, God in our spirit. The Spirit flows from our heart and so we turn our attention of our soul to the Spirit in our spirit to grow in the deep things of God. “From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.” (Jn. 7:38)
To fellowship with the Holy Spirit means we talk to Him as we give our heart to Him. It also means we hear back from Him in a two way dialogue. The Holy Spirit will honor our part by not forcing us to dialogue with Him in conversation or friendship if we are not hungry for it. Love requires a voluntary response.
The Holy Spirit ministers in us as a bright light that drives darkness out and overpowers the darkness of confusion, accusation and rejection (Jn. 1:5) He is also a consuming fire that devours everything that gets in the way, like bitterness and addictions. He also ministers in us as a flowing river that connects our heart with the movement of God’s heart (Jn. 7:37-39).
“Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; Like a weaned child is my soul within me.” (Ps. 131:2) An act of our will is to calm and quiet our soul as we seek to commune with the Holy Spirit. We quiet our souls to connect with the Spirit’s whisper in our heart.
Here are five practical phrases you can use in talking with the indwelling Spirit during your quiet time. First, tell Him ‘Thank you.’ Pray, “Thank you Holy Spirit for your bright presence in me. I love Your presence. Apart from connecting with You, I can do nothing that effectively renews my love, sustains my zeal for righteousness, and releases revelation and power in my heart.
Next, ask the Spirit to release abundant revelation of God’s heart, word and purposes for you. (Eph. 1:17) “may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.”
Ask the Spirit to use you more and more in the spiritual gifts to minister to others. That He would release the manifestation of your gifts and power to help others. Also, ask Him to strengthen you, your mind, emotions and speech. His power is already in us (Gal. 5:22-23) therefore, pray, “Thank you for the presence of Your love, peace, patience, and self-control in me. Give me the strength to effectively use these gifts to minister to others.’
Finally, ask the Spirit to teach you about God’s will and ways that He may manifest His leadership in every issue in your life, your relationships, job and ministry. “Pray, Spirit, I love you Your will and ways, therefore, manifest your leadership in me.” He will give us new ideas, order our steps and open doors of opportunity in each area of our lives as we ask Him.
Blessings,
Gary