Speak, Listen & Obey


 As you begin to embark on this new spiritual adventure and journey, there are some very simple guidelines to integrate in your spiritual walk with "the Paraclete."

Remember that the word "Paraclete" means "one that walks beside" so that means that the Holy Spirit will be walking beside you every step of the way...  There is no need to be afraid of the Holy Spirit but just welcome Him into your life and then concentrate on learning to hear from Him...

First of all, learn to develop such an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit that you feel comfortable speaking or talking to Him directly.   He took up residence in your heart and life when you were saved and now He's walking right with you every step of faith that you take.  Learn to share things with Him and open your heart to him in your times of prayer.  

Second, learn to listen to what He is saying to you.  Every person is unique in their walk of faith so simply ask Him to speak to you and then ask Him to help you learn to hear what He is saying.  In time you will develop such an intimate relationship with the Spirit that you are comfortable sharing things and then listening to what He has to say to you...

Finally, the final touch of your personal living relationship with the Spirit is that you learn to obey what He is telling you to do.   He may begin with small baby steps or He may just immerse you into big steps right off the bat.  

Just integrate these words into your walk:  speak, listen, and obey--and then you will marvel at what He can and will say to you...

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