This Thursday I am Thankful for the Holy Spirit. Last night during our church service we were studying Acts 5:1-11 where Ananias and Sapphira lie. I've always had a problem with lying. I can't stand it. I'd love to say I have never lied, but the truth is I have. As a Christian I know better.
I am thankful for the Holy Spirit and how He convicts me more and more every day.
John 16:7-8 (NLT)
But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate (The Holy Spirit) won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.
Hebrews 12:14
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
1 Peter 1:15-16
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
I want the Holy Spirit to dwell in me and actually want Him to convict me when I am blending in with the world. I want to be different and have a pure heart. The nice thing about the Holy Spirit is He works in each person's heart differently. He works on my husband's heart and takes the responsibility off me to make him who I want him to be. I want to be full of His Spirit so there is no room for me. I want more of Him and less of me.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
I'm so Thankful that He comes to convict and not condemn me.
I hope your day is fruitful!
In His Perfect Love,
Angie xoxo
4 comments:
You know I love when you have the perfect song to go with words of conviction and truth that are also gentle only what we can handle at one time. The Holy Spirit convicts us in sweet ways. Loved visiting with you today. Love, Annette
The music is still playing O God of Jacob, singing, singing...
Conviction is really a wonderful thing isn't it?? My kids almost died when I told them that I pray for them to be "caught" when doing something wrong....its easier to learn the lesson sooner than later.
Make sense??
What a tender heart you have. It is so neat to read of your journey and how He is teaching you and loving you. Thanks for sharing your heart.
Love the honesty in this post! You are a blessing.
Sue
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