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[mlg]

Well, day 1 interesting for sure. The part that I found most interesting is yes I do invite the Holy Spirit to come along and ride in the car with me and such, but I've never asked Him to read the Bible with me. I mean I've prayed for understanding and discernment, but to ask Him to just read with me..now that's cool. Gonna have to do that for sure. Yay this is gonna be a neat journey. Ready for day 2 already

[bigred29]

He's workin on ya already!!!!!! Just hang in there and see what day 2 has in store!!!!!

Loves ya,
Tim

[xxJILLxx]

OH MLG, THIS IS A WONDERFUL STUDY!!


I feel so close to the spirit now , i am so blessed by this study and i know anyone who reads it and takes it to heart will be too.

I think im going to do it again, in case i missed something!

Gbu sis

Jill

[mlg]

Alright, now what caught my attention the most was the discussion about the Holy Spirit and the forms that He will take to come to us. I've seen the Holy Spirit and the things that He reveals to me are just so amazing. As I have grown in my own Spiritual Walk, I've been introduced by the Holy Spirit to some different realms. But the thing about the Holy Spirit appearing as a hand...this I have witnessed...I've seen this.

Of the different realms He has introduced me to, I guess the one that I found the most intriguing was the spiritual warfare realm. The first time He ever came to me and took me to this realm, I was but a bystander but the visions were unbelievable. The lights of angels fighting in the darkness. I really didn't understand at the time what was going on, but I could hear voices, I just couldn't make out what they were saying. What's more is that I wasn't scared watching and hearing all of this, because my Comforter was standing there with me telling me to watch and keeping my soul at peace.

I really enjoyed this step of the study. Awesome to actually be able to see where all these things that He has witnessed to me are coming from. The Holy Spirit brings them to me.

Ok step 3 tomorrow.

[Dora]

Wow mlg that is really awesome!
Hope you can share what you witnessed sometime.

[mlg]

Step 3 was something that I am very aware of. As I have answered the calls of the Lord, I have surrendered to the Holy Spirit to be able to work through me. This requires a diligent heart to this matter, as we can't be seeking our own glory, but the Father's only. We can't allow our feelings about what calling we wish we had, override the calling that the Lord has given us either. We just have to accept that it's not about us, and with this comes the ability to be humble. Once we are humble, the Holy Spirit then becomes greater in us, and through us He is able to bring the Light to many lost and hurting souls.

As we become closer to the Holy Spirit, He will begin to show us things and people to help us grow in our calling. It seems that as soon as I become "comfortable" in one calling, the Holy Spirit is bringing me to a new level. Each level is more intriguing and all the more difficult. It's hard not to doubt as each new level is introduced...and many times I become anxious and nervous....that's because anytime we don't know the ropes, we have to learn. That's why the Holy Spirit may use another to teach us the ropes as well. Just have to make sure we don't become bitter towards the one, He brings to us...or maybe I should say jealous Cuz then we place restraints on the Holy Spirit and He isn't able to be as powerful as He can be.

Alright tomorrow is step 4.

[Dora]

Amen.
I love the way you can put your thoughts into words.
You are a precious sister.
I love you dearly.

[mlg]

Everyone has problems...those of us that allow the Holy Spirit to guide us through our trials tend to not show them as openly as those who allow spirits to control their emotions. The reason is as I've learned that the Holy Spirit will take those trials and bring the peace in me that I need to endure the pain from the trials.

The weird thing is most of my hurt comes from watching others in their own walks with the Lord...to see them beat God up for their problems, to see them so unhappy instead of seeking God to help them...it's heartbreaking. It makes me cry. The Holy Spirit knows my heart so well, and He knows my passion is for sharing His love with others. Problem is that at times this can become such a drain on ones own spirit, not because I'm struggling with reaching them, but because of the way they treat the Lord that I love so much. I hurt for the Holy Spirit. He so wants to bring them peace and comfort and instead they push Him away. When I watch this...it hurts Him in me. Guess it's because I have so much love for Him, I don't want to see others hurting Him.

Then to watch those that say they love Him allowing Satan to drag them down instead of turning to the Holy Spirit...this shows that they are afraid to trust Him with their problems...that or selfishness...and again I hurt for Him. Sometimes I get angry with others for that selfishness, which then weakens the Holy Spirit in me and this isn't good either. That's why I have to continue focusing on the Godly things...and not on others. It's when I'm not allowing the Holy Spirit to move in me...that I begin to fall....so as always God first...regardless of the time, the people, the trials or the situations. Holy Spirit keeps me where I need to be in my own walk.

Ok step5 tomorrow.

[mlg]

Step 5,

Now I found this step to be truly interesting. The reason is I had someone tell me once that if I didn't speak in tongues I wasn't filled with the Holy Spirit...well guess what? I don't speak in tongues and I know He lives in me. The Holy Spirit in me shows me things, He talks to me, He reveals things to me and I have absolutely no clue to the reason at the time. For example, a couple of days ago someone mentioned doing the Virtuous Woman study, so I went to Oasis and asked Him if we could have the Virtuous Woman forum back for this person to journal in. Within a couple of days of that forum being there...4 ladies are now doing the study....See what I've come to realize now is that the Holy Spirit revealed to me that this forum was needed...but now I see just why? He needed the forum to reach the women here at the Oasis. Amazing How He speaks to me when I'm listening. Yep you got it, there are times I don't listen like I should...but I think that happens to all of us.

As far as the one thing God should reveal to me about my character that He'd like to help me change...is for my feelings not to get hurt so easily when working in His ministry. Tough one to work on for sure.

Only 2 more steps left. I've enjoyed the study this far. Will be sad when the study ends...but then I will be more knowledgeable of who He is in me.

[Dora]

Oh those feelings are a tuff one. Don't you wish at times you could just kick them right out the door. But then the good feelings would be gone as well. You allow those good feelings to play in your spiritual garden so very often. It brings a smile to others.

What did you think of the grieving the Holy Spirit part. That was an eye opener. Can't you feel when you grieve him. Can make one go running back and straighten up real quick when we realize what we've done to our daddy.

You've got a good heart. You are so tight with you daddy. A blessing, you are.

luv ya

[mlg]

Step 6 this is the grieving of the Holy Spirit one. Yes Pine, I can truly say I know when I have hurt Him.

Now the part that got me was the common courtesy part. I feel so guilty when I sit down with all intentions of having a heart to heart with the Holy Spirit and let my mind wander instead. Oh definitely grieves Him when I do this for sure.

I loved the part about not grieving one's Shepherd. I believe each of us is assigned a Shepherd. Someone who helps us when things aren't going so well. One who is there to remind us that we are falling, and for us to get up and get back to it. It is important to love the one that the Holy Spirit brings our way. It's important that we remind ourselves that this soul cares about our welfare, and would never do anything to hurt us. They only want good things for us.

Ok only one more step to go. Such a wonderful journey this has been so far.

[Dora]

Oh yes mlg the grieving the shepherd part. That one hurt as my eyes were opened that I have indeed done this.

It's been fun to walk with you along this journey.