LESSON: Embracing Holy Spirit Guidance Backstory Imagine you’ve just moved to a new city. Everything around you looks different—the streets, the language, the people, even the food. You feel alone and confused, unsure of what to do next. Then, you meet someone kind who understands your language and knows the city well. Suddenly, you’re not lost. You have a guide, someone there to show you where to go, what to avoid, and how to find your way. That guide is a lot like the Holy Spirit in our spiritual lives. Jesus told His disciples in John 16:13 that after He went to heaven, the Holy Spirit would come to “guide [them] into all truth.” Today, the Holy Spirit is still our perfect Guide—ready to lead us, if we’re open, through the challenges and choices of everyday life.
Main Points 1. The Role of the Holy Spirit (John 16:13) “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth...” The Holy Spirit helps us understand what is true and right, even when it’s hard to tell in our world. He doesn’t just shout answers; He leads us, gently giving wisdom and direction when we listen.
2. Being Open to Spiritual Direction Sometimes, our own desires—our “flesh”—want things now, fast, and easy. But the Holy Spirit invites us to go deeper, letting our spiritual side grow stronger as we trust Him more. This means slowing down and asking, “God, what do You want for me?” instead of just following our first impulse.
Personal Inventory:- Ask yourself: What choices am I making automatically?
- Which areas do I sense God nudging me in?
- Am I willing to let go of things that don’t honor God so He can shape me?
3. Emergence of the Spiritual Self As you practice following the Holy Spirit, you’ll notice something amazing: you’ll grow! The real, spiritual you will start to shine through. You’ll find more peace, clarity, and purpose—even when life gets chaotic.
4. Engaging With the Holy Spirit God wants us to interact with Him daily. That means prayer, but also moments of listening, reading His Word, and noticing His guidance during our day—a friend’s encouragement, a sudden idea, or a gentle conviction in your heart.
5. Practicing Spiritual Discernment Learning spiritual discernment means recognizing which thoughts and feelings are from God, and which are from our own desires or outside pressures. It grows as you spend time with God and seek His perspective.
3 Takeaways- The Holy Spirit is a faithful guide available to every believer—right now, not just in Bible times!
- Letting go of selfish desires makes room for our spiritual self to develop and thrive.
- Spiritual discernment is a skill—one that grows as we listen for God’s guidance daily.
3 Practical Steps- Schedule “Listening Time”
- Take 5-10 minutes each day to quietly pray and ask the Holy Spirit for help with a decision or struggle, actively listening for His direction.
- Journal a Personal Inventory
- Write down areas of your life where you’re struggling or need guidance, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you what steps to take.
- Seek Wise Counsel
- Talk to a mentor, youth leader, or parent about a situation where you want spiritual direction, asking them to pray with you for discernment.
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Word of Encouragement You are not alone in this journey. The Holy Spirit—the very breath of God—is within you, guiding, teaching, and empowering you, no matter your age or experience. Imagine the adventure of life with the God who created you personally leading the way every single day! Trust that even when you feel lost or unsure, you have a Guide who loves you, knows you, and will bring you into God’s very best for your life. Keep listening, keep following—your story is only just beginning!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/da-crew-podcast--5763835/support.
