Grace 809

The phrase “led by the Spirit of God” is such a happy one.  The Spirit gently leads us as a shepherd would lead a flock.  He is more committed to leading us than we are to following him.  So relax!  If you don’t sense his guidance, ask again.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5 NKJV).   He is completely capable to lead you where he wants you to go. He might use a nudge, a prick of the conscience, a reminder of Scripture.

The Spirit first speaks through the verse.  He may complement the verse with a voice. Go first to the verse.  His will never contradicts his Word.  When you open your Bible, God opens his mouth. The verse and the voice. God is calling. Keep listening.

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Matt and Lisa Jacobson highlight practical ways a husband and wife can better express their love and serve each other well. They cover topics like choosing to think the best your spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing your spouse through various seasons of life.

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Lisa Jacobson tells a powerful story about seeing her husband pray after they got into an argument.

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The Spirit of God moves within us to lead us.  He does so with two tools:  the verse and the voice. “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17 NIV).

The primary communication tool of the Holy Spirit is the Bible.  He speaks to us through Scripture.  His will is found in his Word. Scripture has an answer for any issue you face.  The Bible is not only inspirational but also extremely practical. Go first to the verse.

Go next to the voice. The voice might be your inner sense, the “knowing” that results from Scripture interacting with the Spirit.  The voice might be wise counsel, a dream, or a vision.  The Spirit still speaks.  Ask him to guide you.  Seek his will.  And then listen.  Wait for a response.

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Professional counselor Eliza Huie goes over how to respond well if your child faces trauma.

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Healing from trauma takes time, support, and care, especially when navigating through it with another person. Eliza Huie shares with us how we can offer support for those around us who have experienced trauma in their life. Offering hope and guidance, this conversation provides practical tools for healing with faith and compassion.

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During the wilderness wanderings there came a wonderful moment.  God had instructed Moses to build a tabernacle in which he would dwell.  Once the project was complete, the majestic cloud, which had hovered above them, descended from on high and entered the holy place.  From that moment on every child of Israel could point to the tabernacle and say, “God is in there.”

Gesture to your heart and say, “God is in here.”  On the day you decided to follow Jesus, an unseen miracle occurred.  The Holy Spirit descended from the heavens, ever spinning until the moment the motion stopped directly over your body.  He took up residence within you.  He turned your heart into his tabernacle.  “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” (1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV).

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Healing from trauma takes time, support, and care, especially when navigating through it with another person. Eliza Huie shares with us how we can offer support for those around us who have experienced trauma in their life. Offering hope and guidance, this conversation provides practical tools for healing with faith and compassion.

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Eliza Huie shares an encouraging perspective on how to help someone who’s been through a traumatic experience.

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Why do we at times fail to detect the Holy Spirit?  How can we be led by him?  Here is a direct answer: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2 NLT).

God’s voice must outrank the voices of society.  God wants us to be different.  Not odd.  Not peculiar.  Our aim is not to blend in but to look up.  If you want to hear from God, the first question you need to ask is not “What should I do?” but “Whom will I hear?”

Stop following a culture that doesn’t follow God and…start listening for the Spirit, who speaks on behalf of God.

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