Holy Spirit.

The internet (AKA "wifi") has been down all day on campus, so my blog comes to you tonight via iPhone! What would we do without our phones? Although, sometimes it's nice to take time away from technology and enjoy the presence. For example, take more time to engage in personal conversations with friends and forgot about social media drama.

 But there is something that never goes away. The Holy Spirit is not temporary. God is always there cheering us on. We may not always feel His presence, but it is definitely there. 

 Roman 8:26-27 says..In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
The Holy Spirit lives in our hearts. It is what makes us feel whole and complete. It works in our hearts and shapes us for our calling here on Earth. God's plan is an adventure of a lifetime, and it's He who determines that life for us.

Galatians 5:22-23 says..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 know I am not perfect. I also know I will never be because I continue to sin day in and day out. I don't choose to sin, but it kind of just happens. We are all humans, and we all make mistakes.

I challenge myself and you (yes you..I'm talking to you) to pray about these adjectives that you may strive to be the best example for yourself you can be. 

Dear God,I pray we continue to feel your presence wherever we go.  I thank you for filling our hearts with your love. It's you who guides our life, so we may praise you in everything we do. I pray your spirit continues to shine through our souls, so we may be a light to others. I pray all these things in Your awesome name. Amen.

 Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvBBC7-PSHo

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