His Spirit dwells within us. In 1 Corinthians verse 19 Paul tells us that our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and was given to us by God. I have mixed views on this truth as I rejoice knowing that the Holy Spirit is with me always and that I can turn to Him anytime and ask for guidance and reassurance that I am making the right decision. But then there is the other side of me that is fearful that the Lord is with me at all times because I mess up and make the wrong turn daily! Is He furious with me raising His hands is disbelief of my actions? Is  He ready to slap me upside the head and open my eyes to my disobedience? It’s scary isn’t it!

Honestly though, I think that most of us would agree that we are grateful for the gift of the Holy Spirit, as our Spirit of Truth. When Jesus was getting ready to leave his disciples, he told them that he would be leaving ,but He promised to give them the Holy Spirit who would not just be with them, but in them (John14:16-17). He reassured them that even though He was going away…. it was better for them because the Counselor would come to them (John16:7). John 14:16 stated that the Father will give us another Advocate that will never leave us. It is the Holy Spirit who will lead us into all truth!! He promises that the Holy Spirit will help us remember His teachings! As we study the Bible, the Holy Spirit can help us as we trust in Him to plant His truths in our mind and remind us when we stray! The Holy Spirit brings us conviction and correction when we stray from His path. We know this as we hear that little voice telling us not to make a certain choice or we feel nautious or uneasy about a decision we have made. On the other hand the Holy Spirit brings us peace and quiet within our souls when we are following His ways! This reassures us we are on the right path.

Maybe you are having trouble hearing His Spirit or maybe you can’t differentiate between your own desires and His path. I pray that you would open your heart and place all distractions aside. I pray that you would focus on your Lord by opening His word and sitting silently before His thrown. Be still and know that He is God by surrendering to Him and pray for Him to answer your request according to His will! The Holy Spirit lives within you….He is closer than you could ever imagine. Open your eyes to see and your heart to understand!

Take some time today and seek Him! Place your faith in His promise that as you search for him, you will find him!

2 Chronicles 15:2

Prov 3:6

Matthew 7:7