What happens after you invite the Holy Spirit into your life?

In Episode 3 of My Crown of Grace Podcast, we explore what it truly means to open the door to God and enter into a reciprocal relationship with Him. Inviting the Holy Spirit into your life isn't simply asking for guidance, spiritual gifts, or extraordinary experiences. It's a commitment to surrender, repentance, healing, and transformation.

Through the account of Nehemiah cleansing the temple, we examine what happens when the Holy Spirit begins opening the boxes we've stored away. Some contain unhealthy habits, false beliefs, and behaviors that need correction. Others contain wounds, grief, and painful experiences that need healing.

But the Holy Spirit doesn't expose these things simply to leave us wounded. He brings them into the light for restoration.

We'll discuss the difference between conviction and condemnation, why repentance involves more than acknowledging wrongdoing, and how learning to release what we've surrendered to God is part of spiritual maturity. We'll also explore fasting, prayer, and the importance of seeking God in the secret place rather than continually returning to familiar distractions.

I'll share a personal experience involving an unexpected introduction to Pentecostal evangelist Smith Wigglesworth and how his teachings helped me recognize the Holy Spirit's work in my own life.

This Week's Practice: Getting to Know the Holy Spirit

Our second Learning to Walk With God exercise focuses on becoming acquainted with the Holy Spirit through Scripture and study.

Scripture Readings:

• Revelation 3:20; John 14:17: Opening the door to fellowship with God
• Nehemiah 13:4–9; 1 Corinthians 6:19: Cleansing the temple
• John 16:8; 1 John 1:9: Conviction and repentance
• Psalm 46:10; Matthew 6:6, 16–18: Stillness, prayer, and fasting
• 1 Corinthians 12: Spiritual gifts and their purpose
• Romans 12:4–8: Different gifts within the body of Christ
• Galatians 5:22–23: The fruit of the Spirit
• Acts 1–2: The promise and coming of the Holy Spirit

Recommended Book:

On the Holy Spirit by Smith Wigglesworth

Read or listen to this book as we begin developing a shared understanding of the Holy Spirit's presence, gifts, and work in our lives. Remember to examine what you learn alongside Scripture and remain open to the additional resources the Holy Spirit may bring to your attention.

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Peace be with you.

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