Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Come, Voice of God

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Samuel Longfellow, younger brother to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wrote a few poems himself. This is one of them. “Holy Spirit, Truth divine, dawn upon this soul of mine. Voice of God, and inward Light, wake my spirit, clear my sight.” … Continue reading →

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Holy Connection

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

The Holy Spirit connects us to God and to each other. 1 Corinthians 12:13 (TLB) Each of us is a part of the one body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some … Continue reading →

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Holy Communicator

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Samuel 23:2 (GW) The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me. His words were on my tongue. The words of this Old Testament verse were spoken by David, but it’s happened to me too. When I’m at a loss … Continue reading →

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Holy Compass

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 30:21 (NASB) Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. The Holy Spirit guides our steps. Right or left. North … Continue reading →

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Holy Comforter

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 40:1-2 (MSG) “Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but also make it very clear that she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven!” The Holy Spirit is … Continue reading →

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Holy Counselor

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

John 14:26 (MEV) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. The Counselor — in Greek paraklétos — means helper, comforter, … Continue reading →

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Cleansing Rain

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Old Testament prophecy foretells New Testament (and present day) reality: Ezekiel 36:25-26 (VOICE) I will sprinkle you with clean water, and you will be clean. I will wash away all of your dirtiness, and you will be clean and pure, free from the … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Rain

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

First the rain, then the fruit. Psalm 65:9-10 (MSG) Oh, visit the earth, ask her to join the dance! Deck her out in spring showers, fill the God-River with living water. Paint the wheat fields golden. Creation … Continue reading →

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Blessed Rain

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Come, thou Fount of every blessing . . . streams of mercy, never ceasing.” Robert Robinson, 1758 The Holy Spirit rains God’s blessings and mercies on us. If it doesn’t come from God, it isn’t a blessing.

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Fire and Light

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Holy Spirt, the life that gives life . . . You are the fire that warms our hearts; You are the light that guides our feet. Let all the world praise you.” Hildegard of Bingen, (1098-1179)

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