The Holy Spirit Gives Word of Caution

At about 8: p.m., Jan 24, the Holy Spirit presented this message, given through this website, as a word of caution in seeking the commune with the Holy Spirit through the so-called "Law of Attraction". "A special warning to you: You must have strong knowledge of the Scriptures to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit. Other spirits can attempt to counterfeit the Holy Spirit--Be sure you are not fooled. A counterfeit spirit will strongly force a statement. It will not have any regard for the laws in the Bible. It does not mention Jesus Christ. " and... "**The Gifts of the Holy Spirit should be sought and used in the body of the church. The gifts are to make the church stronger by direct communication through the Holy Spirit. Another word of warning: Many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit can counterfeited by spiritualism. The gift of prophecy and tongues and interpretation of tongues is very different than a channeling experience of a spiritualist. Be sure you are solidly grounded to a church with experienced spiritual leaders. All gifts must be measured for validity by the Bible." From, spiritualcuriousity.com

Prayer, Faith Bring Holy Spirit's Gifts

Observe today what Jesus Christ promised about prayer, in the Bible passages brought to our attention from the website Promises about prayer. In upcoming weeks, we will be thoroughly examining the Law of Attraction movement that has surged in recent years throughout the world. As stated here before, let it be made clear that the Law of Attraction is a Holy concept, taught by Jesus Christ and given to those of faith. Gifts received from what many call the "Law of Attraction," are the Holy Spirit's work. Also in upcoming weeks, we will look at the act of giving and its relation to receiving the Holy Spirit's gifts. In the following passages are many examples of Jesus Christ's teachings about receiving the Holy Spirit's gifts through prayer: Mat 7:7-11 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9 "Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10 "Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11 "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! Mat 18:19,20 "Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. 20 "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." Mat 21:22 "And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." Mk 11:24 "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you. Luke 11:13 "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" John 14:13,14 "Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:16 "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you. John 16:23,24 "In that day you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you. 24 "Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. 1 John 5:14,15 This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.

Third Sunday After Epiphany

Today the Holy Spirit gives us this website, on the Holy Spirit in Pauline theology. Today's sermon comes from the 2006 Young Adults Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville, this is Mark Hart’s Saturday Evening talk, "Holy Spirit Fire of Love." Recorded June 3, 2006. (35:12; 16.1 MB) powered by ODEO

Offerings from the Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit (2003) by Frederick Szatkowski Today, the Holy Spirit brings us this sermon on the Holy Spirit, by Hans Beyer, from the Covenant Seminary, St. Louis. Mo., Today, new links were added to the blog, including music focused on the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit focused on music. God Bless

Law of Attraction, a Holy Concept

God Sending the Holy Spirit (Painted with earth pigments and natural binder on canvas by unknown Aboriginal artist, 1991) Today the Holy Spirit again brings our attention to websites espousing the law of attraction. There is a movement in the world centered on positive thinking and the law of attraction. It is the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, the Counselor, the Comforter that imparts these supernatural powers. Learn to embrace the faith that brings these gifts in the name of Jesus Christ. Here are two organizations espousing the law of attraction, and Wikipedia's page about the Holy Spirit. In exploring these sites, embrace their message, but understand that the power they are talking about is the Holy Spirit, of the Holy Trinity. Learn to access the Holy Spirit, and its supernatural gifts, in the name of Jesus Christ. Abraham Hicks Publications Law of Attraction Training Center Wikipedia: The Law of Attraction God Bless

Positive Thinking Movement is Holy Spirit's Work

The Holy Spirit shows us this today: As seen on CNN's Larry King Live in Nov.. 2006, many people are beginning to testify to have learned of the Holy Spirit's presence and experienced its gifts. Included, over the course of two shows, were: John Assaraf (OneCoach Founder) Bob Proctor JZ Knight Dr. Michael Beckwith Dr. John Demartini James Arthur Ray Jack Canfield Joe Vitale George Pratt, PhD Jayne Payne Watch the show here. While King and the show presented the group of "positive thinkers" who've discovered that faith manifests gifts, they failed to acknowledge that the Holy Spirit is the "Secret" that they've found. The "Law of Attraction" they've tapped into are the gifts of manifested faith that is given by God when we believe in Jesus Christ. In that faith, when manifested, the Holy Spirt becomes present and awaits your prayer. Yes, it is a "Law of Attraction," as described on the show, the Holy Spirit does give to believers in Jesus Christ. Such as Jesus taught when he said: "For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." (Luke 11:10) The positive thinkers on Larry King are being touched by the Holy Spirit as it offers to guide them to faith in Jesus Christ. They've found the key in learning to manifest faith in the outcome of things, which is a gift from Jesus Christ, who said faith in Him is the way to the Kingdom of Heaven. Such as this: "Have faith in God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it shall be granted him. Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they shall be granted you." (Jesus quoted by Mark 11:22-24) and: "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe." (Jesus quoted by Mark 5:36) The positive thinker's say their experiences in receiving gifts through positive thinking is scientifically valid, and they are right, as there is nothing in the universe that was not created by God. But while they failed to recognize the Holy Spirit, they have certainly encountered the Holy Spirit's gifts though their manifestations of pure faith their "positive thinking" creates. This is a noteworthy movement, and the individuals featured on the Larry King show will be presented in future posts. In the name of God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen

Second Sunday after Epiphany

This Sunday the Holy Spirit brings us this sermon from Oak Park Church, Anderson, Ind. www.oakparkchurch.net powered by ODEO God Bless all led here by the Holy Spirit in this moment. This week we were richly and powerfully visitied upon by the Holy Spirit as we were directed in the creation of this online chapel. In the chapel this week, the Holy Spirit guided us to discover several websites of pastors and churches who are in communion with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit expressed the importance of manifesting faith in Jesus Christ, and instructed that faith is key to the Holy Spirit's intercession and presence. The Holy Spirit said opportunities to grow in faith, or to learn to discern the natural from the spiritual, are presented through seemingly coincidental premonitions, which may occur during periods of steeped spiritiual growth or awareness. As the steward, this week the Holy Spirit imparted this insight: The chapel, and its ongoing creation, is the manifestation of a stream of direction and guidance from the Holy Spirit. All things in this online chapel are being placed here under direction of the Holy Spirit, just as those reading these words at this very moment were lead by, and are now in communion with the Holy Spirit, who is awaiting them in prayer. Prayer: "The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you" (John 14:26) Novena to the Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of divine love. Send forth Your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself, soul and body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, the unerring righteousness of Your justice, and the unconditional nature of Your love. You are the strength and light of my soul. In You I live and move and have my being. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness, and I pray with all my heart for help in avoiding even the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, listen to Your voice, and follow Your inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You by Your compassion to watch over me in my weakness. I implore You, Adorable Spirit, helper of my infirmity, to keep me always in Your grace. Give me grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son, to say to You always and everywhere, "Speak Lord for Your servant is listening." In the name of God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen

Supernatural and the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a teacher. Many times when people are undergoing a period of profound spiritual growth, they experience what initially seem to be coincidental premonitions, which actually are communications with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit enters our midst when we have faith in Jesus Christ. When we manifest faith in Jesus Christ and in the Holy Spirit which God sent as a counselor and comforter, when we bring that state of faith into existence, the Holy Spirit becomes present with us, availing itself as a teacher and guide. Seemingly random coincidences and premonitions, while often having no meaning or important message in and of themselves, are presented by the Holy Spirit as opportunities to grow deeper in our ability to manifest faith. When the premonition occurs, the Holy Spirit presents two choices: believe either it is a manifestation of the supernatural spirit world, or merely a coincence in the natural world. We are given the opportunity to practice manifesing our faith in the spiritual world, and learn to resist the influence of the natural world, and thus growing and enriching our contact and communications with the Holy Spirit. The premonitions occur most during periods of significant spiritual growth and can rise in frequency and intensity as the period of sprititual growth or progress steeps. Have you experienced these kind of lessons from the Holy Spirit?

Nothing Is Impossible

(The Descent of the Holy Spirit by Francesco Mura) Today the Holy Spirit revealed this site to us: http://www.spirithome.com/spirpers.html Faith is key. Cultivate your faith in the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ, and God's Spirit will grace you. Do not let the things of the earth, of humankind, of your own desires and plans, come before faith in the Holy Spirit, and God's love will begin to work in your life. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Holy Encounters

The Holy Spirit brought this website to our attention today: http://www.christian-faith.com/testimonies/1giftsofspirittestimonies.html The Holy Spirit becomes present in faith. Strive to manifest faith in the Holy Spirit, and God's Spirit will respond. In Matthew 21:22, Jesus Christ says "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." It is faith, believing, that brings the Holy Spirit into our presence to counsel, teach, and guide us. In John 14:26, we hear Jesus Christ say "The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." Have you encountered or witnessed the Holy Spirit?

God Bless Our New Chapel

Let us pray Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses. As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen. God bless this new online chapel! Halelujah! Lord, as we begin this mission of the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ, we create this chapel as a place for seekers to commune with the Holy Spirit. Enrich this online chapel with your direction as we share the gospel of Jesus Christ and seek the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide us. Let this be a place of peace where our souls are still enough to hear the Holy Spirit's messages, messengers and guides. Let us pray for our new chapel Heavenly Father, author and inspirer of all things holy, hear our prayers for our new Church. Send forth Your Spirit that we may humbly be guided by your Divine Will. Touch our hearts with true generosity to raise up a house of God for the inspiration and renewal of all your faithful. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Yahweh, Divine Architect, Creator of our Human Family; Risen Jesus, Cornerstone of our Faith, Lover of us all; Spirit of Wisdom, Builder of community, Our Inspiration and Guide; You call us to build up Your Kingdom. Bless us with generous hearts, open minds, greater unity, renewed vision, as we seek to build a house for celebration and worship. May it be a home where all are welcomed, nourished, and empowered to be Christ for others. Amen.