Saturday, September 1, 2012

We Will Hear The Holy Spirit Speak Within Us

When we are spiritually free, we do not have to worry about what to say or do in unexpected, difficult circumstances. When we are not concerned about what others think of us or what we will get for what we do, the right words and actions will emerge from the center of our beings because the Spirit of God, who makes us children of God and sets us free, will speak and act through us.
-- Henri Nouwen

"Don't be naive. Some people will impugn your motives, others will smear your reputation—just because you believe in Me. Don't be upset when they haul you before the civil authorities. Without knowing it, they've done you—and Me—a favor, given you a platform for preaching the kingdom news! And don't worry about what you'll say or how you'll say it. The right words will be there; the Spirit of your Father will supply the words."
-- Words of Jesus in Matthew 10:17-20 (MSG)

Let's continue to trust the Hoy Spirit of the Living God who reigns within us, so that we can live in complete freedom even in a world that desires to give us over to those who would unfairly judge us and incorrectly evaluate us according to their own self-centered motives of rebellion and self-righteous mindsets of religion.

Lord, remind us that You are our Audience of One. Amen.
Grateful