Declare to You – Reflection on John 16:12-15
Have you dared to believe and accept that the Spirit hears your inner self speak? Are you willing to bear the truth about your brokenness and the world with the Holy Spirit’s help? If we allow it, the Spirit can transform us into being more Christ-like. However, it may be harsh, especially if we are willing to witness the rawness of evil. We can be encouraged by the Spirit through Jesus and the Father’s desire to declare to you what you need to hear. The willingness to recognize the results of ignoring or missing God’s subtle movements requires effort to absorb and process. Deep prayer and silence give us time and patience to contemplate, understand, and accept. When you are open to being transformed, you make room for God to declare things you are called to be or do.
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Additional Eastertide Reflections
John 16:12-15 – Scripture*
12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
Additional Thoughts
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Lord, let the young families of our communities experience your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite worldly distractions.
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