Ep.2 Cultivating Presence: Inviting the Holy Spirit Into Your Home

In this episode of the Family Revival Collective Podcast, hosts Debbie and Natalie explore the profound impact of cultivating the presence of the Holy Spirit in our homes. They share personal journeys and practical steps to deepen your relationship with God, emphasising the importance of fellowship and surrender. Join them as they discuss how true transformation comes from knowing God intimately, beyond just following rules, and how this relationship can profoundly affect our lives and families. Tune in to discover how to invite His presence into your daily life and experience the freedom and peace that comes with it. 🕊️ The Promise and Person of the Holy Spirit "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you." - John 14:16-17 🕊️ "But the Advocate, 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 🕊️ Receiving the Holy Spirit "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" - Acts 2:38 "You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ." - Romans 8:9 🕊️ The Indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?" - 1 Corinthians 3:16 🕊️ Living and Walking in the Spirit "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." - Galatians 5:16 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." - Galatians 5:22-23 🕊️ How We "Invite" Him While the Holy Spirit comes to all believers at salvation, the idea of "inviting" Him speaks to our willingness to yield to His work in our lives. This is a continual process of surrender and obedience. "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." - Ephesians 4:30 - Sin in our lives can hinder the work and manifest presence of the Holy Spirit. Repentance and confession of sin are vital for living in His fullness. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 says, "Do not quench the Spirit." This means we shouldn't suppress or ignore the promptings and guidance of the Holy Spirit. As Romans 8:14 states, we are to be led by Him. This involves listening to His voice, which often comes through scripture, prayer, and a deep sense of peace or conviction. 👸 Join Our Collective Of Set Apart Women: https://www.familyrevivalcollective.com/ 🎥 Visit Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyRevivalCollective ♡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyrevivalcollective