Today, I will review the first 7 keys for being filled-with-the-spirit.
#1 Practice rapid repentance of sin.
#2 Read the God Chasers by Tommy Tenny to learn how to be filled with the glory of God.
#3 Spend time in prayer asking to be filled-with-the-spirit.
#4 The reason for us to be filled with the Holy Spirit is so that we can do something for God. Ephesians 2 says: 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
#5 The Holy Spirit wants complete dedication. A dedication to do His will, and a full out war on sin. Consider Praying:
“Father, show me if there is something that you want me to give up.”
#6 Search Bible verses for sins that you struggle with. Consider a Google search: “Verses _____.” Put lust, excessive drinking, lying etc. in the blank. Next, study, memorize and pray over these verses. The more we have the Word in us, the easier it becomes to obey. The more we obey, the more the Holy Spirit will be in us.
#7 To be filled with the Spirit is a process of 1. Full repentance 2. Time in prayer and, 3. Specific prayers like, “Father, show me what You want me to do.” Which leads to 4. Starting to do something to help somebody. I had to repeat and restart this process many times, but it was worth it.
Finally, being more filled-with-the-spirit leads to increased joy. It’s one of the smartest things you can work on doing.
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