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Originally Posted by Dave
Considering the wide variance of the Holy Spirit’s involvement I couldn’t see how Christians wouldn’t consider worshipping the HS.
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I for one, LOVE AND WORSHIP THE HOLY SPIRIT of Father God and Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal Spirit etc....
Here's a tad of my testimony:
I was one who got saved through the LC saints. My religious upbringing was Catholic and thus I always believed in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost even though I did not have a real relationship with God.
In the mid 70s when I got saved, we chanted 'O Lord Jesus' and sang about the Life Giving Spirit IN us.
For most of my spiritual journey, I prayed to the Lord Jesus. I knew that we could not get to the Father but by Jesus. He is the Truth, the WAY and the Life.
I believed He was in the Father and the Father in Him. I believed God is Spirit and we worship HIM in S/spirit and Truth.
It was not until about 4 yrs ago, I came across some wonderful anointed teachings on KNOWING the Holy Spirit and His Function. While listening to these teachings on the Holy Spirit, I got 'hammered'. BAM! His Power and Presence literally 'bammed' me. Hard to explain in words but anyone who has been 'hammered' by the Presence of God understands what I mean.
So.. for the first time in my spiritual journey, I began to address the HOLY SPIRIT. It was 'weird' for me...[actually...shame on me for feeling 'weird' addressing HIM]. So I began by saying something like: "UH... Holy Spirit, I don't know how to talk to You. I know You are God and Your are in the Son and in the Father and the Father and the Lord Jesus are in You".... (I WANTED TO MAKE SURE I had it all correct via the scriptures!
) Honestly, I was scared to speak to the Holy Spirit because I had never addressed HIM. I never said " Holy Spirit You are AWESOME. You are GOD! I love YOU ! I worship YOU!" But that night I began addressing Him and speaking to HIM. And NOW I know another ASPECT of GOD !!! It is AWESOME TO KNOW HIM!!
When I am looking for something, I ALWAYS ask HIM where it is! I ALWAYS say '
HOLY SPIRIT. Where did I put my keys? Where is my phone? etc..." AND 9 .99 TIMES out of 10, I will find what I am looking for withing 30 seconds. Usually sooner.
Like I said, I LOVEEEEEEEEE THE HOLY SPIRIT ! HE is my Best Friend !!! He IS GOD. He is the VOICE OF GOD. And Jesus is the WORD of GOD revealed to us by HIS SPIRIT !!!!! Now sometimes when I am worshipping HIM, I begin to cry. BUT He is also VERY funny and often makes me chuckle and laugh.. Definitely makes me smile !!! He's the BEST! He is AWESOME!!!! 'LONG LIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT OF JESUS! LONG LIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT OF FATHER GOD!'
'HOLY SPIRIT. OH HOW I LOVE AND WORSHIP YOU! THANK YOU FOR REVEALING YOURSELF TO ME! THANK YOU FOR POINTING AND LEADING ME TO OUR PRECIOUS KING AND LORD JESUS. THANK YOU FOR REVEALING FATHER GOD TO ME TOO...TO US ALL. ALL GLORY AND HONOR, PRAISE AND BLESSING BELONGS TO YOU...FOREVER AND EVER.. Bless and anoint my brothers and sisters with more of Your LOVE, Wisdom, and JOY. Draw us all nearer and dearer to You, Father and Your Word Jesus. Heal us all to the Praise and Glory of Your NAME. amen." 