"Time apart with the Holy Spirit." - By Annette Olivia Brown, Christian Author.

Conservatory Garden in Central Park, N.Y. ~. Harlem, N.Y. - AOB Creations Photo. 6/23

Time apart with the Holy Spirit

“…And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help  you and be with you forever—” John 14:16.

In the book of John, Chapter 14 the author recounts dialogue between the apostles and Jesus, the Christ. Included in this dialogue is a promise made by Jesus to send a helper, an advocate and guide.


We all have the ability to choose.

If you accept salvation, confessing with your heart and mind that Jesus is Lord, you are stepping into a relationship with our Heavenly Father.   (Romans 10:9).

In relationship with the Father, the advocate, the Holy Spirit, intercedes when we pray and guides us in all of our decision making.  When we set time aside to be in the presence of  God we invite His Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit teaches and guides us and leads us into all truth. Each person’s relationship is unique and the Lord provides different types and amounts of insights and revelation to each person.

“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.”  John 16 :13
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I was fascinated with an article I read in the New York Times recently. The article included a topic about “awe walks” - a mindfulness method.  Many of the methods in mindfulness are akin to the awe we should have for God’s creation.

I have experienced the benefits of pausing to meditate and use the faculties and senses provided to us to engage our surroundings.  It is so beneficial to allow our personal thoughts and concerns to be placed on pause. This type of rest is a strategic time for God’s Holy Spirit to provide us with peace and guidance.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46 v10.

As the psalmist wrote in Psalm 46, there are times that we need to make a distinct choice to be still and know God.






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