How does the Holy Spirit speak to you?

Nephi explained it this way: “Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32:3).
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What are the 7 signs of the Holy Spirit?

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. While some Christans accept these as a definitive list of specific attributes, others understand them merely as examples of the Holy Spirit's work through the faithful.
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What does the Holy Spirit Feel Like?

For them, the Holy Ghost may produce a subtle feeling of gratitude, peace, reverence, or love (see Galatians 5:22–23). The scriptures also describe the Holy Ghost as a “burning” in the bosom (see Doctrine and Covenants 9:8–9). But the intensity or degree of that “burning” can be different for everyone.
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How does the Holy Spirit make us holy?

How does the Holy Spirit work? There are many ways that the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christians, but they all share one common goal: to make us more like Jesus Christ. He works in believers by renewing our minds to be like the mind of Christ. He does this by convicting us of sin and leading us to repentance.
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How do you know when the Lord is speaking to you?

God will NEVER ask you to do anything that's not in line with his Word. Make sure Scripture supports where God is leading you. God will often speak through the words in the Bible, so keep reading and notice if you receive confirmations through the Scriptures you're reading.
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How to Know If You REALLY Have the Holy Spirit



What does God's voice sound like?

The Bible more often portrays God's voice as sounding ordinary and meek than as booming and thunderous. The critics who are deriding Scott's decision as heretical, blasphemous, or somehow unfaithful to Scripture seem to be overlooking Scripture's actual descriptions of God's voice.
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How do you hear from God?

6 Tips on How to Hear from God
  1. Position yourself close to God. Samuel set his bed up in the temple, “where the ark of God was” (v. ...
  2. Find a place of regular service to God. In v. ...
  3. Listen for God's voice. ...
  4. When God calls, respond eagerly. ...
  5. When God speaks, obey Him. ...
  6. Read and study the Word of God.
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Can you feel the Holy Spirit?

Feeling the Holy Spirit more often

You can also feel the Holy Spirit when you pray and read the Bible and the Book of Mormon. When you take time to study God's words, you show Him that you truly want to know Him and learn from Him.
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What happens when the Holy Spirit comes upon you?

Acts 1:8 says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This power that comes from the Holy Spirit allows you to stand strong for the things of God.
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How does the Holy Spirit comfort us?

The Holy Spirit not only guides us but also can give us comfort in times of trials. Trials come to every mortal being at different times in life. People all over the world, within our own communities, and in our own homes experience trials and tribulations.
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Do you cry when you feel the Holy Spirit?

Crying is not the only—or even the most common—manifestation of feeling the Spirit. President Howard W. Hunter (1907–95) said: “I get concerned when it appears that strong emotion or free-flowing tears are equated with the presence of the Spirit.
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What does the Holy Spirit do?

He is the source of personal testimony and revelation. He can guide us in our decisions and protect us from physical and spiritual danger. He is known as the Comforter, and He can calm our fears and fill us with hope. Through His power, we are sanctified as we repent, receive saving ordinances, and keep our covenants.
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How do I feel closer to God?

12 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO GOD RIGHT NOW
  1. Get quiet. ...
  2. Read your bible. ...
  3. Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself. ...
  4. Go for a walk and talk with God. ...
  5. Meditate on Scripture. ...
  6. Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics. ...
  7. Marvel at the world God has created.
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What are the three signs of Holy Spirit?

The symbols of the Holy Spirit are: Dove, Fire, Oil, Wind and Water. The Dove: This can be seen in the description of the baptism of Christ (Matt. 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:30-34).
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How do you know if you have a gift from the Holy Spirit?

6 Signs You Have A Spiritual Gift
  1. You read into your dreams on the regular.
  2. You have visions—and they often come true.
  3. You have a 4 a.m. bathroom habit.
  4. Nightmares keep you tossing and turning.
  5. You're extremely empathetic.
  6. You have a strong intuition.
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What is the power of the Holy Spirit?

Holy Spirit gives the power of discernment. Through the power of the Holy Ghost, Apostle Paul was able to cast out the spirit of the devil in a certain damsel who had the spirit of divination and brought gain to her boss through soothsaying.
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What's the difference between Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit?

Unlike the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Ghost does not fill the universe and cannot be personally present everywhere at the same time; however, his power and influence, through the Light of Christ, can be manifest at the same time throughout all the immensity of space.
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Who is the Holy Spirit to us?

For the majority of Christian denominations, the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and is Almighty God. As such he is personal and also fully God, co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and Son of God.
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How does the Holy Spirit influence our lives?

Only the Holy Spirit has the power to make the changes God wants to make in our lives. Philippians 2:13 says, God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. When we hear the phrase, “the power of the Holy Spirit,” many people think of miracles and intense emotions.
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Is the Holy Spirit a person?

In the New Testament, the divine Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost, becomes more personal. He now comes to be sealed within the believer.
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What does it mean the Holy Spirit dwells in us?

He is the third person of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit dwells in us by means of His revealed word. . The Holy Spirit is that part of the Trinity that lives inside all believers. We stand firm when we dwell in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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How can the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit help us in our day to day living?

The gift of the Holy Spirit, reverence help us find God in everything around us, it means being able to find joy even in our toughest times in our relationships, school, work, and other things.
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How can I hear the Holy Spirit speaking?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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Does God speak to you directly?

Yes … God speaks directly to humans. Over 2,000 times in the Old Testament there are phrases such as, "And God spoke to Moses" or "the word of the Lord came to Jonah" or "God said." We see an example of this in Jeremiah 1:9.
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