How does the Holy Spirit talk to us?

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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How does the Holy Spirit communicate to us?

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 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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How do you feel the Holy Spirit?

If you want to be open to the Holy Spirit, it's often useful to pray and meditate in a quiet place. 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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What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit ? - John MacArthur



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 are signs that God is talking to you?

9 Signs God is Speaking to You
  • He speaks through the Bible. ...
  • A particular Bible verse keeps coming back to you. ...
  • You feel like a sermon or specific scripture is intended for you. ...
  • You feel uneasy about something, leading you to prayer. ...
  • He speaks through His church. ...
  • There is an unexplainable conviction about something.
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Is your inner voice the Holy Spirit?

God gave you your inner voice so that you hear the Voice of Jesus Christ, speaking to you as the Helper in the name of God. Just listen to your own inner voice and you hear Jesus speaking to you as the Holy Spirit.
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How do you know when God is speaking to your heart?

This can happen through prayer, contemplation and/or time in the Bible. We begin to discern God's voice over the noise of our world as we give time to these disciplines. The Holy Spirit begins speaking to us. We begin to hear God through those around us, circumstances and even our conscience.
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What are the three signs of the 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). A dove symbolises peace (Psalms 55:6; Song of Songs 2:12); purity (Song of Songs 5:2; 6:9); innocence (Matt.
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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 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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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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Can God speak to us through feelings?

God speaks through impressions in our emotions.

This can either look like feeling in our own soul what someone else is experiencing, or feeling what the Lord feels for someone to whom we are ministering.
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Is conscience voice of God?

Archetypal psychology proposes a genetic basis for experiencing conscience as the Voice of God. Human beings are predisposed to submit themselves to parental directives, but they are also predisposed to submit themselves to some higher, spiritual law.
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Why do I have an inner voice?

A critical inner voice may develop during times of extreme stress. It's also sometimes seen in mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. In such cases, your mind may engage in negative self-talk by criticizing the way you work, socialize, participate in family circles, and more.
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How do we show our love for God and neighbor?

Show God's Love by Praying for Others

Pray for people! Yes, pray for them in your own time with God, because God hears our prayers. But, also pray for people when you're with them. One of the easiest ways to show love and concern is to pray with someone right then and there.
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How can I hear God directly?

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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What happens to your Spirit when you cry?

Crying may help lift people's spirits and make them feel better. As well as relieving pain, oxytocin and endorphins can help improve mood. This is why they are often known as “feel good” chemicals.
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What does Holy Spirit look like?

The Holy Spirit is often depicted as a dove, based on the account of the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus like a dove when he was baptized in the Jordan.
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Is the Holy Ghost 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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Who has heard God's voice?

Samuel heard the voice of God, but did not recognize it until he was instructed by Eli (1 Samuel 3:1–10).
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What is the voice of God called?

Originally, however, such Divine communication was also in the Hebrew called kol (voice) as is shown by the Biblical phrase "There fell a voice from heaven" (Daniel 4:28 [A. V. 31]); and occasionally in the Talmud it is briefly given as kol (voice).
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How do you get the Holy Spirit in your life?

To receive the Holy Spirit as per the Bible, you must repent of your sins and get baptized. To repent of your sins, you must confess them to God and turn away from those sins, dedicating yourself to following God's will.
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