What does it mean 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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When the Holy Spirit comes on you you will receive power?

Biblical Translations of Acts 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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What does it feel like when the Holy Spirit comes upon you?

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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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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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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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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How do you know when God is speaking to you?

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 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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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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How do we receive the Holy Spirit?

The path to receiving the Holy Ghost is to exercise faith in Christ unto repentance. We can become clean through qualifying for the effects of the Savior's Atonement. The covenants offered in baptism by authorized servants of God bring that cleansing.
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How do you know if you are walking in the Spirit?

Two Ways to Know That You're Walking in the Spirit
  1. The Spirit of God will always agree with the Word of God. Study the Word of God. It is true, never-changing, its applicability is never-ending, and it is fascinating. ...
  2. The Spirit of God will lead you to freedom. Years ago I attended a retreat on the fruit of the Spirit.
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Can the Holy Spirit make you cry?

Certainly the Spirit of the Lord can bring strong emotional feelings, including tears, but that outward manifestation ought not to be confused with the presence of the Spirit itself” (in Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service [2004], 99).
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When did the Holy Spirit come upon us?

The Holy Spirit gives power

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and all of Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8.
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What are 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 does it mean to live in the power of the Holy Spirit?

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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How do I receive spiritual gifts from God?

How can I seek spiritual gifts?
  1. Ask. Pray and ask God what spiritual gifts He has blessed you with or which ones you should strive for. He will help you. ...
  2. Study. Spiritual gifts require effort to receive them. ...
  3. Act. Learning about spiritual gifts is helpful, but you need to put that knowledge to use.
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What is the greatest gift that God has given to the world?

In John 3:16, we read about a most precious gift: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Jesus came to earth as a baby born in Bethlehem. His life is an example for us.
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How do you hear God's voice?

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 know God is working in your life?

They are the voice of God speaking to you. In order to see God continuing to work in your life, go to church, study the Bible, and pray, and actively look for what God is saying to you, how He wants you to turn your life around, and how He promises to guide you the whole way.
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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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What are signs that God is listening to your prayers?

How Do I Know When My Prayer Is Answered?
  • He'll catch you if you fall.
  • He'll open a door if that's the way He wants you to go.
  • You'll meet a closed door if God doesn't want you to go that way.
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