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 it feel when the Holy Spirit comes upon you?

For some people, the Holy Ghost may cause them to feel overwhelmed with emotion and moved to tears. For others, tears rarely or never come. And that's okay. For them, the Holy Ghost may produce a subtle feeling of gratitude, peace, reverence, or love (see Galatians 5:22–23).
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What are the 7 signs of the Holy Spirit?

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts first found in the book of Isaiah, and much commented upon by patristic authors. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
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What happens when you receive the Holy Ghost?

Most of you have felt the effects of that promise being fulfilled in your lives. You have felt the quiet confirmation in your heart and mind that something was true. And you knew that it was inspiration from God. You feel peace, hope, and joy when it speaks to your heart and mind that something is true.
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How does the Holy Spirit appear to us?

The Holy Spirit has been given to us so that we can know who God is and know how to follow Him. Often the Holy Spirit will speak to us in our minds by giving us a thought or an idea. Or He will lead us by making an impression upon our hearts to say something, do something, or think something according to God's will.
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How do you feel the presence of 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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How do I allow the Holy Spirit to take control?

How to Begin
  1. “Seek heavenly guidance one day at a time. ...
  2. “Sincere desire and worthiness invite the spirit of revelation into our lives.”
  3. “(1) Sincerely desire to receive the Holy Ghost, (2) appropriately invite the Holy Ghost into our lives, and (3) faithfully obey God's commandments.”
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Do you cry when you feel the Holy Spirit?

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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How does the Holy Spirit change us?

It is the Holy Spirit's job to produce Christ-like character in you. This process of changing us to be more like Jesus is called sanctification. You can't reproduce the character of Jesus on your own or by your own strength. New Year's resolutions, willpower, and best intentions are not enough.
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Where does the Holy Spirit dwell in our bodies?

Come Holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Your whole spirit . So too, it is the new nature through which God works in us. Jesus said that the spirit literally dwells in our belly.
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What are the 3 forms of the Holy Spirit?

Three separate terms, namely Holy Spirit, Spirit of Truth and Paraclete are used in the Johannine writings.
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What are the 9 spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit?

  • Word of wisdom.
  • Word of knowledge.
  • Faith.
  • Gifts of healings.
  • Miracles.
  • Prophecy.
  • Distinguishing between spirits.
  • Tongues.
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How do you know the Holy Spirit is in life?

Always express gratitude for your blessings. A conscious effort to be grateful will help you recognize how merciful the Lord has been in your life. Pray specifically for the guidance and help of the Holy Ghost. Show that you value this blessing by being sensitive to and aware of spiritual promptings.
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What power does the Holy Spirit give us?

Holy Spirit reveals the mystery of God and it also testifies against sin, (Amos 3:7; 2nd Kings 17:13). Abstaining from sin is a way to please God. Holy Spirit helps us to conquer the temptation of sin when it raises its ugly head. He teaches us the do and don'ts of God's kingdom and will grant us eternal life.
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What is the job of the Holy Spirit?

The work of the Holy Spirit is to exalt Christ in our hearts. He forms the image of Christ in us. We owe all to God in salvation. The Father gave us the Son, the Son gave his life for us, and the Spirit gives us life and faith in Christ.
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What does the voice of God sound like?

The Bible more often portrays God's voice as sounding ordinary and meek than as booming and thunderous.
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Why can't I feel the Holy Spirit?

An inability to feel the Spirit, or a general feeling of apathy or numbness, is often a symptom of poor mental health. God has not forsaken you. Consider for a moment that the Spirit may be communicating with you in a different way than you have experienced before.
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What goes against the Holy Spirit?

"Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" is conscious and hardened opposition to the truth, "because the Spirit is truth" (1 John 5:6). Conscious and hardened resistance to the truth leads man away from humility and repentance, and without repentance there can be no forgiveness.
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How can I hear the voice of the Holy Spirit?

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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What are the 12 signs of the Holy Spirit?

The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: “charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity.”
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What symbolizes 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).
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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 last gift of the Holy Spirit?

FEAR OF THE LORD

The seventh and final gift of the Holy Spirit is the fear of the Lord, and perhaps no other gift of the Holy Spirit is so misunderstood. We think of fear and hope as opposites, but the fear of the Lord confirms the theological virtue of hope.
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