Manifestations of the Spirit

Love for One Another

Inclusive Love
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) 

 

Love Divine

1 Corinthians 12:4-11
New International Version

4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone, it is the same God at work.

7 Now to each one, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

For Reflection

How is the Holy Spirit knowable and visible in your life? You know, because you want and hope for goodness. The Holy Spirit is visible in you because you do good things and think good things. You know the Holy Spirit is active in your life because you have the knowledge and skills to speak the truth to a world where truth is optional.  The Holy Spirit resides within your soul and will never leave you alone to face this world.

Pray

Pray prayers of praise and thanksgiving to the loving God who is your creator, confidant, and life partner.

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