Authenticity

We know that we live in him and he in us because he has given us his Spirit.

Our sign of authenticity, showing we are God's children, is the Holy Spirit who lives in us. The Spirit helps bring forth the character of God in our lives The Spirit helps us when we pray. The Spirit empowers us to overcome sin and gives us the strength to do things we never imagined possible. The Spirit comforts us in our brokenness and makes God's presence real. The spirit continually pours God's love into our hearts. The Spirit is the most accurate sign that we are God's children because the Spirit helps us display what helps others know that we are God's children — our love for each other. Thank God for the blessed Holy Spirit!