Part 4: Why You Need the Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Relationships

Welcome to week four of our series on the Holy Spirit. So far we have answered the questions who is the Holy Spirit, what does the he do for us and how to live in the Spirit. This week you will learn some practical ways the Holy Spirit helps us in our difficult relationships.                                                     

Relationships Can Be Tough
This is an understatement. We all crave connection and intimacy, but we all know how difficult relationships can be, especially if there is unresolved anger or resentment in the picture. The keys to moving forward in any relationship are: 

1. Getting issues out in the open

2. Discussing them in a timely manner when everyone is calm and centered. 

3. Listening and seeking to understand the other person's perspective. 

4. Forgiving and letting go of past hurts. 

5. Learning to live in the present moment rather than in the past. 

What the Holy Spirit Does

In our humaness, it is difficult - almost impossible - to do the steps above. We let our egos take control of our emotions and our actions. We dig our heels in and insist our viewpoint is the only one. We find it impossible to forgive others and hold on to grudges and perceived hurts. We choose to disconnect rather than find common ground. Does any of this sound familiar?

This is where we need the supernatural help of the Holy Spirit. It is only by this power that we are able to be self-controlled. That we are able to forgive. That we are able to communicate clearly. That we are able to understand others. I'm sure you have experienced trying to communicate with someone and they just don't get it, or they refuse to get it. So frustrating. This is because their ego is blocking them from comprehending. 

Personal Story

So as you may know, I am a divorced lady. Decades later, my two sons are both still struggling with the effects of the divorce. My youngest has finally been expressing his anger and lack of respect for me, "because of the divorce". Recently I had a revelation from God. I heard these words: "So basically, he is saying you should have stayed with his father. Do you think that would have been a better outcome?" Now, this was quite the revelation. I decided to confront my son with this but was very tentative as to how he would receive it. He is a Christian so I said a prayer and decided to be brave and bring up the topic. Well, praise God, after a while, he got it. He understood where I was coming from and was able to see things from a different perspective. I hope this helps him to heal and to be free from anger and resentment going forward. 

For Reflection:

Is there someone in your life you need to confront? Does the air need to be cleared to have a more peaceful relationship? Ask for the help of the Holy Spirit and he will empower and enable you to have the conversation. Of course, if the other person is not a Christian, there is no guarantee of the outcome, but at least you will have tried to bring peace to the situation as we are called to do. 

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I will be taking a break for the month of July due to extra responsibilities so enjoy your summer and as always, 

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Ariel Paz