Counsels on Mental Health
Counsel #22 — Spiritual Helper
Picture: Counsel #22 — Spiritual Helper CMH 104.1
If someone asked what Jesus loved to talk about most, you might say love, healing, or the Kingdom of God. But one of His most repeated and passionate topics was the Holy Spirit. Before His crucifixion, Jesus promised to leave a Helper, Someone who would guide the people and remind them of everything He had taught while on earth. CMH 104.2
Our alone time with God isn’t limited to praying and reading the Bible - it’s also about inviting the Holy Spirit to teach and transform us. The Spirit convinces us gently, gives us insight, helps us pray when we’re at a loss for words, and opens our minds to better understand the meaning of Scripture. To hear from Him, we must slow down, quiet the noise in our minds, and ask, “Holy Spirit, what do You want to show me today?” The more we tune in, the more clearly we’ll recognize His voice.8 CMH 104.3
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 NIV CMH 104.4
“Christ, the Great Teacher, had an infinite variety of subjects from which to choose, but the one upon which He dwelt most largely was the endowment of the Holy Spirit.” Ellen White in Selected Messages , vol. 1, p. 156 CMH 104.5
Reflect: What distractions might be drowning out the Holy Spirit’s voice in your life? CMH 104.6