The Holy Spirit Will Fill You With Love

A dove, an open Bible, and a cross

God’s Gentle Power of Love

How gracious God is! Though He has all power and might, He chooses not to use that to deal with us. Why?

Because power and might can’t produce the change He wants. That change only comes through the Holy Spirit’s work deep in our hearts—changing us to be more like Jesus.

Power, Love, and Sound Judgment

Paul tells Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:7: “The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.”

Power, love, and good judgment—these are the fruits God wants to grow in us through His Spirit.

God’s Love Poured Into Us

Paul says in Romans 5:5: “The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”

Not just a little love, but all of God’s love! When someone is filled with the Spirit, they don’t need to ask for more love—they need to release the love already inside.

Asking for more can sometimes mean we don’t believe the love’s already there.

God’s Generous Spirit

John 3:34 tells us God doesn’t ration His Spirit. He pours it out generously. The Spirit is called “free” or generous.

There’s no stinginess with God—He gives fully and freely. Our problem isn’t lack of love—it’s that we hold back the love we have.

Reflect

You don’t need more love. The love is already poured into you. What love could you release today?

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, You are wonderful and gracious. Your love overflows and never fails. Your heart is full of love and compassion. Help me find ways today to pour out Your love into others’ lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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