Empowered by the Spirit
Section 9 – Empowered By The Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not a distant force — He is the very presence of God within you. He empowers, teaches, comforts, and transforms you from the inside out. Every moment lived in the Spirit brings freedom, guidance, and power.
1. You are led by the Spirit of God
Romans 8:14 (NLT) — “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”
Summary: God’s children are marked by His guidance. The Holy Spirit leads you with wisdom, peace, and conviction toward the will of God.
Declaration: I am led by the Holy Spirit; His direction guides my steps in truth and peace.
2. You are filled with the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 5:18 (NLT) — “Be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Summary: The Spirit’s filling isn’t a one-time experience but a continual outpouring that empowers your daily life.
Declaration: I am continually filled with the Holy Spirit, overflowing with His presence and power.
3. You are taught and reminded by the Spirit
John 14:26 (NLT) — “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.”
Summary: The Spirit is your divine teacher and reminder of truth. He helps you recall God’s promises when you need them most.
Declaration: The Holy Spirit teaches and reminds me of God’s truth daily.
4. You are empowered to witness
Acts 1:8 (NLT) — “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere.”
Summary: The Spirit gives boldness to share your faith and reveal Jesus through your life.
Declaration: I am empowered by the Spirit to be a bold and faithful witness for Christ.
5. You are strengthened within
Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) — “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.”
Summary: Strength from the Spirit flows from the inside out. Even when your flesh feels weak, your spirit stands strong.
Declaration: I am empowered with inner strength by the Spirit of God.
6. You are transformed by the Spirit
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT) — “And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.”
Summary: The Spirit doesn’t just dwell in you — He develops you. His presence shapes your character into the likeness of Christ.
Declaration: I am being transformed daily by the Holy Spirit into the image of Christ.
7. You are given spiritual understanding
1 Corinthians 2:12 (NLT) — “And we have received God’s Spirit (not the world’s spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us.”
Summary: The Spirit gives you insight into God’s mysteries and helps you understand His Word and will.
Declaration: I receive spiritual understanding and revelation through the Holy Spirit.
8. You live in freedom through the Spirit
2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT) — “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
Summary: The Spirit liberates you from fear, bondage, and striving. His presence brings freedom to your soul.
Declaration: I live in freedom where the Spirit of the Lord reigns.
9. You are guided in truth
John 16:13 (NLT) — “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.”
Summary: The Holy Spirit leads you away from deception and into divine truth that brings peace, clarity, and conviction.
Declaration: The Spirit of truth guides me into all that is right and real.
10. You are empowered to pray
Romans 8:26 (NLT) — “And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.”
Summary: When words fail, the Spirit intercedes for you. His prayers align your heart with God’s perfect will.
Declaration: The Holy Spirit intercedes through me; even in weakness, my prayers have power.
11. You are sealed by the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 1:13 (NLT) — “When you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago.”
Summary: The Holy Spirit is the seal of your salvation — the guarantee that you belong to God forever.
Declaration: I am sealed by the Holy Spirit; my identity and salvation are secure in Him.
12. You walk in step with the Spirit
Galatians 5:25 (NLT) — “Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.”
Summary: The Spirit isn’t just present on Sundays — He directs your every step, shaping your daily walk to align with God’s will.
Declaration: I walk in step with the Holy Spirit; every part of my life is guided by Him.
