The Holy Spirit is your Guide, Comforter, and source of Power. But certain habits can separate the Holy Spirit from you. Don’t forget that Holy Spirit is not a different person but the Spirit of One and Only GOD. Your life can’t be successful without the counsel of Holy Spirit.
Today’s message will uncover ten actions that can push the Holy Spirit away and how you can avoid the disaster.
10 Actions that Separate the Holy Spirit from You
1. Ignoring Quiet Time
Neglecting prayer disconnects you from the Holy Spirit’s guidance and peace. Don’t allow distractions from friends, social media and debauchery of this life to make you so tired that you have no time for spiritual fellowship with the LORD.
Colossians chapter 4 verse 2 says: “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”
2. Gossip and negative talk
Your negative speech grieves the Holy Spirit. If you always curse in your speech and talk carelessly then that can easily separate the Holy Spirit from you.
Ephesians chapter 4 verse 29 says: “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
3. Holding on to Unforgiveness
Harboring grudges separate the Holy Spirit from your life. So, don’t go to sleep without resolving conflicts that hurt you.
Mark chapter 11 verse 25 says: “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”
4. Living in Fear
The Holy Spirit does not dwell in an atmosphere controlled by fear. When fear comes then it is time to strengthen your faith through spiritual connection to the Holy Spirit.
Second Timothy chapter 1 verse 7 says: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
5. Neglecting God’s word
Skipping scripture keeps you from hearing the silent voice of the Holy Spirit. And refusal to read bible steadily and meditating the word of GOD can separate the Holy Spirit from you.
Proverbs chapter 6 verse 23 says: “For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life.”
6. Pride and Self-reliance
Pride pushes the Holy Spirit away from you while humility invites His presence. Don’t be carried away by your wealth, position, power or technological devices you acquire.
Proverbs chapter 11 verse 2 says: “When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.”
7. Persisting in sin
Choosing sin over holiness easily separate the Holy Spirit from you. I am aware of the false teachings of ‘eternal security’ which encourages Christians to sin with the logic that only accepting Jesus Christ as Savior will take us to heaven. Please, don’t be deceived by the false pastors and prophets!
Isaiah chapter 63 verse 10 says: “But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit; So, He turned Himself against them as an enemy, and He fought against them.”
8. Ignoring Conviction
Ignoring the Holy Spirit’s gentle nudges can lead to a hardened heart. The Holy Spirit will leave you when you fail to yield to repeated corrections.
John chapter 16 verse 8 says: “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”
9. Spiritual Laziness
Being complacent in your faith weakens your connection to the Holy Spirit. You must uphold your spiritual discipline every day and ensure your body, soul and spirit are under the control of the LORD.
Revelation chapter 3 verse 16: “So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”
10. Loving the world more than GOD
Prioritizing worldly things over GOD separate the Holy Spirit from you. Be careful of the popular culture of the world lingering in the church too such as tattoos, make-up, lgtb, seductive wear, witchcraft and technological innovations that could take your heart away from the LORD.
First John chapter 2 verse 15 says: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”
The Holy Spirit desires to dwell in your heart, guiding, comforting, and empowering you. By avoiding these habits and seeking His presence, you can live a life filled with His peace and power.
