The power of the Holy Spirit is a force to be reckoned with. Prayer is the plug into that power.
That power is given for a purpose -- not for personal enhancement. The power of the Spirit was given so that the story about the love of Jesus for us would be told.
Wherever we are, whatever is going on, whether we're being harassed or not, Jesus said to tell about the good things God has done in our lives. We are to tell it out to anyone who will listen, and tell the people, God loves them.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Luke 24:49
I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.
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