E40: Partnering with the Holy Spirit: Seeking Guidance and Understanding

How can we embed the Holy Spirit into our daily routines? In this episode of Wealth Well Done, Eric Scovill is joined by Pastor Nathan Rychener to discuss practical ways to partner with the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. They explore what it means to have an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit and seek His guidance.

Here are some topics from today’s discussion:

• Understanding the Holy Spirit as a person, not just a force
• The importance of our words and how they can grieve the Holy Spirit
• Ways to partner with the Holy Spirit beyond just emergencies
• Developing deeper intimacy through the TRUST framework 

Episode Highlights:

[10:02] Understanding Jesus and the Holy Spirit

• In the passages from John 14-17, Jesus often references the arrival of "another helper", using the same Greek term which describes Jesus as our advocate in 1 John 2:1. The Holy Spirit is very much like Jesus, acting as our helper and counselor. The Holy Spirit's main responsibility is to "bear witness about" Him, essentially testifying of Christ and enhancing our comprehension of His identity. This passage, as interpreted by Nathan, emphasizes how collaboration with the Holy Spirit can deepen our knowledge of Jesus and strengthen our commitment to following Him.

[27:38] Ways to Partner with The Holy Spirit Beyond Just Emergencies

• Nathan warns against relegating the Holy Spirit to a role of an "emergency fire alarm," only summoned in crises. He underscores that the Holy Spirit seeks to be a constant companion in every aspect of our lives - from routine tasks and decisions to interactions, schedules, relationships, and more. Nathan advises daily fellowship with the Holy Spirit through prayer and Scripture reading, and urges us to seek His guidance in all situations, big or small. His key message is to continually integrate the Holy Spirit into every facet of our Christian journey, rather than limiting His involvement to emergencies.

[31:16] Developing Deeper Intimacy through Prayer

Nathan shares a helpful acrostic he uses for prayer called "TRUST" –

• Thanking - expressing gratitude to the Holy Spirit for His constant presence, gifts in his life, and work through him.
• Revelation - asking the Holy Spirit for spiritual understanding and insight from Ephesians 1:17.
• Reign in me- asking the Holy Spirit to have control and authority over specific areas of his life like speech, thoughts, motives, emotions, schedule, finances, health, and relationships.
• Use me - asking to be an instrument to heal the sick, free those oppressed by demons, and see prayers answered.
• Strengthen me -  to withstand temptation and more fully obey and love Jesus.
• Teach me - asking the Holy Spirit the ultimate teacher of God's Word and spiritual truths.

Nathan finds the "TRUST" framework particularly valuable for those wanting to develop a deeper prayer life and partnership with the Holy Spirit. It provides structure without being rigid or limiting, encouraging intimacy at each step.