Holy Spirit in Real Time

I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. I received a phone call

from a woman from my church who was in extreme crisis. As she shared her

story with me, I could hear the depth of her pain. She relayed in detail the

suicidal thoughts she was having as a result of the years of sexual abuse she

had suffered as a child, and her despair was deep and real and frightening.

My heart broke as I listened to her, but I immediately felt overwhelmed and

unqualified.

This conversation occurred over 20 years ago, but I vividly remember the

initial panic that overcame me. How could I possibly help her? Why was she

calling me? Why wasn’t she going to our pastor or a trained counselor? What

could I say to keep her from harming herself?

I remember immediately saying a prayer in my head and asking the Holy

Spirit to guide my words. I had not experienced the things she was going

through, but I knew clearly that God wanted me to be there for her in this

moment of crisis. I felt God asking me to simply be willing to stand in the gap

for her.

As I listened for guidance and called on the Holy Spirit, words came to me

that I knew were not from me. I knew exactly what to say to combat the lies

the enemy was placing in her mind. I was able to share encouragement and

love from a place I didn’t know existed within me. I literally felt the Spirit

putting words in my mouth and a plan for her in my heart. We connected in a

deep, life-changing way on the phone that night. And the good news is it was

the start of her journey to entering a treatment center to receive the help

she desperately needed.

As I hung up the phone from that conversation, I remember so clearly the

thoughts that raced through my mind. Mainly, where did those words come

from? How did that just happen? How did I know what to say?

An incredible peace washed over me as I realized the Holy Spirit had showed

up in real time. My thoughts and words were definitely not my own. God had

guided and directed me through every single part of it. It was obvious that

none of it was me. It was truly a miracle.

Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry

beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the

time, for it is not you speaking, but the

Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11

I experienced this truth in real time that night so long ago. It was the Holy

Spirit, dwelling in me, that was speaking. I discovered that all God desires

from us is to be willing to be used by Him. He will give us all we need when

we simply say yes.

This lesson has become invaluable in my life. When I’m speaking at retreats

and women come up and share their hard stories with me, I trust that God

will give me the words to say to offer encouragement and hope. I

immediately ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and I don’t worry about it

because I know God is already preparing the way.

I encourage you, the next time you are in the midst of a hard conversation,

when you’re looking for the “perfect” thing to say, simply pray. Ask the Spirit

to give you the words you lack and to use you for His glory. Then trust and

believe that you will know exactly what to say because of who God is,

working in and through you.

As Ambassadors for Christ, this is one of the greatest ways we can be used,

allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us. I would love to have you join our

Women of Faith Ambassador community where you will be encouraged and

equipped with Spiritual Strength, Life Leadership, and Real Relationships.

And together let’s celebrate the ways the Holy Spirit works through us in real

time!

Hugs and love.

Jil

A living “Energizer Bunny,” Jill Miller has a zest for life that is contagious! With humor and honesty, she shares her personal struggles and how God showed up in the midst of them. Through her songwriting, speaking and writing, she is simply a friend telling her story, hoping it will touch your heart, encourage you in your struggles, and inspire you to keep reaching for your full potential. Her spiritual insights are relatable, insightful, and can be practically applied to your life.

Jill realized a dream when she was named one of the new Voices of Women of Faith, and she loves serving the organization by being a mentor for the Ambassador program. Jill is also their Director of Development and serves as a worship leader and speaker as well.

Jill is a singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist. She recently released her 6th CD entitled “Twelve, the Freedom Soundtrack.” Check out one of her other releases, "Grace Finds Wings" CD available too.

Jill is also a certified speaker, coach and teacher with the John Maxwell Team and has written the first ever theme song for the John Maxwell Team. She recently released an online course entitled “Writing the Song of Your Life,” which is a 7-week journey to discovering your purpose and stepping into your unique calling, the song God has given you to sing!

Jill has also written the book: "Grace Finds Wings: A Journey in Song."

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