Dec. 10, 2025

Day 345 The Gift of the Holy Spirit | Acts 2:38

Day 345 The Gift of the Holy Spirit | Acts 2:38

Send us a text What if real help is closer than your next deep breath? We explore the promise at the heart of Acts 2:38 and the hope that comes with receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit—God’s own presence within us for forgiveness, guidance, and strength. This conversation moves from Scripture to practice, offering a short prayer you can use today and a simple way to notice the Spirit’s lead in your decisions, relationships, and inner life. We talk plainly about comfort that steadies you wi...

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Season 2

Send us a text

What if real help is closer than your next deep breath? We explore the promise at the heart of Acts 2:38 and the hope that comes with receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit—God’s own presence within us for forgiveness, guidance, and strength. This conversation moves from Scripture to practice, offering a short prayer you can use today and a simple way to notice the Spirit’s lead in your decisions, relationships, and inner life.

We talk plainly about comfort that steadies you without numbing you, conviction that clarifies rather than shames, and guidance that arrives through Scripture, wise counsel, and a sharpened conscience. You’ll hear how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary courage—choosing patience when tempers run hot, speaking truth with gentleness, and finding resilience when hope feels thin. We highlight spiritual gifts, why they’re given, and how they build up community by pointing us back to Jesus instead of our own image. Throughout, we keep the focus on practical next steps: ask for a fresh filling, test what you sense against Scripture, and watch for the fruit of love, joy, and peace.

Whether you’re new to faith or seeking renewal, this reflection offers a clear path to walk with the Helper today. If you’ve felt alone, overwhelmed, or stuck in the same patterns, consider this your invitation to turn to God and receive the gift that changes how you face every challenge. Listen, pray with us, and take one simple step of obedience. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the message.

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Chapters

01:40 - Welcome And Purpose

01:43 - What The Holy Spirit Does

02:01 - Scripture: Acts 2:38

02:45 - Invitation To Pray

02:48 - Closing And Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 345, the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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From Acts chapter 2, verse 38, from the New Living Translation.

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Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

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Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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The Holy Spirit is God's presence living inside you.

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He comforts, convicts, guides, and empowers you to live a life that honors Christ.

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You're never alone because the Spirit dwells within you.

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He equips you with spiritual gifts.

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He helps you discern truth and strengthens you when you're weak.

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So this week, what I want you to do or today is pray and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you freshly today.

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Ask him to lead you in every direction and to make you aware of his presence.

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Pray with me.

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Holy Spirit, thank you for being my constant guide and helper.

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Help me walk closely with you and listen to your voice today.

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In Jesus' name.

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Amen.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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To listen to past episodes, go to wisdomforthey.org.

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For free Wisdom of the Day merch, go to buymeacoffee.com slash renewed mindsets and consider becoming a community member.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Quality Control Engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you.

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See ya.