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Understanding the Holy Spirit
Understanding the Holy Spirit
12 pages
Author: Emily Johnson
FRIEND
GUIDE
LOVE
COMFORT
LIGHT
Summary
The Holy Spirit as a Helper: Describe the Holy Spirit as a special helper that God gives us. You can say, "The Holy Spirit is like a friend who helps us make good choices and feel God's love." This helps the child understand the supportive role of the Holy Spirit in their lives God's Presence: Explain that the Holy Spirit is always with us, even if we can't see Him. You might say, "The Holy Spirit is like the air we breathe; we can't see it, but it is always there helping us." This analogy helps convey the idea of the Holy Spirit's invisible yet powerful presence Use Relatable Concepts The Holy Spirit as a Comforter: Emphasize that the Holy Spirit comforts us when we are sad or scared. You can tell the child, "When you feel lonely or afraid, the Holy Spirit is there to give you a warm hug and help you feel better." This illustrates the comforting aspect of the Holy Spirit Helping Us to Be Good: Explain that the Holy Spirit helps us to be kind and loving. You might say, "The Holy Spirit whispers in our hearts and tells us to share, be nice, and help others." This shows how the Holy Spirit guides us in our actions Use Analogies Wind and Breath: Describe the Holy Spirit as being like the wind. You can say, "Just like we can feel the wind on our faces but can't see it, the Holy Spirit is with us and helps us, even though we can't see Him." This analogy helps the child understand the Holy Spirit's presence in a tangible way A Light Inside Us: Explain that the Holy Spirit is like a little light inside us that helps us shine. You might say, "The Holy Spirit helps us be bright and happy, just like a light helps us see in the dark." This metaphor illustrates how the Holy Spirit brings joy and guidance
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