We love the very possibility of the Holy Spirit abiding in us. Hosting the presence of the Spirit of God is far superior to the occasional visit of the Holy Spirit. But hosting the Holy Spirit requires a heart that pleases God.
John the Baptist was told that the person on whom the Holy Spirit descends and remains is the person who would baptise with the Holy Spirit. Click here to read the passage on Jesus Christ hosting the Holy Spirit. During the Old Testament period, the Holy Spirit visited select persons from time to time. Whereas in the New Testament after Jesus Christ’s life on the earth, he says he sent the Holy Spirit for all disciples of Jesus Christ – thus all of us. Click here to read the passage on Jesus Christ sending the Holy Spirit to us.
Prayerful declarations for hosting the Holy Spirit
I follow Jesus, the way, the truth and the life.
I host the presence of the Holy Spirit, like Jesus Christ.
(based on John 14:6)
My life produces the fruit of the Spirit
Love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
(based on Galatians 5:22)
By the fruit of the Spirit,
I get to bring heaven to my surroundings.
I get to give Glory and Honour to King Jesus
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me.
The Lord has anointed me to preach the Gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor, and afflicted.
He has sent me to bind up and heal the brokenhearted.
I proclaim liberty to the captives in the name of Jesus Christ.
I proclaim the opening of the prison doors in Jesus name.
I declare the eyes of the blind to open.
I declare freedom to those who are bound.
(based on Isaiah 61:1)
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me.
To give consolation and joy to those who mourn.
To give them an ornament of beauty instead of ashes,
To give the oil of joy instead of mourning,
To give the garment of praise instead of a heavy and burdened spirit.
So the Lord God is Glorified.
(based on Isaiah 61:2)
I have a spirit of power, of love and of a sound mind from God.
My thoughts, words and actions are expressions of God’s power and love.
(based on 2 Timothy 1:7)
I do not have a spirit of fear,
God has not given me a spirit of fear.
I reject every influence of the spirit of fear and anxiety in my life.
(based on 2 Timothy 1:7)
The Holy Spirit teaches me all things.
He reminds me of all the things that Jesus has said.
(based on John 14:26)
I set my mind on things above
Not on the things of the earth.
I am led by the Spirit of God,
So I am one of the sons of God.
(based on Romans 8:14)
I ask Father God with expectation to receive
The spirit of wisdom and revelation, in the knowledge of God,
The eyes of my understanding to be enlightened that
I may know the hope of His calling
(based on Ephesians 1:17,18)
Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit for my advantage.
So I do the work Jesus does for the glory of Jesus.
(based on John 16:7, John 14:12-17)
All these I prayerfully declare
for hosting the presence of the Holy Spirit
in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
Discipline to be followed for hosting the Holy Spirit
Have a daily discipline of making these declarations, strive for a lifestyle aligned to these declarations, over 6 weeks or earlier you will start noticing differences in your life by these declarations, then share these with your loved ones and bless them as well.
Be a blessing to those around you.
Reference Passages
Passage on Jesus Christ Hosting the Holy Spirit
John gave further evidence, saying, I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and it dwelt on Him [never to depart].
And I did not know Him nor recognize Him, but He Who sent me to baptize in (with) water said to me, Upon Him Whom you shall see the Spirit descend and remain, that One is He Who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
And I have seen [that happen—I actually did see it] and my testimony is that this is the Son of God! (John 1:32-34)
Passage on Jesus Christ sending the Holy Spirit to us
Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. (John 1:32-34)
