Inspirational Nugget: Sydney McLaughlin, 18
She competed for the University of Kentucky before turning professional. It’s no wonder: as the first repeat winner of the Gatorade National High School Athlete of the Year Award, the youngest U.S. track and field Olympian since 1972 (she reached the semifinals of the 400-m hurdles in Rio), and holder of the junior world record in the 400-m hurdles, McLaughlin is the future of U.S. track and field. But first, she’s headed to college. Rather than turn pro right after high school and cash in on sponsorships and prize money, McLaughlin will race for the University of Kentucky, where she’s a freshman relishing her newfound freedoms. “I can always take a nap when I have free time,” she tells TIME
Source: https://time.com/5003930/most-influential-teens-2017/
The Person of the Holy Spirit – He Has Emotions
Ephesians 4:30 AMPC – And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [do not offend or vex or sadden Him]…
MSG – Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you…
Wow, God can be saddened and be pleased as well, – “Hebrews 11:6, New International Version – And without faith, it is impossible to “please God”…”
Its only something which is animate (alive or having a life) which can have emotions. This few scripture tells us that because the Holy Ghost is a person even though we cannot see Him, He is a person because He possesses all the attribute of a person.
This gives us a call to live a pleasing life to Him alone.
Prayer
Precious Holy Spirit, in the Name of Jesus, please help me and give me the wisdom not to grieve or make you sad or break Your heart but only please You.
Daily Scripture Study
Ephesians 4:17-32
