In our Christian walk, we often hear about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but one of the most misunderstood and overlooked aspects of our faith is the Holy Spirit. Many believers acknowledge the Spirit’s existence, yet they fail to embrace His presence, power, and purpose in their daily lives.
This past week, I watched a powerful message with my Christian men’s group that deeply reshaped my perspective on prayer, faith, and the Holy Spirit’s role in my journey. The message emphasized a truth that we often overlook: the Holy Spirit is not only real—He is the only part of God actively present in our lives today.
God, God, and God: The Trinity Defined
Many people struggle with the concept of the Trinity—how God can be one but also three distinct persons. But as the message pointed out, from the very beginning, when God said, “Let us make man in our image” (Genesis 1:26), it was a divine meeting between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Each person of the Trinity has a specific role:
- God the Father is the Provider, the one who created everything and put the plan of salvation into motion. His current status? Seated on the throne in Heaven.
- God the Son (Jesus) is the Savior, the one who came to redeem us through His sacrifice on the cross. His current status? Seated at the right hand of the Father in Heaven.
- God the Holy Spirit is the Helper, the one sent to be with us, guide us, and work in and through us daily. His current status? Active on Earth.
This distinction is powerful because it reveals something we often forget: the only person of God still working on Earth today is the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit: God, Active and Present
The message made something clear that I hadn’t fully grasped before: the Holy Spirit is not just an influence or a feeling—He is God.
That means when we pray, when we need guidance, when we feel a conviction in our spirit, it’s God, through the Holy Spirit, working in us. The Holy Spirit is the presence of God that is available to us in every moment, in every decision, in every breath we take.
Jesus’ work as our Savior was finished when He declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30), and He took His seat in Heaven. But before He left, He made a promise:
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” (John 14:16-17)
The Holy Spirit is our Advocate, Counselor, Comforter, and Guide. Yet, many of us live as if He isn’t real, as if we are waiting for another Savior when God has already sent the Helper we need.
Making It Personal: Why We Struggle with the Holy Spirit
One of the most convicting parts of the message was the comparison between how we treat people we don’t understand and how we treat the Holy Spirit.
- When we don’t know someone personally, we dehumanize them.
- When we don’t understand something, we distance ourselves from it.
This is why some of us can see suffering in the world—like starving children on TV—and feel nothing. The distance makes it less personal.
It’s also why racial and cultural divisions persist. We stay in our comfort zones, not making real relationships with those who are different from us.
And it’s the same reason we don’t experience the power of the Holy Spirit—we’ve made Him impersonal. We don’t know Him, so we don’t acknowledge Him.
But the truth is: the Holy Spirit is not distant. He is here. Right now. With you.
How This Changed the Way I Pray
This realization has transformed my prayers. Instead of vaguely calling out to “God” and hoping for an answer, I’ve begun specifically inviting the Holy Spirit into my life, my thoughts, and my decisions.
- When I need wisdom, I ask the Holy Spirit to guide me.
- When I struggle with sin, I ask the Holy Spirit to convict me and strengthen me.
- When I don’t know what to pray, I ask the Holy Spirit to intercede for me. (Romans 8:26)
And something amazing has happened: I feel His presence more than ever. Not because He suddenly started working in my life, but because I finally started recognizing that He was always there.
An Invitation to Receive and Release the Holy Spirit
If you don’t get anything else from this, let it be this: you need the Holy Spirit active in your life.
God the Father has provided.
God the Son has saved.
But it’s God the Holy Spirit who helps us walk out our faith daily.
He is not a backup plan or an optional experience—He is God’s active presence in your life right now.
So, if you’ve been living disconnected from the Spirit, it’s time to invite Him in. Start praying with awareness, acknowledging His presence, and surrendering to His guidance.
Because the truth is, you don’t have to do this Christian walk alone.
The Holy Spirit is God—and He is with you.
