Life/Spirit: Holy Spirit Journey, #1

By Tabitha J. Lopez

In the LIFE/SPIRIT book, readers are invited to embark on a spiritual journey with Jesus Christ as their guide. The book explores the importance of distinguishing between life and spirit and finding oneself at the crossroads of these two paths. The author encourages readers to reflect on whether their life has been lived well and whether they have found the truth that lies at the heart of the Christian faith. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the centrality of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how embrazing the spirit of Jesus can transform our existsnece. Drawing on personal experience, scripture, and spiritual wisdom, LIFE/SPIRIT book offers practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ and live a life that is centered around faith LIFE/SPIRIT book is a powerful guide for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritua ljourney  with Jesus Christ. In this book, you will embark on a profound exploration of what it means to live a life centered on the Holy Spirit and how to distinguish between the material world and the spiritual world. Author Tabitha J. Lopez shares her journey of offering valuable insights and the importance of Jesus Christ at the center of your life and how to navigate the challenges and crossroads that come with the journey. Whether you are a seasoned believer or just beginning your spiritual journey. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tabitha J. Lopez
• Release date: Jun 9, 2023
• ISBN: 9798201323820

Tabitha J. Lopez

Tabitha J. Lopez was born and raised in Pennsylvania, in the very known town of the famous SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. She is a wife and mother and a fearless godly prophetic woman. She has been walking in faith with Jesus Christ. She has felt led to write books inspired by the Holy Spirit. Her vision is to impact the lives of those around her to have an encounter with Jesus Christ. She before has felt that first love with Jesus. And is now eager to share that same feeling with others. 

Book preview

Have you ever found yourself feeling lost in life, as though something is missing?

Have you reached a crossroads and are unsure of which path to take?

Have you ever wondered what life would be like with Jesus?

If so, Life/Spirit is the book for you.

In this powerful and insightful book, the author speaks to those who are searching for a deeper meaning and purpose in their lives. With clarity and compassion, the author offers guidance and hope to those who may feel lost, confused, or unfulfilled.

But this book is not just for those who are new to the faith. It is also for Christians who struggle in their walk with God, finding themselves backsliding and afraid to let go. This book offers guidance and support. It provides a roadmap for overcoming fear and trusting God, and it shows readers what life can be like when they fully embrace their faith.

With a combination of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and insightful reflections on scripture, Life/Spirit offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate the challenges of life and find purpose and fulfillment. You will learn how to deepen your relationship with God, overcome obstacles that hold you back, and discover a newfound sense of purpose and direction.

Copyright © 2023 Tabitha J. Lopez

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Life: Raised

Spirit: Risen

Life: Identity

Spirit: Identified

Life: Inability

Spirit: Capability

Life: Crossroads

Spirit: Eternity

Repentant Prayer

Author's Notes

About the Author

Introduction

Life is like a poem. It moves in a rhythm and has structure to it. But the message within is something we don’t understand. It comes with a visual. But the answer is just a few words. Just like many would say

Its life just go with it.

"How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow?

Your life is like the morning fog — it’s here a little while, then its gone. "

-  James 4:14 NLT

Sometimes life has no introduction. It starts with a beginning but no end. It's an open book and the story continues on;

So lets take a moment to rewind in your life.

LIFE: Raised

"Children are not things to be molded,

But are people to be unfolded." 

- Jess Lair

In Early Childhood, we recognize this stage as how we were raised. This is the age range from 3 to 8 years old. At this stage, we become more familiar with our environment. We also grow into recognizing and remembering. As well as learning to express or show our feelings. And even interacting with others. We have impacted our lives positively or negatively due to this stage. You might wonder where I am heading with this. 

Well, let me tell you. Childhood may have been wonderful, but not for others.

Let’s visualize this together.

Childhood is supposed to be the security of our innocence. Yes, we know that we aren’t going to be innocent forever. Even so, why can't childhood just revolve around growth, learning, and an abundance of laughter? We all grow with morals and ethics in our household. It may not be the same for others. But it becomes an accepted standard of our everyday lives. But here is where the effects happen. Some grow with both parents and a lovely support system. But some also grow with either one parent or none. Or have an excellent support system or sadly just no one. No one realizes that this is the first hit in life. The traumas affect us in our childhood, that then becomes the after-effect that predicts our path for the future. Once taken into effect, many struggle to confront where the roots started from. It doesn’t matter how big or small the trauma may be. It doesn’t matter

nationality, rich, poor, good, or bad. It could still be effective till this day. It

either damages or scars us. But at the end its something that robs that childhood out of us. Once something effects, nothing is the same again. Instead of laughter and fun it converts to sadness and questions.  And now you have to wander alone in life with something missing.

So after visualizing did you hear laughter and fun?

Or did you hear tears of sadness?

Or was it both? 

"If you carry your childhood with you,

you never become older." 

- Tom Stoppard

SPIRIT: Risen

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."

- 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT

Life is breathed into us from the Spirit of God. We start to learn that we are created in his image. Being reborn in Christ is like a flower blooming open. Or a butterfly representing freedom and showing off its beautiful transparent colors. Visualize yourself coming out from cleansed waters.  You become refresh and renew. And then you can ask yourself what is life again.

Life may have ended fleshly but you just started spiritually. Being risen is a new form of life that then becomes a lifestyle of having Christ within. Its like stepping into a portal and being in Spirit. You then realized that you no longer are living in the physical realm but now in the spiritual. The key of being risen in Christ is to not look at life in the same perspective. You can step outside the box and finally see within of something that you couldn’t see before. The whole time we walk in this world blindly but could never see beyond. The good thing about the Spirit is that it lets you see the beyond and what is to come. You may have had your 5 physical senses. But once your in

the Spirit it comes with its 9 gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:1-11 NLT) Now I want to focus just on the first 5 gifts. Because it reflects the points of the areas in life. So let's dive deeper into those gifts that we’re reborn with,  that we didn’t use in our everyday physical life.

1.Word of Wisdom (In Hebrew is Chokmâh)

I like to always say that wisdom is the builder. Wisdom from the Holy Spirit tends to help us each day. Being wise in all that we do. As well being wise in every step that we make. Wisdom is actually very important in our lives. Because we need understanding in our lives. Being aware that God gives it to us. That comes in different forms.

Wisdom leads us to have fear of the Lord. (Proverbs 9:10 NLT)

The fear of the Lord leads us to being obedient and humble. But many of us struggle with that but the word shows us how we can fulfill that. The wisdom shows itself within the word of God. Wisdom comes from the Spirit, the laws of God,