Filled With The Spirit, Understanding Gods Power in your life

by Joyce Meyer

Tap Into God's Power Source by Welcoming the Holy Spirit into Your Life! Have you ever felt dissatisfied in your Christian walk? Have you felt that your love relationship with Christ hit a plateau and there is no power in your prayers anymore? You can experience a deeper level in the Lord, and see life-changing results by learning how to welcome the Holy Spirit's abiding presence and power into your daily life! Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Joyce Meyer overcame an abusive past. She explains from experience the importance of inviting the Third Person of the Trinity to fill your life. This book is a catalyst for those desiring a more power-filled Christian walk. Let bestselling author Joyce Meyer show you how to be filled with the Spirit and speak in tongues. Enjoy this new walk with the Holy Spirit, the person who wants to be your Counselor, Advocate, Strengthener and Forever-Stand-By Friend.

Genres: Christian, Faith

152 pages

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries.

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ.

Her latest book, LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE, releases Spring 2018.

Hachette Book Group has sold over 30 million copies of Joyce Meyer's books.

Reviews

[Laie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to better understand the nature and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It's an easy read - informative and inspiring. And yes! I began to speak in tongues.

[Marissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

picked up this book as part of my search for more information on the Gifts of the Spirit. I am sad to say that this book did not sit well with me. I really wanted to stop reading, but at the same time I feel that if this blog were full of positive reviews I wouldn’t be true to myself. I mean if I were talking to girlfriends I would say when I came across a book that I completely disagreed with – right?

So here are some reasons that this book didn’t jive with me.

Meyer’s major point was that the gift of tongues is still a gift that every one receives from the Spirit. All we have to do is ask for it. Now mind you, I believe that the gift of tongues might have a great use, but I don’t agree with her reasoning (she says we need a special language to pray to God so Satan won’t hear (p 121) which I have never heard before, and can’t find in scripture). My thoughts on the gift of tongues are that the Spirit will use this power when God needs to touch someone and His servant doesn’t speak the same language – meaning the language is one that used vernacularly – like Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese. Meyer tells us that she received the language of Latin. Last time I checked there isn’t a country that speaks Latin and only Latin. Why would such a language bring any glory to His Kingdom?

Now if this was just an issue with a difference of opinion no biggie, the book has some nice little lines about turning to God during life’s struggles and enjoying the baptism of the Holy Spirit. However the next reason is why I felt I needed to write this post.

I do not agree with the way Meyer treated her Biblical quotes. She gives tons of scripture as she discusses the gift of tongues, but she also uses brackets and parenthesis to change words and add in extra words so that the scripture would better fit her point. My faith is based on the concept that the Bible is God’s word and it is perfect and infallible. So there is no need to adding extra words into scripture. But I do not think it is alright to tweak scripture to make your own point.

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[Yvette van Niekerk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, it was inspirational and I loved the scriptures in the book, it lifted me and I believe that I am filled with the Holy Spirit and new and great opportunities are waiting for me. How great is God, thank you Joyce Meyers.

[Nannette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to help understand the difference between having the Holy Spirit in you and being completely filled with and receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how it changes you.

[Robert Ssempande · Rating 4 out of 5]

"We believers do not have to live a powerless life. We are to live as Christ lived--empowered by the Holy Spirit. The empowering of the Holy Spirit is part of our spiritual inheritance as sons and daughters of God."

In this book Joyce Meyer shares what it means to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and how we can receive it.

God has called us to be His witnesses and to accomplish mighty deeds in His name, and we need the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in order to do that. We need His guidance, His gifts and His fruits (among His other ministries to and manifestations in us) in order to live a victorious life.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I often see people’s reviews about Christian books having “extra words in brackets”. They aren’t words the author made up to make their point or add to an idea. The author is directly quoting the Amplified Bible. If you read the Amplified the Bible you will see that is how it is written. Sometimes when I read a verse in the NKJ or NIV, I will read the same verse in the Amplified Bible for clarification if needed.

This is an excellent book for those who want to know more about the Holy Spirit.

[Denise Reed · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book confused me about what the baptism of Holy Spirit is and made several references about speaking in tongues as a confirmation and that made it more confusing. These are 2 complex topics that I need to study more in order to fully understand what she is talking about. I thought we receive the Holy Spirit at salvation, all believers don’t speak in tongues but they’re still filled with Holy Spirit

[Michelle Knox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Purposeful Prayer & Scriptures for the soul

Truly a wonderful book to help get you on your way to taking steps towards understanding your spiritual self and God's work in our lives.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book. I’m still not convinced about speaking in young’s but the rest was wonderful. However I am still a bigger fan of Max Lucado’s writing style vs Joyce’s. Overall though a good read.

[Igwe Chinyere · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't even read

[Davina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's the basic things you need to know if you never read about this topic.
For new christians would be great.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding the HolySpirit

I have become very interested in the Holy Spirit and try to read everything I can find. I enjoyed this book but I need to read more than once.

[Norine Ehrler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for anyone wanting to learn about God.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE Joyce Meyer Books

I have enjoyed reading Filled with the Spirit: Understanding God's Power in Your Life. Joyce tackles a subject in such a way that makes it totally understandable and it makes sense. I read this book once a year and I never fail to learn something from a reading of this book and any book by Joyce Meyer. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Spirit. You will not regret reading this book.

[Shannon *Eboni Scarlett* Holliday · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was given to me as a gift by one of my sister-friends. Joyce Meyer did an awesome job simplistically explicating the purpose of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I love the fact that she inter-weaved her personal experience(s) from journey of how she came to fully understand the intricacies of the Holy Spirit and how it enhance us who receive it. She then guides her audience with a beautiful sincere prayer that penetrated my heart and touched the core of my inner being. Subsequently, I felt an immediate transformation and elevated newness of spirit. In turn, I gave this book to the same person who gave it to me (to use)so that she could read it and it could be a comfort to her during her time of need.

[Shawndel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides the understanding of the Third person of the Trinity, alot of us don't think of him to often and the power we have when we call upon him. This book gives such great insight to who the Holy Spirit is and backs it up with scripture. After reading this book I have so much more insight to the creator that is living with in me and how to use that power in my everyday life, for myself and for those I love.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book! I love it! Very easy and simple to read. It's about the author, Joyce Meyer's, life in the Spirit. I learned so much from this book. She also explains a couple of Bible verses. I highly recomend this to religious leaders and people who want to experience a new life in the Spirit.
P.S.: It's so easy, a kid can understand it! [:

[Alisha]

This was the first book I ever read on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and it really opened up my insight and made me thirsty for more of Him.

[Starla Gooch]

Great book on the baptism of the Holy Spirit! Wonderful teaching material and very well put. Quite insightful!

[Latricia Falls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read! I am happy I chose this book. Gave me a greater understanding.

[Wyvonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT READ

[Annie J]

Great book on being filled with the Holy Spirit! Read it one sitting! Quick read. Awesome!

[Nerida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful

Filled With the Holy Spirit is a very insightful book. I learned how the Holy Spirit operates in our lives. I highly recommend it.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with good scripture references as well as points of personal experience on behalf of Joyce Meyer. A keeper to read over and over.

[Jane Riebe-Tritten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very very good book. I enjoyed it a lot.