This book is a personal memoir of many years of my interaction with the Spirit of the Living God, as He moved in and through me in signs, wonders, miracles, visions, deliverance, and spiritual warfare, while also teaching me numerous invaluable lessons that changed me, my family, and our futures. After accepting the Lord as my Savior, I heard about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and asked for it, expecting to receive it, but nothing happened. When I finally humbled myself and asked once more, I spoke instantly in a new tongue. Waking early the next morning, I prayed in my new spiritual language and was excited to hear the Spirit speak to my spirit in a definite conversational tone. Not wanting to forget anything He might say, I began noting in a journal every conversation that transpired. On that first day, He clearly explained that, by definition, conversation requires listening and speaking by both parties. This morning routine began with casual discussions but quickly became Spirit-led teaching on hundreds of topics. Decades later, the LORD prompted me to begin writing this book, guided by His Spirit.
The composing, followed by numerous rounds of editing, took nine years, during which He continually led me to revisit, revise, or even remove key sections from earlier chapters. At one point, clearly frustrated by His request for more deletions, I finally asked why. He patiently explained. " Those were moments when you chose to elaborate on what I had already clearly stated. Remember, son, that My thoughts are not your thoughts. Therefore, your words, shaped by your mind, imagination, and understanding, will never surpass the honest simplicity of Mine." In other cases, the Lord asked me to expand sections where I had withheld details out of shame or embarrassment. After following His specific instructions and reviewing the revised sections, I realized how much my earlier generalizations had limited their potential value.
The Spirit then lovingly explained His demand from me for truth and integrity, saying, "My Word states: ' .they overcame him [Satan] by the blood of the Lamb AND by the word of their testimony .' You might think that much of what you experienced in your distant past has little significance for others today. However, the value of Christ's shed blood has not diminished since He presented it as full atonement to the Father. Understand then, that your testimony loses its value only when you stop sharing it with others. Never forget, it's the two COMBINED that cancel out the fallen one's ongoing actions against you and your household. My sheep follow Me because they hear and recognize My voice. You are one of My sheep, and you are hearing Me.
Be very careful not to rely on your own understanding of My Word, filtered through your personal beliefs and the accepted opinions and teachings of others, rather than on the truth My Spirit is always ready to reveal." Some of the Lord's lessons were straightforward, while others were more complex and often painful. When I released control in a specific area, the Spirit faithfully moved in to carry out the Father's will. Unfortunately, through my occasional resistance or outright disobedience, I learned that ignoring His guidance can block future communication. Over the years, the Lord reaffirmed this many times, saying: " The vine that prevents a person from hearing My Spirit takes root deeply in the soil of a prideful, disobedient heart." I present this work, hoping you will be encouraged to invite the Lord to begin your own transformation. Ask Him to open your spiritual ears to hear His truth, which will set you free and enable you to engage in endless conversations with the Holy Spirit of the Living God, who longs to communicate openly with all His children.