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Holy Spirit Series: Week 3 — The Gift of Counsel
“When the Spirit Whispers: Learning to Trust the Gift of
Counsel”
Welcome
back to Come Holy Spirit, a weekly journey to rediscover the presence,
power, and friendship of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
This
week, we continue exploring the beautiful gifts we were given at
Confirmation—perhaps long ago, perhaps barely remembered. But they are still
there. Still alive. Still waiting to be unwrapped.
So
far, we have reflected on Wisdom and Understanding—gifts that
help us see and grasp God's truth.
Now
we turn to something deeply personal:
the Gift of Counsel.
What
Does the Catechism Say About Counsel?
The
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:
Q.
389. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are permanent dispositions which make man
docile in following the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear
of the Lord.
(CCC 1830–1831)
What
Is the Gift of Counsel?
The
Gift of Counsel is the Holy Spirit guiding our conscience.
It is the voice that helps us know which path to take.
It is the divine nudge that says “this is the way—walk in it.”
It is the gift that helps us discern and decide rightly.
Where
Wisdom lets us see, and Understanding helps us grasp,
Counsel helps us choose in light of God's will.
Counsel
is not guesswork or overthinking—it’s the gentle clarity of God’s Spirit
speaking to the heart. Especially when we listen.
Why
Do We Need the Gift of Counsel?
Because
life is filled with choices—big and small.
And while the world offers opinions, the Holy Spirit offers guidance.
Counsel
helps us:
- Choose
good over evil.
- Make
wise decisions aligned with God’s will.
- Speak
truth when needed—and remain silent when love requires it.
- Avoid
temptation and moral confusion.
- Offer
wise advice when others turn to us.
The
Spirit guides not through fear, but through peace.
How
Can We Renew and Use the Gift of Counsel?
1.
Practice Silence
Create
space to hear the Spirit. Counsel is often a whisper, not a shout.
2.
Ask for Guidance
In
any decision, pray:
“Holy
Spirit, guide me. Show me what pleases You.”
3.
Pay Attention to Peace
Counsel
often comes with an inner clarity or calm that can’t be explained.
4.
Seek Godly Advice
Sometimes
Counsel comes through others—wise, prayerful friends or mentors.
5.
Let the Spirit Speak Through You
When
someone seeks your advice, pause first. Ask the Spirit to help you speak only
what they need—not just your opinion.
Scriptures
That Reflect the Gift of Counsel
“Your
word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105
“When
they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to
say;
what you are to say will be given to you at that time.”
— Matthew 10:19
“He
leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.”
— Psalm 25:9
Reflection
Question for the Week
Where
in my life am I being invited to listen more carefully for the Holy Spirit’s
guidance rather than relying only on my own thoughts?
Daily
Soul Moments: Counsel Week
- Sunday: Reflect: Was there a moment this
week when I clearly felt the Spirit guide me?
- Monday: Pause before a small decision
today and ask: “Holy Spirit, what do You want?”
- Tuesday: Read Psalm 25 slowly. Which verse
speaks to your need for guidance?
- Wednesday: Journal about a decision you're
facing. Invite the Holy Spirit into it.
- Thursday: Think of someone who sought your
advice. Ask: Did I let the Spirit speak through me?
- Friday: Practice listening more than
speaking. See what rises in the silence.
- Saturday: Thank the Spirit for a time you
were guided—even when you didn’t realize it right away.
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Let
this be a week of learning to trust the whisper of the Spirit. You don’t have
to have it all figured out. You just need to say each day:
“Come, Holy Spirit. I’m listening.”
Closing
Prayer
Come,
Holy Spirit, Gift of Counsel,
Be the compass of my heart.
Guide me in small things and great.
Teach me to pause and listen.
Help me speak when I should,
And be silent when You are working in the stillness.
Walk beside me in every choice,
So that I may choose not just what is good,
But what is holy, wise, and pleasing to You.
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