An excerpt from “Active Christianity.org” entitled, “How Do I Avoid Grieving The Holy Spirit?” by Helen Simons, states: “We live in a fast-paced society, and most of us live a fast-paced lifestyle, with fast travel, fast communication, fast access to a wealth of information, etc. If in the middle of this I do not consciously “set my mind on the things of the Spirit,” I will not be able to hear His still, small voice in my heart of hearts. When I do not listen to Him, I end up grieving the Holy Spirit, because He has so much to tell me that will bring me joy and happiness, and lead me to a life of freedom from sin and self.” This article may be viewed at: Grieving the Holy Spirit: How do I avoid it? Ephesians 4:30 (activechristianity.org) [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – Ephesians 4:30]
Application: “So, we need to be full of the Holy Spirit and then obey His leading. The seeds sowed by the Spirit are love, joy, peace, etc. They grow into fruit that is manifest into our lives. Are these evident in your life? How do you know? Ask yourself a few questions. “What do I think about all the time?” Is it about you? If all you do is think about yourself, then it is highly likely that you are sowing to the flesh. If your thoughts are focused on helping others and being a blessing, then it is likely that you are sowing to the Spirit. Living to please the Holy Spirit leads to a harvest [that] brings eternal life.” [Source: https://dailywalkdevotion.com/living-to-please-the-holy-spirit ]