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December 26, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n When You Wonder if There\u2019s More<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.\u201d John 16:7 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n On a long-ago Christmas morning, my 3-year-old son posed a question that made my face flush with embarrassment.<\/p>\n When every gift was opened and shreds of wrapping paper filled the floor, he peeked under the tree with a hopeful glance. Then he asked his grandparents, \u201cIs there more?\u201d<\/p>\n Horrified at his apparent ingratitude, I bent down and whispered a hasty rebuke in his ear.<\/p>\n Looking back, I now recognize my little boy wasn\u2019t being greedy. Too young to filter his questions through guarded expectations or fear of judgment, he was simply voicing his heart\u2019s winsome wonderings.<\/p>\n \u201cIs there more?\u201d<\/p>\n To be honest, it\u2019s a question I harbored for years before I found the courage to ask it.<\/p>\n I\u2019d joyfully accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was a child, but in adulthood, I found myself going through the motions. I looked faithful on the outside but felt numb on the inside. I couldn\u2019t pinpoint the problem, but there was an undeniable gap between the Truth animated in God\u2019s Word and my lived reality.<\/p>\n When I studied Scripture, I recognized a vibrancy in other Christ followers that didn\u2019t exist in my own life. I was lacking their joy, peace, perseverance, and confidence.<\/p>\n Jesus had promised me life to the full (John 10:10), but my soul felt eerily empty.<\/p>\n Thankfully, before Jesus departed from earth and returned to heaven, He answered my quiet query \u2014 and maybe yours \u2014 with a resounding \u201cyes\u201d through the promise of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n \u201cNevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you\u201d<\/em> (John 16:7).<\/p>\n The Holy Spirit, God\u2019s presence dwelling within God\u2019s people, provides the help we need to take hold of the abundant life Jesus promised. He guides us, grows us, transforms us, and empowers us.<\/p>\n If we\u2019ve trusted Jesus as our Savior but feel disconnected from His heart, the Holy Spirit can foster deeper intimacy (John 16:14).<\/p>\n If our faith feels listless or fatigued, the Holy Spirit can awaken us (Ephesians 5:14).<\/p>\n If we\u2019ve acknowledged our sin but continue to live stuck and defeated, the Holy Spirit can help us walk in freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17; Romans 8:2).<\/p>\n If we don\u2019t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit can intercede for us (Romans 8:26).<\/p>\n If we don\u2019t understand Scripture, the Holy Spirit can enlighten us (Ephesians 1:17).<\/p>\n The Holy Spirit is fuel for our faith and a friend for the journey. And when we welcome the gift of Him, we find the more<\/em> we\u2019ve wanted has been with us all along.<\/p>\n Dear Jesus, I don\u2019t want to miss the abundant life You died to give me. Holy Spirit, awaken my heart, steer my steps, and ignite my faith. I want more. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n The wrapping paper is tossed, the dishes are done, and the pace of life slows for just a moment. In this in-between space, there\u2019s a beautiful chance to think about what really matters. Your generosity at the end of this year has the power to step into that space for another woman \u2014 bringing her a devotion that shows up on her hardest day or a Bible study that steadies her when fear takes hold. And right now, your year-end gift will be doubled up to $87,500<\/em> through a time-sensitive matching opportunity. That means more hope for more women. Give today, and let your gift echo into the new year with eternal impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n Connect with Alicia on Instagram or visit her website\u00a0for more encouragement.<\/p>\n Ephesians 3:20, \u201cNow all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think\u201d (NLT).<\/p>\n John 10:10, \u201cThe thief\u2019s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life\u201d (NLT).<\/p>\n How have you experienced the abundant life Jesus promises? Share your thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2025 by Alicia Bruxvoort. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Proverbs 31 Ministries
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