Anne Graham Lotz - Jesus in Me: Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion

Praise for
Jesus in Me

Fifteen years ago, I sat in an arena with thousands of other women as Anne Graham Lotz expounded on the person and power of the Holy Spirit. Every word was like a lit match catching fire in my soul. Since then, Ive gotten an up-close, personal look at Annes relationship with the Spirit of God. She walks with Him, listens to Him, and rests on His power to fulfill the Fathers purposes for her. The truths that she has taught meand that she now shares with you in this bookhave come not just from deep study but also from the personal experience of a woman who has learned the rhythms of grace through a lifetime of faithfulness.

P RISCILLA S HIRER , Bible teacher and author

This book is a genuine treasury of wisdom that can be attained only through a life of walking with God and being led by His Holy Spirit. I am thrilled Anne Graham Lotz has walked this walk so that she can talk this talk for our benefit! This is about the only way to fully live the life for which we were each created. Read it and rejoice!

E RIC M ETAXAS , New York Times number one best-selling author of Bonhoeffer and Miracles

One of the things Ive always appreciated about Anne Graham Lotz is her passionate desire to pursue God and know Him intimately. In this recent season of suffering, Anne has learned some profound lessons and experienced the Holy Spirit as her constant companion, comforter, and friend. The result is her new book, Jesus in Me. I highly recommend it.

G REG L AURIE , senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship

Most of us would give anything to be literally led through the day by the tender, firm hand of our Savior. How wed love to hear His voice telling us clearly which way to turn and when to stop. And, oh, if we could only feel the nearness and sweetness of His presence! The good news is we can! In her new and most remarkable book, Anne Graham Lotz succinctly explains how the Spirit who resides within us is the Spirit of Jesus Himself. Hence the title Jesus in Me. My friend details not only how to lean on the Spirit of Jesus but also how to recognize His voice, perceive His touch, sense His nearness, and respond to His instruction. I heartily recommend this excellent book to anyone who desires a closer communion with Christ!

J ONI E ARECKSON T ADA , founder of Joni and Friends International Disability Center

I just finished spending the day reading Annes wonder-filled book Jesus in Me. It is truly a spiritual thrillerfor isnt that what it is like when a child of God discovers he or she not only is indwelt by Gods Spirit but also can be divinely led and empowered by His Spirit in every circumstance of life? The theology is clear in these pages, and youll find story after story of what this Spirit-directed walk looks like in the varied trials, twists, and turns of life.

K AY A RTHUR , author, Bible teacher, and cofounder of Precept Ministries International

It is one thing to read a book about the Holy Spirit, but it is another thing altogether to read a book by an author who is experiencing the ongoing presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus in Me is a living testimony that will teach you, encourage you, and inspire you to be like Christ. Regardless of where you are in your life today, God will use these transforming words to meet you at the point of your greatest need. He is with you always, even until the end of the earth.

D R . R ONNIE F LOYD , senior pastor of Cross Church and president of the National Day of Prayer

Jesus in Me is a simple yet powerful book about the truth of who the Holy Spirit is and the importance of how He works in our lives. Within every page you will discover what it means to have Jesus fully alive inside you! This book is a much-needed read for the body of Christ today.

D ARRYL S TRAWBERRY , evangelist and former major league baseball player

Anne Graham Lotz stands as one of the most anointed and gifted voices in modern-day Christianity. In her new book, Jesus in Me, Anne equips us with a biblically substantiated framework for a life driven, convicted, and comforted by Gods precious Holy Spirit. This book will not just inspire you; it will empower you!

S AMUEL R ODRIGUEZ , lead pastor of New Season, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, author of You Are Next, and executive producer of the movie Breakthrough

J ESUS IN M E

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Hardcover ISBN9780525651048

Ebook ISBN9780525651086

Copyright 2019 by Anne Graham Lotz

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Author is represented by Alive Literary Agency, 7680 Goddard Street, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920, www.aliveliterary.com.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Lotz, Anne Graham, 1948- author.

Title: Jesus in me : experiencing the Holy Spirit as a constant companion / Anne Graham Lotz.

Description: Colorado Springs : Multnomah, 2019. | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018058173 | ISBN 9780525651048 (hardcover) | ISBN 9780525651086 (electronic)

Subjects: LCSH: Holy Spirit. | SpiritualityChristianity.

Classification: LCC BT121.3 .L68 2019 | DDC 231/.3dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018058173

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To them God has chosen to make knownthe glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

C OLOSSIANS 1:27

Introduction

Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion

Weather permitting, early each morning that I am home, I walk and run for about two and a half miles. This has been my routine for over thirty years. As I grow older, I also grow more grateful for the physical ability to maintain this exercise. I have been consistent and committed to it, not just for the physical benefits but also because it is a stress reliever. The burdens of the day seem to be placed on hold for the thirty or forty minutes it takes to complete my route.