Dear friends,

I hope you are all well and in good health. It has been a long time since I last wrote, but I try to be patient until the appropriate time. Tomorrow will be five months since I was married to the love of my life and my soulmate, Kilah. The theme for these past few months has been learning; learning to listen, learning to grow, learning to breathe, and learning to Love. I have never been filled with more joy and love of life before this time, and I am incredibly thankful for all of the many blessings God has bestowed. I have learned many lessons in this short time, and I undoubtedly have many more ahead. Life can sometimes throw us obstacles, but if we are wise and humble we can learn and grow from all things. The main topic of this discussion is listening to the Spirit. God chooses to bless us with his Holy Spirit when we are open and able to submit to him. The key is to keep your ears and eyes open for His messages.

I have recently been through a situation of great distress and grief. The lessons that I have learned in the past month have been hard but overwhelmingly rewarding. However, much of my grief could have  been avoided had I simply listened to the Spirit instead of my own selfish desires. I was presented with an opportunity that I had dreamed of for many years. When the opportunity was in my grasp I convinced myself that it was God’s will when it was really my own. Many would likely not come to the same conclusions as I did, however it was evident I had made a big mistake. When I finally was able to pray and talk with God I understood the mistake I had made. However, I allowed the fear of the consequences to rule me and my decisions. It was through great stress and much prayer that I was able to KNOW exactly what I needed to do. I made my decision and followed the Spirit and it has made all the difference. I am at peace and once again on the right path. We as humans can get caught up the dealings of the world and either become deaf or totally ignorant of the will of the Spirit. I caution everyone to always look to God and allow him to lead and be the most important part of your life. Apart from Him life is meaningless, cold, lonely, and dark. However, when we live by His will we are blessed beyond measure. Fear is the greatest evil that we face in this life. We either live by fear or by Love, and the rewards of the later are far better than the consequences of the former. I love you all, and I pray that God speaks in each of your lives as He has done in mine.

yours always,

Spencer Liles

 “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.  And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”     Romans 8:26-27