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Today’s devotion
June 12, 2026
Make the Holy Spirit Happy
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30
Has someone ever said something so unkind that it hurt your feelings? Maybe a friend left you out, or said something mean, and it made you feel sad inside. We all know what that feels like, and we know we can hurt other people’s feelings too.
Today’s verse teaches us something important about the Holy Spirit. He’s not a thing or a force—He’s a person! And the Bible says we can “grieve” Him, which means we can make Him sad.
So what makes the Holy Spirit sad? The verses right around this one tell us. Mean words, staying angry, yelling, being cruel, or talking badly about others—those things hurt the Spirit. But being kind, gentle, and forgiving makes the Holy Spirit glad!
The good news is, when we mess up and hurt Him, we don’t have to feel stuck. We can tell God we’re sorry, and He promises to forgive us. Then we can keep walking close to Him with a happy heart.
Take Action: Today, be a “Spirit-gladdener”! Pick one kind thing to do that makes the Holy Spirit glad. You can say something encouraging to someone, forgive a friend who upset you, or give a real apology if you’ve been unkind. And if you catch yourself saying or doing something hurtful, don’t hide it. Tell God, “I’m sorry,” and ask Him to help you. He always forgives, and a fresh start feels wonderful!
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