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Baptism with the Holy Spirit

Imagine you are playing outside with your friends, and your mom calls you inside for dinner. You leave your friends and go to the kitchen, where your mom gives you food to eat. That's how baptism with the Holy Spirit is like.

When you believe in Jesus and ask Him to be your savior, he sends the Holy Spirit to live inside you. The Holy Spirit helps you understand the Bible, makes you want to do the right things, and gives you peace and comfort when you are sad. It's like having a best friend with you all the time.

Baptism with the Holy Spirit is like your best friend becoming even closer to you. In the Bible, it says that sometimes people would pray and ask for the Holy Spirit to come upon them in a special way. They would feel a strong presence of God, and sometimes even speak in different languages. It's like getting an extra boost of the Holy Spirit's power to help you live a good life and tell other people about Jesus.

It's important to remember that not everyone experiences baptism with the Holy Spirit in the same way. Some people may have a very strong feeling, while others may not feel anything different at all. But whether you feel it or not, God is with you and loves you just the same. So, always stay connected with God and keep believing in Him.
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