I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. ~ Romans 15:13
The ultimate purpose of the Holy Spirit is to fill our hearts with God’s love on a very personal level. Since love covers a multitude of things, the Holy Spirit also strengthens us in our weaknesses. We fall short in so many ways. We really need Him.
Some people, like me, have a quiet and soft demeanor. I need the Holy Spirit to give me a push most of the time. I’m more likely to hold back and say nothing out of timidity but the Holy Spirit pushes me to step out.
Other people have a bolder demeanor. They need the Holy Spirit to pull them back most of the time. They’re more likely to speak out before they have assessed a situation but the Holy Spirit pulls on them to hold them still.
The Holy Spirit benefits both types of people and helps all in living a life of goodness that includes peace and joy.