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The presence of the Holy Spirit brings liberation from mourning, and the individual’s wounded spirit becomes filled with the love and presence of God. We, too, need to pray in order to receive the power of the Holy Spirit. We must pray in the name of Christ—in whom all authority in heaven and on earth is vested. Jesus said, "If you ask for anything in my name, I will do it." He will answer whatever we ask in the name of Jesus. Just as obedience is the evidence of faith, it is also the evidence of love. It is easy to tell Jesus, "I love you," but we must prove it through our actions. Love without obedience is a false love. If we love Christ and obey Him, He will send us another Comforter—the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God and of Christ. While God and Christ are in heaven, the Spirit is with us here on earth; the Holy Spirit dwells within us. After His death, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to take His place, ensuring that the disciples would not be left alone. Thus, the Holy Spirit was sent to carry out the very things that Christ Himself did while on earth. When we think of the Holy Spirit, we should view Him as "the presence of Christ with us." The Holy Spirit continues to perform the works that Christ once did; His work is a continuation of Christ’s ministry on earth. The world—that is, the realm of unbelievers—cannot receive the Spirit. Those who do not accept Christ cannot accept His Spirit. But to those who believe in Him, Jesus sends His Spirit. And the Spirit does not merely live with the believer.