In reply to Manie Groenewald.

We are instructed to ask for the Holy Spirit. See Luke 11:13. We do not automatically get the Holy Spirit when we are baptized. We have the human spirit that comes to us in birth, but if we want to be filled with the Holy Spirit, we must humbly ask. I have found that being around other strong believers helps. There is more power in our prayers. There is understanding of the Word. The Holy Spirit endows us with the power of Christ. Hope this helps.