Question 370: Should We Pray For One From Whom Ruach HaKodesh Has Departed?

Answer:

Who are you, to assume to judge that such a one has been forsaken by Ruach HaKodesh? It would be a fearful responsibility to act on such a conclusion. Of one thing you may rest assured: if the person is at all concerned about his spiritual condition, no matter how deeply he has offended, that very fact is conclusive evidence that Ruach HaKodesh has not abandoned him, but is still striving with him. When Ruach HaKodesh leaves a man, that man becomes careless and indifferent and has no desire to pray. It is difficult - almost impossible - for us to understand the operations of the Spirit, but you may be assured that the love and compassion and long-suffering of YHVH are infinite. Moshiach said that He would cast out none who came to Him. With such an assurance, no man need wait to try to solve the mysteries of Ruach HaKodesh's work. The practical duty of closing with Moshiach's offer of salvation is the first thing for Him to do.