Question:
I want to know more about this Holy Ghost you talk about. Can it help me live right? I am saved, but I'm afraid to tell anyone because I mess up so much. Can I receive the Holy Ghost? I need help soon!

Answer:
What is the baptism of the Holy Ghost?
It is an enduement of power from God - Luke 24:49
It is an experience subsequent to salvation - Acts 2:1 - 4; Acts 8:12, 15, 17
It is part of Jesus' ministry to you - Luke 3:16
It was prophesied by the prophet Joel - Acts 2:16

Who qualifies?
You qualify
The Holy Ghost came to dwell within you when you were born again - Romans 8:16
The Holy Ghost will not only be with you, but in you - John 14: 16 - 17
Those who follow after you in faith qualify - Acts 2:39

How will it help me?
The Holy Ghost supplies power
He supplies miracle-working power - Acts 1:8
He supplies power to live right - John 16:13

The Holy Ghost brings comfort - John 14:16, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7

The Holy Ghost gives us power to be witnesses
A witness to an event is someone who produces proof that what he is saying is true.
We are saying Jesus is alive - Acts 4:33

The Holy Ghost gives new understanding to the Word of God - John 16:13

The Holy Ghost gives us the ability to speak in other tongues
Speaking in tongues will build you spiritually - Jude 20
Speaking in tongues will enable more effective prayer - Romans 8:26 - 27
Speaking in tongues is an additional means of communication with God - 1 Corinthians 14:2
Speaking in tongues gives access to all the gifts of the Spirit - 1 Corinthians 12: 8 -10