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Read Genesis 1:1-31, 1 John 5:7 Reflection: The Divine Spirit has been revealed to mankind since the beginning. Thus was proof of the Holy Trinity, of the Three Persons in the Godhead. Man was made to glorify the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Write a prayer of rejoicing that God has revealed Himself to you in the Trinity.
Read Judges 3: 8-12 Reflection: The Holy Spirit moved through the first judge of Israel. How much more should we pray for those in charge of our legal system to be filled with the Spirit. The Spirit bestows wisdom and courage which qualifies us for service as the power of the Spirit performs it. Write a prayer of rejoicing that God is qualifying you to have discernment in your prayer life and in your dealings with others.
Read Judges 6:34:40, Judges 11:29-32, Judges 13:24-25, Judges 14:6, Judges 14:19, Judges 15:14, Judges 16:20-31 Reflection: The Holy Spirit chose and enabled men to deliver His People from the power of the enemy and to wrought miracles by their hands. Write a prayer of rejoicing that the Holy Spirit has chosen you to accomplish mighty works in God's Kingdom. Thank Him that He is exaltng you above your enemies.
Read 1 Samuel 10:6-7, 1 Samuel 10:9-13, 1 Samuel 11:5-7, 2 Samuel 23:1-4 Reflection: The Holy Spirit moved in men to prophesy, to anoint and equip others for service, to be messengers, to bring about righteous judgment, and to empower for service. Pray you be like David, where the Sprit will utter your last words, even upon the approach of death. Write a prayer of rejoicing that the Holy Spirit can empower you for His Divine purposes.
Read 1 Kings 18:11-15, Acts 8:26-40, Revelations 4:1-2, Revelations 11:11-12 Reflection: The Holy Spirit knows no boundaries. He can transport man from one area or hemisphere to another to accomplish His will. Write a prayer of rejoicing that God can enrapture you to do His bidding even if you think of locality as a hindrance.
Read 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, 2 Chronicles 20:14-19, 2 Chronicles 24:20-21, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:1:47, Acts 4:29-33 Reflection: Pray the Holy Spirit be upon your congegation as well as yourself. Pray He comes down upon all that draws near to Him. Write a prayer of rejoicing that the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the sons and daughters of God.
Read Job 33:4, Psalms 51:10-12, Isaiah 40:12-14, Ezekiel 11:24, Ezekiel 43:5 Reflection: Elihu recognized the Holy Spirit made him. David asked the Lord not to take away the Holy Spirit from him after asking for forgiveness for his sins. Isaiah recognized the omnipotence of the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel received revelation, visions and prophesied through the workings of the Holy Spirit. Write a prayer of rejoicing for how much more He will do for you that ask Him.
Read Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:25-33, John 1:29-37, Matthew 3:11-17&4:1 Reflection: The Holy Spirit was active in proclaiming the Blessed Event, revealing the Lamb of God, and leading Jesus in whatsoever He did. How much more should we be opened to His direction. Write a prayer of rejoicing that the Dove sees fit to use you in whatsoever manner He will.
Read 1 Samuel 16:1-14, Mark 3:22-30, Acts 5:1-12, Acts 7:51, Ephesians 4:17:32, 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Reflection: You must not trifle with the Holy Spirit. Write a prayer of rejoicing that He is keeping you and that no one will snatch you from the safety of Jesus' hand.
Read Deuteronomy 34:9, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 19:1-6 Reflection: The Holy Spirit can be given by the consecration of the laying on of hands. Ask your church if they have such a service or revival. Write a prayer of rejoicing that the presbyter is enabled to lay on hands that the Holy Spirit come upon you.
Read 1 Corinthians 2:9-16, Acts 5:32, Acts 6:3-10, Acts 7:55-56 Reflection: The Holy Spirit fills you through obedience to achieve the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Write a prayer of rejoicing that you are filled with the Holy Ghost who shall give you graces and comfort.
Read Matthew 10:16-20, John 14:23-31, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Reflection: The Holy Spirit inspired all Scripture. Be devoted to reading the Word daily. Write a prayer of rejoicing that He is able to recall all Scripture to your mind when you need it.
Read John 1:33-34, John 3:5-8, John 4:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 Reflection: The gift of the Spirit is the yield of Christ's mediation, bought by his merit, and received by his intercession. The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed upon the disciples of Christ, and not on the world. Write a prayer of rejoicing that you are chosen by Christ to receive.
Read Acts 11:20-24, Acts 13:52, Romans 8:1-28, Galatians 5:16-18, Ephesians 1:13 Reflection: We are sealed by the Holy Spirit and we mind the things of the Spirit. His fullness is received by faith according to the measure that God has given to us. Write a prayer of rejoicing that the Holy Spirit keeps your mind fixed upon Him as He fills you with joy.
Read Ezekial 1:28-2:1-10, John 16:7-16, Acts 2:32-33, Acts 7:54-60, Acts 10:19-20, Acts 13:1-4, Acts 16:6, 1 Timothy 4:1-6, Revelation 2:29, Revelation 14:13, Revelation 22:17 Reflection: The Spirit speaks audibly for those who will hear. He gives vision and He gives direction and forbids. Write a prayer of rejoicing that you are able to hear His bidding, and that He strengthens you to accomplish it.
Read Luke 3:8, Galatians 5:22-25, Reflection: Part(a){The fruits of the Spirit} Commit to memory the nine fruits of the Spirit that He bestows. Write a prayer of rejoicing for the fruits in your life others can recognize and ask the Holy Spirit to develop the ones not yet ripened.
Read Matthew 7:16-20, John 15:26, John 16:13, Romans 5:1-5, Ephesians 5:9-10 Reflection: Part(b){The fruit of the Spirit} Write a prayer of rejoicing that He brings about all goodness that is within you.
Read 1 Corinthians 12:31, Galatians 3:3-5, Philippians 2:1-2, 1 Timothy 3:16 Reflection: Part(a){The gifts of the Spirit} The extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit are chiefly exercised in the public assemblies for the building up of the Body of Christ and the equipping of the saints. Write a prayer of rejoicing for the gifts He has given you for the good working of the Kingdom, and for fellowship of the brothers and sisters in Christ.
Read Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14, 2 Corinthians 6:4-10, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 2:13-18, Titus 3:5 Reflection: Part(b){The gifts of the Spirit} Miraculous powers are given for the furtherance of the Gospel.The blessed Spirit must have all the glory for what He applies and bestows. Write a prayer of rejoicing that He has taught you how to glorify Him as He has made you habitations for God by His Spirit and gifting.
Read Zechariah 12:10, Romans 1:4, Romans 8:15, Ephesians 4:3-6, Hebrews 10:29, Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4;5, Revelation 5:6 The Holy Spirit has many names by nature as Jesus does, yet He is One with the Father and the Son. He is Deity, Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient. Write a prayer of rejoicing for the intimacy He has conveyed to you by His revelation.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:16) John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire. This would be a baptism by the Holy Ghost, giving power to work miracles, and enlightening and sanctifying souls. This confirms the Divine Promise, and encourages us to depend upon it. Pray the following prayers and receive the Holy Spirit. "And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, 'Receive ye the Holy Ghost.'" John 20:22
Holy Spirit, You are the Eternal Spirit, our Helper, Comforter and Intercessor. You are One with the Father and the Son. You are Triune. On this day of Pentecost we honor Your grace and truth as our Sanctifier. We recognize Your Godhead and we thank You for the fullness of the Spirit come upon us.
We have failed at times to see You move in our lives, in our church, in our leaders, and in the Body of Christ. We have not credited You for Your works, yet we have inner fulfillment because of You, and we have power in Christ because of Your enablement. We honor You this day, and we desire to worship You in a manner more honoring of You in the reflection of our calling. We sorrow for the times we have grieved You. We ask forgiveness this day as You extend grace and infill us.
You are the Breath of Life, the Spirit of Wisdom, You moved in holy men of old, and You pour out Your Spirit upon us in these last days. Send us latter day rain. With openness we receive You. You are what is good and generous in us. You equip us for Kingdom service and empower us to avail. You prune us, and You inspire us to strive for a holy life. You are the Spirit of the prophets who wrote the Holy Word, and You recall Scripture to our mind in our time of need. We praise You for Your Wisdom.
You are our Teacher and our Friend. You created beauty, life and design. You preserve our lives, and we live and move and have our being in You. We ask You this day to deepen our spiritual commitment and to increase our fruits. We ask You to freshen the gifts You have given us and to move us with zeal to use them for Your glory. We thank You for victory and unity. We exalt You that we have access to Your Presence. We praise You that You have revealed Yourself as Trinity to us. May we walk worthy of the desire that is in our hearts today as we thank You for Pentecost. Come Holy Spirit! Amen
Posted by editor www.4pray.com ©2005-2007 If prayed say so!Prayer For Holy Spirit Power
Almighty God, if You have called us to this ministry, You will equip us with Holy Spirit power. You will grant us the gifts that we need to excel. Act 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Lord, we see others run but without being called. Make our calling sure.
Lord, we see others serving but without humility. Make us humble.
Lord we see others doing works but without power. Grant that the Holy Spirit enable us to do the works of Christ Jesus.
Lord, we see those in the ministry who have no personal time with You. Grant that we set aside the most important share of the day to converse with You and study Your Word.
Lord, we see others that do not have a prayer life. Grant us faith and expectation each time we ask mighty things in Jesus' name and praise and worship You.
Lord, we see others in business as the money changers were, yet they never open a generous hand to others. Make us more than generous in all we do. Remind us that we freely received and we should freely give.
Almighty God, our desire is to serve You and be Your witnesses to the uttermost parts of the earth. Enable us for this ministry. May Thy Holy Spirit fall upon us and may we recognize how to stir up the gifts within us.Almighty God, we beseech Thee to take not the Holy Spirit from us. Help us to serve You in a manner that You might be glorified and honored by all.
Fall upon us sweet, gentle Holy Spirit and enable us to do the works that Christ Jesus did, and calls us to do. Through His mighty name we ask these things. Amen
Posted by editor www.4pray.com ©2005-2007 If prayed say so!
Doctrinal Statement
1.) I believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error as originally given; it is the final and infallible authority in matters of faith and practice. 2.) I believe in the Trinity, one God is Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 3.) I believe that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, that He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, and rose bodily and literally on the third day. 4.) I believe man is by nature lost and in need of a Savior. By repenting of sin and accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior (by faith alone), we become right with God: our sins are forgiven, heaven is our home, and we will live with our Lord and other believers for ever. Good works may evidence our salvation, but we are saved by God's grace apart from our works. 5.) I believe that those who have not received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will be separated from God and experience His judgment forever. 6.) Jesus will one day return to to establish His Kingdom. He will judge the living and the dead.