
(Jesus said).. I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.
John 14:16 ESV
Loving God, thank you that you give us the gift of your Holy Spirit, our Helper and Comforter who will remain with us for ever:-
The Spirit who will remind us of everything Jesus said, taught and did. The Spirit who will teach us and show us things beyond our human understanding. The Spirit who will reveal the heart and mind and ways of God. The Spirit who will enable us and lead us in ways of righteousness and peace. The Spirit who will pray with us in our weakness, in a way that cannot be put into words. The Spirit who will arm us with strength and confidence in the midst of doubt and fear. The Spirit who will clothe us with compassion, kindness and humility. The Spirit who will live out the Christian life with us and within us. The Spirit who will breathe new life into us and fill us with joy and peace in knowing Jesus.
The Spirit who will convict us of the truth, who will gently remind us – …Jesus gave his life for you; …. you are wholly and dearly loved. *
Gracious God, we praise you for your life-giving Holy Spirit who is with us and helps us to navigate this often difficult life. We thank you that your Spirit will never coerce us or over-ride our free will. As we reflect, may we open our hearts to invite and welcome your Holy Spirit more fully into our lives, for Jesus sake. Amen.
Ruth Rushworth
* 1 John 3:16; 1 Col 3:12