Dear Praying Friends~In the last few months, I have been considering the ministry of the Holy Spirit more deeply. Am I aware of His presence constantly to comfort and guide? Jesus told us when He left that He would send back another comforter. As Christians, we are told to be led by His Spirit. We are not to seek comfort the way that the world does, but we are to be comforted by the true Comforter…the Holy Spirit. This week let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN! Let’s consider what scripture tells us about the great Comforter that has come so that we can be close to God. He is speaking…are we listening, Bride of Christ? ~Blessings, Gina
Monday, December 18, 2023: Read Romans 8:14, John 14:26
Prayer Pointer: As a child of God, You have the Holy Spirit to comfort and to guide you.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?
As you have time: Worship Song for today: Holy Spirit, You are Welcome Here
Tuesday, December 19, 2023: Read Galatians 5:16, John 16:13
Prayer Pointer: The Holy Spirit will always tell us the truth.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?
As you have time: How to Serve with Love
Wednesday, December 20, 2023: Read Romans 8:26, Galatians 5:18
Prayer Pointer: There is “Holy Freedom” in the Spirit.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Lead us in prayer, Holy Spirit, even when we don’t have the words to express our prayers. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?
As you have time: But in our limited condition, there are many things that we need God to do for us that we are not even aware of, and perhaps never will be. How amazing that God has provided a way for us to pray for things we don’t even know we need by the Holy Spirit. Read more: Romans 8:26 Meaning of the Spirit Helps Us in Our Weakness
Thursday, December 21, 2023: Read Romans 8:5, Romans 8:9
Prayer Pointer: Live according to the Spirit!
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Lead us in prayer, Holy Spirit, even when we don’t have the words to express our prayers. Show us, Holy Spirit, what it means to walk according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?
As you have time: ESV REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE – ROM 8:9–11
Friday, December 22, 2023: Read Isaiah 30:21
Prayer Pointer: Listen for the Holy Spirit’s direction.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, as we await Your return, help me and my brothers and sisters throughout the earth to walk by Your Spirit and to have a greater revelation of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In these difficult days, Holy Spirit, I welcome Your help and Your comfort. Help all of us to walk by Your leading, Holy Spirit. Help all of us to listen to Your voice, Holy Spirit. Lead us in prayer, Holy Spirit, even when we don’t have the words to express our prayers. Show us, Holy Spirit, what it means to walk according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh. Help all of us to remember to call upon You, to look up to You often in this day and in the days ahead. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Think/Journal/Apply: Do it again! Take time to listen: Is the Holy Spirit speaking anything to me in this quiet moment?
As you have time: Devotional: This Is The Way Walk In It | Isaiah 30:21 Meaning.
Saturday, December 23 & 24, 2023: Take time to reread this week’s Holy Spirit scriptures.
I am sure you are probably making last minute plans and prep for Christmas Day 2023. Enjoy those plans but don’t forsake the reason for those plans. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. I hope you will be able to enjoy a candlelight service this weekend. This is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Singing Silent Night by candlelight is always holy for me. Whatever your plans, I pray that you truly enjoy the Lord’s presence with family and friends.
Let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE CELEBRATE YOUR FIRST COMING AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN!
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Christmas Day, December 25th at midnight.
Rhythms of Grace 