Saturday, 31 May 2025

Holy Spirit fall upon me.

 Here is a poem invoking the Holy Spirit, woven with Scripture that reflects His presence as Comforter, Fire, Living Water, and Divine Breath:


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**Fall Afresh**  

*"Breathe upon me, Spirit—  

Unstop this throat of dust.  

Let Pentecost’s bright ember  

Ignite me with Your trust.*  


*Wind upon my breath (John 3:8),  

Fire upon my soul (Acts 2:3).  

Make my spirit fertile ground  

Where Living Waters roll (John 7:38–39).*  


*Rest upon me like a dove (Luke 3:22),  

Anoint these weary hands.  

Unseal the blind, break chains of night—  

Fulfill Isaiah’s commands (Luke 4:18–19).*  


*Dwell within this temple clay (1 Cor. 6:19),  

As Comforter and Friend (John 14:26).  

Groan when words are lost in shadows—  

Praying without end (Romans 8:26).*  


*Mold me with Your fingerprints,  

This vessel of Your art.  

Till fruits of joy and faithfulness  

Rise kelson-like within my heart (Gal. 5:22–23)."*  


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### Key Scriptural Foundations:

1. **Breath of Renewal**  

   - *"The wind blows where it wishes... so is everyone born of the Spirit"* (John 3:8) . The Spirit’s movement is mysterious yet life-giving, like air reviving dry bones.  


2. **Fire of Empowerment**  

   - At Pentecost, tongues of fire rested on each believer, igniting bold witness (Acts 2:3–4) . The poem’s "Pentecost’s bright ember" echoes this transformative power.  


3. **Water of Revival**  

   - Jesus promised *"rivers of living water"* flowing from those filled with the Spirit (John 7:38–39) . The "Living Waters roll" imagery reflects this sustaining grace.  


4. **Comforter’s Presence**  

   - Christ called the Spirit *"another Advocate... who remains with you forever"* (John 14:16–17) . The poem’s "Comforter and Friend" embodies this relational intimacy.  


5. **Fruit of Transformation**  

   - *"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace..."* (Gal. 5:22–23) . The closing lines tie spiritual growth to this "kelson" (keel beam)—a structural metaphor from Whitman’s analysis of divine unity .  


For deeper reflection: Isaiah 61:1–2 (quoted by Jesus in Luke 4:18–19)  anchors the Spirit’s mission: freeing captives, healing brokenness, and proclaiming God’s favor. May this prayer draw you nearer to His tangible presence.

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