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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