Bless me with the Holy Spirit.

 Bless Me with the Holy Spirit

A Reflection on Luke 11:13 and Acts 1:8

Bless me with the Holy Spirit—not a gift to store away,

But a living, flowing river that refreshes me each day.

Not a distant, silent power, but a Comforter and Friend,

Who guides me into truth and helps me to the end.

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! (Luke 11:13)

Bless me with the Spirit of wisdom—to see with heaven's eyes.

Bless me with the Spirit of understanding—to hear beyond the lies.

Bless me with the Spirit of counsel—when the path is unclear.

Bless me with the Spirit of power—to cast out every fear.

Let the Spirit rest upon me—like a dove, gentle and true.

Let the Spirit burn within me—purifying, making new.

Let the Spirit speak in silence, or in fire, or in wind.

Let the Spirit shape my character and heal the wounds of sin.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses. (Acts 1:8)

I open every chamber of my heart, every hidden room.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Let Your living water bloom.

Not for show, not for glory, not for tongues or for a sign,

But to make me more like Jesus, in Your holy, gentle design.

Bless me with the Holy Spirit—seal me, fill me, lead me on.

Until the work You've started in my life is fully, finally done.

Amen.