Cover over me, Holy Spirit.

 Come Over Me, Holy Spirit

A Reflection on Acts 1:8, Romans 8:11, and John 14:26

Come over me, Holy Spirit—not a visitor, but a guest,

Not a passing wind that brushes, but the dove that finds its nest.

Come with power from on high, with fire and with grace,

To anoint this humble vessel, to fill this empty space.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. (Acts 1:8)

Come over my mind—illumine every darkened thought.

Let the Spirit of truth reveal the lies the enemy has brought.

Renew my thinking, shape my dreams, correct my wandering will,

Until my mind reflects Your peace, Your purpose, and Your still.

Come over my heart—melt the cold and stubborn stone.

Let the fruit of love, joy, peace, and patience be made known.

Where fear has lodged, let boldness rise; where doubt has grown, let faith;

Where bitterness has taken root, pour out Your gentle grace.

The Spirit helps us in our weakness. He intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. (Romans 8:26)

Come over my lips—let them speak with holy fire.

Grant me words to praise, to pray, to witness, to inspire.

Loosen every tongue of silence, break the chains of timid dread.

Let my mouth declare Your wonders as the Spirit leads, be led.

Come over my hands—let them serve and heal and bless.

Use my ordinary touch to carry heaven’s tenderness.

Mold my fingers, guide my gestures, let each act become a prayer,

A living sacrifice ascending to Your throne of care.

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. (Romans 8:16)

Come over me, Holy Spirit—not once, but every hour.

Dwell within me, fill me, lead me, manifest Your power.

For I cannot live the Christian life in my own strength or art.

Only by Your indwelling can I have a faithful heart.

Come over me. I yield. I wait.

Come with Your fire, Your wind, Your weight.

Come over me, Holy Spirit, and make me wholly Thine.

In Jesus’ name, Amen. Amen. So let it shine.

Amen.