Holy Spirit, May your Spirit fall upon us.

 Holy Spirit, Fall Your Spirit Upon Us

A Reflection on Acts 2:2-4, Joel 2:28, and Ezekiel 39:29

Holy Spirit, fall Your Spirit upon us—not a gentle mist alone,

But as the rushing, mighty wind that shakes us to the bone.

Come as the fire that purifies, that burns away the dross,

That melts the heart of stone and turns our gain to holy loss.

Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. (Acts 2:2-3)

Fall upon our minds—illumine every darkened thought.

Let the Spirit of truth unravel all the lies the enemy has brought.

Where confusion reigns, bring clarity; where doubt has made its nest,

Breathe Your peace, O Holy Spirit, and give our troubled minds a rest.

Fall upon our hearts—melt the hardness, heal the hurt.

Where fear has taken residence, let faith arise and assert

The power of Your indwelling, the comfort of Your nearness,

The joy of Your salvation, the sweetness of Your dearness.

“I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” (Joel 2:28)

Fall upon our lips—let them speak with holy fire,

Not with eloquence of men, but with heaven’s own desire.

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

Let our mouths declare Your wonders as the Spirit leads, be led.

Fall upon our hands—let them serve and heal and bless.

Use our ordinary touch to carry heaven’s tenderness.

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

A living sacrifice ascending to Your throne of care.

I will no longer hide My face from them, for I will pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord. (Ezekiel 39:29)

Fall upon our worship—let it not be stale or cold.

Let Your Spirit’s river rise, a story yet untold.

In spirit and in truth we bow; we yield our all to You.

Holy Spirit, fall Your Spirit upon us—make us faithful, make us new.

Come, Holy Spirit. We are ready. We are waiting. We are Yours.

Fall upon us now. Amen.