Holy Spirit speak to us.

 Holy Spirit, Speak to Us

A Reflection on Acts 13:2, John 16:13, and Revelation 2:7

Holy Spirit, speak to us—not a whisper in the wind,

But a clear and living word that settles deep within.

Let Your voice be heard above the noise of daily care,

A still, small sound that pierces through the clutter of despair.

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” (Acts 13:2)

Speak to us in the quiet, when the world has gone to sleep.

Speak to us in the scripture, where Your promises are deep.

Speak to us through a brother, through a sister, through a child,

Through the beauty of creation, through a silence that beguiles.

We don't need fireworks, nor the shaking of the ground.

We just need Your voice, Lord—the most familiar sound.

The sound that guided Philip to the chariot in the sand,

The sound that freed the apostle Peter from the enemy's hand.

“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on His own; He will speak only what He hears.” (John 16:13)

Speak to us in our worship, when our hearts are lifted high.

Speak to us in our weeping, when we cannot even cry.

Speak to us in our waiting, when the path is unclear.

Speak to us in our choosing, and drive away every fear.

Give us ears to hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Not with hardened hearts, but with open, listening searches.

Let us not quench Your voice nor grieve Your holy dove,

But welcome every utterance of Your tender, faithful love.

“Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (Revelation 2:7)

Holy Spirit, speak to us. We are listening, Lord, today.

Turn our silence into hearing; turn our darkness into day.

Amen.