Pour the Spirit of God upon us.

 Pour the Spirit of God Upon Us

A Reflection on Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17, and Isaiah 44:3

Pour the Spirit of God upon us—not a trickle, but a flood,

A deluge of Your presence, washing over fear and blood.

Let the heavens open wide; let the latter rain descend.

Let the promised gift of the Father find in us a welcome end.

“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)

Pour upon the young—fire in their bones, a holy zeal.

Pour upon the old—wisdom, hope, and dreams made real.

Pour upon our sons and daughters—boldness to proclaim

The wonders of Your kingdom, the power of Your name.

No more dry and barren places; let the river rise.

No more timid hearts; open now our eyes.

Let the Spirit fall on every tribe and tongue,

And the song of the redeemed be forever sung.

In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. (Acts 2:17)

Pour, Lord, upon our worship—let it not be stale or cold.

Pour upon our witness—make us fearless, make us bold.

Pour upon our families, upon our homes, our streets.

Let the Spirit’s fruit and gifts make our lives complete.

We are thirsty, we are empty, we are longing for the rain.

We have prayed for years, O Lord; let it fall on us again.

Not just for our comfort, but for the sake of those who wait

To see the power of Your Spirit break through every gate.

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring, and My blessing on your descendants. (Isaiah 44:3)

So we open wide our hands and lift our voices to the sky.

Pour the Spirit of God upon us—now and by and by.

Let the river flow, let the fire fall, let the wind blow free.

Come, Holy Spirit, come. We receive. Amen.

Amen.