Holy Spirit dwell in me.

 Holy Spirit, Dwell in Me

A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 8:9-11, and Ezekiel 36:27

Holy Spirit, dwell in me—not as a guest who stays a night,

But as the Lord of this, my life, the everlasting light.

Come and take Your rightful place within this earthen frame.

Let every corner of my heart be kindled by Your flame.

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? (1 Corinthians 6:19)

Dwell in my mind—renew my thoughts, dispel the lies.

Let the Spirit of truth reveal the wisdom of the skies.

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

Breathe Your peace, O Holy Spirit, and give my troubled mind a rest.

Dwell in 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 bitterness has grown,

Let Your gentle presence heal me, making all Your glory known.

You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. (Romans 8:9)

Dwell in my will—take the reins, I surrender all.

Every plan, every dream, every ambition, great or small.

Let Your leading be my compass, Your purpose be my guide.

In Your hands, my life is yielded; in Your love, I will abide.

Dwell in my body—make it a temple, pure and true.

Let my hands, my feet, my lips, my eyes, be instruments for You.

Heal the wounds, strengthen the weak, and let Your life be shown.

Holy Spirit, dwell in me—I am not my own.

I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes. (Ezekiel 36:27)

So I welcome You, O Spirit—not for a moment, but for good.

Come and make my heart Your home, as only a Father would.

Dwell in me—today, tomorrow, all my days.

Let my life be Your dwelling place, forever lost in praise.

Amen.