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DAY 27, SPECIAL PRAYER FOR THE RENEWAL IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

Jesus’ disciples once asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1

After explaining His disciples He said, “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:13

The Father is waiting to fill you with His Holy Spirit!

Let’s pray together.

Father in heaven,

I come to you in the name of Jesus our Savior. You said: Give me your heart. (Proverbs 23:26) I want to do that now by submitting myself to you today with everything I am and have.

Thank you that you have already answered this prayer according to Your will, because Your Word says that if we pray according to Your will we know that we have already received it (1 John 5:15). And you also said that you would by no means cast anyone out who comes to you (John 6:37).

Jesus told to His disciples that,

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Luke 11:13

You further said that you would give the Holy Ghost to those, who believe in you (John 7:38-39), who obey you (Acts 5:32), who let themselves be renewed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) and who walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16). This is my desire. Please accomplish this in me. For this reason I sincerely ask you Father to give me the Holy Ghost today. Since it is a request according to Your will, I thank You that have given me the Holy Ghost now (1 John 5:15).

Thank You that I have received Your divine love at the same time, because Your word says, “The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 5:5; Ephesians 3:17) I want to say with the psalmist, “I will love You, O Lord, my strength.” (Psalm 18:1) Thank you that I can love my fellow human beings with Your love.

Thank You that through the Holy Ghost the power of sin has been broken in me (Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16). Please save and protect me today from sin and from the world, give me protection from the fallen angels, save me from temptations and when necessary snatch me and save me from my old corrupt nature. (1 John 5:18)

And please help me to be Your witness in word and deed (Acts 1:8). I praise You and thank You for hearing my prayer.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION & DEVOTION

  1. What would you add or take away from this prayer?

  2. How would you make it your own?

  3. Write your own prayer.