Amazing and Gracious God, how many are the good gifts that You’ve given me? Too many to count! Your goodness surrounds me and empowers me; it lifts me up and carries me. What a blessed child of God I am.
My mind is flooded with an image of the divine gift of The Holy Spirit. How do I see The Holy Spirit—like the wind, Who can be incredibly powerful yet ever so gentle.
I imagine myself on a prairie filled with wild flowers dancing with The Trinity—Jesus in person, God—this dazzling bright ball of energy and light—and The Holy Spirit as a breeze swirling around us. I’m smiling ear to ear, experiencing pure joy.
How beautiful it is to be in relationship with You. So simple, yet so complex.
Holy Spirit, thank You for being in me; never leaving me. Though I may feel it, I am never alone. Thank You for Your nudges and prompts; to pray and act when You want me to do something. In those times when I obey, I am invariably blessed and so grateful that I did.
You bring richness and vibrancy to my life. You fill me with peace and joy when my circumstances would call for otherwise.
Your gifts, Holy Spirit, of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are what I seek to experience daily. Saturate me in them because I cannot conjure them up on my own. Remind me to invite You into my day, so that we can walk and talk throughout it.
Thank You for praying for me when I have no words or lack the energy or desire to do so. You are “for” me and make life on earth more bearable and joyous. You lift me from the pit and mire, and give me hope. Sometimes it’s but a glimmer, but when I spend time with You—praying, listening to Jesus music, reading Your Word, reciting scripture, journaling, reaching out to a brother or sister in Christ, that hope grows stronger and brighter.
How blessed am I. Thank You for Your love, goodness and faithfulness. May I share the gift You’ve given me with another, allowing Your light to shine through me.
In the Precious and Holy Name of Jesus I pray.
Amen.
