Blawenburg
Reformed Church
In Service to the Risen Christ Since 1832
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When I fall on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
from Let Us Break Bread Together
Prayer Corner is a place for you to visit for inspiration and suggestions about how you can connect with God. It is our desire to help you reach out to God more often and in more ways. We hope that this connection will bring you more discernment, more peace, and more love for God and others... even for yourself.
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Prayer Corner 44
By Angie Rebert
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
John 14:26 NIV
Sometimes, I feel a bit uncomfortable when I pray to the Holy Spirit. Jesus is my “Go to” prayer person. Yet I believe Holy Spirit is an active force in my human spirit .
Sometimes I think of something I believe the Holy Spirit wants me to do. I find myself hesitant to begin, choosing instead to avoid or procrastinate. Often a lack of peace will follow, and I will be nudged persistently to obey Holy Spirit.
One example I can share with you was the Nativity Story Dave Cochran and I presented in an Advent worship service. I believed God wanted me to share with BRC this drama, which I had written and shared several times at Montgomery Ministries. However, I avoided suggesting it to the Worship Team for several years. The Holy Spirit was persistent, and finally I obeyed, praying the Holy Spirit would give me the courage and skills I needed and to provide a person to act the part of Joseph.
The Holy Spirit provided, the worship team approved, and Dave graciously agreed to play the part of Joseph. Although I was a bit anxious, I experienced peace while Dave and I shared The Nativity Story that Sunday morning.
My prayers like the one below often are prayers asking the Holy Spirit to help me.
O Holy Spirit, I ask you to guide me through today. I DESIRE to do God’s Will.
Please give me the skills I need. Guide me and empower me. Give me courage, and the thoughts and words to use.
Please give me Your loving heart and Your helping hand to share with whomever you bring to my path.
I trust you as I walk with you today. I thank you for listening and being with me as I pray. Help me in Your Holy Will, Holy Spirit to:
Believe,
Receive,
Perceive and
Proceed
In the name of Jesus I pray,
Amen
“May the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
2 Cor. 13:14
Listen to Nudge Me to Obey, an original song about the Holy Spirit, produced by Velkio (Lee) Bekir