See, I know it's not "me" that has "turned on the lights" at that moment, but God's Spirit of Understanding. "Unless thy law (His Word) had been my delight, I should have perished in mine affliction." Hebrews 8:10 says that God inscribes or engraves His Word in our hearts. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. spark our faith, John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: (1) "Wisdom and understanding," or intellectual and moral apprehension () the ability to perceive moral and abstract truth; (2) "counsel and might," or the power at once to scheme and originate, and also to carry out thought into act; (3) "The knowledge and the fear of the Lord," or acquaintance with the true will of God, combined with the determination to carry out that will to the full (John 4:34; Luke 22:42; Hebrews 10:7). Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. So, I stopped my horse, got off, cleared a place in the sand and dirt, and scribbled what God was saying to me with a stick. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Romans 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. In other words, He "turns on the lights for us.". Increase faith, hope and charity in me and bring forth in me all the virtues proper to my state of life. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace and I pray with all my heart to be kept from the smallest sin against You. Bringing the world into focusthrough the lens of Scripture. 4 0 obj and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of Thee and the Father and the Son. The Spirit of God illuminates our hearts and gives us understanding of His Wisdom. %PDF-1.5 A few years ago, while having my coffee and toast and reading my morning newspaper, God spoke to my heart and said, "you give the best part of your day to your toast and the newspaper, what about Me?" Holy Spirit, animate, inspire, and guide me, and help me to be always a true follower of you. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen. Divine Spirit,Your gifts are diverse.You call some to give clear witnessto the desire for a heavenly homeand to keep that desire green amongthe human family.You summon others to dedicate themselvesto the earthly service of human beingsand to make ready the material of the celestial realmby this ministry of theirs.Grant all of us Your freedomso that by putting aside love of selfand bringing all earthy resourcesinto the service of human life,we can devote ourselves to that futurewhen humanity itself will become an offeringaccepted by God.Amen. Amen. as we work to solve problems of family and nation, . The Case for Catholicism - Answers to Classic and Contemporary Protestant Objections, Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to Catholic Beliefs. Often when I'm in the shower, supernatural revelations and answers pop into my mind to questions that I've been asking God about for months. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Give me compunction and patience, and do not let me fall into sin. We've spoken about this before. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Take away our natural presumptionand uplift us with a holy humility,with reverence for God and selfless courage.Let no vain attachment impede the work of our state in life,nor personal interest divert us from the demands of justice.May no scheming on our part reduce loveto our own petty dimensions. of the universe in relation to eternity. . Do a study on children, husbands, jobs, careers, goals, purposes, money, etc. #4Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. The, the definite article. The Mind of Christ is a divine seven-fold process of thinking that is bestowed upon each of us the moment we believe and accept Christ into our hearts ( 2 Corinthians 2:12-16). hope and love into new action each day. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. All Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES. stream Spirit of God, I adore You and love You with all my heart. A good suggestion: read at least three chapters a day-one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament and one from Psalms or Proverbs. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings. Ephesians 1:7,11 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; , Ephesians 3:8,16 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; . 83816. Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Amen. What good is God's Wisdom (His Word), without our being able to understand it and apply it to our lives? ), THE PRAYER DEVOUT ACTS TO BE MADE EVERY DAY (By St. Alphonse de Liguori. You. The companion Personal Application Workbook is also available. We come to see the light of our own spirit | WCCM Prayers to the Holy Spirit - Shalom Tidings w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of Thee and the Father and the Son.