SpiritFire!

Are We Asking?




VERSE:
  [Jesus said,] "If you then, though you are evil, know how to
give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in
heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
    -- Luke 11:13 tniv
      http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Luke+11:13+tniv

THOUGHT:
  James told early followers of Jesus that they lacked many things
in their spiritual walk with the Lord because they did not ask for
them (James 3:1-3). So often we fail to have the blessing of the
Holy Spirit in our lives because we don't ask for the Spirit. God
longs for us to request the Spirit's presence and power, but the
Father is not going to force the Spirit's influence into our lives.
He wants us to request the Spirit and to submit to the Spirit's
leading and direction in our lives. So let's ask the Father for the
Spirit!

PRAYER:
  Almighty God, my loving Father, I thank you for the gift of your
Holy Spirit given to me when I came to Jesus. Yet, dear Father, as
I face the challenges of temptation, deal with grief and loss, face
challenges that are overwhelming to me, and seek to bless your
children, I confess that I need to be able to fully recognized and
access the power and presence of your Holy Spirit in my life.
Please fill me with your Spirit and show me how to use his blessing
and guidance. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.