Day 3: The Power of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 1:8

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Focus: Pray for the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in your life to be a witness for Christ in word and deed.

Prayer:

Today, we come before You with hearts open and hands lifted, seeking the empowerment of Your Holy Spirit. You promised Your disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them, enabling them to be Your witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

We ask, Lord, for that same Spirit to move powerfully in our lives today. Fill us afresh with Your Spirit that we might bear witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in our words, actions, and interactions. Let Your Spirit not only dwell in us but overflow through us, that we might speak with boldness, act with compassion, and live in a manner that draws others to You.

Empower us to break through barriers of fear and hesitation. Equip us with the courage to speak truth into darkness, to uphold justice where there is oppression, and to bring peace where there is strife. In all things, let Your Spirit guide our decisions and actions so that they may glorify You.

We recognize our utter dependence on Your Holy Spirit for strength and effectiveness in our mission. Without Your Spirit, our efforts are in vain. With Your Spirit, nothing is impossible.

Therefore, we pray for a new Pentecost in our lives—a powerful, palpable presence of Your Holy Spirit that transforms us and the world around us. Let us be conduits of Your love and power, today and every day.

In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray,

Amen.