BAPTIZE US IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

Romans 15:14. The God of hope fills you with all joy and peace as we trust in Him so that we may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

People without faith will leave us at the first sign of trouble. When the Disciples realized Jesus wouldn't be delivered from His fate, they panicked and fled. Because they had not been possessed by the Holy Spirit yet.  So, they didn't dare to stand on their own. Just as we do not have the strength or courage to stand on our own.

Father, baptize us in the Holy Spirit, so You can dwell in our hearts. Lord, we abound in hope by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Lord, search our hearts and minds and remove all that is not of You, then replace it with the things of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, long-suffering, gentleness, faith, modesty, self-control, and chastity. Let the Holy Spirit empower our lives to produce Your Fruit.  Lord, let Your Spirit renew us daily as we study, praise, worship, witness, and fellowship.  Father gives us eyes that stay focused on You and ears that hear only the Truth. Holy Spirit, inspire us and guide us through this Valley of death. Lord,, thank You for forgiveness and grace; and keeping Your hedge of protection around us, our children, and our children's children. Holy Spirit, help be a faithful follower of Christ. Breathe into us, Holy Spirit, so His thoughts will be our thoughts and His will, will be ours, in Jesus' name Amen.