Last week’s focus was on the imagery of the Holy Spirit captured in wind and water. These next seven days will be focused on the Holy Spirit’s power.
Read
Isaiah 61:1-4
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor;
he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor,
and the day of vengeance of our God;
to comfort all who mourn;
to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
They shall build up the ancient ruins;
they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities,
the devastations of many generations.
Respond
What type of power is the Spirit giving or expressing? What is the Spirit empowering Isaiah to do? How does this speak to your own life?
Pray
Pause for a moment and be still.
What word or phrase about the Spirit’s power sticks out to you? Pray this word or phrase back to God, and then let this piece of Scripture guide your prayers.
Takeaway
Pick one idea that became apparent to you during your prayer time and carry this with you throughout the day. Check in on this idea to recall your prayer time, and use this as idea as a way to pray without ceasing.