lent2014-day3

Read

John 1:32-33

And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.

Respond

What is the Spirit of God doing? What verbs are used to describe God’s actions?

What does the action of baptism communicate to you about the character of the Holy Spirit?

Pray

Pause for a moment and be still.

What word or phrase 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.