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Almighty God,

On this day of Pentecost, we celebrate the outpouring of Your Holy Spirit upon Your Church! We stand in awe of the mighty rushing wind and tongues of fire that descended, empowering the first disciples to boldly proclaim the gospel. That same Spirit now dwells within us, the temple of the living God.

Holy Spirit, come and fill us afresh today. Ignite in our hearts a renewed passion for Jesus and a burning desire to see Your kingdom advance. Baptize us anew with power from on high, that we might prophesy, see visions, and dream dreams according to Your will. Revive us with the same supernatural boldness that transformed the disciples from cowering in fear to fearless proclaimers of the truth.

Just as the Spirit led the early church into all truth, lead us into a deeper revelation of Christ. Open our eyes to behold the wonders found in Your Word. Illumine our understanding, that we may comprehend the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge. May the Spirit’s fruit be abundantly manifest in our lives – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Empower us with gifts of the Spirit to build up the body of Christ and bring glory to Your name. Let prophetic utterances, words of wisdom and knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, and discernment of spirits flow freely amongst us.

Above all, may we be filled afresh with the Spirit’s power to be bold witnesses of the gospel, unhindered by fear or intimidation. Thrust us out as Your sent ones, empowered to turn the world upside down with the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.

May the Holy Spirit strengthen us, protect us, encourage us and guide us today and all days.

In the mighty, life-giving name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen!

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