Here’s
a responsive prayer for the presence of the Holy Spirit. It could be used as a call to worship, or as
a prayer of commitment later in the worship service. It was written by Roberta Hiday.
Prayer: Come, Spirit
Our
God—we, your people, stand ready and open
to
receive the flame of your Spirit.
Give
us the ability to speak your truth so that others may hear.
Come, Spirit of Truth, fill our hearts.
May
that which was of stone be now transformed into life.
Come, Spirit of Life, change our hearts.
May
we who receive your light dwell together in Your love.
Come, Spirit of Love, soften our hearts.
Bestow
your compassion on those who suffer in mind, spirit, and body.
Come, Spirit of Hope, heal our hearts.
Make
us bold to bring light to the dark places,
warmth
to the cold places, and love to the empty places.
Come, Spirit of Faith, strengthen our hearts.
Spirit
of the Living God, fill our hearts, minds, and souls to overflowing.
Come, Spirit of God, move in our hearts.
Our
God—we, your people,
celebrate
the mystery of your never-ending love.
Amen.
~ written by Roberta Hiday, for use at St.
Paul's Episcopal Church in Port Townsend on the Day of Pentecost, 2008. Posted on In the Courtyard. www.inthecourtyard.com
