And hope does not put us to shame, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us. – Romans 5.5
Pentecost brings to a close the
great festival of Easter, reminding us we are sent forth as witnesses of hope,
love and the good news entrusted to us. The gift of the Holy Spirit is given to
all people and as the text from Romans reminds us the Spirit dwells within us.
This has always amazed me – our God that close – dwelling within us, in our
every breath. We often pray “Come Holy Spirit” and yet the Spirit is already
here. May we become more attuned and attentive to how the Spirit is living and
moving in us. It need not be in grandiose moments but rather in the steps
forward each day.
Holy Spirit
you who enkindles
in me the fire
of your love
you who awakens
in me the depth
of your love
you who stirs
in me the joy
of your love
I welcome you here
you are here
with each breath.
Holy Spirit
you who are
so close to me
like a breath
you who are
so near to me
like the air
you who are
so entwined in me
like my blood
I welcome you here
you are here
my life-line.
Holy Spirit
you who moves
in and through me
dance with me
you who delights
in dreams and ideas
inspire me
you who rises up
in me and my living
guide me
I welcome you here
you are here
my companion.
Holy Spirit
you who are
the ultimate gift-giver
showing me how to give
you who are
the life-force of all
direct my living
you who are
God the source of love
my very all
I welcome you here
you are here
today, tomorrow and always.
My heart is your
dwelling place, tabernacle, home
you are always welcome here
you are always here.
Welcome Holy Spirit – the door is
open.
Peace and All Good.
Photo
Credits:
Mateus
Campos Felipe
Valdemaras
D.
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