We live in an instant world that expects instant results, is the Holy Spirit instant? Jesus spent three years preparing the Apostles before they received the Holy Spirit. The apostles waited upon the Holy Spirit and spent a life time perfecting the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The movements of the Holy Spirit are subtle, we do not always perceive the changes but if we are being obedient to His will, they are happening. I believe we expect dramatic results and though they are dramatic, it takes time for them to take root and we don't always recognize them. Nothing happens in our lives until we take time and sit in the stillness of the day and be in His presence, this is giving the Holy Spirit the opportunity to move within us. He begins to renew our world and we are allowing Him the opportunity to transform it. You should try it, it is exhilarating!
What is God saying to me: it takes conscious effort to hear My voice, you must be still and focus, even with all the noise that surrounds you, I am there.
Dear Triune God, You have moved mountains in my life and continue to do so, I thank You for revealing the Advocate to me and for the grace to seek You out each day. I pray for a world in need of the stillness drowning in noise. Send forth Your Holy Spirit and renew the minds and hearts of Your people. Thank You Father for this past several days, they have been joyful and filled with happy moments. May the Holy Spirit make His presence known in the life's of the faithful. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
Happy Pentecost!
We hope that this novena has been a sanctifying experience for you that has helped you to call on the Holy Spirit more.
Now please join us for our final prayer -- the prayer we say at the end of every novena. :)
Dear Lord Jesus, I have specific requests that may only partially fill the infinite needs and desires that are in my heart. I ask that You answer me not only for those requests but also for a greater reliance on You to satisfy the needs and desires that You have given me.
Please grant the prayers of all those who prayed this novena with me. Bless them with Your love and make them holy!
May I seek You with a sincere heart knowing that it will profit me nothing if I gain the whole world yet lose my soul.
So, help me to see Your good and gracious purpose in all my trials. Help me to see Your blessings in every day and help me to love You more.
Thank You for everything, Lord Jesus!
Amen.
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