Monday Motivation: June 1, 2015

As I set to the task of seeking the Lord as a means of waiting upon Him, I'm meditating on this hymn that we sang in church on Sunday morning.  The words are precious and striking.  In praying over my weaknesses and areas of sin I am prone to fail in, I find comfort and courage here.

Holy Spirit

by Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend

 

Holy Spirit. living Breath of God,

Breathe new life into my willing soul.

Let the presence of the risen Lord

Come renew my heart and make me whole.

Cause Your word to come alive in me;

Give me faith for what I cannot see;

Give me passion for Your purity.

Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me.

 

Holy Spirit, come abide within;

May Your joy be seen in all I do--

Love enough to cover ev'ry sin

In each thought and deed and attitude,

Kindness to the greatest and the least,

Gentleness that sows the path of peace.

Turn my strivings into works of grace.

Breath of God show Christ in all I do.

 

Holy Spirit, from creation's birth,

Giving life to all that God has made,

Show Your power once again on earth;

Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways.

Let the fragrance of our pray'rs arise.

Lead us on the road of sacrifice

That in unity the face of Christ

May be clear for all the world to see.  

May the Holy Spirit truly breathe new life into my willing soul. 

May He turn my strivings into works of grace, showing Christ in all I do. 

Give me faith for what I cannot see.