Pray To Receive The Spirit Of God

Isn’t it ridiculous that we are asking God for earthly things or even miracles in our lives when all we really need is his very own presence? Dr. Luke reminds us from our Lectionary Gospel Reading for this third week of July that God the Father is ready to give us his Spirit. Jesus states: “If you then… know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13). 

So, here is a question for you: Are you asking God to be with you or are you still “trying hard” asking God for earthly goods or self-serving miracles? Go ahead and pray to receive the Spirit of God in your life. Read again Luke 11:1-13, and you will see that our Father in heaven is ready to send his Spirit into your life, if you only ask.