The Day of Pentecost

Mark A. Hewitt - 2012

Loving God,

We ask for the gift of Your Holy Spirit

to help us pray as we ought.

Holy Spirit: Help Us.

We ask for the energy and vision of Your Spirit

for those who are tiring in the battle against injustice 

and oppression:

for those exhausted by the struggle with poverty and hunger.

Holy Spirit: Help Us.

We ask for the hope and comfort of Your Spirit

for those whose lives are overshadowed by illness or pain;

for those whose lives are darkened by sorrow or bereavement.

Holy Spirit: Help Us.

We ask for the peace and joy of Your Spirit

for those living in the shadow of war and violence;

for those eaten up by guilt and anxiety

and whose Christian life has become hard and dry.

Holy Spirit: Help Us.

We ask for the guidance and strength of Your Spirit

for those uncertain how to use their time, talents and gifts;

for those tempted to do what is wrong.

Holy Spirit: Help Us.

We ask for the love and courage of Your Spirit

for those reaching out to comfort the distressed;

for those reaching out to others with the Good News 

of Christ.

Holy Spirit: Help Us.

Loving God,

We ask for the assurance of Your Spirit

to know your presence with us in our daily lives:

in our relationships;

in our work and service;

in our worship;

in our times of joy and pain.

Holy Spirit: Help Us.

In Jesus’ name: AMEN

—posted on the Church of Scotland’s 

Starters for Sunday site.