Come Holy Spirit (from St. James)

Spirit of God, awaken within me

The knowledge of who I am called to be

as a beloved son/daughter of God our Father

and as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Spirit of God help me to grow

in this awareness so it

permeates my heart and everything I do.

Spirit of God help me to believe

you have chosen me from

all time to be your living presence

in this world.   Let this be my destiny 

and my greatest passion.

Spirit of God, set me on fire with

the power of your love

so that I can live the gospel

in new and deeper ways.

Spirit of God, give me the courage

to allow you to transform me

so that I may actively

be the Lord's disciple in this world.

Amen

What teaching of the Lord am I called to live 

in a new and deeper way?

Love sacrificially in every interaction Give to anyone who asks of me Lend without any hope of return Never cling to my treasure on earth Act with compassion Avoid judging others Give sacrificially to the poor Feed the hungry Give rest to the weary Offer drink to the thirsty Welcome the stranger Clothe the naked

Visit those in prison Comfort the sick Bind the injured Forgive unconditionally Never condemn Love my enemies Pray for those who mistreat me Offer no resistance to injury Settle quickly with my adversaries Do good to those who hate me Bless those who curse me Seek out the lost Bring back the strayed

Thank you God for your loving presence within me.   Help me respond wholeheartedly to your call to be your disciple for the world desperately needs your love and care.