The Put God First Challenge

Day 8: The Power of the Holy Spirit

John 16

Acts 4

Romans 15

Ezekiel 11

Day 8: The Power of the Holy Spirit

Father,

I come before You today, longing to know more of Your Spirit’s power in my life. I don’t want to walk in my own strength, relying on my limited wisdom and abilities. You have given me Your Holy Spirit as my helper, my guide, my source of strength. Yet, so often, I forget to lean on Him. Help me to be more aware of His presence, to listen for His voice, and to follow His leading.

Jesus, You promised that the Holy Spirit would come to be my counselor and teacher, reminding me of all You have said (John 14:26). What a gift! I don’t have to figure everything out on my own. Your Spirit is here to lead me into truth, to comfort me when I am weak, and to empower me to live for You. Fill me afresh with Your Spirit today. Let His presence shape my thoughts, my words, and my actions.

I know that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now lives in me (Romans 8:11). That is overwhelming to consider! Your Spirit is not weak or passive—He is powerful, able to transform my heart and give me victory over sin. Lord, I don’t want to quench the Spirit’s work in my life. If there is anything in me that is resisting His leading, help me to surrender it completely.

Your Word says that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). I cannot produce these things on my own, but through Your Spirit, they grow in me. Lord, shape my character. Make me more like Jesus. When I feel impatient, fill me with Your peace. When I struggle with anger, soften my heart with love. Let my life reflect the evidence of Your Spirit at work.

Thank You, Lord, for not leaving me on my own. Thank You for the gift of Your Spirit, who strengthens me, convicts me, and fills me with power to live for You. I open my heart to Him today. Lead me, guide me, and fill me anew. I want to walk in step with You, bearing fruit that brings glory to Your name.

In Jesus’ name, Amen