Today’s Prayer (02/26/2021)

Oh Lord, I pray that people will come to the saving knowledge of You, Jesus. That they will come to You in faith and accept You as Lord of their lives. Then, will they be able to come to the waters of baptism and have all their sins be forgiven. I believe what the Bible says about being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. This makes what we do in baptism so important. We die to ourselves and rise up as a new person in You, Jesus, even Christ the Lord. I believe what has been written, for it is written in my heart also. Surely, each day that I read the Bible, I learn much more than the day before. My heart is always open to what You have to teach me, God. So continue to lead me in the things I need to learn and do in this life. May the Spirit abide with me every day and every hour. My desire is to follow You, Jesus, and do as You say. So I ask that the Spirit will open my mouth and lead me in what I need to say. I am here now, only to be Your hands and feet on this earth. If I cannot be an example for You, Jesus, on earth then I am failing You. Therefore, have Your way in my life now and in the future also. If I ever fall asleep to the things of God, slap me in the face and wake me up. Do not let the enemy take me down into paths that are full of darkness and destruction. I have tasted what it means to be filled up with lust and the pleasures of this world and it never ends well. I am always guilt-ridden and have a hard time knowing my way afterward. Therefore, I will rest in You, Jesus, today and forever. I love You, Lord. You are my God and I worship You. Amen.

Acts 5:32,33

Acts 5:32,33 (KJV)
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

The Gift Of The Holy Ghost

The gift of the Holy Spirit comes after baptism through prayer. But can only abide in us if we continue to obey God afterward.