Spurgeon's Prayer: The Work of the Holy Spirit

And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.
— Ezekiel 36:27 (BSB)

It is the Holy Spirit’s work to turn our eyes away from self to Jesus.
— Charles Spurgeon

Father, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us and leads us into all truth. Today, we ask that the Holy Spirit would rule over every aspect of our lives, guiding us in obedience to Your Word and transforming us into the likeness of Christ.

Holy Spirit, we pray that You would fill us afresh today. Lead us in paths of righteousness, and help us to follow Your decrees with joy. We ask that You would write God’s laws upon our hearts, so that we would naturally desire what is good, holy, and pure. May our lives be a reflection of Your work within us, and may we walk in a manner that is pleasing to God.

We acknowledge that we cannot live holy lives in our own strength. We need Your power, Holy Spirit, to guide us, strengthen us, and keep us from temptation. We ask that You would continue to transform us, molding us into the image of Christ, and helping us to live lives that bring glory to the Father.

As we go about our day, may we be led by Your Spirit in all things. Let our actions, words, and thoughts reflect the character of Christ. Help us to be sensitive to Your leading, and may we be quick to respond in obedience. Keep us from pride and self-reliance, and teach us to depend fully on Your guidance and strength.

We thank You, Holy Spirit, for Your continual work in our lives. Continue to transform us and make us into instruments of righteousness, for the glory of God. We offer ourselves to You today, asking that You would lead us, guide us, and use us for Your purposes. Amen.