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On one occasion, while he was eating with them, Jesus gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. …you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ After He said this, He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.
[Acts 1:4, 8-9]
Prayer
The prayer, ‘Come Holy Spirit’ is prayed by those who need God to fulfil His promise once again, so we might be His witnesses. Pray that the Spirit will make you effective as a witness to your five loved ones.
‘Oh Lord never suffer us to think that we can stand by ourselves and not need You.’
[John Donne]
Original source: TKC Prayer Journal 2026 DIGITAL.pdf
Try praying only using your hands
Write down the first name of your five people Sit with your hands open as if holding one of the five people. Take time to rest in God’s presence in silence. When you are ready simply offer them up to God by slowly lifting your hands upwards. Waiting again until you are ready to release them into God’s hands. Then close your hands together and after a short while place them on your knees. Repeat with each of your five.