Jesus is not a distant memory—He is alive, reigning, and still moving today through the Holy Spirit. If you’ve felt small, silent, or spiritually dry, this prayer is your invitation to be filled again. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you now.
In this urgent and hopeful message, you’re encouraged to stop chasing signs and start chasing the Spirit:
✅ Ask for a fresh outpouring—don’t settle for a shallow faith.
✅ Expect the Spirit to empower your prayers, your words, and your witness.
✅ Stand bold: speak truth, resist fear, and live by resurrection power.
Before we pray, let's first take a moment to listen to God's word and then we'll pray together.
Message:
Jesus Christ is neither simply a figure in history, nor he is just a teacher of wisdom, nor merely a man who walked the earth centuries ago. Jesus Christ is alive today. He reigns at the right hand of God the Father.
And one day, he will return.
And on that day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
This is not a matter of opinion or imagination.
It is the reality that scripture declares.
And so I ask you, do you believe this?
Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven, the only path to eternal life, the only truth that will never fade.
If your answer is yes, then you are on the right path, walking in the light of God's truth.
If your answer is yes, then your hope is secure.
For your faith rests not on shifting sand, but on the solid rock of Christ Jesus.
The Apostle Paul expressed this same desire in Philippians 3:10 when he wrote, "I want to know Christ, yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death."
These words reach deep into the heart of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
To know him is not merely to study him, but to experience him. To know the power of his resurrection is to understand that Jesus Christ is not only the savior who died, but he is the savior who rose and still lives, here and now.
Because he lives, he still heals.
Because he lives, he still answers prayer.
Because he lives, he still performs miracles.
When you believe in his resurrected power, you understand that the name of Jesus Christ is not just a name. He is the power, the authority, and the life itself.
When the Lord Jesus ascended into heaven, he did not leave us without help.
He sent us the Holy Spirit, the comforter, the teacher, the one who empowers us to walk in truth.
Acts 2:4 records a moment when all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, (other foreign languages which they didn't learn before), as the spirit enabled them.
That moment was not locked in history.
It was not only for the first disciples.
It is for us today.
I believe it is real now just as it was then.
I believe in the filling of the Holy Spirit and in the gift of speaking in tongues as the spirit enables.
These are not things to be ashamed of.
The world may mock or reject them, but we must never be ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
In a world that is increasingly hostile toward God's faith, we must remain steadfast. I will not deny my Lord. I will not deny that I love Jesus Christ. I will continue to follow him no matter what the cost. For I know the truth. And truth has set me free from falsehood and darkness. Only Jesus Christ saves. Only Jesus Christ heals and only Jesus Christ gives eternal life. In the name of Jesus Christ we have the victory.
The spirit of the Living God does not only convict and guide, he also equips and empowers.
Acts chapter 2 verse 17 declares the promise of God.
And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of my spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. Your young men shall see visions. Your old men shall dream dreams.
This is not just poetic imagery. It is the promise of a supernatural move of God in the lives of his people.
The holy God himself will pour out his holy Spirit on all flesh.
Not just for the religious elites, not just for the church leaders, but for all who believe. You and me.
Sons and daughters will prophesy.
Young men will see visions.
Old men will dream dreams.
These days, there is no greater need
than the spirit of God.
While some people spend their energy searching for signs of the end, calculating dates of the second return of Christ Jesus' to earth, or arguing over the identity of the Antichrist, or the reliability of the scriptures.
I want to keep my eyes on the resurrected living Jesus Christ. I do not want to be distracted by endless debates or consumed by fear.
What I want most is for God to pour out his Holy Spirit over my life and being.
I want his spirit to saturate me, to empower me, and to use me for his glory.
This is the cry of my heart. Lord, fill me with your spirit.
Let your holy power rest on me.
Let your true anointing cover me.
Let my words carry your truth.
Let my sanctified life reflect your love.
This world has nothing I desire more than you.
I believe this is the prayer every believer should carry. Everyday and everywhere.
Do not be content with a shallow faith.
Do not settle for a life without the fullness of the spirit.
Seek God earnestly.
Hunger God daily.
Ask God to pour into you until you overflow.
The Spirit is not limited.
The Spirit is not scarce.
God delights to give his Spirit to those who ask.
And so I encourage you today, desire this outpouring for your own life.
Desire it for your home. Desire it for your children. Desire it for your church. Desire it for your country.
The days are dark, but the light of God's Spirit shines brighter.
The world is shaken, but the Spirit gives us strength to stand.
The enemy rages, but the Spirit equips us to overcome.
To live without the Spirit is to live powerless.
To live filled with the Spirit is to live victorious.
And this gift of the Holy Spirit is available to you. ( Acts 2:38 )
All you must do is surrender, ask, and believe.
In these final days when the world is searching for answers, let us be those who point to Christ Jesus.
Let us be those who are filled, empowered, and sent out in the strength of the Spirit.
Let us be those who declare boldly that Jesus Christ is Lord and who live lives that reflect his glory.
May we not be distracted by lesser things.
May we not be consumed by fear.
May we not miss the outpouring God has promised.
Instead, may our lives be marked by the Spirit, our hearts be set on Christ, and our eyes fixed on eternity.
This is my prayer.
This is my desire.
And this is the calling of every believer to know Christ, to walk in his power, and to be filled with his spirit.
Now, let's take a moment to pray 🙏 together.
Heavenly Father, thank you for your love that never fails and for your mercy that reaches me even when I fall short. Your mercy is so great that you would save a sinner like me.
You are faithful. You are gracious. And you are kind beyond measure.
Lord, as I reflect on the days we are living in, I am reminded of the urgency of the hour.
Your word says in Joel 28, "And afterward, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.
Lord, you are pouring out your Spirit.
My prayer is that I would not be distracted or consumed by the noise of the world, but that I would be ready, open, and hungry to receive from you.
Father, let me not miss this great outpouring.
Fill my life with a fresh anointing.
Touch my heart with your power and transform me by your spirit.
King Jesus, I pray for the Holy Spirit to take full control of my life.
May the Spirit lead me in every decision, in every step, and in every word that comes out of my mouth.
I do not want to live by my own understanding or strength.
But I want to walk in your way and in your will.
Just as the disciples experienced on the day of Pentecost, I long for that same encounter.
Your word in Acts 2: verses 2-4 tells us, "And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Lord, let that be my reality. Let the sound of heaven fill my home. Let the fire of the Spirit rest upon me. Let my life be marked by the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
I pray for a living Pentecost in my own heart and in the hearts of those around me.
Your word in Mark 16:17 declares, "And these signs will follow those who believe, in my name, they will cast out demons. They will speak with new tongues.
Lord, let me live in the authority of your name, casting out every work of
darkness and standing boldly in the
power of the spirit.
I praise you, Jesus, for you are great
and awesome.
There is no one like you.
My prayer is that as I live my life, it would be pleasing to you. Let it not be a life lived by the flesh, but one that is surrendered to the Spirit.
I pray that I would depend daily on the Holy Spirit.
May I hear his whisper when l am confused.
May I receive his counsel when l am weak and may I walk in his wisdom when I face choices that I cannot make alone.
Lord, I know there will be battles.
I know the enemy will tempt, accuse, and try to lead me astray.
But I also know that the spirit of God within me is stronger than anything that comes against me.
So I pray that the Holy Spirit would give me strength to resist the devil, to resist temptation, and to live a life that brings glory to your name.
Teach me, spirit of God, to be an effective believer.
Father, my heart's desire is to walk in the spirit every day.
Galatians 5 reminds us that when we walk in the spirit, our lives will bear the fruit of the spirit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
I do not want to live a fruitless life, Lord.
I want my life to overflow with these fruits so that others can see Christ in me. I want my words, my actions, and even my thoughts to reflect the character of Jesus.
So today, I submit myself to you.
I yield to the Spirit.
I open wide the door of my heart and welcome you, Holy Spirit.
Have your way in me.
Change me where I need to be changed.
Break what needs to be broken.
Heal what needs to be healed. Restore what has been lost.
Fill me until there is no space left for the character of Jesus.
So today, I submit myself to you.
I yield to the spirit.
I open wide the door of my heart and welcome you, Holy Spirit.
Have your way in me.
Change me where I need to be changed.
Break what needs to be broken.
Heal what needs to be healed.
Restore what has been lost.
Fill me until there is no space left for anything else.
I thank you, Lord Jesus, for the gift of the Holy Spirit.
He is the seal of my salvation, the promise that I belong to you.
He is not just a comfort for my emotions, but the very power that equips me to live the Christian life.
Thank you that the spirit teaches me how to pray even when I do not have the words.
Thank you that the Spirit intercedes for me with groanings too deep for words. Thank you that he reminds me of your truth when the enemy speaks lies.
Lord, I pray that through the spirit I would come to know you more deeply. I do not want a shallow relationship with you.
I want to know the depths of your love, the power of your resurrection, and the fellowship of sharing in your sufferings.
I want to walk closely with you every single day.
And so, Father, I give you all the praise. I lift up your holy name, King Jesus, for there is no one like you.
Thank you for filling me with your Spirit.
Thank you for giving me everything I need to live for you.
I ask all of this in the mighty, precious, and powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I pray that every blessing in this prayer is now upon you in the name of Jesus.
May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.
Song lyrics:
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
The Song's Story:
For more than 40 years, the Gaithers have been writing and performing Christian songs. "He Touched Me," "There's Something About That Name," and some 600 others are featured in many church hymnals. But "Because He Lives" is perhaps the best known.
In the late 1960s, while expecting their third child, the Gaithers were going through a traumatic time. Their firstborn, Suzanne, was 4, and her sister Amy was three months old. The timing for another baby wasn't ideal. On top of that, Bill was recovering from a bout with mononucleosis.
The breakup of the marriage of Bill's sister, Mary Ann, had left his family devastated. What's more, a close friend's accusation that Bill and Gloria were using their ministry just to make a buck blindsided the couple and plunged Bill into a deep depression.
Gloria also remembers it as a time of fear and sadness. The educational system was being infiltrated with the "God is dead" idea, while drug abuse and racial tension were increasing. The thought of bringing another child into the world was taking its toll.
But after a simple prayer by one of Bill's close friends, a prayer that commanded the devil to back off, both Bill and Gloria recall that the strength of the Holy Spirit seemed to come to their aid. Jesus Christ's resurrection, in all its power, was reaffirmed in their hearts. They were assured that the future, left in God's hands, would be just fine.
In July 1970 a healthy baby, Benjamin, was born. Inspired by the miracle of their son's birth, "Because He Lives" poured out of the Gaithers' grateful hearts. The song clearly affirms the hope believers have in Jesus Christ. We can face tomorrow, with all its uncertainty, as we realize that God holds the future and makes life worth living.
THIS LIFE IS WORTH THE LIVING BECAUSE JESUS CHRIST LIVES IN ME!
A M E N AND A M E N 🙏
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