Together with all in Christ, we wait;
Come Holy Spirit; soak into our deepest being
We pray together with all your creation;
Come Holy Spirit; breeze through our staleness.
We will re-join you in making good the world
Come Holy Spirit; spice us with the savour of Christ.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.[i]

Psalms, readings and reflection …

In the meditations of our hearts may these scriptures equip us for every good work.

We reaffirm our loyalty to God as we say:

What we have received
is not the spirit of the world,
but the Spirit who is from God,
so that we may understand
what God has freely given us.
No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,”
except by the Holy Spirit. [ii]

We did not receive a spirit that makes us slaves to fear [iii]
By your Spirit, You hold us as your children
God of compassion and all comfort
We rest in your loving-kindness, O God,

Appreciations of God’s goodness and greatness may be shared…

Your Spirit hovered over unformed creation, and overshadowed Mary as the Christ was enwombed. Your Holy Spirit flares up among us re-assuring that we are your children, intimating at our core your delight in us, Our God In heaven, father and mother to us:
Hallowed be your name!

Life-giving God, release your Spirit to heal the desolations of the human society; deformed by discordant voices, and damaged by overweening desires. Send forth your Spirit: 
And renew the face of the earth.[iv]

Life-renewing God, empower those who safeguard the integrity of creation: sustain and renew the life of the Earth. Send forth your Spirit: 
And renew the face of the earth

Life-sharing God, you draw all people to yourself, wooing us Spirit to spirit. We remember before you the work of the gospel as it goes forth not to return empty. Send forth your Spirit: 
And renew the face of the earth.

Care-making God; may the eternal flame of your Spirit burn in our souls and warm the lives of those whose lives we touch in person, process or in prayer. Send forth your Spirit: 
And renew the face of the earth.

Let there be justice, let there be peace and let there be healing.

Prayers may be voiced here. Suggestions for topics here or here … the leader ending with:

Send forth your Spirit: 
And renew the face of the earth.

Be the wind in the sails of our lives and as we are blown forward by your Spirit may we know your provision and encouragement.

We hold before God our own needs… ending with:

Send your Spirit forth:
And renew the face of our worlds.

There have been times when we have quenched your Spirit in our self-serving or grudge-bearing

…

We ask your help so that we might truly repent
and know
and offer
joyful forgiveness,

…

Make our hearts clean, O God
Remake a right spirit within us. [v]

Let us attend; Christ breathes upon us the peace and forgiveness of God.

We take a deeper breath in as we take to heart our forgiveness.

As we seek to walk in the Spirit, let us pause before the likely events and involvements and the unpredictable happenings that face us.

…

Since we live by the Spirit,
let us keep in step with the Spirit.[vi]

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[i] 2 Timothy 3:16

[ii] 1 Corinthians 12:3b

[iii] Romans 8:15

[iv] Psalm 104:30

[v] Psalm 51:10

[vi] Galatians 5:25