Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven. He saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. (Acts 7:55)
Father, in this crazy world, I need to be filled with your Spirit. It is so easy to look at this world and think that things are out of control. That you have lost control.
But Stephen saw things as they really are. He saw you sitting on your throne, Father. And he saw you Jesus, standing by his side.
And because of that, despite his circumstances, despite how people treated him, Stephen was filled with joy, mercy, and grace.
So Holy Spirit, dwell in me. Fill me. Lead me. Guide me. Help me see things as they really are.
And as I do, fill me with the joy, mercy, and grace that this world so desperately needs.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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