You do not have because you do not ask God

Good Wednesday morning, my friends.

Do you desire a closer walk with God?  Do you want greater understanding of the scriptures? Greater wisdom to deal with family or work issues?  Greater strength when being tempted?  I know I do.  Recently it seems more like "going through the motions" than the kind of relationship it has been and should be.

We are told in James 4:2b: "You do not have because you do not ask God".  So today let's ask!

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Bruce

WE BEG the all-merciful Father through thee, his only-begotten Son made man for our sake, crucified and glorified for us, to send upon us from his treasure-house the Spirit of sevenfold grace, who rested upon thee in all his fullness:

the spirit of wisdom, enabling us to relish the fruit of the tree of life, which is indeed thyself;

the gift of understanding: to enlighten our perceptions;

the gift of prudence, enabling us to follow in thy footsteps;

the gift of strength: to withstand our adversary's onslaught;

the gift of knowledge: to distinguish good from evil by the light of thy holy teaching;

the gift of piety: to clothe ourselves with charity and mercy;

the gift of fear: to withdraw from all ill-doing and live quietly in awe of thy eternal majesty.

These are the things for which petition. Grant them for the honor of thy holy name, to which, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, thanksgiving, renown, and lordship for ever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Saint Bonaventure

(http://feastofsaints.com/stbonaventureprayer.htm)

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