Advent 2

Appeal unto my Spirit. (D&C 11:18)

Holy Spirit—

You give light to everyone who comes into the world, and you lead to God all who listen to your voice.
You are the promised Comforter, sent to teach us all things and to show us everything we should do.
You are the Presence that abides with us forever, even when we do not recognize that you are there.

You have taught me to see in Jesus Christ the image of God.
Line upon line, you have enlightened my mind and made me taste joy.
Blowing where you will, you have led me places I did not expect to go.
When I am careful to listen, you lead me to do good—to do justly, to walk humbly, and to judge charitably.
You prod me to be a better steward of my time and my substance, and you reprove me for my selfishness.

I pray that you will be with me—or rather, since you are always with me, because you are everywhere, I consicously open myself to be more aware of you.
Make me more sensitive to the needs of those with whom I interact.
Teach me to act in ways that communicate charity, the love of Christ.
Inspire me as I use my intellectual gifts, so that I may be an instrument of good.
Lead me to where I can do the most good—or show me how to do the most good where I am.
If it is possible, open my eyes to see how to achieve the desire of my heart.

Amen.