Mary's Faith Nuggets: Anyone want to be led by the Holy Spirit?

Good day everyone! It's Saturday and I really meant to post this yesterday but it just didn't happen. Oh well, better late than never I suppose. I am very excited about a few projects that I have been working on and a few of these are now for sale on Etsy, thanks to Angie who created this adorable crochet bag dispenser. I got the idea from that and created a cute crochet wine tote! They are nice and are a great way to take your favorite beverage over to any Holiday festivity or summer party. So thank you Angie for that, I have consulted with her about my idea and she is cool with it. Here is the link to her website which has the "free crochet bag dispenser pattern". Her pattern is featured on a very cool website called "Desperate Houselife", you also should check that one out as well. We are grateful for her contribution to us crafty people. You can also find some of my crochet "wine totes" on Etsy for sale at very reasonable prices. So do check them out when you get the chance. I've included some photos of some of these cuties for your pleasure below!

Now, today I want to ask that question - anyone want to be led by the Holy Spirit? You may think it's a silly question but I do not believe everyone believes in the Holy Spirit. I certainly do and I am presently enjoying a book my friend Carolyn lent me the other day called "Lead me, Holy Spirit" by Stormie Omartian. This book is from the Billy Graham Library and comes very highly recommended, at least so far it is. I am only on the first chapter and I cannot put it down. I read it in the morning right after I get my coffee and begin to spend time with God. I usually go into my guest bedroom to read which has a huge window where I can enjoy the scenery. I get to watch the wildlife outside, it's great therapy and I highly recommend that to anyone who needs to find more peace in their lives. It's awesome!

There is a prayer in this first chapter that I wanted to share with you if you are interested in becoming closer to God, and want to experience more His Holy Spirit in your life. She states that when you clearly recognize God's voice speaking to your heart, your life will never be the same. The Holy Spirit is an amazing gift from God who was sent to comfort, guide, bless and protect us in our every day life.

Here is the prayer: Lord, I ask You for a great outpouring of Your Holy Spirit in me. Enable me "to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge" so that I "maybe filled with all the fullness" of You. I don't ever want to take lightly the fact that You have sent Your Spirit to dwell in me, to guide and help me live the life You have for me. Teach me the deep things You want me to know from Your Word. Help me to hear the leading of Your Spirit telling me the way to walk. Give me understanding about all You want to do in and through me.

Thank You, God, that You are always with me. I long to know You better every day, so I ask for a fresh and ever increasing flow of Your Spirit. I pray that You, Holy Spirit, will be at home in my heart. Keep me from allowing anything into it that would quench or grieve You. I don't ever want to hinder Your work in my life. I invite You to move powerfully through me, for I know that Your Spirit in me is how You touch the world around me. Keep me ever mindful of that as I go about my day and I am around other people. I want to always be sensitive to Your leading. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Many blessings to you and enjoy your summer!!!!