I presume that, before anyone thinks of receiving the Holy Spirit, they must have realized how much they need Him in their life. So, today we will share with you, prayer to receive the Holy Spirit.
If you have been searching for the right guidance on and prayers to receive the Holy Spirit, then you are in the right place. Please follow up and read carefully.
John 1:12 NLTBut to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
In this prayer article, we will touch on the following:
- Prayer to receive the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues
- Daily Prayer to the Holy Spirit
- Short prayer to the Holy Spirit
- Powerful prayers to receive the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit doesn't just come into the life of anyone without their permission. That would be like breaking into an unknown person's home without an invitation.
We have a role to play, in the course of receiving the Holy Spirit. If we truly desire to receive the Holy Spirit, then we should be willing to play that role.
How do I invite the Holy Spirit into my life? The major step towards inviting the Holy Spirit into our life is submitting to Jesus Christ and accepting Him as our Lord and Saviour. When this is done, the Holy Spirit is given the right of way to invade the life of the new convert.
Who Is The Holy Spirit
God is One, but He exists in three distinct personalities: The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. Since both the Father and the Son are not visibly with us on earth, the Holy Spirit plays that role—representing both the Father and the Son by permanently residing in the one who believes in Jesus Christ.
John 14:16 NIVAnd I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever
Firstly, the presence of the Holy Spirit in a person confirms and validates their salvation. No one is truly and fully a Christian without the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit makes us “born again” (John 3:5).
Ephesians 4:30 NIVAnd do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
The principal role of the Holy Spirit in us is to seal us for the day of redemption. God's stamp of ownership on any human is the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Why We Need The Holy Spirit
There are very many reasons why we need the Holy Spirit. Let us take a look at some of them below:
1. To Become God's Own
First and foremost, we must understand that the Bible makes it clear that whoever doesn't have the Holy Spirit doesn't belong to God:
Romans 8:9 NIVYou, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.
What makes anyone a true child of God is not going to church or knowing the most popular man of God, but the presence of the Holy Spirit in them.
2. To Receive Power For Witnessing
Before the ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ, the disciples were instructed to wait in Jerusalem (and not start their ministry just yet) until they were clothed with power from on high. This power was the power of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 24:49 ESVAnd behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.
It is true that our Lord Jesus said that those who believe in His Name will cast out demons, heal the sick and raise the dead. The Christian is expected to do greater works, according to John 14:12. But without the Holy Spirit, none of these can be accomplished.
Acts 1:8 NIVBut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Apparently, everyone who must do exploits for God must have and be filled with the Holy Spirit, since the power for such exploits lie therein.
How To Receive The Holy Spirit
You can take these steps towards receiving the Holy Spirit:
1. Get saved
The first and most important step towards receiving the Holy Spirit is giving our life to Jesus Christ. The one who wants to receive the Holy Spirit must first and foremost accept the Lord Jesus Christ into their life, as their personal Lord and Saviour. This is often because it is the Lord Himself who baptises and fills us with the Holy Spirit. Go on and pray this salvation prayer.
In most cases, the Holy Spirit comes into the new convert at the point of salvation. So they wouldn't have to ask separately, after salvation.
2. Make Up Your Mind To Live For God
Sometimes, the Holy Spirit is not given because people haven't had their minds made up to live for God. They haven't decided to follow God wholeheartedly. This is a very crucial step. Have your mind made up and be sincere about it, then God will give you His Holy Spirit.
3. Start Asking For The Holy Spirit
When the two initial steps have been taken, the Believer can go further to ask for the Holy Spirit. Remember, the Lord said that it pleases the Father to give His Spirit to those who ask Him.
Luke 11:13 NLTSo if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
So go ahead and ask Him through prayer and fasting. Also, do not ask just once and give up, ask persistently in faith until you receive. Remember, faith is very important when it comes to receiving anything from God.
Powerful Prayers To Receive The Holy Spirit
- Father, I know from Your Word, that You are pleased to give the Holy Spirit to whoever will ask of You. I am here to make my request known to You today. I ask that You fill me with Your Spirit, in Jesus Name.
- I have made up my mind to follow You Lord Jesus. I ask for Your Holy Spirit to enable me walk this road. Amen.
- Lord Jesus, You are the One who baptizes and fills with the Holy Spirit. I ask that You send Your Holy Spirit into my life. Lay Your hand upon me and fill me with Your Spirit. Amen.
- Father, the purpose which You have given me requires that I be filled with Your Spirit. I ask that You fill me with Your Spirit to enable me fulfil it, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
- Living a righteous life without the Holy Spirit is difficult. Lord, I ask that You fill me with Your Spirit, so that I'll be able to live a life that is pleasing to you, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
- Father, it is written that Your Spirit seals Your own for the day of redemption. Let this be my portion, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
- Lord, I ask that You fill and empower me with Your Spirit for end time exploits, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
- Lord, You said that we will do greater works because we believe in You. But that is impossible to achieve without the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. I ask that You fill me with Your Spirit and enable me for exploits, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
- Lord, You said in Your Word that whatever we ask in prayer, believing, we will receive. I therefore ask for Your Spirit in faith today, trusting You to fill me to the brim, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
- Father, the enemy is desperate to destroy many in the last days, and without power that comes from Your Spirit, it is difficult to stop him. I ask that You fill me with Your Spirit and enable me for victory, in the Name of Jesus Christ!
- Holy Spirit of God, I submit myself to You. I ask that You come into me life. Fill and use me to the glory of God, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Final Thoughts On Prayer To Receive The Holy Spirit
It is the will of God that we are baptized in and filled with the Holy Spirit. The Bible makes us understand that we need the Holy Spirit in order to make Heaven. I believe that is one of the major reasons why we must have Him in our lives.
The Holy Spirit will come in and dwell in us if we are open to receiving Him and if our minds are made up to receive this promise of the Father.
Remember, God takes pleasure in answering our prayers so long they line up with His will. Prayer to receive the Holy Spirit is in line with God's will. So, go on and ask till you receive.
God bless you.