RULE OF LIFE...THE HOLY SPIRIT

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St. Mary's Church, Negambo, Sri Lanka 


RULE OF LIFE … THE HOLY SPIRIT

Good morning Holy Spirit I dedicate this new day to one of love, prayer, suffering, sacrifice and service while controlling my tongue by being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. 
I journey this day to holiness with a lively faith, unwavering trust, with the fruits of patience, peace and humility.  I seek the gifts of wisdom, discernment, knowledge and understanding; with a heart of charity, kindness, mercy and forgiveness. 

I will move and live in your Spirit; then there is no danger of my giving into the impulses of corrupt nature.  Holy Spirit I ask this day your harvest of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, forbearance, gentleness, faith, courtesy, temperateness, purity for your Spirit is the rule of my life.
I will strive not to use harmful words when talking trying always to cultivate good in the heart of the one who hears my words. 

I promise Holy Spirit not to make you sad this day by renouncing all bitterness, passion and anger.  No more shouting or insults. No hateful feelings of any sort.  Instead I will be kind and tenderhearted to everyone in forgiveness as Christ has forgiven me. 

Holy Spirit I ask you for the eloquence and wisdom that none of my opponents will be able to resist. 
I entrust this all to you through the heart of Mama’s prayers…AMEN

This is a prayer I wrote after lent is inspired and from the word of God, which I pray every day. 

PERSONAL NOTE:   I hadn’t posted a blog in a little over a month because of the comments made damming me to hell, asking the Blessed Mother to dam me to hell, accusing me of not being an American and being one of those.  I do not expect or want comments always agreeing with me.  I grow when other views are made and I find I can broaden my thinking.  However, I understood the effects of words in anger in harshness can have.  I became depressed and teary when I remembered them and it hurt my heart and soul.  Franco, my good friend helped me through this hurt of my crushed spirit encouraging to go back to writing.  His love, kindness and understanding lifted my spirit and bought my smile back and for that I am so thankful.  I am appreciative of another friend Janice Watson Poulnott who took the time to send a message on FB with words of love and understanding. 

I forgave the one who wrote the words however, I wanted to pass this on first be careful what you say and write forgiveness is only the first step.  The effect of words is lasting.

©Linda Mary Liotino ME A SERVANT OF CHRIST MISSION 2016

© Photograph, St. Mary’s Church, Sri Lanka, FRANCO JOSEPH
Location: Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India

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