From Starck’s Prayer Book: “Not only has the merciful love of God purposed from eternity to grant us many blessings; not only has Jesus purchased us with His holy blood; but the Holy Spirit, who is the most glorious, most necessary, and most blessed gift, desires to lead, sanctify, and govern us even in this vale of tears.”
“For what greater and nobler thing could God do for us than to give us His Spirit for our Leader and Guide in the way? The everlasting love of God was not content with having appointed the holy angels as our guardian keepers, to be at our side, to surround us, and to accompany us in all our ways; but the Holy Spirit was also to dwell in us, in order that our body and soul might be truly kept and preserved from evil.”
“We need Him most in sadness, in affliction, and temptation; for then He certifies to us that we are nevertheless in a state of grace; when we are unable to offer prayers, He intercedes for us before God with groanings that cannot be uttered.”
Happy Pentecost! Your girls’ dresses are always so cute! A dear friend’s first born was baptized this morning, which made the day extra special.
What a perfect day for a Baptism. Easter would be great too. Happy Pentecost to you Katy!