Prayer for Pentecost

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
We come to celebrate the birthday of the church. 
We come to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit.
We come to celebrate Pentecost and to open ourselves to God’s Spirit that it might fill us. 

O God, help us to put our selfish desires aside and direct our thoughts to you, that your power might fill this church and our lives fully, just as it has filled churches and people throughout the ages.  Teach us to be your church and your people.  May we be spirited people, powerful as the wind in doing God’s will, energetic as fire in extending the love of Christ.  May we always be builders of understanding and makers of peace.  Amen.