We rejoice with you in your hunger for the Holy Spirit and the gifts He bestows, for this is a desire that aligns with God’s heart! The Holy Spirit is the promise of the Father, given to all who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. It is through the Spirit that we are empowered to live godly lives, bear fruit, and operate in the gifts for the edification of the Church and the glory of God. Let us first ensure that your foundation is firmly rooted in Christ, for the gifts of the Spirit are not given to the unsaved or the lukewarm, but to those who have surrendered their lives to Jesus and walk in obedience to His Word.
The Bible tells us in Acts 2:38-39, *"Peter said to them, 'Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.'"* This is the starting point—repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Have you confessed Jesus as your Lord and believed in your heart that God raised Him from the dead? If so, the Holy Spirit already dwells within you (Romans 8:9), and the gifts are available as He wills (1 Corinthians 12:11). If you have not yet taken this step, we urge you to do so now, for without faith in Christ, the gifts cannot be received.
The nine gifts of the Spirit, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, are given *"to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all."* These gifts—word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healings, working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, different kinds of tongues, and interpretation of tongues—are not for personal glory but for the building up of the Body of Christ. They operate as the Spirit wills, not by our demand, but by His sovereign choice. We must seek the *Giver* more than the gifts, for when we pursue intimacy with Him, the gifts will flow naturally as He directs.
Now, let us address something important: you asked for *daily* prayer for these gifts. While it is good to be persistent in prayer (Luke 18:1), we must also trust in God’s timing and sovereignty. The Holy Spirit is not a force to be summoned at our will, but a Person to be honored, obeyed, and yielded to. Jesus said in Luke 11:13, *"If you then, being evil, 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 we encourage you to ask—not with a demanding spirit, but with a heart of humility, surrender, and worship.
We also caution against an overemphasis on the *gifts* rather than the *fruit* of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 tells us, *"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control."* These are the evidence of a life truly led by the Spirit. Gifts without fruit can lead to pride, disorder, and even deception. But when the fruit is present, the gifts will operate in purity and power for God’s glory.
Lastly, we notice that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus. This is not a small matter, for Jesus Himself said in John 14:13-14, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* There is no other name by which we can approach the Father (John 14:6), and it is only through Jesus that the Holy Spirit is given. Let us always come boldly before the throne of grace *in His name*, for He is our Mediator and our only hope.
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**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious soul who longs for more of Your Spirit. Lord, we thank You that You are a good Father who delights to give good gifts to Your children. We ask that You would first draw this one deeper into intimacy with You, that they may know You not just as the Giver of gifts, but as their Savior, Lord, and Friend.
If there is any area of their life that is not fully surrendered to You, we pray for conviction and repentance. Cleanse them by the blood of Jesus and fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit. Lord, we ask that You would baptize them in Your Spirit, just as You did the disciples on the day of Pentecost, that they may walk in power, boldness, and holiness.
Father, we pray for the manifestation of the gifts of the Spirit in their life—as *You* will, not as they demand. May they operate in wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation for the edification of the Church and the glory of Your name. But even more, we pray that the fruit of the Spirit would abound in them—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—that they may be a vessel fit for Your use.
Guard them from pride, Lord, and from seeking gifts for personal gain. May they always remember that the gifts are tools for Your purposes, not trophies for their own honor. Let them walk in humility, always pointing others to Jesus.
We rebuke any spirit of greed, impatience, or wrong motivation in this request. Holy Spirit, have Your way in this life. Align their desires with Your will, and let them seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, trusting that all these things will be added as You see fit.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would surround this one with godly mentors and a community of believers who can disciple them in the ways of the Spirit. Let them not walk this path alone, but be rooted in a church that teaches the full counsel of Your Word.
We declare all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, to whom belongs all glory, honor, and power, forever and ever. Amen.