Day 33 ìn the Lenten Season – Very Rev. Prof. Konyinsọ́lá Àjàyí, SAN.

*April 6: Day 33 – PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT*

Lord God, the Great I AM, the One Who emanates in Himself, Transcendent and Beyond, I bow before You in holy awe. Lord God, the Uncreated One, the Living Flame of Love, give me love that sacrifices and understands, that acts with strength, and that labours to reveal the glory, love and grace of God in all I do.

God Almighty, Who was, and is, and is to come, by the power of resurrection, breathe into me the life of Christ, that I may truly live in Him, and walk in that life more abundantly.

Lord God, Who is above all, through all, and in all, let me be an exponent of your divine mind, expressed in my thoughts, words and deed – motivated by love and nothing else. Let me understand Your divine will and have no hand in darkness, deceit or evil.

God Most High, Who dwells in unapproachable light, let Light descend on me; let Christ return to the throne of my heart to teach and guide – remake and reform me – in Your true likeness and after Your image. Father, develop me, awaken the spiritual gifts within me, energise them by Your breath; and let my spiritual talents be refined that they may be deployed for Your glory and good of mankind.

Father, the Deep within the Deep, Divine Fire, let the purpose of the Gospel be my compass; let the blood of the Lamb seal the door that bars me from spiritual growth. Father, the Infinite Face of Love, the Uncreated Light and the Source of all illumination – let my soul awaken to the Light; and lift the veil from my inner sight.

O LORD unveil to me the face of true love, now hidden by a disk of sin, that I may know the truth and do my whole duty, as I journey to the sacred feet of Your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose Name I pray.

*Amen*

*Patriarch’s Note.*

Here are the *KEY BIBLE VERSES* that resonate with our apt *PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT*.

1. *Ephesians 1:17-18*

*_“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.”_*

2. *Colossians 1:9-10*

*_“For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”_*

3. *2 Timothy 1:6-7*

*_“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”_*

4. *Romans 12:2*

*_“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”_*

5. *Philippians 1:6*

*_“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”_*

Our prayer reveals a deep yearning for spiritual growth and alignment with God’s divine will. It reminds us that spiritual development is an ongoing journey, where we are invited to seek wisdom, love, and strength through Christ.

– *Awakening Spiritual Gifts:* Just as God has equipped each individual with unique spiritual gifts, your prayer beautifully encapsulates the desire to both discover and actively use these gifts for His glory. Embrace the knowledge that God is at work within you, shaping you into a vessel for His purpose.

– *Transformation through Christ:* The call to not be conformed to the world but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind is powerful. This transformation allows us to see ourselves and others through the lens of God’s love, enabling us to reflect His character in our actions and interactions.

– *Divine Illumination:* As you seek the Light of Christ to guide you, remember that His presence dispels darkness and reveals truth. The process of unveiling the face of true love involves continuous surrender and openness to the teaching of the Holy Spirit, drawing us closer to fulfilling our calling in Christ.

May your heart be continually led by the Holy Spirit, and may you be filled with His wisdom and grace as you pursue a deeper relationship with God.

*_God bless you abundantly as you walk in His light, ìn Jesus’ Name!_*

AMEN.