Refresh Our Spirits

Gracious God, we thank you for the refreshing rain bringing new life to all growing things.  Rain down upon us, we pray, your Spirit to refresh our souls and give us new life in Christ.  Search our hearts and reveal the deepest longings of our lives.  Strengthen us, then, to better serve You in the redeeming work of your Church.  Bless us always with the awareness of your presence, so we don't lose hope or lose our way.  We reach out to you asking only that you guide and direct us this day in your Way.  In Jesus' Name we pray.  Amen.