40 Days of Prayer – Day 17

TAUGHT BY THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST JOHN 14:17; 16:13  

Have you ever had a good teacher or coach before—someone who knows the right way to  explain a difficult lesson or who understands you and wants to see you grow? A good teacher  can take subjects that are difficult to understand and teach them in a way that is understand able. Good teachers care about their students, and if you have a good teacher, you can tell that  teaching is not just their job, it’s part of caring for your life. 

Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit is the best teacher who teaches us all things and guides  us to truth. He wants us to know Him more, and He teaches us as we listen to Him. Today, let’s  take the time to listen to the Holy Spirit and hear what He wants to teach us.  

PRAYER POINTS: 

1. Let the Spirit of Christ teach you as you read His Word. God inspired  Scripture (see 2 Timothy 3:16), so why don’t we let Him help us  read it? Take a passage today and ask God’s Spirit what He wants to  teach you through this passage. 

2. Try to practice listening to the Holy Spirit and see how He might  teach you or guide you. Perhaps He wants to remind you that He  loves you. Maybe He wants to challenge you to pray for that friend  or enemy. Maybe He wants to teach you something about creation  as you learn in class.  

3. Ask the Lord to open up your eyes and heart to really experience  Him and His goodness today. 

»by Sam Sexton