The Day of Pentecost is recognised by most Christians as one of the Great festivals of the Lord and Holy Spirit. The name 'Pentecost' comes from the Greek word 'Pentekoste', meaning 'fiftieth'.
The meaning of this beautiful feast is not only very personal, but very important for all nations on this earth, as it relates to the very plan of salvation and shows us God as the truly living Eternal God working out here below among us.
As the time of Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, rapidly comes closer, prayer is something that truly cannot be separated from this Christian holiday.
Alan Gaunt has published and provided some of his Prayers for Pentecost:
CONFESSION
Eternal God, your power is not limited,
and the promises you have made, you will keep,
even though the human race should hinder
you for a million years.
Your love, your justice, your peace
will prevail,
even though human beings,
like ourselves,
go on hating, killing, torturing,
bombing each other to despair,
and refusing to forgive.
