Praying from 2 Corinthians 5:5. Themes: God’s sovereignty, Holy Spirit, salvation

Dear God, I thank you for making me for a specific purpose and for giving me the down payment of the Spirit. I claim this promise and ask that you guide me in fulfilling my purpose and using the gifts you have given me for your glory. Help me to rely on the Holy Spirit to lead me and empower me to do your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Verse: Now he who made us for this very thing is God, who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:5

This is a Promise.

The verse is stating that God made us for a specific purpose and has given us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee or down payment of the fulfillment of that purpose.

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