Dr John Cranswick was a precious elder in the faith to my family. In his ministry to us as CMS Medical Officer he encouraged and guided our lives to Christ in the most gracious and caring of ways. His faith and ministry to us and to many was wholistic; covering body, mind, emotions and spirit.

A dear friend, Margie, recently shared one of John’s favourite and often said prayers.

May the Holy Spirit work transformation in your life as you pray John’s prayer: 

O Holy Spirit of God,

Come into my heart and fill me.

I open the windows of my soul to let you in.

I surrender my whole life to You.

Come and possess me–

Fill me with light and truth.

I offer to you the one thing I really possess–

My capacity to be filled by you.

Of myself I am an empty vessel.

Fill me, so that I may live

The life of the Spirit–

The life of truth and goodness;

The life of wisdom and love.

And guide me today in all things.

Guide me to the people I should meet and help—

To the circumstances in which I can best serve You,

Whether by my actions or my sufferings.

But above all,

Please help me to de-throne self in my heart,

And make you King.  Amen.