Acts 7:59-60 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59-60, NIV In the middle of his death, Stephen exemplified the character and fortitude of one sold out and abandoned to Christ. The only explanation for such a display of God's love during this unbelievable time is that Stephen had learned how to allow his sp