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Showing posts with label let us pray. Show all posts
Examination of Conscience - 3
Have you worn or preserved magic bands, girdles or likewise or encouraged others to do so?
“See, I am stirring up the Medes against them, who have no regard for silver and do not delight in gold. Their bows will slaughter the young men; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; their eyes will not pity children. And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the splendor and pride of the chaldeans, will be like Sodom and Gomorrah when God overthrew them. It will never be inhabited or lived in for all generations; Arabs will not pitch their tents there, shepherds will not make their flocks lie down there. But wild animals will lie down there and its houses will be full of howling creatures; there ostriches will live and there goat demons will dance” (Isaiah 13:17-21)
Bible Reading for the Day
Do not say, 'A conspiracy,'
Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,
Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.
The LORD of hosts, Him you shall hallow;
Let Him be your fear,
And let Him be your dread.
He will be as a sanctuary
Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,
Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.
The LORD of hosts, Him you shall hallow;
Let Him be your fear,
And let Him be your dread.
He will be as a sanctuary
----Isaiah 8:12-14 (New King James Version)
Dearest Abba, Father, the situations of this day are very bad and horrible. Everyone is scared of his future which has become so uncertain. Experts of this world say that it's going to get worse. My heart is narrow. My vision is shortsighted. I am prone to be swayed by the opinion of these so called experts who know nothing about Your promises to me, Your beloved child. Help me not to fear those things which make these people fear, who are not part of Your family. Let me not put You to shame by worrying about my future.
O Father, forgive me for all the times I distrust You. Yahweh, take me to Yourself and imprison me so that I can be free of the cares of this world. Ravish me so much so that I be enthralled and live in the fullness of Your Spirit that You have promised me. Expand me, open me and fill me to the measure of Yourself. I need You. I need you every moment of my life. Gracious God, I hope in You, because nothing can ever compare to You. Help me see what You see about my future. I am seeking Your favor. I believe that You are listening to me now for you see that how severely my heart is troubled. Help make me a fearless winner in You. In Jesus' name Amen.
O Father, forgive me for all the times I distrust You. Yahweh, take me to Yourself and imprison me so that I can be free of the cares of this world. Ravish me so much so that I be enthralled and live in the fullness of Your Spirit that You have promised me. Expand me, open me and fill me to the measure of Yourself. I need You. I need you every moment of my life. Gracious God, I hope in You, because nothing can ever compare to You. Help me see what You see about my future. I am seeking Your favor. I believe that You are listening to me now for you see that how severely my heart is troubled. Help make me a fearless winner in You. In Jesus' name Amen.
Bible Verse For The Day
The people of Israel will become like the sand of the sea, more than can be counted or measured. Now God says to them, "You are not my people," but the day is coming when He will say to them, "You are the children of the living God!"
-------Hosea 1:10 (Today's English Version)
Dearest Abba, Father, the Holy One of Israel, Thank you that You are a Pursuer. Without taking into account my past disobedience and sins, You are always ready to forgive me and take me back when I confess and repent. O Father, I acknowledge You and admit that I have behaved irrationally by continuing in rebellion. Instead of responding to Your ultimate care and provision for me, I have failed to give You the loving and complete obedience that is Your due, Had Your grace and mercy not intervened, I would have destroyed utterly.
Help me put away all that is displeasing to You and seek You with all my heart and strength. I am utterly shameful that when You have chosen me, instead of responding to Your love I turned my back on You and concentrated on the matters of this world that are ever perishing and that which can't give me peace or happiness. I strove for people's acceptance of me whose opinion of me changes ever so fast depending on their feelings and perception of me based on their limited knowledge without devoting enough time to understand me.
Help me put away all that is displeasing to You and seek You with all my heart and strength. I am utterly shameful that when You have chosen me, instead of responding to Your love I turned my back on You and concentrated on the matters of this world that are ever perishing and that which can't give me peace or happiness. I strove for people's acceptance of me whose opinion of me changes ever so fast depending on their feelings and perception of me based on their limited knowledge without devoting enough time to understand me.
Oh how foolish I have been! My true worth comes from the fact that I am Your child on account of the precious blood Jesus Christ shed for me on the Calvary for me. Help me to stop depending on other humans. I just want to trust only in You because You alone are worthy and dependable. My well-beloved Abba, come forth soon to save me from my enemies and the mediocrity and desolation I am going through. Give me increase and rest in the measure of Your grace and mercy and power and majesty. I count on You for my deliverance. I invoke the power of Jesus' blood on all aspects of my life. Change me. Change me inside out.
Amen.
Bible wording for today
I will treat you with such kindness that you will grow strong, and I will also keep my promises to you. Your barns will overflow with grain each year. I will live among you and never again look on you with disgust. I will walk with you--I will be your God, and you will be my people. I am the LORD your God.
------Leviticus 26:9-13 (Contemporary English Version)
Dearest Abba, Father, You are truly great. You are truly just. You are truly loving. Most High God, there is none or nothing above You. Everything was created by Your Word and everything is subjected to You. You ordain circumstances and situations in our lives to bring about Your plans to fruition. In wonder and hope, I call out to You, the Almighty God - a God who is intimate, a God who cares and protects, a God who loves and forgives. You have the power to bring out living water out of my parched soul, to liberate my oppressed mind, to bring triumph from tragedy. In spite of being fully aware of Your authority over everything that's happening in my life, I am tired of waiting, Abba. I have suffered too long and I am beginning to lose hope. I turn to You now, Yahweh- Adonai, to put an end to this agony of mine. If relief is not near, give me the patience and the strength to continue to dwell in the darkness, to face this time of suffering with courage and dignity and faith. While I am passing through this darkness, let me not forget the things You have taught me in the light.
Help me remember always that You are holding my hand and I need not be afraid. You embrace me close to Your heart When I call You comforting me. Though You already know the glorious end You have for me, You stand with me in this moment and You stoop down to hear my fears and concerns without despising me for having so little faith. Teach me, a sinner to walk in the way You have ordained for me. Be my light, El-Shaddai; illuminate my way. Lead me to joy and healing and peace. In the name of Jesus Christ -the worthy lamb Who was slain for my sins and Who is worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise and power, forever and ever, I pray. Amen.
Opening Prayers
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the father; and of the Son; and of the Holy Spirit - Amen
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as is was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. - Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven,
Give us today our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as
we forgive those who trespass against us.
Do not lead us to the test, but deliver us from all evil - Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. - Amen
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
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