INTENTIONS
Surrendering Worries: Pray to let go of anxieties and worries about the future.
(1 Peter 5:7) - "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
MEDITATION
BIBLE VERSES FOR SURRENDER..
Matthew 16:24-27
Then Jesus told his disciples, if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Psalm 9:10
And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
1 John 2:1-29
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him:
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Act Of Contrition
O, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because of your just punishment, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin
Act Of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You.
Opening prayer...
Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, the skies and the seas, and everything in them, You are worthy of all glory, honor, dominion, and strength. You have every right to call the shots in my life, and in the world. I thank You for the peace that comes with accepting that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men. I know unequivocally that I can trust Your infinite goodness, wisdom, and holiness. Please help me to hold my blessings with open hands, not hoarding them for myself, but willing to give them back, to share them, and to use them on behalf of Your glory, as You so lead. It鈥檚 in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, that I pray. Amen.
Novena for Surrendering to the Will of God - Day 5
Heavenly Father, all I have is a gift from You. In return, may my life be an ongoing gift to You. Conform my will to Yours that our wills may be one. I place this petition in Your hands. Help me to fully entrust it to You
(mention your intentions here)
St. Paul, you told the early Christians, to not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect (Romans 12:2). Intercede on our behalf that we may have a spirit able to discern and follow the will of God. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your kind spirit guide me on ground that is level (Ps 143:10). Amen.
Prayer for Surrendering Worries:
Gracious Lord, In moments of anxiety and uncertainty about the future, I come before You, acknowledging Your invitation to cast all my worries upon You, for You care deeply for me. I surrender to You, Lord, the burdens that weigh heavy on my heart and mind. As Jesus instructed His disciples to deny themselves and follow Him, I lay down my worries and concerns at Your feet. I understand that holding onto my fears only leads to a life that is less fulfilling. Grant me the courage to let go of my anxieties and to trust in Your divine plan for my life.
I choose to trust in You with all my heart, Lord, rather than relying solely on my own understanding. Help me acknowledge Your presence in every aspect of my life, believing that You will guide and direct my path. Drawing near to You, I seek Your comfort and solace. Cleanse my heart, O God, and purify my thoughts. Help me present myself as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to You, as an act of worship. As I place my trust in You, Lord, I take refuge in Your unfailing love. Strengthen my faith so that I may continually seek You and not be swayed by worries or doubts. I acknowledge Jesus Christ as my advocate, the one who intercedes for me. Help me keep Your commandments, Lord, knowing that in obedience, the love of God is perfected within me. Grant me the serenity to surrender my worries completely to You, trusting in Your goodness and faithfulness. May Your peace reign in my heart, guarding me against fear and uncertainty about the future. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.
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