INTENTION
Thanksgiving for Surrender: Offer thanks for the grace to surrender and trust in God's perfect will.
MEDITATION
Matthew 26:36, 38-39, 42, 44
When Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, it here while I go over there and pray. and he said to them, The sorrow in my heart is so great that it almost crushes me. Stay here and keep watch with me. He went a little farther on, threw himself face downwards on the ground, and prayed, my Father, if it is possible, take this cup of suffering from me! Yet not what I want, but what you want. Once more Jesus went away and prayed, my Father, if this cup of suffering cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done. Again Jesus left them, went away, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Act of contrition prayer
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.
Lord's prayer....
Hail Mary..........
Prayer of complete surrender to God
O God, I lay my life at your feet, And offer you all that I am. May my feet follow your leading. May my mind be renewed with your truth. May my heart be full of your grace. May my words be full of your wisdom. May my mind be full of your truth. May my dreams be full of your vision, And my soul fill of your peace. I lay my life at your feet And offer you all that I am.
Amen.
Trust in God - Psalms 27:1-14
The LORD is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid. When evil people attack me and try to kill me, they stumble and fall. Even if a whole army surrounds me, I will not be afraid; even if enemies attack me, I will still trust God. I have asked the LORD for one thing; one thing only do I want: to live in the LORD 's house all my life, to marvel there at his goodness, and to ask for his guidance. In times of trouble he will shelter me; he will keep me safe in his Temple and make me secure on a high rock. So I will triumph over my enemies around me. With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple; I will sing, I will praise the LORD. Hear me, LORD, when I call to you! Be merciful and answer me! When you said, come and worship me, I answered, will come, LORD; don't hide yourself from me! Don't be angry with me; don't turn your servant away. You have been my help; don't leave me, don't abandon me, O God, my saviour. My father and mother may abandon me, but the LORD will take care of me. Teach me, LORD, what you want me to do, and lead me along a safe path, because I have many enemies. Don't abandon me to my enemies, who attack me with lies and threats. I know that I will live to see the LORD 's goodness in this present life. Trust in the LORD. Have faith, do not despair. Trust in the LORD.
Thanksgiving for Surrender
Gracious Father, As we come to the culmination of this novena, we bow before You with hearts overflowing with gratitude. In the garden of Gethsemane, we witnessed Jesus, our ultimate example, surrendering His will to Yours. His words echo in our hearts as a reminder of the depth of surrender. Thank You, Lord, for the grace to surrender, just as Jesus did. In moments when sorrow and pressure threatened to overwhelm, Your divine strength carried Him through. We thank You for the assurance that, in our surrender, You meet us with grace beyond measure. We are grateful for the moments of prayer, just like Jesus had, where we could pour out our hearts and desires before You. Your will, Father, prevailed in the surrender of Jesus, and we are grateful for the example to follow – "Not my will, but Yours be done."
Lord Jesus, as we reflect on this novena, we thank You for the reminder that true surrender involves aligning our will with Yours. Your sacrifice on the cross exemplifies the ultimate act of surrender for our salvation.
In our own surrender, we find peace in knowing that Your will is perfect, even when it may not align with our own desires. Thank You for the grace to trust in Your plan, just as Jesus trusted and prayed, "Your will be done."
As we conclude this novena, may the spirit of surrender linger in our hearts. We express our gratitude for Your guiding hand, leading us to surrender and trust in Your perfect will.
In Jesus' name, we offer this prayer of thanksgiving, Amen.
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