Prayer as an object of true worship; Fruits of my January Reflections.
Prayer as an object of true worship
Prayer as an object of true worship
Jan.1, 2023, Make me humble o Lord
Yesterday is gone, dear Lord, and today is a new day in a new year. Lord Jesus, I give you all the praise, worship, and Thanksgiving. Without you Lord I am nothing. Giving you honor makes me joyful and lifely in you. Where on earth can I find joy than in you? Dear Jesus, you are my joy, my help, and my salvation. You are all I want, all I need, all I have in the land of the living. May I be truly humble this new year for you are humble? Thank you, Jesus, praise you, Jesus. Amen.
Jan. 3, 2023. All holiness comes from you o Lord
Holy and meek Jesus, all holiness comes from you because you are holy. You are the giver of the Holy Spirit Who makes us holy because you received the fullness of Him from your Almighty Father during your baptism. You are full of the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father and you want to pour that same Holy Spirit upon those who believe and trust in you. Lord, today I leave my heart open that you may re-awaken and fill me with the fullness of your Holy Spirit so that I may be holy as you are holy and be one with you now and forever. Amen
Jan. 4, 2023, Jn.1:38-39 You say I should come and I will see you, Lord
You said I should come and I will see Lord. I come to my Lord each day, each moment of my life, what do you want me to see Lord? Dearest Jesus, I want to see what Andrew saw and remained with you forever. Open my eyes to see what you have for me. Open my ears to hear you and make me swift to respond to your commands. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Jan 6 20023 You have the plan to prosper us, Lord
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming into the world to save us. You have a plan for each one of us, plans to prosper us, I offer you the lives of our children, dear Lord, and claim the beautiful plans you have for each of them. You promise you will never fail us Lord and will be with us always. In you o Lord we are victorious, we are conquerors over every pain, suffering, and obstacle. Nothing can separate your children from you. May your will be done, o Lord, and may your grace lead them on successfully now and forever
Amen
Jan. 7, 2023, Jn. 2:5. Thank you, Mother Mary
Dearest Mother Mary, thank you for your advice to me today, to do all that your Divine Son tells me. Your humble example and obedience to the will of God, teach me this. Help me dear Mother how to hear your Son’s voice and do what he tells me. Let me beware of other voices in me, around me, and in the world that are trying to confuse me and push me away from him. Mother Mary pray for me. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Jan. 12, 2023, Your power surrounds me o my God
O Lord my God, your power surrounds me I trust. You are always there to save me and lead me to the right path. You protect me and mine with your mighty power. You are mine and I am yours forever. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
Prayer as an object of true worship
Jan. 13, 2023, Mk.2:3-4 Only your will o Lord
My Loving Jesus, you are all-knowing, always present, and all-powerful. You know all about us as a couple and you have a beautiful plan for us. In a special way, I bring Stephen to you today Lord, like the paralytic, hoping to hear from you “Your sins are forgiven, stand up, pick up your mat and go”. If it is your will, o Lord, let it be for only your will be done upon our life. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
Jan. 14, 2023, Mk.2:14 Yes Lord, you call me
My loving Jesus, thank you for calling me to follow you. And I’m saying Yes Lord, you call me. How difficult this may be, dear Lord, I will follow you till the end. Levi responded to your call without hesitation. Help me too to follow you without hesitation. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Jan.15, 2023, Draw me closer dear Lord
I offer myself to you today dearest Jesus to feel your presence and your love in a special way. Let food and drink give way to grace and the fullest of your presence. Give me the grace to be with you more closely today sweet Jesus, even in the midst of my activities. Draw me closer o Lord, that I may savour your goodness and love this day more deeply. Thank you, Jesus, I love you, Jesus. Amen.
Jan.15, 2023, I give up food and drink today to be with you my God
I offer myself to you today dearest Jesus to feel your presence and your love in a special way. I give up food and drink today to be with you my God. Let food and drink give way to grace and the fullest of your presence. Give me the grace to be with you more closely today sweet Jesus, even in the midst of my activities. Draw me closer o Lord, that I may savour your goodness and love this day more deeply. Thank you, Jesus, I love you, Jesus. Amen.
Jan 17, 2023, Mk.2 23-24 You are doing good sweet Jesus
Yes, Lord, you walked the streets of Jerusalem doing good. You are still doing good Lord. Help me to be like you sweet Jesus, doing good all the time, Sabbath or anytime, let me do good. When I think of doing good, Lord, give me the grace and the means to meet my heart’s desire. Dearest Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Jan 19, 2023, Mk. 3:9-10 Allow me to come to you, dear Lord
I come to you dear Lord just as I am. To seek your friendship, yes Lord I come. Let me come Lord to journey with a good friend like you. I come Lord not only to seek healing and blessings but also to listen, hear you, and do your will. Let not even earthly praises or admiration fool me to ignore your presence. I’ll always come Lord for you are all I need, all I want, and all I have. Thank you, sweet Jesus.
Jan. 21, 2023, Mk.3:20-21 Make my heart pure and loving Lord
Lord, make my heart pure and loving. Sanctify and purify my ways. Let me be open to sharing my inmost thoughts with you. Let it all be known to you. I believe no earthly being would understand, but I need not them to understand anyway. You are the one who knows the hearts of man. Your family once thought you were out of your mind, who on earth can understand me? Lord, only give me the grace to do what’s pleasing to you for your ways are not man’s ways. Thank you, Jesus, I trust in you, Lord. Amen
Jan. 23, 2023, Mk. 3:34-35 You love to have me a sister Lord.
Loving Jesus, I’m happy to hear you say I am your sister if I do the will of your Father in heaven. My Lord and my God how I love to be your complete sisters. Teach me how to, and give me the grace to be able to be your sister in my mind, soul, body, and strength. Loving Jesus I trust you would never abandon me as a sister. Jesus, I love you, my Brother. Amen
Jan 24, 2023 Mk.3:34-35 You are all I want Lord
You are my brother, my friend, my God, all I want and all I need Lord. With you, I have all the trust and confidence I need. In you, I am peaceful for I am loved unconditionally. What a brother and friend you are, so near and true. I love you, Jesus. Amen
Jan. 26, 2023 Mk 4:22 Help me live as my last Lord
Let me live today just as I would love the last day to be lord. That day when everything about me shall be revealed, when nothing shall be left uncovered, when your bright light shall expose everything about me. What shall I love to see on that day? O Jesus, let me build what I would love to see today and forever. Cleanse me Lord and fill me with goodness, love, gentleness, peace and joy now and forever. Amen
Jan 25, 2023 Acts 9:17 Lord, you see the heart of men
Loving Jesus, you are Lord of all. You know what is in the heart of men. You saw what was in Saul’s heart, his zeal, his strength, and wisdom, and you decided to use it for the good of your people. Lord I offer you my heart and all that is in it, use it as you want. All my weaknesses, my shortcoming, my dreams, use me for the good of your people Lord. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Prayer as an object of true worship
Prayer as an object of true worship