CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 20TH JUNE 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 20TH JUNE 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SATURDAY 20TH JUNE 2020
SEEK THE THINGS ABOVE
Scriptural Reading: Col.3:1-13
We are living in the world but we do not belong to it. Every child of God is entitled to the blessing of his Father. These blessings are not only material but also spiritual. The greatest of these blessings is the one that is above. Since we do not belong to the world, earthly or material possessions should not be our priority. We are asked to set our hearts on where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Many Christians are chasing material possessions with lots of energy. If only this energy is channelled towards the things above, many Christians will feel fulfilled. To seek the kingdom of God and its righteousness is not an easy task (Matt.6:33). It calls for doing away with the desires of the flesh which hinder our relationship with God. The things above are eternal but the ones below pass away. Look up to heaven so that you won't be down.
MEDITATION:
What do you spend your energy on? Things above or things below?
STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS:
1. God of mercy remove every spirit of distraction from my life
2. Lord, give me strength not to compromise in this kingdom race.
3. My Lord and my God, help me to seek only what is needed in my life.
4. Pray for the church and her leaders, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria at prayer group, deanery, diocesan, provincial and national levels.
5. Present your private intentions to God
6. Say your daily Prophetic prayer
7. Pray now against the spread of the Corona Virus Pandemic.
8. Say the prayers to St Michael and St Jude
DAILY PROPHETIC PRAYERS
Oh Lord God of power and might we praise and thank you for your goodness and mercy in my life. I acknowledge that you are the only one true God and the Almighty who can do all things, who knows all things and who is everywhere at the same time.
I beseech you, Lord, to show me your mercy and forgiveness, I have sinned against you through my thoughts, words, and actions. Through your sacrificial death on the cross, I receive mercy and boldness to approach your throne of grace.
Let the precious blood of Jesus wash me and make me whiter than snow. Heal me oh Lord by your wounds that I may be restored.
I receive your Grace to rise above every limitation.
I receive your Grace to move from Glory to Glory. I proclaim my total freedom in the mighty name of Jesus.
I shall testify the goodness of God in the land of the living in the most powerful name of Jesus.
I shall not die but live to declare the goodness of God I shall not be put to shame for the Lord is by my side. I shall glorify the Lord all the days of my life.
PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL AGAINST THE FORCES BEHIND COVID - 19.
Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebukes him, we humbly pray, and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
WE PRAY WITH ST JUDE THE PATRON OF DIFFICULT CASES AGAINST THE SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS
O most holy apostle, Saint Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honoureth and invoketh thee universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, and things almost despaired of.
Pray for me, who am so miserable. Make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded to thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of.
Come to mine assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and succour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly...
(insert your prayer request here, especially the menace of COVID - 19 Pandemic)
...and that I may praise God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity.
I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favour, to always honour thee as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to thee. Amen.