CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 15TH JULY 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 15TH JULY 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL
WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY 2020
THE HAND OF GOD IS NOT TOO SHORT TO SAVE
Scriptural Reading: Isa 59:1-2
Sometimes, one is tempted to ask; does God still answer prayers? This question is occasionally relevant considering the fact that very many people cannot boast of having received answers to their prayers. But today's reading has pointed it out that the hand of God is not too short to save. Sin is a major hindrance to prayers. It is a major setback in our relationship with God. The Psalmist says that ``if I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my cry'' (Ps. 66:18). St. Paul also urged men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayers to God. If you must receive an answer to your prayers, you must lift up holy hands unto God. It is important today that you begin to examine yourself and know why you have been experiencing a delay. It is also important you realize that God has much in stock for you. It is the right time to get things right with God and every other thing will fall in place.
MEDITATION:
1. Why have I not received answers to my prayers; what are the barriers?
2. Where have I gone wrong in my marriage, business and work?
STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS:
1. Pray earnestly now for forgiveness and mercy
2. Pray also to recognize where you have gone wrong
3. Read Psalm 51
4. Pray for the leaders of the Church for the grace of humility in service.
5. Pay now against the spread of coronavirus pandemic
6. Say the prayers to St. Michael and St. Jude in pages 101 and 103
7. Present your private intentions to God
8. Say your daily prophetic prayers
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.