CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 1ST OCTOBER 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 1ST OCTOBER 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL
THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER 2020
NOT THAT YOU TAKE THEM AWAY
Scriptural Reading: John 17: 15-17
There is much trouble in the world and in life that good Christians sometimes think life on earth is useless. For this reason, they feel like exiting from the earth. The Christians of Thessalonica at St. Paul's time felt the same. But is life on earth actually useless? Why then did Jesus come down here and why did he say he wasn't asking the Father to take us away?
God did not create the earth in error. He only lamented when we plunged into error and defaced the earth. But at the fullness of time, he sent his only son to redeem the earth, and his Holy Spirit to renew its face. Now, what Jesus did for us he wants us to do for others – draw them to the place of salvation. So, when a man knows Christ and fellowships with the Holy Spirit, life on earth will no longer be useless. It will rather turn into a mission land. So, those of us anxious to exit the world should also know that God is eager to have them finish their assignments here Today’s independent day celebration should remind us that Nigeria is in God’s hands.
MEDITATION:
What are you doing for the kingdom of God to come as you wait for it?
STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS:
1. Pray against frustration in your Christian journey
2. Pray: O God, give me that peace which surpasses human understanding now
3. Lord Jesus, help me not to be tired of this world before I retire to heaven.
4. Pray that peace may reign in our nation Nigeria.
5. Pray for the Leaders of the Church and of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria,
6. Present your private intentions to God
7. Say your daily prophetic Prayers (Page 6)
8. Pray the act of consecration to the Holy Spirit.
DAILY PROPHETIC PRAYERS
Lord, you are my Shepherd there is nothing I shall want. You make me lie down in green pastures. You also lead me beside the still waters. Lord, you restore my soul and lead me on the path of righteousness for your namesake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadows of death, I shall fear no evil. For you oh Lord are with me in all situations. Your shepherd rod comforts me with signs and wonders, deliverance and protection in the victorious name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen.
For this reason, I shall neither stumble nor fall. I shall not be a victim of accident, sickness, diseases and untimely death. I shall rise above every limitation and rejoice as you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You oh Lord have anointed my head with oil and has declared to the hearing of my enemies; “Touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm”. By the reason of your anointing upon my life oh Lord, my cup overflows with grace, mercy, uncommon favours, divine uplifting and your blessing that makes rich and adds no sorrows in the mighty name of Jesus.
Surely, your goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord, forever and ever in the most powerful name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen.
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.