CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 13TH APRIL 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL 13TH APRIL 2020
CHARISMA DAILY DEVOTIONAL
MONDAY 13TH APRIL, 2020
FREED FROM THE AGONY OF DEATH
Scriptural Reading: Acts 2: 22 - 28
The process that led to the death of Jesus was quite tortuous. Beginning from Gethsemane to the moment he shouted “Eloi Eloi lama sabachthani” was an agonizing voyage. But he concluded with “It Is Finished”. What is finished? The agony of death is finished. The work of redemption is completed and the fear of death has come to an end. Jesus was not abandoned to the realm of the dead. “You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your Holy One see corruption”.
We too who believe in him will not be abandoned to Sheol”. Today is a day of salvation and as Jesus told Lazarus to come out from Sheol, so he tells us to come out from the land of the dead now. What is it that is a dead-end in your life? The risen Lord says come out! I decree and declare fullness of life for you in Jesus name. Alleluia.
MEDITATION:
Are you afraid of death? Why?
STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS:
1. Pray that you will not be taken unawares at the time of your death
2. Pray that those who are dying now may receive the grace of salvation
3. Pray that you may experience what Jesus called “life in abundance”
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 God6. Say your daily Prophetic prayer
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 totally 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 rebuke 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 of 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 succor 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.