Posts Tagged ‘Prayer’

This one prayer is for all of us who has great concern over our finances.  Last night, as I thought back over the answered prayer in my life… that the most life changing answers came when I concentrated, really immersed myself in the reality of the continual presence of Jesus. I actually have lost track of time when I pray like this.

Remember when Jesus tells us in Matthew 7: 7-12…” to ask, to seek and to knock… it will be opened to us.” This persistence, the perseverance in prayer… seeking the will of God in our problems, our finances is so powerful.

I don’t know about you, but I know for myself that I’d rather have guidance from God, then trusting in my limited understanding. I’m learning it is good to walk hand in hand with Jesus…  He understands and has answers to my difficulties and His explanations make the way clear for what I need to do.

Dear God, I surrender my financial affairs and concerns about money to your Divine care and love. I ask that you remove my worries, anxieties, and fears about money, and replace them with faith. I know and trust that my debts will be paid and money will flow into my life. I have only to look to nature to see proof of the abundance you provide. I release all negative thoughts about money, and know that prosperity is my true state. I commit to being grateful for all that I now have in my life. I learn to manage my finances wisely, seeking help where needed. And finally, I ask you to help me understand my purpose in life and to act on that purpose with courage and strength. I know that prosperity will come, in part, by doing work I love. Please help me use my skills and knowledge to be of service in the world. Thank you, God. Amen

When Mother Theresa needed a quick miracle, she would pray the Memorare nine times in succession.

“Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.”

May the blessings of Our Lord fill your lives…

Elizabeth

Hail and Blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires… <<your intentions>>

Through the merits of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen

Prayer to say for nine consecutive days, from December 16-24. It is a devotion well worth reviving, particularly to pray for Jesus to be born in all souls…  it focuses attention intensely on our expectation of the Coming King, and helps to prepare us spiritually to receive him into our hearts and the hearts of those we pray for.

Blessings,

Elizabeth