PRAYER BEFORE MEDITATION My God, I firmly believe that Thou art everywhere present and seest all things...cleanse my heart from all vain, wicked, and distracting thoughts. Enlighten my understanding, and inflame my will, that I may pray with reverence, attention, and devotion. QUOTE Let us diligently ask for mercy, that we may receive whatsoever is necessary for us. Saint Aphrahat REFLECTION Reflect on the quote for a while. Read it over a few times. Sit quietly and consider this: How can you ask for mercy today? What do you need from God today? THANKSGIVING PRAYER Almighty and eternal God, I adore Thee, and I thank Thee for all the benefits which Thou, in Thy infinite goodness and mercy, hast conferred upon me. RESOLUTION Based on this reflection, I resolve to avoid: Sloth. We cannot receive what we need to get to heaven if we are not diligently asking for mercy. Ask for mercy when you wake up. Ask when you are going about your business and running errands. Especial...
QUOTE The Lord saved his people: and he delivered us from all evils, and hath wrought great signs and wonders among the nations Esther 10:9 PRAYER BEFORE MEDITATION My God, I firmly believe that Thou art everywhere present and seest all things...cleanse my heart from all vain, wicked, and distracting thoughts. Enlighten my understanding, and inflame my will, that I may pray with reverence, attention, and devotion. REFLECTION Reflect on the quote for a while. Read it over a few times. Sit quietly and consider this: What evil has the Lord delivered you from recently? What evil has the Lord delivered you from the in past? What great signs and wonders have you witnessed? THANKSGIVING PRAYER Almighty and eternal God, I adore Thee, and I thank Thee for all the benefits which Thou, in Thy infinite goodness and mercy, hast conferred upon me. RESOLUTION Based on this reflection, I resolve to avoid: Wrath RESOLUTION PRAYER My God, I offer Thee these resolutions; un...