Daily Companion prayers (Part 4)

More from my Daily Companion...

Prayer for Healing

     Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, like a watchful shepherd, You care for us and provide us with all that we need.  You shower us with Your love and send people into our lives to help care for us, especially in time of sickness or pain.

     I pray for healing for myself and for all who suffer because of illness or advanced age.  I pray especially for ____________.

     In the midst of our pain and weakness, strengthen our faith that we might be filled with hope in You.  In the midst of our frustration and discouragement, give us patience that we might accept our own limitations.  In the midst of our loneliness and fears, help us know we are not alone, that You walk with us each moment of our lives.

     Be with us, Lord, in our time of need.  Heal us in body, soul and spirit that we may rejoice in Your grace and blessings in this world and come to enjoy the fullness of Your presence in the life to come.

     We make this prayer in Your Name, for You are our Risen Lord, Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer of Being Forgiven

     Loving Lord, mindful of Your mercy and the love that took You to the cross, I place myself before You and ask Your forgiveness for all times when I have failed to follow You.

     Lord Jesus, forgive me and help me become more like You each day.  Amen.

Day by Day
(St. Richard of Chichester)

     Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits and blessings which You have given me, for all the pains and insults which You have borne for me.

     Merciful Friend, Brother and Redeemer, may I know You more clearly, love You more dearly, and follow You more nearly, day by day.  Amen.