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III
GOD
REPRIMANDS
"My people have committed two crimes: They have abandoned
me, the fountain of living water and they have dug themselves
broken cisterns that can hold no water at all" (Jer 2:
13)
Fountain of Living Water = God: Word of God
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, fountain of living water, give us the life giving
water, Your Holy Spirit (Twice)
GOD SPEAKS:
"Remember, I am coming soon! I bring with Me the reward
that will be given to each man as his conduct deserves"
(Rev 22: 12)
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, strengthen our faith in you, more and more each
day, so that we may live, aiming at our heavenly reward (Twice)
IV
FROM
THE WORDS OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
"I am baptizing you in water, but there is one to come
who is mightier that I; He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit
and in Fire" (Luke 3 : 16)
PRAYER
(a) For your merciful gift of baptism in Spirit, we thank
you Jesus; we praise you Jesus; and we glorify you Jesus.
(b) Lord Jesus, have mercy on me and baptize me in Your Spirit.
(c) Lord Jesus, I humbly pray that You shower upon me the
fruits and the gifts of Your Spirit (Twice)
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SALVATION
THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
SALVATION THROUGH HEARING
"THE WORD OF GOD"
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All
the prophets spoke about Him saying that everyone who believes
in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.
Peter had not finished these words when the Holy Spirit descended
upon all who were listening to Peter's message" (Acts.
10 : 43-44)
PRAYER
Beloved Father, in you divine mercy you have granted to us
deliverance from our sins and the gift of your Holy Spirit,
through you son Jesus Christ. For this we thank you Father.
We praise You Father. Praise and glory to you Lord Jesus,
for ever and ever.
N.B.
What is covered in I, II,III, IV, V, VI need not be used
on the same day. Study Gods words, pray daily to be
filled by the Spirit, and wait for the Lord. Jesus will
come through the trials and storms of life. He will speak
to you: "It is I. Do not be afraid" (John 6 :20)
PRAYER
O! Jesus, Lord of power and might, we praise you or converting
all evils and misfortunes of our life to our good.
BIBLE
STUDIES - 2
I
JESUS INVITES YOU
"This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God
is at hand. Reform your lives and believe in the gospel"
(Mark 1:15)
EXPLANATION :
Kingdom of God = 1. Life filled with God experience 2. Life
that seeks and fulfills God's will 3. Life filled with the
Spirit
PRAYER
1. Lord Jesus, may your reign come within me and in my life.
Fill me Lord Jesus with your Love. Beloved Jesus, I invite
You to become the Lord of my life. Fill me Lord Jesus with
Your Holy Spirit.
2. Lord Jesus, in your mercy, grant me the grace to be conscious
of my sins, and lead me to true repentance. Let me experience
your peace and enjoy the gift of Your love. Praise you Jesus.
Thank you Jesus.
II
SALVATION - PUNISHMENT
JESUS SPEAKS:
"Whoever believes and accepts baptism will be saved;
whoever refuses to believe will be condemned." (Mark
16:16)
PRAYER
(a) O! Jesus, I accept You as the Lord and Master of my whole
being.
(b) In your mercy O! Lord Jesus, grant me the gift of baptism
in the Spirit,
Jesus, we thank you,
Jesus, we praise you.
III
JESUS SPEAKS:
"Anyone who loves me will be true to my Word, and my
Father love him; we will come to him and make our dwelling
with him" (John 14:23)
PRAYER
God our Heavenly Father, God the Son Jesus Christ, God the
Holy Spirit, come and make your dwelling within us. Lord Jesus,
grant us the grace to conform our life to Your Word.
IV
PRAY-YOU WILL RECEIVE
JESUS SPEAKS:
"I give you My Word. If you are ready to believe that
you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, it shall
be done for you. When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against
whom you have a grievance. So that you heavenly Father may
in turn forgive you you faults." (Mark 11: 24,25)
PRAYER
(a) Merciful and loving God, we pray for the grace and strength
to forgive all who have hurt us at any time to ask pardon
of all those whom we have hurt.
(b) Jesus our Lord, we believe that you will provide for all
our needs, at the right time.
(c) "Your Father already knows what you need even before
you ask Him" (Mathew 6: 8)
Lord Jesus, you have revealed to us the love and concern of
the Father for everyone of us.
For this, Jesus we praise you; Jesus we thank you.
V
WORRIES - ANXIETIES
'Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you' (1
Peter 5: 7)
PRAYER
a) Merciful God, we thank you for your concern about us, always
and in everything. We praise you and thank you for your abundant
love.
b) Lord Jesus, into your mighty hands, I surrender all that
I have, all that I do, the longings of my heart; and all that
I hope for.
A MESSAGE TO ALCOHOLICS
An alcoholic is a sick person. He is beset with physical,
mental and spiritual infirmities. Alcohol cripples the mind,
destroys delicate cells and tissues of the body. This is why
he needs care and treatment.
An alcoholic is unable to deal with even the usual problems
and difficulties which confront him. This is because alcoholism
is a bondage to sin. Therefore it is imperative that he, not
relying on his own strength turn to the power of God to be
relieved from this slavery. So acknowledging one's own helplessness,
the alcoholic should cry out: "Save me, my Lord and my
God"
JESUS - YOUR SAVIOUR
"The Scripture declares : "Believe in the Lord Jesus
and you will be saved - you and all your household" (Acts
16 : 31)
"There is no salvation in any one else, for there is
no other name in the whole world given to men by which we
are to be saved. (Acts 4:12)
WAYS TO FREE ONESELF FROM ALCOHOLISM
1. Give up all actions that displease the Lord "Renounce
your faults, keep your minds unsoiled, and cleanse your heart
from all sin, when you are ill, do not rebel, but pray to
the Lord, and He will heal you." (Sirach 38 9-10)
2. Give up the company of alcoholics
"You should not associate with a person who calls himself
a brother but is immoral or greedy or worships idols or is
a slanderer or a drunkard or a thief. Don't even sit down
to eat with such a person" (1 Cor. 5: 11)
3. Forgiveness to all
Aversion, anger, accusation, hatred, resentment and pride
obstruct the work of the Holy Spirit . For, God is Love(1
John 3 : 8)
Where there is disagreement, discord and lack of love, the
work of the Holy Spirit is impeded. The result is lack of
self-discipline and drunknesses. (Luke 6 :37)
4. Repent Before God
"Wake up your drunkards and weep; wait all drinkers of
wine" (Joel 1: 5)
5. Pray Incessantly
"So be on the watch, praying at all times for the strength
to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand secure
before the Son of man. (Luke 21 : 36)
6. Cultivate Lofty ideals and thoughts
"It is love then that you should strive for" (1
Cor. 14 : 1)
"Do not get drunk with wine which will only ruin you;
instead be filled with the Holy Spirit" (Eph. 5 :18)
7. Commit Life of Gospel Apostolate
When you dedicate your life to spread the Gospel, God will
liberate your family from the bondage of sin. (Ref. Luke 18)
PRAY EVERY DAY
Merciful God, look with pity upon me sorrowful, broken and
helpless. I have become a slave to alcohol. I have misused
the gifts you have given me. I have neglected the duties you
placed on me. Selfish living has made me proud and arrogant.
I know Lord Jesus, that I cannot free myself from this evil
without your strength and mercy. I offer myself to you Jesus,
my Lord and My Saviour. Lord, give me the Spirit you promised
to give to your servants. Lord Jesus my divine Saviour, protect
me this day from all temptations that lead me to sin.
I praise you Lord Jesus, trusting that You will transform
my past failures, guilt and brokenness into my own good.
Lord Jesus, You gave Your life for my sake!
I renounce my sinful ways and all evil desires for love of
you.
I give up everything that leads to intoxication.
Lord Jesus, given me Your divine light and the power of your
Spirit.
Pray, new Retreat Center Near New Bombay, Kalyan. |
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