FEAST OF SAINT WILLIAM OF MONTEVERGINE – 25th JUNE
June 25, 2024
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 25 JUNE
June 25, 2024
25 June, 2024
‘We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.’ – Isaiah 53: 6
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, seeking Your presence and guidance like sheep who have wandered away from Your path. We confess that we have often chosen our own ways over Yours, straying into selfishness, pride, and sin. We are deeply aware of our shortcomings and the many times we have turned our backs on You. Yet, in our waywardness, You have shown us immeasurable grace and mercy. You sent Your Son, Jesus Christ, to bear the burden of our sins. Despite our rebellion, You placed our iniquities on Him, allowing Him to suffer in our place. This act of love and sacrifice is beyond our understanding, and we are profoundly humbled by it.
We ask for Your forgiveness, Lord. Cleanse us from our sins and draw us back to You. Help us to recognize the gravity of our transgressions and the incredible price that was paid for our redemption. Let this awareness transform our hearts and minds, leading us to a deeper commitment to follow You. Father, we thank You for the gift of Jesus, the perfect Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. We are eternally grateful for His willingness to lay down His life for us, so that we might be reconciled to You. Help us to live in a manner worthy of this calling, ever reflecting His love, humility, and obedience.
We pray for those who are still lost, wandering without the hope and guidance that come from knowing You. Use us, Lord, to reach out to them with the message of Your love and grace. May our lives be a testament to the transformation that comes from surrendering to Your will and trusting in Your salvation. As we continue our journey of faith, keep us mindful of our tendency to stray and our need for constant reliance on You. Strengthen our resolve to walk in Your ways, guided by the Holy Spirit, and to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. In His precious name, we pray. Amen
This prayer reflects on our tendency to stray from God, acknowledges Jesus’ sacrificial love, and seeks forgiveness and guidance to live according to His will.
