In times like this, when a lot of things are happening spontaneously… awful things happening in various places, we must hold God tightly, seeking to be under his mantle of protection. Pandemics, wars, attacks, killings all occur even in times when we don’t expect. Last year, in recent years, there has been Ebola, Lasa fever and more recently, Corona Virus. We don’t pray for such this year, but we never can tell what this year has in store for us. If we must survive this year, then we must be connected to our Lord:
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
Asides protection, we must strive everyday, in truth and in spirit to be connected to our Lord. God is the creator of all things; you and I. The least we owe Him is our commitment and devotion. He has the sole headship over us so, we are obligated to maintain a relationship with Him.
This prayer below should be said if you’re willing and ready to rededicate yourself to God:
“Lord Jesus I come to you now in a state of repentance.
I know that I have not been living my life the way that I should be as a Christian.
I am so grateful for the grace that You have given me as Your child.
Lord, grant me the strength to overcome the ways of this world and to turn to You in all situations.
Help me to know You more and to desire to walk with You.
I choose today to re-commit to living my life as a follower of Jesus and to turn away from the ways of the world.
I pray that you will honor my prayer and that you Holy Spirit will grant me the strength to overcome in my day to day life.
I thank you for saving me and I offer myself now to You as a living sacrifice.
In the mighty name of Jesus I pray, AMEN!”
Then you say this beautiful prayer for a perfect union with Christ.
“O most merciful Father,
who hast so loved me as to give me
Thine Only-begotten Son for my food and drink,
and with Him all things,
look upon the Face of Thine Anointed,
in whom Thou art well pleased.
This Thy Beloved Son,
and with Him my heart,
I offer and present to Thee for all the blessings
Thou hast this day given me.
Mayest Thou, O Father,
be now well pleased in Him,
and through Him turn away Thine indignation from me.
Behold the One Mediator between God and men,
the Man Christ Jesus,
my Advocate and High-Priest,
Who intercedes for me.
Him do I offer and plead before Thee,
who committed no sin,
but bore the sins of the world,
and by whose stripes we are healed.
Accept, therefore, O Holy Father,
this Unspotted Victim,
to the honour and glory of Thy name,
in thanksgiving for all the blessings
Thou hast ever bestowed upon me,
for the remission also of my sins,
and for the supply of all my defects and shortcomings.
O Blessed Virgin,
Mother of my God and Saviour,
present my petitions to thy Son.
O all ye Angels and Saints, citizens of heaven,
join also your prayers with mine.
Ye stand always before the Throne,
and see Him face to face,
whom I here receive under veils.
Be ever mindful of me,
and obtain from Him and through Him
that with you I may bless Him
and love Him for ever.
Amen”.
Dedication to God is not a one-day commitment, it takes daily renewal and rededication. With conscious effort, you’ll be able to sustain a perfect relationship with God.