SH Novena 4th Day : Jesus our friend in need

Scripture: : Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water.” Jesus said, “Come” (Mt. 14:28-29).

Meditation:
It is especially when we are in difficulties that our prayer-life becomes a source of strength and peace for us. In every crisis we face, Jesus is bidding us come across the troubled waters to him. Through each event of our lives, our God is shaping us for a future of happiness.

Prayer:
Lord, it is so hard for us to recognise you in the difficult times in our lives. Yet you are always there in the midst of them, ready to reach out your hand to hold and save us. Help us to grow in trust of you.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

(spend some quiet time in prayer with Jesus … speak to Jesus… hear Jesus… feel His Presence with you)

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Closing Prayer for each day

Lord Jesus, your Sacred Heart is always open in love to each of us, especially when we are suffering. To all who come to you seeking your help, you show your compassion and healing power.

You care for us when we are lost, sympathise with us in loneliness and comfort us in mourning; you are closest to us when we are weakest. You reach out your hand to us when we stumble and have most need of your help. I ask you to listen to my prayer during this Novena, and grant what I ask… (make your request silently)

If what I ask is not for my own or other’s good, grant me always what is best, that I may build your kingdom of love in our world.  Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. Amen.

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