The “Offering of Self” Prayer from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Pray this short prayer to make an offering of Self from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Pray this short prayer to make an offering of Self from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Contemplate the virtue of obedience through prayer with these posts from I Am Jesus website. These prayers, scripture meditations and petitions focus on obedience to God and growing in faith and holiness by practicing this virtue.
“Let every person be subordinate to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God. Therefore, whoever resists authority opposes what God has appointed, and those who oppose it will bring judgment upon themselves” (Romans 13:1-2).

“Obedience to God as a way of life” – Join us for our 19th meditation on the 35 virtues of St. Hildegard of Bingen.

You are my refuge Lord Jesus Christ. I know you and where you are from. I trust you. Lord deliver me from trouble and rescue me from all distress.

Jesus be near to me. In your kindness hear me. Help me know the truth and be guided to obey your will. Give me the gifts of wisdom, humility, and obedience.

Lord, you say every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste. Please bless your Church with unity so we bear good fruit for your kingdom.

I will Obey Your Word, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will teach others to follow you and I will bless your holy name.

You are merciful to me, Lord. I will learn your teachings. I love you Lord, and I’ll obey your laws because you are trustworthy and your rules are just.

Holy Spirit help me listen to Jesus, the beloved Son and the Eternal Word, who the Father asks us to listen to, love, and obey.

Jesus, from today onward I promise to walk in your ways, to belong to you, to be one of your own. I will love you with all my heart and soul.

Have you lost your faith and turned away from God? In today’s reading we pray, “Jesus help me turn away from all my sinful habits.”

Do you struggle with how to let go of control in your life? Do you lack trust in God and the ability to walk by faith? Try this prayerful meditation of faith.