Prayer: Lord Jesus make my heart be like yours
Short version
Lord give me the mind of Christ. Give me the thoughts of Christ. Give me the characteristics of love, compassion and humility.
Longer version
Lord give me a winner heart that I may always see the end rather than the beginning.
Lord give me a positive heart that I may always see possibilities and opportunities in every situation.
Lord give me a humble heart that I may always respect everyone made in your image.
Lord give me a generous heart that I may always be open-handed to all in need.
Lord give me a charitable heart that I may always be tolerant of others.
Lord give me a loving heart that I may always genuinely care about others' well being.
Lord give me a helpful heart that I may always be ready to serve others.
Lord give me a gracious heart that I may never judge others harshly.
Lord give me a compassionate heart that I may always empathise with others in their situations.
Lord Jesus, I give you the praise, the glory and the honour. I give you thanks for Your mercy and grace upon my life.
Novena petition/s
Now get your petition/s (what are you asking for) ready beforehand. This could be one, two or three graces for the nine days.
Pray: Father in Jesus name I ask for the grace of ….
(1)
(2)
(3)
Now Speak it: Father here is my problem ...
Now sow it: Father I want to do so and so for You (e.g. give money to a charity etc). Please bring me out of this problem.
Now pray it: Nine days Novena.
Opening declaration:
Dear Lord Jesus please meet my needs for Your glory. Now Lord I rebuke every evil force. I rebuke every opposition. You have given us power over demons. You have given us power over the power of the enemy and Lord I take authority now when I break it. In the name of Jesus every opposition of satan is gone in Jesus Mighty name and for Your glory. Father hear me now. Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen and amen.
Timing: Though fasting is not required for the novena you could fast in addition if you wanted to. However, try to say the novena at the same time daily or say it during the praying hours (6 am., 9 am., 12 noon, 3 pm., 6 pm., 9 pm. or 12 midnight. ) when other saints will be saying theirs globally.
EFFICACIOUS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Each day recite:
(1)
O my Jesus, You said: "Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you." Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of.... (State your petition)
5 minutes intercession praying in the spirit with: Holy Are You Lord --->
Recite:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be;
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee.
(2)
O my Jesus, Thou has said: "Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in My Name, He will give it to you:" Behold, in Thy Name, I ask the Father for the grace of…. (State your petition)
5 minutes intercession praying in the spirit with: Holy Are You Lord --->
Recite:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be;
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee.
(3)
O my Jesus, Thou has said: "Truly I say to you, Heaven and earth will pass away but My words will not pass away." Encouraged by Thy infallible words I now ask for the grace of ... (State your petition)
5 minutes intercession praying in the spirit with: Holy Are You Lord --->
Recite:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be;
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee.
Conclusion
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Whom one thing alone is impossible, namely, not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of Thee, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary Your tender Mother and ours.
Say the Salve Regina
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, Thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.
Wonderful Lord Jesus I worship You. I praise Your holy name. I adore You and give You thanks for all things.
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus video ---->
Hymn: Songs of the Spirit----> (Pray in the spirit if led to do so by the HS)
Worthy is the Lamb ---->
Prayer: Stay With Me Lord ----->
Conclusion: Lord Jesus thank You for receiving my prayer. Thank you for answering my prayer. I give You all the praise, the honour and the majesty for Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Make a note daily of any revelations or words from God during the nine days. You will need them on day 10.
Day 10: Final prayer
Sacred Heart of Jesus, thank You for all the blessings I received from You during this novena. I give You praise, honour and glory.
Be still for 15 minutes, 30 minutes or one hour to listen to God and have a dialogue on His Revelations to you during the past nine days.
1) Claim any promises on your petitions and ask for quick manifestation.
2) Ask for clarification on any unclear areas or on those you have not had any response.
Ask God: Father You are so good. Please give me wisdom to know, show me something I have missed or that I do not understand that has stopped me getting my petition answered. Thank you Lord.
3) Claim God's words for your petitions to manifest. Pray:
Lord in Your Word in Luke 1: 38 "Mary said, let it be done to me according to what you have said."
Lord Jesus do as You have said. Lord do what You promised me.
Sacred Heart of Jesus please grant my petitions and the prayers of all those who prayed this novena with me. Increase our love for You more and more each day. Thank you Lord Jesus for all Your love and care for us. Amen.
Final hymn: Shine Jesus Shine --->
“Jesus, I love You, save my soul.”
“Jesus, I love You, save souls.”