"I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have being." (Ps 146:2).
Glory to You, God my Father! You, Who made the universe and all that is in it.You, Who made the brightest star and the darkest ocean depth. You, Who made the fiercest storm and the gentlest summer breeze. You, Who made the heavenly angels, as well as the beasts, birds, and fishes of the earth. You, Who made me, created in Your image. I praise you, God my Father---now and forever! Amen
Meditate on the wonders of God Our Father has created,
and praise Him in your own thoughts and words.
END OF DAY 1 DEVOTION
Abba, tI Amo
DAY 2 THEME:
Thanksgiving
"Bless the Lord, O' my soul, and forget not all His benefits."
(Ps 103:2).
Thank You, my dearest Father, for loving me into existence.
Thank You for this body, mind, and soul that You fashioned specially for me.
Thank You for the people and circumstances of my life.
Thank you for opening my eyes, ears, and heart so that I may see, hear and love You.
Thank You for taking me by the hand and leading me back home through all the dangers and difficulties of my life.
Thank you for loving me. Amen.
Meditate on all that God Our Father has given you.
Thank Him in your own words.
End of Day 2 Devotion
Abba, Ti Amo
DAY 3 THEME:
Offering
"And like living stones, be yourselves built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (1 Pet 2:5).
You have given me everything, Father. You have given me Yourself. What can I possibly offer You? Let me offer you the first fruits, the best fruits, of all I do or receive. Let all Your children offer themselves and the fruit of Your Tree of Life, ripened on the sacrifices, sufferings, and crosses of their earthly journey. So that the worldwide effects of Your children's "No"---darkness, discord, and disorder---may be transformed and made new through Your Light and Love.
I raise my arms in offering to You, Father. Receive all You have given me into Your Paternal Heart. Amen.
Meditate on what you can offer up to God Our Father.
Offer back to Him all that He has given you,
the blessings and the crosses,
so that all may be transformed in His Love.
END OF DAY 3 DEVOTIONS
Abba Ti Amo
DAY 4 THEME: Repentence
"Blessed be the God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of all mercies and God of all comfort." (2 Cor 1:3).
My Good Father, You are all loving. But, You are also Just How can Your children ever make reparation for all their sins? How can they ever hope to balance Your Scales of Justice---especially in these times? These times when so many of You children say "No" to You. These times when so many of Your children reject Your Will. These times when so many of Your children no longer believe in You and have enthroned themselves as "gods." These times when so many of Your children embrace the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and evil. They have embraced the lie; they have embraced death. Shower us with Your Grace and Mercy, Father. Cleanse us in Your tears. Allow us to be compassionate warriors of Your Mercy on earth, so that Your Sword of Justice may be transformed into a loving means of Your Mercy. Amen.
Meditate on all the many ways you have hurt or offended God Our Father. Ask for His forgiveness and mercy. Ask for the grace to know, love, serve, and honor Him, and to do His Will in all things.
END OF DAY 4 DEVOTION
Abba, Ti Amo Day 5 THEME: Inheritance
"For all who are led by the Sprit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship. When we cry 'Abba! Father!' it is the Spirit Himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God; and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him." (Rom 8: 14-17).
Dearest God My Father:
With awe and wonder, I have learned to praise You and all Your creation. With sincere gratefulness, I have learned to thank you for your boundless generosity. With humility and love, I have learned to offer up to You all that You have given me. With a sorrowful but hopeful heart, I have learned to ask for Your forgiveness and tender mercy.
And now that I can fully appreciate that You exist, that You are God, that You created this entire universe, that You created me, I now learn that, in addition to these wonders, You are truly my Father and I am truly Your child. How can my heart contain the excitement--that I am not only Your creature, but I am actually Your child? You created me in Your own image so that I could spend eternity with You. You loved me that much. But even though You have told me this in Holy Scripture and through the teachings of the Church, my ears have not heard the words, my heart was hardened. I had wandered far away from Your voice, Your Heart, and Your Love for me. But now the veil is lifted, the fog has cleared. I see, I hear, I understand. You are truly my Father and I am truly Your child!
I am Your prodigal child, running back to You, into Your waiting arms. I am coming home, to you, my Father, where I belong. Please hold me tightly to Your Heart and never let me go---now and forever. Amen.
Meditate on what it means to have God as your true Father and for you to be His true child. What does this legacy mean? Think about the tremendous joy and responsibilities that this involves.
END OF DAY 5 DEVOTION Abba Ti Amo
DAY 6 THEME:
Fiat
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord;
let it be done unto me according
to your word." (Lk 1:38).
"My Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me;
nevertheless, not as I will
but as thou wilt." (Mt 26:39).
My Good and Loving Father:
Please allow me the privilege of saying my "Yes" to You! I say "Yes" to you, Father, in all things. Not a conditional "Yes" that involves doing only those things that are comfortable or easy. Not a conditional "Yes" that means doing only those things that benefit me. No, I give you my "Yes" in all things, Father, because I know you are pure Love and as pure Love, You can transform all things. Doing Your will can never hurt me. Doing Your Will can never harm another. Doing Your Will can never separate me from You. Doing Your Will can only bring about the rhythm and harmony of Your Will here on earth. Doing Your Will can only spread Your Light and Love. Doing Your Will can help bring me to You. Doing Your Will can only help me bring others to You. When I step inside Your Will, I am dancing with You in the order, rhythm, and harmony of Your Divine Will. When I step outside Your Will, I am stumbling alone in the chaos, disorder, and discord of darkness. Let me listen to Your gentle, loving voice beckoning me, inviting me into Your Divine Will. I am yours, Lord. Do with me what You will, because I know that Your Will is Love. Even when Your Will may seem painful or unfair, I know that Your ways are not always man's ways. Only You can see the grand scheme of things. Only You know the "why's" of my crosses. But despite what may sometimes appear to be unjust, I trust You totally. Why? Because You are my Father and You love me. You want only what is good for me. You want me to come home to You. There's nothing in heaven or on earth that I want more. So I say "Yes", Father! I say "Yes" to You! I say "Yes" to the rhythm and harmony of Your Divine Will. Amen.
Meditate on what it means to give your "fiat",
your "Yes" to God Our Father.
How will this change your life?
How will this change your relationship with God, with others?
END OF DAY 6 DEVOTION
Abba, Ti Amo
DAY 7 THEME: Fidelity
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Tim 4:7).
Dearest Father, my Love and my Life",
I pledge my faith, hope, and love, as a precious gift, a promise of my unconditional fidelity to You. Know that I trust in Your love for me. Give me the strength, courage, and perseverance to never doubt, never stray, never despair. Please bless this vow and make of me a gentle warrior, battling the darkness with Your sweet Sword of Love and Mercy. As You will never abandon me, I pray I will never abandon You. Please press me tenderly to Your Heart, and never let me go. In You, Father, I trust! Amen
Meditate on pledging your fidelity to God Our Father. What does it mean to be loyal and committed to God? Do you feel committed to returning to your Father? Do you want to help others return, too? What does it mean to be a "gentle warrior" of God our Father's Love and Mercy here on earth? Like St. Paul, when you die, will you feel as though you've fought a good fight?
End of Day 7 Devotion Theme Day 8, Consecration To God The Father, Click Here
Abba, Ti Amo
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