The outpouring of blessings from the Holy Spirit must always be requested with a prayer.but especially at times when we need it most urgently.
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit should always be an ongoing request of every Christian, but especially in difficult times when we need it even more urgently. This is a particularly powerful and renewing prayer to the Holy Spirit:
Prayer to the Holy Spirit to ask for his blessings
Holy Spirit Comforter, grant me the gift of strength.
Strengthen my soul to overcome everyday difficulties, the torment of persecution and the insidiousness of the evil one.
Help me to be strong in the midst of spiritual weakness so that I can be a sign of Your love and goodness.
Holy Spirit of Light, grant me the gift of wisdom.
Can I have the necessary discernment to distinguish evil from good, lie from truth, war of peace?
May your holy wisdom illuminate the confusing spaces of my soul.
Holy Spirit Paraclete, grant me the gift of understanding, so that I can correctly understand the will of the Heavenly Father for my life.
Give me to understand your neighbor with love, mercy and peace.
May I understand with all my being the love of Christ Jesus for me and for humanity.
Holy Spirit, Heavenly Advocate, grant me the gift of science.
May I, illuminated by Your divine light, correctly understand God’s plans for my life and be obedient to divine teachings.
Therefore, a permanent sign of the mercy of the Master Jesus in the world.
Holy Spirit, Divine Counselor, grant me the gift of counsel.
Illuminate my understanding, so that I can seek in God the answers to my doubts and human and spiritual concerns.
Put on my lips words that restore peace in the world and that always help me to take advice that restores serenity in God for afflicted souls.
Divine Holy Spirit, grant me the gift of mercy.
May my prayers be bridges of love, to unite my heart to the heart of God the Father and Christ the Lord.
May my spiritual fervor always be renewed, so that my soul may be fruitful in faith and hope.
Holy Spirit, Comforter of the afflicted, grant me the gift of fear of God, so that I always have divine goodness before my eyes, and that my thoughts, words and actions do not offend the merciful love of the Heavenly Father.
So be it!
Prayer of Blessing: Make a Prayer from the Heart to God
Do you want someone to receive a favor from God? Then know that the way is to pray the Prayer of Blessing.
It is worth mentioning: it is not a miracle request. The focus of the Blessing Prayer is also not to change anything.
In practice, the prayer of blessing turns the will of the Lord into words. It conveys what God is and what he means, and does not focus on what we want to receive from Him.
Biblical Blessing Prayer
The blessing prayer is found in various parts of the Holy Bible. Often the text begins with the words «May the Lord …» and continues with the petition of the faithful to God.
The request made by the person in a Blessing Prayer is not directed only to good things. Reading each text, the believer must identify God’s character trait through the act of praying.
Blessing Prayer: Know Some Versions
There are various blessing prayers. Each one focuses on one goal. It can be directed at family, friends or even animals. Check it:
God’s Prayer of Blessing
Lord, Your Word says that in Your name we are to bless all people: those we love and those we cannot yet love. I know, Jesus, that the blessing is the fruit of your love within us and working through us. Therefore, now I ask you: fill my heart with your love. Yes, Lord, I believe that Your love is filling me, and with this love I can now bless my spouse, my children, my parents, my in-laws, my family, my friends, and my neighbors. In your name, Jesus, I also bless the people who have hurt me so much, hurt me and offended me. Lord, may Your blessing restore the hearts of all these people and fill them with love and peace.
I bless everything around me in your name: my house, my work, my efforts and all the goods you have given me. For them, Lord, I thank you. And now, Jesus, I ask You to bless me and allow me to live within Your blessing.
Amen
Blessing prayer for animals
With your hands outstretched over the animals, say the following prayer:
O God, creator and giver of all goods, who have made all things wisely and have given man, created in your likeness, dominion over all animals, we ask you, with your blessing, to extend your hand over these animals. let them be well cared for.
We beg you, for those who are homeless and suffer impotence; while we, their children, helped by their education, can be aware of and make good use of everything that conditions human existence, while we confidently aspire to eternal goods. Through Christ your Son and our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(If holy water is available) Sprinkle holy water on the animals.
conclusion
God, who created the animals of the earth to help humanity, protects us and is always free from all evil. May the love of God unite us; the joy of God inspires us; The peace of God surrounds us; may the courage of God sustain us and may the blessing of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit descend upon us now and for all eternity.
Amen