Saturday, July 2nd - Morning Session
“I will espouse you to Me forever:
I will espouse you in right and in justice, in love and in mercy”
(Hosea 2:21)
Start by clicking here for Instructions before you begin this Retreat Session
Introduction by Mary Elizabeth
Testimonies:
Diana
Dorene
Nellie
Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary to heal the root of any sin within me and to set me free from any lies, so that I can live more fully in my true identity as a beloved child of the Heavenly Father and bride of Christ.
Meditation Audio Clip:
Meditation Song:
“Beloved” by Tenth Avenue North
Journaling questions after listening to the meditation and meditation song:
1) Jesus, what lies do You want to uproot within my heart that have prevented me from living out my true identity as your beloved child and bride? Allow Jesus to reveal His Truth to you and to heal these areas within.
2) Jesus, what are the chains of sin within my heart that You want to break so that I may be set free to live more fully for You?
Scriptures:
Note: If you find that any of the Scriptures given do not seem to fit with the session,
please feel free to look them up in the New American Bible online.
Hosea 2:16-17, 21-22
Genesis 3:1-15
Ephesians 4:22-24
Luke 15:11-32
Isaiah 1:18-19
Psalm 51:1-19
Revelation 3:14-19
John 10:10 and 14
John 15:1-11
Additional Scriptures:
Ephesians 6:10-17
Joel 2:12-13
Luke 19:27
Isaiah 43:25
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Isaiah 42:6
Isaiah 53:2
Psalm 131
♥ Please see below for list of suggested songs to listen to between Scriptures.
Handouts:
Please click here for Chart on the Seven Capital Sins Handout
Please click here for the Disciplines of True Fasting Handout
Suggested Songs:
“I Belong to Jesus” by Brooke Ligertwood
“At the Foot of the Cross” by Kathryn Scott
“When God Ran” by Phillips, Craig and Dean
“Out of Hiding” by Stephanie Gratzinger and Amanda Cook
“Look What You've Done” by Tasha Layton
“When You Look At Me” by Lize Hadassah Wiid
“I Am Love” by Rion & Sarah Van Vuuren
“Love Moved First” by Casting Crowns
“Chain Breaker” by Zack Williams
“My Weapon” by Natalie Grant
“Whole Heart” by Hillsong United
“Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin
“Burn” by Brooke Ligertwood
Or listen to the song(s) of your choice