Spiritual Warfare Novena – Day 7: Marian Devotion
Join in praying the Spiritual Warfare Novena to seek protection against evil and spiritual strength.
Today's Focus: Marian Devotion
On this seventh day of the Spiritual Warfare Novena, we pray for devotion to Mary and her powerful help against evil. We ask God to help us grow in our love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and to rely on her intercession.
Prayer for Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for the many helps You give us for our salvation. We ask You to continue to assist us and defend us in the battle against the devil as he seeks to destroy us.
You have given us a great gift in giving us Your Blessed Mother as our own, and she is very powerful against the devil. All who are fighting battles of spiritual warfare should turn to Mary continually to make use of her powerful help.
We ask You to assist us in all battles of spiritual warfare, and we particularly ask You today to help us grow in devotion to Mary and in reliance on her help in spiritual warfare!
Help us to always make use of all You have given us to fight against evil. Help us to do all we can to persevere against the entrapments of the devil in our lives.
And I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for devotion to Mary and her powerful help against evil. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the most powerful intercessor against the devil. She is the one who crushes the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15).
Mary is our mother, given to us by Jesus from the cross when He said to John, "Behold your mother" (John 19:27). As our mother, she loves us with a perfect maternal love and is always ready to help us in our spiritual battles.
The devil is terrified of Mary because she is the one who brought Jesus into the world and who continues to bring His grace to us through her intercession. When we turn to Mary in prayer, we are accessing one of the most powerful weapons in spiritual warfare.
Let us ask God to help us grow in devotion to Mary and to rely on her help in all our spiritual battles. Let us also ask Him to help us make use of all the spiritual weapons He has given us.
Remember that Mary is always ready to help us, and her intercession is particularly powerful against the devil. We should turn to her daily in prayer, especially the Rosary.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in God
Trust completely in God's power and protection against evil. Remember that God is stronger than any demonic force.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. Spiritual warfare requires constant vigilance and prayer.
Be Specific
Present your specific spiritual battles and needs to God. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank God for His protection and the spiritual weapons He provides. Gratitude strengthens our spiritual armor.
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to grow in devotion to Mary and to rely on her powerful help in spiritual warfare. Help us to always make use of all the spiritual weapons You have given us to fight against evil. May we persevere against the entrapments of the devil and grow closer to You through Mary's intercession. Amen.
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