Prayer to Heal My Wounds
- St. Bernard Communications

- Jul 7, 2023
- 7 min read
PRAYER TO HEAL MY WOUNDS Wound inflicted by rejection: Lies: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am unloved and unlovable. I renounce the lie that I am not wanted, not desired and not good enough.” Truth: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that by virtue of my Baptism I am a beloved son/daughter of the Father. I announce the truth that He loves me so much that He gave His life for me, and that there is no greater love possible (John 15). I announce the truth that the love of God has been poured out into my heart through the Holy Spirit. I announce the truth that I am loved and valued, wanted and desired, and that I am precious in the Father’s eyes.” Wound inflicted by abandonment: Lies: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am alone, and that no one understands me or cares for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am unprotected, and that God has abandoned me.” Truth: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that Jesus himself promised me, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’ (Hebrews 13:5); ‘I will be with you always until the end of time’ (Matthew 28). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that I am connected, understood and cared for deeply, and I announce the truth in Holy Communion that I am united with Christ and the Communion of Saints. They are always with me, so I am never alone.” Wound inflicted by fear: Lies: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that if I trust I will be hurt, disappointed or die. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce all fear, anxiety, mistrust, and distrust. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am not safe and not protected.” Truth: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that God is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, and my protector (Psalms 23, 27, 91). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that God’s perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that I am safe and secure.” Wound inflicted by shame: Lies: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am bad, dirty, ugly, stupid, worthless, perverted . . .” Truth: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that Jesus died for my sins and that I am forgiven, washed, cleansed, justified, and accepted (1 Corinthians 6). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that Jesus did not come to condemn me, but to save me (John 3:17-21; Romans 8:1; John 8:10-11). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, I am forgiven and set free. In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that I am pure and worthy, not because of what I have done, but because of what Jesus has done for me.” Wound inflicted by powerlessness: Lies: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am powerless, weak, unable to change or not capable; that I am stuck, trapped and that I don’t know what to do.” Truth: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that Jesus promised that His grace is perfected in my weakness, so that when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:8-10). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth, that ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ (Philippians 4:13). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that, ‘where the Holy Spirit is, there is freedom’ (2 Corinthians 3:17), so I accept the truth that I am empowered by Christ and liberated by the Holy Spirit and I announce the truth that through my Confirmation, I am anointed with the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives and dwells in me.” Wound inflicted by hopelessness: Lies: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that nothing ever changes and I will never have what I want. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that my life is meaningless and that I have nothing to live for. Truth: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that my hope is steadfast in Christ, and that He makes all things new (John 21:5). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that because my hope is in Christ, I will not be disappointed (Roman 5:5). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that, ‘I am being transformed from glory to glory into the image of Christ’ (2 Corinthians 3:18), and that God is at work in me, and what He begins, He will bring to completion (Philippians 1:6). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that I am filled with hope in the good things to come.” Confusion: Lies: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that everything is confusing, that I don’t understand anything and that it is up to me to figure things out on my own.” Truth: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) and that the Holy Spirit reveals to me whatever I need to know, when I need to know it (1 Corinthians 1:7). In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that the Lord gives wisdom and understanding to anyone who asks (James 1:5), that God has given His Church to lead me to all truth and that I have understanding and enlightenment from the Lord.”









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