2026 will again be through the Bible chronologically selecting verses which attract my attention or questions or encourage me on the day. I pray it blesses whoever reads . . . My theological background is Salvation Army College and now Church of England. I love all Christian denominations.
Lord Jesus, I am sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life. Forgive me and help me turn from everything I know is wrong. Thank you for dying on the cross to pay the price and set me free from my sin. Please come into my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit and be with me forever. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.”
“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.'” John 6:35 NKJV “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.'” John 8:12 NKJV Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.'” and “I am the door. If anyone enters in, he will be saved…” John 10:7, 9 NKJV “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” John 10:11 NKJV “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.'” John 11:25 NKJV ” ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'” John 14:6 NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” and “I am the vine, you are the branches…” John 15:1, 5 NKJV
Our Father,
As I travel through the Bible this year I cannot stop daily on everything in the life of Jesus. And some events are worth a life times consideration. Here today I wanted to bring all the definitive statements that Jesus made about HImself. Each one is rich, full of meaning and life changing. Each one gives an aspect of You in Jesus and that I cannot live without.
Jesus: You are my bread of life. You are my light in all circumstances. You are the door to God and Salvation not judgement. You are the good Shepherd who died for me, but who is alive. You are caring, guiding and protecting me. You are my promise of resurrection and eternal life. You are the only way to God, the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and the source of my eternal life. You are the branch that I am grafted onto so I am joined with God, who helps me grow.
Jesus You also said, “before Abraham was, I AM.”John 8:58. You did not say ‘I was’. You were revealing Yourself as One with God. Sometimes we pray to God our Father sometimes to You Jesus and sometimes we call on Your Holy Spirit. But it is no problem to You because You are One and You always answer when we call on Your name. I don’t deserve any of it and yet I can do nothing to earn it. Just accept what You freely give.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 2nd November 2026 Bless the Lord O my soul. Sometimes we have to remind, tell ourselves, how much we have to thank God for. 10.000 reasons to worship, thank and praise.
Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His Holy name Sing like never before O my soul I’ll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up It’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes
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You’re rich in love And You’re slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find
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And on that day When my strength is failing The end draws near And my time has come Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years And then forevermore
“And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”45 However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.” Mark 1:43-45 NKJV “Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” John 2:4 NKJV “Then Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.” John 7:6 NKJV “These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come.” John 8:20 NKJV “Then He commanded His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ.” Matthew 16:20 NKJV “Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.” Mark 1:34 NKJV
God and Father,
Time. When the time was right, or as Paul says, in the fullness of time, Jesus was born (Galatians 4:4).Time is part of Your creation Lord, you set the sun and moon in place and had them rise and set and measure the day and night. You planned the right time for Jesus to be born. And he lived his life according to Your time.
He often told those he healed to be quiet because it hindered him getting about and teaching. He told demons to be quiet because they recognised Him and it was not time for that announcement. His mother called upon him to help out at the wedding and he did even though it was not time yet but keeping it quiet.
His time had not come! The time to reveal who He was and is. Not in signs and healings and words. But in unexpected action. Allowing Himself to be put on a cross to die, allowing man to seal his body in a tomb in grave clothes. Then the time came to be the Messiah and rise from the dead and show himself to those who had followed Him and many others. We see You, Jesus, living in us in our time but not being ruled by it.
You God, Jesus and Your Holy Spirit know the time a heart is ready to have its stone rolled away and come to life. You know the times when we need a fresh touch or an encouraging word. You know the time we will need You to take us through the valley of the shadow of death to be with You (Psalm 23:4) You know and hold all time in Your control. Help us trust You.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Sunday 1st November 2026. Inspired by Psalm 31
In You Oh Lord I put my trust I will not be ashamed You are my refuge, my defence I call upon Your name
Bow down Your ear and rescue me Be my rock my fortress strong For Your name Lord lead my way Guide my steps where I belong
You pull me from the hidden snare You are my strength my shield Into Your hands I place my life My spirit is sealed
When fear surrounds and voices rise Still my heart knows truth inside Into Your hands I give my life My hope my days my breath
You are my God my living truth My strength in life and death Into Your hands I will not fall You hold my past and all to come
I trust You now I trust You still My times are in Your hands
You saw my pain You knew my soul You did not leave me bound You set my feet in open space On firm and Holy ground
Though sorrow tried to wear me down And grief was in my way I lift my eyes I lift my voice I choose to trust You still today
My times are in Your hands My future in Your plan Let Your face shine over me Lord Here I stand.
Into Your hands I give my life My hope my days my breath You are my God my living truth My strength in life and death
Be strong take heart and hope again The Lord will make You stand I trust You now I trust You still My times are in Your hands
“But when His brothers had gone up, then He also went up to the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. 11 Then the Jews sought Him at the feast, and said, “Where is He?” 12 And there was much complaining among the people concerning Him. Some said, “He is good”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He deceives the people.” 13 However, no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews. 14 Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and taught. 15 And the Jews marveled, saying, “How does this Man know letters, having never studied?”” John 7:10-15 NKJV
“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Who Is He? 40 Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, “Truly this is the Prophet.” 41 Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Will the Christ come out of Galilee? 42 Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?” 43 So there was a division among the people because of Him. 44 Now some of them wanted to take Him, but no one laid hands on Him.” John 7:37-43 NKJV
Father God,
Jesus let his brothers go to the festival first because he wanted to stay in the background so he could just do what he planned without getting too noticed or arrested. The adverts for children drinking polluted water are dreadful and today we even prefer bottled water to tap! Whichever we drink we all need the water – we are 60% of what we are made of and we dehydrate!. Jesus knows that refreshing can be drinking, can be washing but is also a human heart need. At the middle of the feast Jesus began to speak and teach.
On the last day when everyone was gathered to give thanks to You, God, for providing daily manna (bread) and water in the wilderness, and for being in their midst, Jesus illustrated who He was. Earlier He had stated to be the bread of heaven (John 6:51), now He adds that He is the Water of Life and in the midst of them! More than a tabernacle, the Word made flesh. You God dwelling among them.
Historically, on that day, Your priests would take water from the pool of Siloam, circle the altar seven times and pour the precious water out on the Temple steps. Reciting Psalm 118:25, “Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success!” Praying for the Messiah, a king and warrior, to arise and set them free.
They did not recognise the humble King, who would pour out His life as freely as the water to conquer death and sin and set us free. We do Father. And You now dwell in us pouring forth all we need every minute of everyday keeping us refreshed, cleansed and alive in Christ. Hallelujah.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Saturday 31st October 2026
Based on John 7:37-38 in 1983. But I still love it. I love the chorus worshipping equally Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Let Your living water flow over my soul Let your Holy Spirit come and take control Of every situation that has troubled my mind All my cares and burdens on to you I roll
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Sing to the Father Father, Father, Father Holy Spirit Spirit, Spirit, Spirit
Come now Holy Spirit and take control Hold me in your loving arms and make me whole Wipe away all doubt and fear and take my pride Draw me to your love and keep me by your side
Give your life to Jesus, let Him fill your soul Let Him take you in His arms and make you whole As you give your life to Him, He’ll set you free You will live and reign with Him eternally
Let your living water flow over my soul Let your Holy spirit come and take control Of every situation that has troubled my mind All my cares and burdens onto you I roll
Lyrics and tune: John Watson
John Watson wrote the song during a personal period of struggle while picking up a piano accordion, later noting it as the defining song that marked the birth and inspiration behind the Vinesong worship team.
