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.”
I will extol You, my God, O King; and I will bless Your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. 5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, andon Your wondrous works. 6 Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness. 7 They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and shall sing of Your righteousness. 8 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. 9 The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. 10 All Your works shall praise You, O Lord, and Your saints shall bless You.” Psalm 145:1-10
Creator God,
You spoke and the world came into being. You did not have to speak at length a simple command and each day was complete (Genesis 1). Then the perfect Word was spoken and became flesh (John 1:14).
But as David so eloquently shows us we need many words to give our worship and gratitude. But sometimes we can contain it in an overwhelming sigh when You take us by surprise! What better way to begin a Monday than David’s words of worship. Not too flowery and covering so much. . To recognise and remember the many who have gone before to enable the gospel to continue even in our generation and to give thanks. To try and meditate on Your greatness, Your flawless character and the big picture rather than dwelling on the me, me, me. The generations of the faithful around the world and Your faithfulness to them and us.
Help me to play my tiny little part in this world wide historic picture and be astounded and encouraged to be a part of it.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 20th April 2026
We declare Your majesty We proclaim that Your name is exalted For You reign magnificently rule victoriously And Your power shown throughout the Earth
We declare Your majesty We proclaim that Your name is exalted For You reign magnificently rule victoriously And Your power shown throughout the Earth
And we exclaim, our God is mighty Lift up Your name, for You are holy Sing it again, all honor and glory In adoration, we bow before Your throne
And we exclaim, our God is mighty Lift up Your name, for You are holy Sing it again, all honor and glory In adoration, we bow before Your throne
Mmm Holy, Singing Holy Holy, Singin Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Holy, Holy, Holy Is Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord
“It happened after this that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. And David’s servants came to Hanun in the land of the people of Ammon to comfort him. 3 And the princes of the people of Ammon said to Hanun, “Do you think that David really honors your father because he has sent comforters to you? Did his servants not come to you to search and to overthrow and to spy out the land?” 4 Therefore Hanun took David’s servants, shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, at their buttocks, and sent them away.” 1 Chronicles 19:1-4 NKJV
Prince of Peace,
Yesterday all is going well in the Kingdom. Then David, hears of someone else’s sad grief and sent a message of comfort. A simple act of kindness which is greeted with distrust and disdain, not by Hanun, but those around himw ho should have known better.
They did not just send the messengers back but they threw it back with offence. Then hired mercenaries for the lands surrounding them ( 1 Chronicles 19:6-7) to show how offended they were!. Perhaps David should not have sent the message or should have gone himself. Hindsight, however, cannot change things. But it does teach us.
In trying to be a good neighbour we can overstep someone else’s comfort zone or say something which is misunderstood. But it cannot stop us seeking to do good (Galatians 6:9), and from trying to show love our neighbours (Matthew 22:39). And if we say something that is taken the wrong way, You remind us that, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1). Help us to act not react . . .
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Sunday 19th April 2026
Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heav’n and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy— I sing because I’m free— For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.
“Let not your heart be troubled.” His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubt and fear. Though by the path He leadeth, But one step I may see: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
I sing because I’m happy— I sing because I’m free— For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.
“So David reigned over all Israel, and administered judgment and justice to all his people. 15 Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 16 Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; Shavsha was the scribe; 17 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief ministers at the king’s side.” 1 Chronicles 18:14-17 NKJV
God of everyday,
I love this little passage, when I reached it I sighed and took a moment. Lovely isn’t it. The Chronicler thought so and had time to note as all was well who was doing what. No internal rebellions, not external threats and judgement and justice working well.
Sometimes I forget when all is going well to stop, rest my brain and heart and just breathe. And remember to thank You. When all is well we can forget to enjoy You and the peace and the ongoing of everything without stress. Sometimes we are too busy to notice them. Sometimes we are too busy thinking what might happen. Sometimes we are too distracted by something small.
Help us to enjoy the times when all is going well, to appreciate it and build our faith. Spend time with You not repeating our woes but just giving spontaneous thanks for the things we take for granted.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Saturday 18th April 2026 Henry Smith composed the song during a time of unemployment, financial insecurity, and an uncertain future due to a degenerative visual impairment that would eventually lead to his becoming legally blind.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, “I am strong”, let the poor say, “I am rich” Because of what the Lord has done for us And now let the weak say, “I am strong”, let the poor say, “I am rich” Because of what the Lord has done for us
