“So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill. 11 As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. 12 Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. 13 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.” Exodus 17:10-13 NLT
Father God,
The victory was only achieved because Moses, Aaron and Hur sought Your help and did not waver or give up. Holding our hands up is still symbolic to seeking You today. It reminds me of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-7). Not giving up till she had justice and success. I know today we do not want to kill and defeat, we want to win souls to make peace with You!
Its not easy to share our faith, ask people to church services and events, tell people about how to know Jesus. And it does some times seem as if we are loosing the war against sin and the devil. So we need to be the Moses, Aaron and Hur set of today constantly asking Your help! Perhaps the battle will only be won if we pray, and not give up, till we see souls won. All the revivals, great and small, have started with prayer and it has not been after a week. Sometimes they have been praying a lifetime.
Help us to recognise that prayer is not an add on, but the essential ingredient for success. Joining in with Your will, rather than trying to do it on our own. And help us to realise we need each other to be supported and encouraged to keep going when there is yet little sight of victory. Thank You that it is all not down to us, we are just helping. Grow Your Kingdom here on earth.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Father God,
We pray for all those who we know and those who have asked us for specific prayers for health or employment or smooth journeys. Take care of those we love who are struggling. Bring those we love, who are not interested or anti Christianity to You and lead them into Your Kingdom.
We continue to ask for the end of war for Ukraine,. For help for those still reeling from natural disasters and still needing much help before winter comes.
Help our Government to do the right thing so the cost of living does not rise and the cost of heating drops. And help those who are in difficulties financially. Thank You for the food banks.
We pray for those who are struggling with Covid as it still seems to be about and quite unpleasant. We pray that the latest round of booster vaccinations will be good prevention and protection.
Thank You for umbrellas and waterproof boots, and waterproof skin, and the spells of sunshine. No complaining!
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 29th September 2023
People hurting, people broken
Beaten down and feeling hopeless
Wonder if it’s gonna always be this way
Who will speak up for the captive
Show some love and heal a past that
Binds the wounds we think will never go away
But what if we could be a people on our knees
As one before the King
‘Cause we believe hey
All the world starts changing
When the church starts praying
Strongholds start to break
Oh, when we pray
Prison walls start shaking
At the sound of praising
Nothing stays the same
Oh, when we pray
Oh, when we pray, oh
I see revival rising
I see hope on the horizon
As a generation stepping out in faith
Because we will be a people on our knees
As one before the King
‘Cause we believe, hey!
All the world starts changing
When the church starts praying
Strongholds start to break
Oh, when we pray
Prison walls start shaking
At the sound of praising
Nothing stays the same
Oh, when we pray
Oh, when we pray, oh
Let Your kingdom come, Lord
Let Your will be done (hey!)
All the world starts changing
When the church starts praying
Strongholds start to break
Oh, when we pray
All the world starts changing
When the church starts praying
Strongholds start to break
Oh, when we pray
Prison walls start shaking
At the sound of praising
Nothing stays the same
Oh, when we pray, oh
When we pray, oh
In Jesus’ name (when we pray)
In Jesus’ name (when we pray)
When we pray, oh
When we pray
Lyrics: Tauren Wells