“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:12,13 NKJV
Father God,
The right to become Your child! You entitle us absolutely when we believe in You, and Your Son, provides the door and signs the covenant as we pass through. And there it is, simply put, the gospel right at the beginning of book of John.
Becoming one of Your family, which results in privileges and spiritual power in Jesus name. Power that overcame, overcomes death. A name, in literature, legal documents, and conversation, represents the person and their authority. The “name” of Jesus is not our magic formula, or incantation, it means we trust in His person, His sacrifice, and His salvation. Therefore also in You, Father. His name grants us entitlement and welcome into Your presence, Your parenthood, Your provision.
Father You guide, help, uphold, protect and plan the best for us, as a good father would. And like children who spend a lot of time with their father we want to be like You and be transformed into Your likeness (2 Corinthians 3:18). And to please You.
Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
Suggested prayers: Family, friends, Church family, our community and nation.
The Royal family and those in Parliament, law and order and emergency services.
Peace in Ukraine, the Middle East.
Our needs for today and Your blessings to enrich it. And good rest when dark falls.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 16th February 2024
Words to sing to ourselves or to each other for encouragement – and make us thankful..
Verse 1:
Children of the living God come and sing sing out loud
children of the living God Sing to the Living God
Verse 2:
Sing of the wonders he has made bird in flight falling rain
Sing of the wonders he has made sing to the living God
Chorus:
How he loves us with great love he who sits enthroned above
for our lives he spilled his blood sent his spirit like a flood
Children of the Living God sing to the living God
Verse 3:
Sing of his gentle healing hands how they found the lowliest man
sing of his gentle healing hands sing to the living God
Verse 4:
Sing of the mercy that he gives though we sin he forgives
sing of the mercy that he gives sing to the living God
Verse 5:
Sing for the morning when he comes in the clouds glorious son
sing for the morning when he comes sing to the living God
Lyrics: Fernando Ortega