“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,”
Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 NKJV
Father God,
If life is a journey we need a destination and good directions!. And how to get back when diverted or confused by our sense of direction! For the car we now have satnav’s – and even maps and directions on our smart phones! For life? We are blessed by the promise that your children will have Your directions.
And then You sent Jesus. The way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). The visible image of You, our invisible God (Colossians 1:15) He gave the same promise to guide and direct. He promised, and You sent Your Holy Spirit to guide us. (John 16:13).
More than an internal personalised satnav. Not a disembodied voice, pre-recorded with all eventualities but still occasionally sending to dead ends! But You, living in us, speaking to us and showing us the best way forward or to stay still or back track. Assuring, reassuring, showing the best way through complicated places, painful times and when there seems to be no light. Comforting, ever present and encouraging. Watching every step, to help not to hinder. Showing us how to respect others travelling the same way. What a destination we have. What a journey with You. Speak Lord, they servant heareth (1 Samuel 3:9).
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
God, who directs our paths,
For family, friends, neighbours, health, joy and the knowledge they are loved by You and us.
For our church family, ministers and all who serve and need to hear You for the family of God.
For all the Royal family. For Charles treatment to be successful and gentle. Kates full recovery.
For our government and MPs and their families. To hear Your voice regardless of political drive.
For those at crossroads and making decisions. Moving home, getting married, changing employment. Hearing the call to church ministry.
For an end to the war in Ukraine.
For Gaza an end to killing and hostage taking. Along with Yemen, Myanmar, North Korea, Chine, Sudan, Syria and other countries where there is war, aggression, oppression, dictatorship, slavery.
For our waterways to be respected and cleaned up.
Help us to keep looking up as we go through today and see all your blessings and directions and help us in our decisions.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Saturday 17th February 2024
Oh lead me
To the place where I can find you
Oh lead me
To the place where you’ll be
Lead me to the cross
Where we first met
Draw me to my knees
So we can talk
Let me feel your breath
Let me know you’re here with me
Lyrics: Martin Smith