“ Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”” John 10:13-14 NKJV
Father God,
After yesterdays reading about You knowing us as individuals by name, this cannot have been just a random meeting between Jesus and this woman from Samaria. You knew this woman and what she needed – more than actual water!
We can live for some time without food in emergencies – but we cannot survive long without water, I think the medical profession say 3 days?! Same length of time that You were in the grave. Reminding us that thirst may be fatal after 3 days but death was beaten in 3 days! Death cannot take us because we have You, Jesus, our water of eternal life. But I digress, Lord, You organised this moment to explain to an outcast woman of Samaria, a foreigner, that You knew her problem, cared and had the solution. The water of life.
You offer us the same, personally, intimately with the same life giving power. Streams of life welling up within us, washing us clean from sin, refreshing our souls, quenching our thirst in the midst of the challenges of life. And it will never run out.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father of life,
For our family and friends. Meet their needs and for those who do not know You, opportunity to drink that life giving water.
For our church, Ministers and lay leaders, Your refreshment, leading, protection and provision.
For the royal family. Strength, refreshment and healing.
For our Parliament, both the Commons and Lords. Wash hearts and minds. Lead them to serve.
For our local community, safety, good relations and employment.
For our hospitals, police and all those who keep our community safe.
For places where there is no clean water. Where they walk miles to collect it.
For water aid agencies who dig wells and purify water.
For places, homes flooded from too much rain water.
For Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar, places of conflict. End war. Pour over them the life changing water of life and peace.
For us to appreciate water to drink, wash and refresh the land. Your water of life to refresh us.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 10th March 2024
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
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: John Watson (Vinesong Ministry).