“ Two people are better than one, because they can reap more benefit from their labour. 10 For if they fall, one will help his companion up, but pity the person who falls down and has no one to help him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself? Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NET
Lord, Our Lord,
Thinking about You being able to keep us from falling and without blemish (Jude 1:24), reminded me of a verses from Ecclesiastes. Two are better than one. How we need each other as well as You. You did not make us to be independent, self sufficient and like holy hermits. Two are better than one. Not just in marriage. I thank You for my Christian friends, for ministers, for family and neighbours, Christian or not! When I think back, so many people have said and done encouraging or comforting things at different times when I needed. And I have felt good being there for others!
There have been times life has left me cold and a friend has come with the warmth of Your love and prayed me through the worst of my worries. I have know as I lay to sleep that others are praying for me. When I have been hurt, they have poured Your healing words into my heart and helped me. Or just been there unjudging.
And a three cord strand? For me that will always symbolise You. The perfect trinity, unbreakable, three stranded love. And when two or thee get together to pray (Matthew 18:20), there You are in the midst. Holding us in that three cord strand. Keep us praying with each other. You are an awesome God.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Lord, Our Lord,
For our family, friends, neighbours. For the needs of today anf miracles for tomorrow..
For our Ministers, lay leaders, church members. Surround them in powerful prayer.
For our nation and future Government. Lead us through these days to those who will stand together for the best for our nation.
For Gaza, and the Middle East. A move forward past history and vengeance to make peace.
For Ukraine, a powerful move of Your Spirit to change circumstances and end this war.
For the churches in Ukraine and Myanmar. Help them stand and serve.
For overseas missions, orphanages, hospitals and agricultural programmes.
For those who stand up for justice, the vulnerable and those who cannot stand up for themselves.
For those who are the only Christian in their family, send them friends and prayer support.
For us a day to thank You for all our Christian friends, family and church friends. Smooth our day and hold us in love and joy.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 12th June 2024
An army of ordinary people,
A Kingdom where love is the key,
A city, a light to the nations,
Heirs to the promise are we.
A people whose life is in Jesus,
A nation together we stand.
Only through grace are we worthy,
Inheritors of the land.
A new day is dawning,
A new age to come,
When the children of promise,
Shall flow together as one:
A truth long neglected,
But the time has now come,
When the children of promise,
Shall flow together as one.
A people without recognition,
But with Him a destiny sealed,
Called to a heavenly vision:
His purpose shall be fulfilled.
Come let us stand strong together,
Abandon ourselves to the King
His love shall be ours for ever,
This victory song we shall sing.
An new day is dawning,
A new age to come,
When the children of promise,
Shall flow together as one:
A truth long neglected,
But the time has now come,
When the children of promise,
Shall flow together as one.
Lyrics: Dave Bilborough