22 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.” Luke 12:22 NET
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honourable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 NLT
Lord of the Sabbath,
Tuesday and sometimes I get the midweek mither Lord a day early! Stuff done an stuff not yet done bothers me and I become mithered with soring and to do’s and forget today. I wonder how many others have the same bothers?
Retirement now is often very busy for those active. Parenthood is often a rush to get from work to school and home and chores. Ten there are all the experts telling us how to reprioritising and de clutter our homes. My cupboards are back to the mess they were before I had all that time in lockdown and sorted them It didn’t last long. They may even be worse! How does all that dust get in closed draws!
Today help me to keep my heart and soul decluttered and ordered by You. Help me just to do what I can when I can. Help me pass on frustration from listening to the news of wars, conflicts and trouble. Help us unburden our irrational fears and present worries to you, Lord. Remind us sin is rampant but You are still Lord of all. Holy Spirit come and bring rest to our minds and hearts.
Remind us of the many blessings we have received over the years (Ephesians 1:3). . The millions of undeserved moments of joy we have known and often forgotten. Restore us. Keep our hearts and minds in the lavish love, wisdom and insight of Jesus Christ. Be the air we breathe, and may your Holy presence live in us.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Suggestions for prayer . . .
God, Lord of the Sabbath,
For our family, friends, neighbours. A day of rest and restoration. Business flow smoothly on.
For our Ministers, lay leaders, church members. A day or order and achievement with no rush.
We pray for our king and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2). New Parliament.
For all those preparing for the Olympics. In Paris and for those who will take part.
For Gaza, Middle East, continuing peace talks, negotiations and a way forward in peace.
Ukraine. Send a miracle, Peace not war.
For some sunshine and a little warmth.
For our farmers, dry days as they need them.
For all those who cannot still their minds and suffer from panic or distress. Your presence of calm along with help and medication.
For all those who need to carry responsibility -nurses, engineers, emergency services . . . carry it with and for them.
For us thank You for the things that bring a smile to our faces. The moments that bring relief and perspective. For good memories.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Tuesday 9th July 2024
This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
Your holy presence living in me
This is my daily bread
This is my daily bread
Your very word spoken to me
And I I’m desperate for you
And I I’m lost without you
Lyrics: Liam Howe, Tahliah Barnett, Timmaz Zolleyn