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Thursday 17th September 2026

 “The burden of the word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi. 2 “I have loved you,” says the Lord.
“Yet you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’” Malachi 1:1-2 NKJV

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am the Father, where is My honor? And if I am a Master, where is My reverence? Says the Lord of hosts to you priests who despise My name. Yet you say, ‘In what way have we despised Your name?’ 7 “You offer defiled food on My altar, but say, ‘In what way have we defiled You?’ By saying, ‘The table of the Lord is contemptible.’” Malachi 1:6-7 NKJV

Lord and Saviour,

Malachi begins by stating that You Lord love all Your people, those who had remained in and around Jerusalem, those in Babylon and those who returned to rebuild the Temple. Even if they do not believe it. And they seem to be struggling with the age old question of Your love towards us when bad things happen. They constantly forget that their relationship with You is based on loving obedience and continues through all situations (Psalm 46).

Malachi reminds them how they have harmed themselves and offended You. The Priests, who should have known better. Corrupt and disrespectful (Malachi 1:6-2:9) Then the general populous behaviour. Their unfaithfulness in marriage relationships (Malachi 10:2-16). Their dishonesty in tithes and offerings due to You Lord (Malachi 3:6-12). And before we judge, we need to repent of our own weaknesses.

The end of Malachi promises judgement but also glorious hope The wicked will burn up but Elijah will come before that day and turn the hearts of the fathers to the children And the hearts of the children to their fathers (Malachi 4:6). The messenger who will precede Your coming Lord (Malachi 3:1). Speaking of the day when John the Baptist would precede Jesus and bring Salvation and hope for both Jew and gentile. Turning our hearts to You, Father, through Your Son.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 17th September 2026
I have never heard this Graham Kendrick worship before. Perhaps it was not as popular but it seems to fit well here.

Turn our hearts, turn our hearts.

Turn our hearts to one another,
let your kindness show:
where our words or deeds have wounded,
let forgiveness flow.

Turn our hearts, turn our hearts.

Turn our hearts from pride and anger
to your ways of peace,
for you died and shed your blood
that enmity may cease.

Turn our hearts, turn our hearts.

Turn the hearts of generations
that we may be one:
make us partners in the kingdom
till your work is done.

Turn our hearts, turn our hearts.

As we all have been forgiven,
so must we forgive;
as we all have found acceptance,
so let us receive.

Turn our hearts, change our hearts,
Heal our hearts, join our hearts
join our hearts.

Lyrics: Graham Kendrick

Wednesday 16th September 2026

 “Then the people of the land tried to discourage the people of Judah. They troubled them in building, 5 and hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia. In the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. 7 In the days of Artaxerxes also, Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabel, and the rest of their companions wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the letter was written in Aramaic script, and translated into the Aramaic language. ” Ezra 4:4-7 NKJV

“And you will find in the book of the records and know that this city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, and that they have incited sedition within the city in former times, for which cause this city was destroyed. 16 We inform the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, the result will be that you will have no dominion beyond the River.” Ezra 4:15-16 NKJV

Father God,

Opposition again to the rebuilding. It had been stopped in the days of King Darius and then restarted after a letter was found in the Babylonian archives giving permission. Here though, we go back to chapter 4 of Ezra we are told we are in the reign of Ahasuerus, the son of Darius and then his predecessor Artaxerxes Ezra 4:1). So it seems the chapters are a little out of historical order. But no matter. This time the opposers aim their argument where they know it will stick. Where the money is. Rebuilding may make the Nation of Israel rebel against paying taxes to Babylon. So they suggest a search against trouble and rebellion from Jerusalem. Israel’s enemies suggest Babylon prevent further trouble.

And the work may have faltered and halted for a little while – except for the arrival of another group of exiles from Babylon and this time with a man called Ezra a skillful scribe in the Law of Moses. It sometimes, well quite often only takes one person to change circumstances. He doesn’t do all the work but he knows how to stand up to KIngs and ask for his rights. And Nehemiah comes along too. He knows how not to be intimidated by his enemies and how to look and see what needs to be done and encourage it.

Thats not me, we say. Not sure I want to stick my head above the parapet. But sometimes You just want us to do our part and nothing is too small a task. And others will join us when we have explained what and why if it is Your leading. Encouraging others is sometimes all it takes. I remember being told that no-one remembers who led Billy Graham to the Lord. But look what that achieved. Help us not to try to work things out in our own strength, or be afraid but just do what You put before us willingly, joyfully, hopefully.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 16th September 2026
I love the encouraging words of this worship.

I know someone who knows what I’m up against
I know someone who’s here in the midst of it
Fightin’ for me in a battle I could never win
All on my own

I might not be able to part the waters
Might not be able to calm the storms
Might not be able to make my giants fall
But good thing I’m not alone
‘Cause there is a power that is greater
So I’m not afraid of what’s ahead
I’m standing in the confidence that even though I can’t
My God can

He’ll heal those who hurt and comfort every broken heart
Restore the homes of families who’ve been torn apart
Tell chains to break and do what seems impossible
Like only He can

I might not be able to part the waters
Might not be able to calm the storms
Might not be able to make my giants fall
But good thing I’m not alone
‘Cause there is a power that is greater
So I’m not afraid of what’s ahead
I’m standing in the confidence that even though I can’t
My God can
Oh-oh, oh (oh, yes, He can)

I can do all things, all things
Through Christ who gives me strength
I can do all things, all things
‘Cause His spirit lives in me
I can do all things, all things
Through Christ who gives me strength
I can do all things (all things), all things (all things)
‘Cause His spirit lives in me

I might not be able to part the waters
Might not be able to calm the storms
Might not be able to make my giants fall
But good thing I’m not alone
‘Cause there is a power that is greater (that is greater)
So I’m not afraid of what’s ahead (I’m not afraid)
I’m standing in the confidence that even though I can’t
My God can, oh-ooh
My God can
I know He can

Lyrics: Joshua Havens, Jordan Mohilowski, Ethan Hulse, Katy Nichole.

Tuesday 15th September 2026

“The king’s servants who were within the king’s gate said to Mordecai, “Why do you transgress the king’s command?” 4 Now it happened, when they spoke to him daily and he would not listen to them, that they told it to Haman, to see whether Mordecai’s words would stand; for Mordecai had told them that he was a Jew. 5 When Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow or pay him homage, Haman was filled with wrath. 6 But he disdained to lay hands on Mordecai alone, for they had told him of the people of Mordecai. Instead, Haman sought to destroy all the Jews who were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus—the people of Mordecai.” Esther 3:3-6 NKJV

“Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in that the Jews themselves overpowered those who hated them.” Esther 9:1 NKJV

Father God,

The book of Esther does not mention You by name and yet it is clear that it is You who is guiding and protecting Your people in a distant land. That Mordecai hears of the plot and Esther is allowed to approach the King and ask for anything she requires. That the king is prepared to give her permission to protect her people, Your people. That they had success over their enemies. We see Your openings, Your courage given, Your protection all through it – for Your people. They are spread out but not spread away from YOu. They are far from the promised land but You keep Your promises. They are not living perfect covenant lives but You still actively love them.

None of us are ever beyond Your love (Romans 8:38-39), Your forgiveness (1 John 1:9)and Your ongoing care (Psalm 23:1-3). No matter where we are, who we are or what we have done we too know that You Lord are God, You made us, and we are Yours, we are Your people and the sheep of Your pasture (Psalm 100:3). It is reassuring in these days of Rulers and Kings having no respect or even acknowledging You, that You still reign and are working Your purposes out. Even when I cannot see it. Hw we need YOu to protect Your children today.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Tuesday 15th September 2026
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” NKJV Habakkuk 2:14 and Isaiah 11:9



 God is working this purpose out,
as year succeeds to year;
God is working this purpose out,
and the time is drawing near;
nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time that shall surely be:
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.

From utmost east to utmost west,
where human feet have trod,
by the mouth of many messengers
goes forth the voice of God:
“Give ear to me, ye continents,
ye isles, give ear to me,
that the earth may be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.”

Let us go forth in the strength of God,
with the banner of Christ unfurled,
that the light of the glorious gospel of truth
may shine throughout the world.
Let us all fight with sorrow and sin
to set the captives free,
that the earth may be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.

All we can do is nothing worth
unless God blesses the deed.
Vainly we hope for the harvest-tide
till God gives life to the seed.
Yet nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time that shall surely be,
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.

Lyrics: Arthur Campbell Ainger