Category: Daily Prayer

Tuesday 15th August 2023

 “These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: 17 And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the Lord. 18 And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying, 19 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.” Zechariah 8:16-19 KJV

God of cheerful feasts,

Father, Your people had so many fasts and feasts in order that they should remember what You had done. Some You had ordained some but they had added their own and many were about abstaining from cheerfulness and pleasure. To remind them of their sin.

But here in Zechariah’s book, which points to the future and the promise of good to come. He says cheerfulness should now be part of the feast days. Why? I suppose it is the same for us today. We can look back and see what sinful man has done and what we have done and repent. But we cannot live looking in the rear mirror.

We need to look forward with cheerfulness because of Your constant provision. In the Old Testament You constantly provided even when Your people sinned. You were faithful. They worshiped a golden calf, causing Moses to smash the tablets of stone and rebelled every step of the way out of Egypt. But their children inherited the promised land. They refused to take the land when 10 of the 12 spies said there were giants they could not beat. But the next generation did.

We do not need dates in the diary to remember You. Though we do have Easter, Pentecost and Christmas. You are alive and cheerfully living in us every day by Your Holy Spirit. Lift our spirits by Yours Lord that we may smile and be cheerful on the inside and the outside.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God,

We do smile when we think of those in our family and those we are friends with and those we are part of a congregation with. Thank You. For those we cannot think cheerfully about where there has been disagreement or separation, we pray You will change the situation for good. We do not always know the depth of others family pain but we can ask You to step in and bring healing.

We continue to pray without ceasing for Ukraine and a turning from war by Russia. We continue to pray for those affected by fires in Hawaii and Greece and those fearing more trouble from the extremes of the weather.

Bless our churches with cheerfulness so they become attractive places drawing new people in. Places where they are welcome, whoever they are, whatever their background.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 15th August 2023
God running to give us HIs goodness – how can we not smile. He has never let me down, people have but bless them.. Try it. Does the chorus make You smile?

I love You, Lord
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In the darkest night
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a Father
I’ve known You as a Friend
And I have lived in the goodness of God

And all my life You have been faithful (oh)
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
With my life laid down
I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
‘Cause Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
Repeat

And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God
Oh, I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God

Lyrics: Jason Ingram / Brian Johnson / Ed Cash / Ben Fielding / Jenn Johnson

Monday 14th August 2023

“You give him blessings forever; you cheer him with joy in your presence. For the king relies on the Lord; through the faithful love of the Most High he is not shaken.” Psalm 21:6,7 Christian Standard Bible

“For You have made him most blessed forever; You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence. For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.” Psalm 21:6,7 NKJV

God of cheer,

The worship chorus from Sunday (yesterday) really made me smile Lord. Challenging us to cheer up!

Cheer up, ye saints of God.
There’s nothing to worry about.
Nothing to make you feel afraid,
Nothing to make you doubt.
Remember, Jesus never fails,
So why not trust Him and shout,
You’ll be sorry you worried at all tomorrow morning!

Who loves a miserable Christian? Psalm 21 was written by King David a man who shouldered much responsibility for religious life, civil life, foreign relations and sometimes war! He also had many wives and, I will say no more in case it is politically incorrect. The Psalm tells us he was cheered by joy in your presence. Some versions use exceedingly glad in place of cheer. Cheer can be a shout of joy, praise or encouragement or to give comfort, optimism or support to.

Because we can know Your presence with us we can receive Your cheer. I like to think of you cheering me on in the dark times and shouting encouragement when I get something right. Thank You that none of us is overlooked or less in Your eyes. You do not show favouritism (Romans 2:11).. We rely on You just as much as David did. We cannot always be cheerful and on top of the world. Life has its disappointments and challenges. Help us not be shaken by them and be able to receive and hear Your cheer.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God of cheer,

We pray that those we love and know will know You as the God who gives good cheer this week. That they will find much to smile about and be encouraged by. Lift them to see Your presence even in the tough times. Carry those who are sick and touch them with Your healing. Draw those we are worried about into Your care. Bless our churches, inisters and all those who love ansd serve the Lord, where ever they are.

We pray for all those who have mental health problems and cannot hear Your cheer or feel cheerful. We pray You will be the lifter of their heads so they can find rest and light and hope in You and at some time soon Your cheer too. We pray for those who live along side them. Grant them patience and to know what to say and when to listen.

We pray for the NHS which deals with mental health and pray the right people will be called to work and serve there. We pray You will grant then insight in how to best help and discernment to know how to go about it. For those going through a challenging period in their life we pray You will be there strength and stay and gently cheer them through it.

We pray for peace in Ukraine and help for the people affected by the fires in Hawaii.

Thank You for the times You have cheered us and made us smile again.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 15th August 2023

Joyful, joyful, we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before You,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!

All Your works with joy surround You,
Earth and heav’n reflect Your rays,
Stars and angels sing around You,
Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee!

Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are thine,
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us,
Brother love joins man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.

Lyric: Henry Van Dyke



Sunday 13th August 2023

“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. 20 You will be faithful to Jacob, and show love to Abraham, as you pledged on oath to our ancestors in days long ago.” Micah 7:18-20 NIV

God of mercy, faithfulness and love,

Micah has not minced his words he, has spoken it like it was hit hard uncovering their sin. He must have known it would loose him friends, lose his standing in the community and any goodwill he may have had! But it needed to be said. He did not run away or make it nice and King Hezekiah and the leaders heard, returned to You and were blessed (Jeremiah 26:18,19).

Thank You that You are the God who tells it like it is so that we can come and receive pardon and forgiveness. There is no longer just a remnant but You came because You so loved the whole world (John 3:16). You promised Abraham that through him all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12:3) and that has come true! You keep your promises.

You cannot ignore sin but do not stay angry or retain memory of our guilt when we come to You as our God and Saviour. Mercy takes it the place of anger. Today we can worship You and be free to live in Christ as a new creation, the old has gone and the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17). All our sins are gone. Praise God,

In Jesus name we pray.

Faithful God,

We bring to You all our family, friends and neighbours, fellow worshippers and believers and those we know through work, hobbies and contacts. So many different circumstances, needs and faith. We ask that You would meet their needs spiritually and meet their earthly needs for their best and bless them with Your light and love.

We continue to plead for the people of Ukraine and for an end to war and a new beginning to peace. We pray for the Russian Army and those who do not wish to fight and kill but have no choice. Oh Lord bring oit to an end with justice and a right way forward.

We bring the people of Hawaii to you. Please help them and uphold and comfort those who were bereaved of family and the fire. . Provide them with all they need in practical and emotional and spiritual needs.

Speak to Your church today through Your Word. Help them by Your Spirit to worship and praise You for who You are and what YOu have done and given us in Jesus.

Thank You for today.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 13th August 2023
These two short chorus’s really made me smile. To the point and very true! The words are underneath.


Cheer up, ye saints of God.
There’s nothing to worry about.
Nothing to make you feel afraid,
Nothing to make you doubt.
Remember, Jesus never fails,
So why not trust Him and shout,
You’ll be sorry you worried at all tomorrow morning!

Lyrics: Alex Burns

Gone, Gone, Gone, Gone!
Yes, My Sins Are Gone.
Now My Soul Is Free
And In My Hearts A Song;
Buried In The Deepest Sea.
Yes, That’s Good Enough For Me;
I Shall Live Eternally,
Praise God! My Sins Are Gone!

Lyrics: Helen Griggs