Category: Daily Prayer

Tuesday 8th August 2023

“I will surely gather all of you, Jacob;
I will surely bring together the remnant of Israel.
I will bring them together like sheep in a pen,
like a flock in its pasture;
the place will throng with people.
13 The One who breaks open the way will go up before them;
they will break through the gate and go out.
Their King will pass through before them,
the Lord at their head.” Micah 2:12,13 NIV

Lord, Shepherd and King,

Micah is a prophet of bad news for the rebellious people of God. Bit like the behaviour we hear of in the news today. Most of the 10 commandments trodden over Trouble, threat of spreading trouble and risk of it being unsurmountable. Imagine being forced to leave your home, your own country, and made to live in a different land. Imagine that you are held captive in a foreign city – a prisoner in a foreign land. You cannot go back home. This was the reality of what Micah prophesied concerning the Israelites. Many people know this today!

But, but there in the middle of his doom and gloom, trouble and judgment, there was hope. This same God who holds them accountable and brings judgment to the oppressors, will surely save His people in the end. God will do it. They cannot. And You did do it. You gave and sent Jesus, who broke open the way. You kept Your promise but there is more to come.

Peter calls us believers, a people who are like aliens and strangers in a foreign land (1 Peter 2:11). Jesus called us into the Kingdom of God (Luke 17:20-21). Micah’s prophesy reminds us that You came but will come again and You will lead Your people and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. Amidst our present history we have hope for today, hope for tomorrow and hope for the future.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God and Coming King,

We pray for those we love and care about for their here and now. Help them in their present needs and give them a glimpse of the glory to come and heaven. For now, we ask You to help and strengthen and heal.

We pray for Ukraine fighting for freedom for their realm. We pray You will not bring peace just for them but as a witness to the world that war is not the solution. And we long to see an end to the death and trauma and suffering of all those involved in war.

We pray for our King and his family, that he might know the qualities a king needs and the willingness to practice them. For our Parliament that they might be honest and seek the best for the nation. Uncover anything not worthy or unholy. Bless those who are working hard for their constituencies.

We continue to pray for the farmers who need sun and warm and dry conditions for harvesting. Help them.

In Jesus name we pray,

Worship Tuesday 8th August 2023

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want
He makes me lie in pastures green.
He leads me by the still, still waters,
His goodness restores my soul.

And I will trust in You alone.
And I will trust in You alone,
For Your endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.

He guides my ways in righteousness,
And He anoints my head with oil,
And my cup, it overflows with joy,
I feast on His pure delights.

Chorus with descant

And though I walk the darkest path,
I will not fear the evil one,
For You are with me, and Your rod and staff
Are the comfort I need to know.

Chorus with descant

Lyrics: Stuart Townend

Monday 7th August 2023

“The word of the Lord that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. “Hear, all you peoples! Listen, O earth, and all that is in it! Let the Lord God be a witness against you, The Lord from His holy temple.”” Micah 1:1-2 NKJV

Lord God and Father,

All through the Old Testament we read that Your Word came to Your prophets and Kings. And they often ignored or went against it. And then Your Word came so we could all know it, Him, Jesus and know You personally. Help us not to ignore Him or forget at what cost it came.

And there is much to think about Micah today. He lived in a rural settling and away from the capital. He had a heart for the less fortunate in society and aimed his writings at the powerful leaders of Samaria and Jerusalem. It was not a good time and there were always power struggles with neighbouring nations and nations that wanted to take over the known world. He would have fitted right into today! I wonder if he would have been a Parliamentary lobbyist?

The Lord God will be a witness! Micah says. Sometimes we feel we cannot change the big picture, solve our nations need of good government and true. Stop the wars and skirmishes around the world. But you do still calls us to do what we can where we are. “Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.” Micah says later in chapter 6 and verse 8. So God, as You are our witness, as the saying goes, help us to live good and true where we are, support the cause for justice where we can and seek Your help for the big picture.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Heavenly Father,

Bless and keep those we love safe and where they have troubles or worry or sickness be their Saviour and very present help (Psalm 46). Strengthen and grow our church fellowships and congregations. Inspire our leaders and ministers. Fill us with all we need for this week.

Bring a change in Russia and an end to war. Release Ukraine form having to fight to stay free.

Be strength and hope to those who lost their homes and livelihood in the fires in Greece. We are saddened to learn some were caused by negligence and some by intent. God You are a witness. We cannot go back and change anything but we pray You will convict so those responsible repent and never do it again.

Lord bless our nations Government with grace and mercy so they respond the needs of the less fortunate. We pray You will turn them from selfish intentions to see and know the best for the nation. We pray You will uncover any wrongdoing and bless those who do right.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 7th August 2023

God of justice, love, and mercy
Pour your wisdom on our souls;
By your all-sustaining power
Keep our spirits strong and whole.
Lift our eyes to see your vision
Of a world in urgent need;
Grant us courage, then, to follow.
Bringing comfort with each deed.

God of justice, love, and mercy
With compassion let us care;
As we come in humble weakness,
May your strength be ours to share.
Press our hearts to know the struggle
Of the ones we cannot see;
Brothers, sisters, all who suffer,
May Your kindness set them free.

God of justice, love and mercy,
Send us out and make us bold.
As we strive for your high calling,
Let our hands your mercies hold.
You have blessed us with abundance,
Gifts to share with those in need;
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
May we follow as You lead.

You have blessed us with abundance,
Gifts to share with those in need;
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
May we follow as You lead.

Lyrics: Edwin M. Willmington 2015




Sunday 6th August 2023

“One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grain fields, and his disciples began to pick some heads of grain, rub them in their hands and eat the kernels. 2 Some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” 3 Jesus answered them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?  4 He entered the house of God, and taking the consecrated bread, he ate what is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.” 5 Then Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Luke 6:1-5 NIV

Lord God,

You were completely involved in creation, as Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:2), as God (Genesis 1:1) and as Jesus (John 1:2,3). The trinity in complete unity creating a perfect world to be inhabited and to provide all we need. Then we, with our behaviour, messed it up. You are the Creator and we are the created, we cannot put it right. So You paid the price of our disobedience. And today, Sunday, is a good day to praise and thank You.

You rested after creation and You taught Your people to rest one day a week. Moses giving them rules to help them know what was classed as work and not to be done. (Exodus 20:8-11). Rules and regulations. Dotting the I’s and crossing every single T! And then along You came, living as one of us, Jesus Christ. Taking back the heart of the Sabbath. Standing up the the legalists by allowing Your followers to eat a few grains of wheat.

Help us to know what is right and what is being over religious. Not to be glued by rules but follow Your lead. You showed us that our salvation is not about rule keeping to earn it, but about Your provision on the cross. Not about trying harder and harder but walking with You and doing our best. Your gracious favour. Accepting Your gift and choosing to follow You.

Your Son showed what was important. He was not a man of religion but a man of faith in prayer, fellowship and knowing Your word. It was natural not forced. It was a relationship with You. Not rushed. Help us to follow and rest in You.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Lord of the Sabbath,

We want to find rest this day, so we bring all those we pray for and hope for, and love to Your Throne room. To give our prayers for them and our hearts and minds rest. Help us to put down any tension for them and about them. Help us to trust You.

We remember all the different churches we have friends at and ask that You bless them. Restore their peace, hope and well being. Lift their and our hearts to worship while making lunch, washing up, watching the rain fall, the sun shine, talking on the phone.

Today we pray for our land and farmers as they struggle to harvest their grain amidst the showers and damp. Grant them dry days before harvest and enough dry days to get the wheat and grain harvest in.

Help those in China who have had unusually heavy monsoon rain and are flooded out. Bless those who mourn. Lord help, rescue and aid reach those areas who need it most. There are so many evacuated in distress and need. Be a God who not just stops the storm but dries it up and provides for those distressed.

Break into relationships between Russia and Ukraine and bring about cessation of war soon.

In the name of the Lord Jesus we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 6th August 2023

Lord today, Sunday, whether at church and at home we are in Your dwelling place. (Psalm 84).

How lovely is your dwelling place, almighty Lord
There’s a hunger deep inside my soul
Only in your presence, are my heart and flesh restored, how lovely

How lovely is your dwelling place Almighty Lord
There’s a hunger deep inside my soul
Only in your presence, are my heart and flesh restored,
how lovely is your dwelling place

In your court there’s shelter for the greatest and the small
The sparrow has a place to build her nest
The pilgrim finds refreshment in the rains that fall
And each one has the strength to meet the test

How lovely is your dwelling place Almighty Lord
There’s a hunger deep inside my soul
Only in your presence, are my heart and flesh restored,
how lovely is your dwelling place

A single day is better when spend in humble praise
than a thousand days of living without you
The Lord bestow his flavour on each one who obeys
and blessings on the one whose heart is true

Lyrics: Tom Howard