Category: Daily Prayer

Wednesday 13th March 2024

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12 NKJV

“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12 Amplified Bible

Father God,

Assuredly and most solemnly. Jesus gave his disciples this promise, and to those of us who have chosen to be his disciples today. Not off the cuff or haphazardly! But assuredly. Jesus, Your Son did amazing things. He comforted, confronted sin and consoled along with healing the sick and raising the dead. How could we possibly do all or any of these things – never mind greater things?

Thank You that we do not have to do anything by ourselves. You kept Your promise and sent Your Holy Spirit, our Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counsellor, Strengthener to be with us forever. The Spirit of Truth (John 14:16,17).

We also remember that Jesus was thirsty, tired (John 4:6) and needed to withdraw for time alone with You His Father (Luke 5:16). Help us to recognise that we can do nothing without You and we cannot make miracles happen.

We may not see miracles every day but we do see You at work in us and with us and through us. And the church, the body of Christ does amazing things. The greatest miracle is seeing someone meet Jesus for the first time and cross from death to life. Help us to see what You are doing and join in so we can participate in your miracles.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father God,

For family, friends, neighbours, Meet their needs and may they come to know You personally..
For our church family. Bless the lent groups as they study. Send a harvest of new believers.
For the Royal family. Ongoing healing and opportunities for Harry to be reconciled.
For our government. Raise up good men and women to serve and keep them focused on good.
For an end to the war in Ukraine. Send a miracle. End the war. Reunite families..
For Gaza. Enable successful peace talks. Help those delivering aid where it is desperately needed.
For Haiti, in the control of drug and criminal gangs, with desperate poverty and need.
For the judicial system, the crown courts and magistrates courts. Justice to be seen and done.
For the emergency services and the prevention of crime. Fire safety measures and keep the ambulance service safe from attack.
For The Criminal Investigations Department (CID). SOCA the Serious Organised Crime Agency. The Drugs squad. The fraud squad, dog handlers, mounted police. Underwater Search Unit, Specialist Operations covering: Anti-terrorism, covert operations and intelligence,
For us a day to grow in faith to pray and look for You to do great things in us, our world and Your church.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 13th March 2024
It does seem that we live in an alien (unfamiliar, disturbing) place. But we have God.

God is my strength and shield, and my provider,
A strong deliverer at my right hand.
And in an alien place though there are giants
We’ll win the victory, when He commands.

Oh how perfect are Your works O Lord
How majestic is Your way
He who heals all our diseases
Is the glorious Ancient of Days.

Lyrics: Robin Mark


Tuesday 12th March 2024

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.” Hebrews 12:1-3 NKJV

God who reigns,

There is so much to think about in these verses. And at their heart, the reminder that Jesus lives and still loves this fallen world. Thank God You do. Jesus. Made a refugee as a small child, the family fleeing to save hiss life. Returning to his own people ruled by Romans and under their military law. He healed the sick, raised the dead and told the truth but was hated by the religious leaders. Persecuted, condemned unjustly, tried unfairly, beaten to within an inch of his life and put to death cruelly, slowly. He knew times of testing, disappointment, frustration and temptation. Yet he displayed only faith, hope, joy, purpose and love.

Now You call us to live the life You, God have set before us. Well run it actually! Suggesting no hesitating or going backwards? Some challenge! Then we see Jesus, who has finished the race and has come back by His Spirit to run it with us. At our speed, to ensure we make it to the finishing line. Thank You that You, God, cheer us on, give us the nourishment we need and keep us going whether a sprint or a pootle.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God who reigns,

For family, friends, neighbours, hear and answer their needs and prayer. Keep them safe.
For our church family and keep them faithful. Bless the lent groups as they study.
For the Royal family. Ongoing healing, medical privacy and for healing for family rifts.
For our government. Raise up good men and women to serve and keep them focused on good.
For an end to the war in Ukraine. Send a miracle of peace. So families can be reunited.
For Gaza. A peaceful way forward. Help those delivering aid to where it is needed.
For a harvest of new people and believers to the churches this Easter.
For Haiti, not in the news but still in the control of drug and criminal gangs, widespread poverty.
For families to thrive and children enjoy childhood. For single parents to find support and thrive.
For adopted and fostered children’s safety and nurture and best.
For us a day to relax in Your faithfulness and appreciate nature as it begins to awake with spring.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 12th March 2024
No apologies for having this familiar hymn again. Settle back and be assured, we have His faithful presence to cheer and to guide . . . always.

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father.

Thomas O. Chisholm was born in 1866 in a Kentucky log cabin. He did not have an academic education but at 16 became a schoolteacher in the same schoolhouse where he was educated. Later he became associate editor of the local newspaper and later an editor of the Pentecostal Herald in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1893 aged 26, Thomas made the most important decisions of his life and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. In 1903, he was ordained a minister, but was forced to limit his years of service due to poor health. Throughout his life, Thomas wrote hundreds of poems. Great is Thy faithfulness was put to music by his friend William Runyan.





Monday 11th March 2024

“The Lord is near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:5b-7 NIV

Lord and Father,

Anxiety. Worry starts in the head I believe, anxiety seems to affect the body too! In Philippians we are shown the opposite of anxiety is the God’s peace, guarding the mind and the heart. Anxiety threatens our good sleep, our sanity and can make us physically ill. We cannot get rid of it by trying not to think, by distraction ourselves or drugging it away. I know this! It often disrupts our behaviour so we are short-tempered, intolerant, irritable. I confess! Lord, You know us well. And sometimes it makes us work hard to hide it, to protect others, pretending we’re fine.

I have learned that You do not always remove the cause of our anxiety. We do not always have all the answers. But You offer to carry our anxiety and grant us heavenly peace. Paul says we should tell You God all about them even though You already know! But perhaps in speaking them out we can root them out of our deep places and give over our self sufficiency and worry to You.

Sometimes You change the situation and other times You carry us. Help us to bring all our anxiety to You. Even if we think it is small in comparison to others. Your care about everything that disrupts our peace. May Your Holy Spirit keep our hearts and minds safe, guarded and secure in You, in every situation.

In Jesus name, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
Lord and Father,

For family, friends, neighbours, their urgent needs and future hopes and freedom from anxiety.
For our neighbours and the wider community where we live. To be open to the message of Easter.
For our church family each and every member and attender. Bless the lent groups as they study.
For the Royal family. Ongoing healing and opportunities for Harry to be reconciled.
For our government. Work in their hearts and minds with Your wisdom and peace.
For an end to the war in Ukraine. Send a miracle of peace. Change the hearts of both nations to desire peace.
For Gaza. A way forward to peace and living in peace. Help those delivering aid and medical help.
For a harvest of new people and believers to the churches this Easter.
For the NHS and all the specialist units. A&E, maternity, surgery, cancer . . . and the people who work in them. For their inner peace in mind, body and soul.
For the emergency services as they deal with trauma, accidents, and crime and violence. Keep their hearts at peace and restore them from the trauma of what they deal with.
We pray for those with murder or suicide in their hearts. In place of turmoil, dark and evil plant Your peace – and hope.
For us a day where anxiety is handed over to You. A day of Your reassurance, peace and company.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 11th March 2024

John Newton was ordained a curate of Olney Parish in Buckinghamshire, England after working as a sailor and slave trader. He organising spiritual gatherings during the week. Thursday afternoons for children, to explain the Scriptures to them in a simple way and in the evenings for adults.

He began to compose little bits of verse to be sung, to summarize the Scripture lessons. He was not a poet and did not pretend to be. He wanted to write for ordinary people. The hymn “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” was published under the title “The Name of Jesus.” It was based on Song of Solomon 1:3: “Your anointing oils are fragrant; your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you.”

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer’s ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.

It makes the wounded spirit whole
And calms the troubled breast;
’Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary, rest.

Dear Name! the Rock on which I build,
My Shield and Hiding Place,
My never-failing Treasury filled
With boundless stores of grace!

Jesus! my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King;
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
Accept the praise I bring.

Weak is the effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest thought;
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I’ll praise Thee as I ought.

Till then I would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath,
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death.

Lyrics: John Newton.