Category: Daily Prayer

Wednesday 1st October 2025

“6 So Hathak went out to Mordecai in the open square of the city in front of the king’s gate. 7 Mordecai told him everything that had happened to him, including the exact amount of money Haman had promised to pay into the royal treasury for the destruction of the Jews. 8 He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to instruct her to go into the king’s presence to beg for mercy and plead with him for her people. 9 Hathak went back and reported to Esther what Mordecai had said. 10 Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai, 11 “All the king’s officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spares their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king.” 12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”” Esther 4:6-14

Our Father and King of Kings,

What a difference between Vashti the first queen and Esther. One refusing to go to the King and one afraid to go. Both were kept from the kings presence but for different reasons. Today we do not have to hope that You our King will extent the gold sceptre towards us depending whether You are in a good mood or not! Jesus stands as our eternal and ever open door to Your throne. Ensuring we always have Your attention and love and holiness. Help us not to hold any stubbornness in our hearts and also no fear. You know the best answers to our requests.

We too have been born for such a time as this. To do Your will, whatever it is. In royal circles or humble abodes. And if we stay silent who knows what may happen. I heard an evangelist say that I may never lead thousands to Christ – but no one hardly remembers who led Billy Graham to meet Jesus! With You, God it is not about numbers it is about individuals. You cared about Esther as well as the many found in Jesus. Thank You that we can instantly be in Your presence and ask for nations – and for individuals by name.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Wednesday 1st October 2025
THis says it all. It is challenging . . . and melodic and beautifully scripture

Now, all I have is now
To be faithful, to be holy
And to shine lighting up the darkness
Right now, I really have no choice
But to voice the truth to the nations
A generation looking for God

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will, whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days He gives
I am here, I am here, and I am His
For such a time as this

You, do you ever wonder why
Seems like the grass is always greener
Under everybody else’s sky
But right here, right here for this time and place
You can live a mirror of His mercy
A forgiven image of grace

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will, whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days He gives
I am here, I am here, and I am His
For such a time as this

Can’t change what’s happened till now
But we can change what will be
By living in holiness
That the world will see Jesus

Chorus
Repeat

Lyrics: Wayne Watson

Tuesday 30th September 2025

“During the time Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. 22 But Mordecai found out about the plot and told Queen Esther, who in turn reported it to the king, giving credit to Mordecai. 23 And when the report was investigated and found to be true, the two officials were impaled on poles. All this was recorded in the book of the annals in the presence of the king. After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and giving him a seat of honor higher than that of all the other nobles. 2 All the royal officials at the king’s gate knelt down and paid honor to Haman, for the king had commanded this concerning him. But Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor.” Esther 2:21-3:2 NIV

5 When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he was enraged. 6 Yet having learned who Mordecai’s people were, he scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. Instead Haman looked for a way to destroy all Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the whole kingdom of Xerxes. 7 In the twelfth year of King Xerxes, in the first month, the month of Nisan, the pur (that is, the lot) was cast in the presence of Haman to select a day and month. And the lot fell on the twelfth month, the month of Adar. Esther 3:5-7 NIV

Father God,

It seems very unfair that Haman should get all the benefit from Mordecai’s findings of treason. And that he should then hate Mordecai so much. And so puffed up is he, that he expects worship! Life is full of unfairness and people who think themselves higher than others. When it happens to us we just think it so unfair. Being overlooked or taken advantage of. But Mordecai goes on without malice in his heart and he sticks to You, Lord. The one thing he will not do is worship a man which bowing down to Haman would signify. He will only bow down to You.

It was a brave thing to do and it would end up endangering many more then himself. But he did not know that. He was prepared to trust You and put himself at risk. Consequences are not always easily seen. But Mordecai would not be untrue to himself or You.

It is sometimes easier to remain quiet than stand up for You in some circumstances. We know that we cannot argue someone into the Kingdom of God. To stand up for You is sometimes a hard thing to do. Help us when we are in conflict or there are those personalities that are averse to our having faith. Help us know when to take a stand and when to let insults be dissolved by Your love.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 29th September 2025

Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing,
My God and King.

1. The heav’ns are not too high,
His praise may thither fly;
The earth is not too low,
His praises there may grow.
Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing,
My God and King.

2. The Church with psalms must shout;
No door can keep them out;
But above all, the heart
Must bear the longest part.
Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing,
My God and King.

Repeat first verse.

Lyrics: George Herbert

Monday 29th September 2025

“Later when King Xerxes’ fury had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what he had decreed about her. 2Then the king’s personal attendants proposed, “Let a search be made for beautiful young virgins for the king. 3Let the king appoint commissioners in every province of his realm to bring all these beautiful young women into the harem at the citadel of Susa. Let them be placed under the care of Hegai, the king’s eunuch, who is in charge of the women; and let beauty treatments be given to them. 4Then let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.” This advice appealed to the king, and he followed it. 5Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, 6who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with Jehoiachin king of Judah. 7Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This young woman, who was also known as Esther, had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died. 8When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought to the citadel of Susa and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem.” Esther 1:1-8 NIV

God with us,

You God, inspired the content of the books of the BIble and which should be included. And tucked in the old testament is the book of Esther. Chronologically it happened after the Temple was rebuilt and before the walls were repaired. So here we are introduced to a king of Persia (the great king) whose realm stretched over 127 provinces form India to Cush (Esther 1:1). And he obviously not only had a temper he was swayed by his experts and wise men (Esther 1:16-20).

We are introduced to Mordecai from the tribe of Benjamin, exiled by Nebuchadnezzar, who chose to adopt his young orphaned cousin Esther. A man of care and compassion as he did not just look after his young cousin he treat her as if she was his only daughter.

And the scene is set to show that God can use the willing to serve his purposes. Mordecai and Esther had no say in her being taken with the young women. No power in life. But they trusted You. Did what was right and history records their saving their fellow Jews. So what does this say to me Lord? We live in a different time and culture. But sometimes we too do not have the luxury of making choices and we have little power. We can do our best and find opportunities to bless others. Sharing Jesus we can save those around us from death. After all we have You Lord, a greater King to ask help from. The Lord of Lord and King of Kings.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 29th September 2025
A profound contemplative version . . .

God moves in a mysterious way!
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
and rides upon the storm!

Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill,
He treasures up His bright designs
and works His sovereign will.

Chorus
God of mercy! God of grace!
Give us eyes to see!
Eyes to see Your smiling face
within the mystery,
within the mystery!

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take!
The clouds ye so much dread
are big with mercy and shall break
in blessings on your head!

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face! 

Chorus

His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding every hour,
The bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flower!

Blind unbelief is sure to err
and scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter
and He will make it plain! 

Chorus Twice

Lyrics: William Cowper
Chorus: K. Jason French