“Through him (Jesus) you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.” 1 Peter 1:21 NIV
“Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.” 1 Peter 1:21 NLT
Lord God,
Positive verses like all is great now. But how often the disciples turned to Jesus because they were afraid. Once they thought he had gone to sleep when they were about to drown (Mark 4:38). I’d have been terrified. He stopped the storm with a word and asked them why they were so afraid (Mark 4:40). We now live with Your Spirit alive in Him and Him in us, we are learning to trust. We look back and see how You have been there for us every step of the way. We glimpse how You were working in our lives always for good.
So we chose, we choose, to put our trust in You and have faith because of Jesus. And to be sure there will be storms and times of questioning life is not a bowl of cherries! Not sure where that saying comes from! But we will find in those times that You are holding us. It is a pro active two way relationship. You and me, Lord. Cemented in place by Jesus. Help us to trust as we go and grow.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Lord God,
For family, friends, neighbours, hold them safe, send them all they need to be well today.
Bless our church family and all the lent groups that are meeting across this nation.
For all the Royal family. King Charles and Camilla, Prince William, Kate and family for healing.
For our government. Focus all sides of the Lords and Commons on the common good for the people of this nation.
For an end to the war in Ukraine. Send a miracle and soon. Have mercy. Bless and prosper those delivering aid and medical care.
For Gaza an end to all the killing, hostage taking and hate. Give success to the search for peace and help those trying to deliver aid to where it is needed.
For the church in Ukraine, Myanmar and the underground churches. Keep them safe and strong.
For our community and those most vulnerable. For all the support agencies and volunteer groups.
For us to bring our praise and thanks for last week and know You are going before us into this week. Smoothing the way and building our trust.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Tuesday 5th March 2024
The words to this hymn “He Will Hold Me Fast” were originally written by: Ada Ruth Habershon. Matthew Merker read the words while going through a period of questioning in his faith journey. Through his struggle and working out of his faith, he emerged stronger. The questions were not too big for God. The resultant modern version of the hymn are powerful and comforting.
When I fear my faith will fail
Christ will hold me fast
When the tempter would prevail
He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold
Through life’s fearful path
For my love is often cold
He must hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Saviour loves me so
He will hold me fast
Those He saves are His delight
Christ will hold me fast
Precious in His holy sight
He will hold me fast
He’ll not let my soul be lost
His promises shall last
Bought by Him at such a cost
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Saviour loves me so
He will hold me fast
For my life He bled and died
Christ will hold me fast
Justice has been satisfied
He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life
He will hold me fast
‘Til our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last!
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Saviour loves me so
He will hold me fast