“If you love me, you will obey my commandments.16 Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, because he resides with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17 NET
“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” Romans 9:11 NIV
God,
Some people like to pray Father, some pray and ask Jesus, some like to intercede through the Holy Spirit. It is so wonderful that which ever name we use because You are One You hear. Using the name of Jesus reminds us that in His authority we can ask. Sometimes prayer is intimate and Your Spirit helps us in our weakness and when we just don’t have the words to say. Sometimes we pray using Your name God when we need to remember we are coming to the Lord of all. When we need a miracle.
I like that Paul writing to the Romans 9:11 is beginning to put the Trinity into words. It is a mystery and marvellous at the same time. Thank you for Your Word of truth which keeps us on the straight and narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14). Thank you for the Spirit of Truth who guides us into all righteousness. More than a comforter or helper – our advocate.
Thank You. Help us know Your presence and hear Your thoughts in our hearts and minds. Direct our steps and help us know Your peace and joy.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
God who is and always will be,
For our family and friends and neighbours. Your best for today.
For our Ministers, lay leaders, church members. Bless them and send us a harvest of new people.
For the royal family. Safe travelling and good health.
For our nation during this time of change and consideration politically. Truth, respect, honesty
For Ukraine, a powerful move of Your Spirit to change circumstances and end war.
For families still resident here from Ukraine and still separated from family.
For Gaza, and the Middle East.
For refugees around the world escaping war and persecution and with nowhere to go.
For schools, universities and colleges. Buildings with the weak concrete. Students, teachers, staff.
For those living with pain be it in mind or body.
For market gardeners in the UK. For generous allotment growers who give away their surplus.
For us to have a good day, a good nights sleep and good conversation.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 5th June 2024
Yes we had this last Saturday (different singers) but it has stayed with me and is my worship prayer for today. Indulge me.
Come, thou almighty King,
help us thy name to sing;
help us to praise.
Father all-glorious,
o’er all victorious,
come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
Come, thou incarnate Word,
gird on thy mighty sword;
our prayer attend.
Come and thy people bless,
and give thy Word success,
Spirit of Holiness
on us descend.
All glory be to the Father
All glory be to the Son
All glory be to the Spirit
The blessed three in one
Come, holy Comforter,
thy sacred witness bear
in this glad hour!
Thou, who almighty art,
now rule in every heart,
and ne’er from us depart,
Spirit of power.
Chorus . . .
To thee, great One in Three,
eternal praises be
hence evermore!
Thy sovereign majesty
may we in glory see,
and to eternity
love and adore.
Chorus . . .
Lyrics: Anonymous