Daily Prayer Devotional – Page 53

Wednesday 14th February 2024

“I am the door. If anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will come in and go out, and find pasture. ¹⁰The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. ¹¹“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:9-11

God, Life giver,

Ash Wednesday on Valentines Day. That does not happen very often! A beginning to remember the journey to Easter afresh. Love that lasts an eternity. Valentines day? I am not so sure about. These Bible verses about doors and pasture and thieves . . . give a wonderful picture of the promise by Your Son Jesus. A promise fulfilled at Easter by Your Son Jesus. He didn’t just speak words he backed them up with action, even when it cost Him everything.

You came to give us life and abundantly. The Authorised version says, “have it more abundantly” Life, in the Greek language, meant life physically now and included spiritual life in a future existence. Another translator said that You came in order that they [believers] might continuously have life. Quality and quantity. Not just a slice of cake we can have the whole cake and eat it. Although in this world we may have trouble, (John 16:33 NIV) we may not have a valentine this year, but we are loved. Loved beyond life and we will have Your love today and every day. The road to Easter starts here.

As the second verse of the worship says:
Heaven above is softer blue,
Earth around is sweeter green;
Something lives in every hue
Christless eyes have never seen:
Birds with gladder songs o’erflow,
Flowers with deeper beauties shine,
Since I know, as now I know,
I am His, and He is mine.

Thank You Father.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God of life,

For family, friends, neighbours, we pray You will open their lives to good health and good choices.
For our church family, ministers and all who serve to know Your goodness and care.
For the Royal family to know and trust You. For Charles treatment to be healing.
For our government and MPs and their families. For true and good hearts
For world Governments to make selfless decisions for the good, for peace and humanity.
For Ukraine and Gaza permanent peace. Along with Yemen, Myanmar, North Korea, Chine, Sudan, Syria and other countries where there is war, aggression, oppression, dictatorship, slavery.
For the sheep who have wandered from Jesus to find their way back to faith.
For us to know You as our Good Shepherd, Your gentle care along with Your protection today.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 14th February 2024
The last line of every verse is for every day.

Loved with everlasting love,
Led by grace that love to know;
Spirit, breathing from above,
Thou hast taught me it is so.
Oh, this full and perfect peace!
Oh, this transport all divine!
In a love which cannot cease,
I am His, and He is mine.

Heaven above is softer blue,
Earth around is sweeter green;
Something lives in every hue
Christless eyes have never seen:
Birds with gladder songs o’erflow,
Flowers with deeper beauties shine,
Since I know, as now I know,
I am His, and He is mine.

His forever, only His:
Who the Lord and me shall part?
Ah, with what a rest of bliss
Christ can fill the loving heart.
Heaven and earth may fade and flee,
Firstborn light in gloom decline;
But, while God and I shall be,
I am His, and He is mine.

Lyrics: George Wade Robinson

Tuesday 13th February 2024

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, ²⁰by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, ²¹and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ²²let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:19-22 NIV

God most Holy,

You are so Holy that Aarons two sons were burned up when they entered the holy place with the wrong fire in their censors (Leviticus 10:1,2). The children of Israel were warned not to come near the mountain, on fear of death, when Moses climbed to receive the ten commandments from You (Exodus 19).

Yet here, in Hebrews, we read that we are freed from fear and given confidence. Confidence not just to approach You but to enter right into Your presence. No separation, no curtain in any Temple and no priest to go to You before us. A new and living way in Jesus. Confident, we do not need to offer sacrifices. Confident we do not have to have a special dispensation or status. Confident You see us in Jesus, forgiven, washed, cleansed by and in His holiness.

We can approach with confidence, with free untroubled hearts and receive mercy all because of Jesus. Confident we will be welcomed, wanted and washed. Hallelujah.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God most Holy,

For family, friends, neighbours, confident that You hear our prayers for them and answer in th best way possible for good.
For our church family, ministers and all who serve to know Your presence in all they do.
For the Royal family to know and trust You. For Charles to be healed and family rifts to be mended.
For our government and MPs and their families. Give us the people we need to lead our nation.
For world Governments to make selfless decisions for the good of peace and humanity.
For Ukraine and Gaza permanent peace. Along with Yemen, Myanmar, North Korea, Chine, Sudan, Syria and other countries where there is war, aggression, oppression, dictatorship, slavery.
For our hospitals and emergency services.
Those who are working towards keeping our rivers and oceans unpolluted. Those working to cut out the use of harmful plastics.
Bless us with a good day, a good nights sleep and a clean heart.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 13th February 2024

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest friend
But wholly trust in Jesus name

Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong, In the Saviour’s love
Through the storm
He is Lord, Lord of all

When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil (Oh)

When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh, may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless stand before the throne

Writers: Morgan Reuben Timothy, Myrin Jonas Carl Gustaf, Liljero Eric Oskar.

Monday 12th February 2024

“My commandment is this—to love one another just as I have loved you.” John 15:12 NET
“I have loved you with an everlasting love;” Jeremiah 31:3 NIV

God of Love,

Sometimes simple is best. Jesus loves us this we know for the Bible tells us so. A hymn from the past! The truth is Jesus both showed and taught us love. Displaying the love You have for us. Yes, we need to learn to love our neighbours. We need to learn to love ourselves. But we cannot until we accept, believe and experience Your love, the source of selfless love.

Your love is indescribable. Jesus, You stretched out your arms and allowed yourself to be crucified, put to death for us (John 3:16). Your love is underneath us (Deuteronomy 33:27), faithful (Psalm 63:3), that of a divine Father (1 John 3:1), and so wide, long ,high and deep it is beyond knowledge (Ephesians 3:18-19).

Help us learn to be loved and love. Simply as and where we can. Holy Spirit teach us.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God of Love,

For family, friends, neighbours, prayers answered and a good day. To know they are loved by You.
For our church families to grow and be blessed with good fellowship..
For the Royal family to know and trust You. For Charles to be healed and family rifts to be mended.
For our government and MPs and their families.
For Your wisdom and purpose in decisions made by the international world Governments. Those whose power affects more than their own nation.
For Ukraine and Gaza permanent peace. Along with Yemen, Myanmar, North Korea, Chine, Sudan, Syria and other countries where there is war, aggression, oppression, dictatorship, slavery.
We pray for Israel that they would hear You at this time and make wise choices for peace.
For all the volunteers who make life better at food banks, on phone help lines, helping neighbours and supporting the vulnerable. Who love to serve.
Thank You for a new day.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday12th February 2024

Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven, to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling,
all your faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou are all compassion,
pure, unbounded love impart;
visit us with your salvation,
enter every trembling heart.

Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit
Into every troubled breast;
Let us all in Thee inherit,
Let us find the promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty.

Come, almighty to deliver,
let us all thy life receive;
suddenly return, and never,
never more your temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve you as your hosts above,
pray, and praise thee without ceasing,
glory in thy perfect love.

Finish then thy new creation;
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see thy great salvation,
perfectly restored in thee:
Changed from glory into glory
Till we cast our crowns before thee
Lost in wonder, love and grace.

lost in wonder, love, and praise!