Tag: Daily Prayer Devotional

Sunday 28th January 2024

13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 New King James Version

 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 New English Translation

God who is love,

Such well known Bible verses. Reflecting You. Now these three remain-reminding us You are three in one, the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Three persons and yet one, perfect in unity and coequal in power and glory. They remind me that You give me faith, hope and love. I don’t have to work them up or produce them. And they are best when in unity together and bring balance into my life.

Paul knew hardship, persecution and human relationship difficulties. He boiled down what he needed to the things he learned he could not live without. When he was travelling (Acts 13:4,5) and often just with one other person. When he was attacked for preaching the gospel (Acts 14:19). When he had to write because he could not visit and heard churches were not in unity (Ephesians). He knew these three gifts from You, God would keep, inspire and lead him. It is no different now. No different for us, me.

The writer of Ecclesiastes (4:12) tells us – “A threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Help us bind these three things together and help them growing, rooted strong and deep in our hearts. Faith, hope and love.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God,
For all our family, friends and neighbours. You know Lord their needs and hearts desires.
For our church fellowships, ministers, officials, congregations. Faith, hope and love abundantly.
For King Charles, the Queen and the royal family. Restored health. Direct and guide them.
For our government and their families. Raise up good honest people now and to stand in this years elections. Lead out those who would hinder good government or have selfish desires.
For Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales, unity while respecting differences.
For Ukraine and Russian. We will not cease to ask You to bring peace an end to war.
For where there is war, military oppression, division: Myanmar, Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Nigeria, China . . . be the God of peace and justice and bring change.
For international relationships and politics.
For those families going through trauma, crime, relationship breakdown, depression, illness . . . be their strength and help. And help others see where actual and emotional help is needed.
For ourselves, thank You for today, lift our Spirits to add joy to our faith, hope and love.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 28th January 2024
Flash back to Covid -Churches still were able to come together in lockdown to worship. Just let them sing as if the words are to bless You personally.

The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen

The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen

We pray a blessing
Manna rain down from heaven
It isn’t second guessing
We know we are protected
Grace and favour is Your nature
In Your essence

May His favour be upon you
And a thousand generations
And Your family and your children
And their children, and their children
May His favour be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children, and their children

May His presence go before you
And behind you, and beside you
All around you, and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming, and your going
In your weeping, and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen

May His favour be upon you
And a thousand generations
And Your family and your children
And their children, and their children
May His presence go before you
And behind you, and beside you
All around you, and within you
He is with you, He is with you

In the morning, in the evening
In your coming, and your going
In your weeping, and rejoicing
He is for you . . .

Saturday 27th January 2024

“But if there are prophecies, they will be set aside; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be set aside. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part, 10 but when what is perfect comes, the partial will be set aside. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. But when I became an adult, I set aside childish ways. 12 For now we see in a mirror indirectly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known. ” 1 Corinthians 13:8-12 NET

God of eternity,

Paul wrote this to the church when the gifts of prophecy and tongues and words of knowledge were about communication with and from God. There was only the scriptures of the Old Testament. I can’t imagine having no new testament. No wonder Pauls letters and listening to the people who had seen and heard Him were treasured and shared.

Today some churches accept the gifts of the Spirit, some accept some of the gifts, some worry they can be misused. But we all believe in the Trinity, Father son and Holy Spirit. Jesus showed us Your nature and power, raising the dead, healing the sick, stilling the storm and conquering sin and death.

Paul earlier in chapter 2 promises us the Holy Spirit would teach us the deep things of You (1 Corinthians 2:9–15). Your Spirit still speaks to our hearts and minds today. But we cannot always see You clearly. Mirrors were not silvered glass – they were polished stones or brass. Indistinct and blurred. But we will see you one day and face to face.

We look forward to heaven: to be with loved ones who have passed whom we miss. To meet the great men and women of God of centuries past. To walk the streets of gold and see and hear and join the angels around the throne worshipping You. Meanwhile help us to see You, hear You be led by Your Spirit, not be petty or childish, till that day.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God of eternity,

For all our family, friends and neighbours. Good health, good decisions and contentment.
For our church fellowships, ministers, officials, congregations. Be Your love to the world.
For King Charles, the Queen and the royal family. A return to good health. Direct and guide them.
For our government and their families. Raise up good honest people to stand in the elections, and grant us a righteous Government to serve all the people of this nation.
For Ukraine and Russian. We will not cease to ask You to bring peace an end to war.
For wherever there is unrest, war, military oppression: Myanmar, Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Nigeria, China . . . change people, situations, hearts, politics.
For international relationships and politics.
For businesses to grow with integrity and not put profits before good service and value.
For farmers and those who work outside whatever the weather.
For the homeless and those who seek to help them. For runaways seeking safety.
For ourselves, we pray Your forgiveness and a day to remember the blessings we take for granted.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Saturday 28th January 2024
Heaven (eternity with Jesus) is in my heart . . .

O, heaven is in my heart, O, heaven is in my heart
O, heaven is in my heart, O, heaven is in my heart

The kingdom of our God is here (Leader)
Heaven is in my heart (All)
The presence of his majesty (Leader)
Heaven is in my heart (All)
And in his presence joy abounds (Leader)
Heaven is in my heart (All)
The light of holiness surrounds (Leader)
Heaven is in my heart (All)

O, heaven is in my heart
O, heaven is in my heart

We are a temple for his throne (Women)
Heaven is in my heart (All)
And Christ is the foundation stone (Women)
Heaven is in my heart (All)
He will return to take us home (Women)
Heaven is in my heart (All)
The Spirit and the Bride say ‘Come!’ (Women)
Heaven is in my heart

O, heaven is in my heart
O, heaven is in my heart

Lyrics: Graham Kendrick







Friday 26th January 2024

“Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful. 6 It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 New English Translation

God Almighty,

We all need boundaries, rules. Some of us learned the hard way and got into a few scrapes and a bruised ego. But on the whole they kept us from harm or we had to shoulder the responsibilities when we broke them. Here, You set out clearly Your nature, how You created us to be and how we can live for the best. Not all the thou shalt not’s but showing us the positive possibilities. How to live like Jesus. Is this the attitude You glimpsed in Noah over the rest of mankind? Was it what You saw in the heart of David – even if You knew He was not perfect?

Jesus, our visible image of Your love, and You, our invisible God. (Colossians 1:15). And we rejoice that He didn’t give up on us even when every one gave up on Him!. We mess up and You are patient and kind. We get full of ourselves and You gently humble us. You believe in us, hope the best for us, endure our pettiness. Never stop loving us. If You do discipline us it is for our good (Hebrews 12:5,6). Because of His sacrifice.

You, God are kind, patient, not envious. You do not need to brag. You are never rude, selfish, angry for the sake of it or resentful. You took our sin at the cross, endured death, took our punishment and rose again. Your love is life eternal. Help us learn to love like You.

In Jesus name, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God Almighty, God who is love,

For all our family, friends and neighbours. Show them Your love in answered prayer and give them Your grace and provision for their every need.
For our church fellowships, ministers, officials, congregations. Let love flow through them and us.
For King Charles, the Queen and the royal family. A return to good health. Direct and guide them.
For our government and their families. Raise up the right people to stand in the elections, grant us a good Government to serve all the people of this nation.
For Ukraine and Russian. A miracle, many miracles . . . Peace an end to war.
For wherever there is unrest, war, military oppression: Myanmar, Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Nigeria, China . . . change people, situations, hearts, politics.
For international relationships and politics.
For love, righteousness and reconciliation to flow where there are gangs and criminal activities.
For dentists, chiropodists, hairdressers, physiotherapists, chiropractors, opticians, hearing specialists and those who bring relief, help and comfort into daily life.
For those who are on the Samaritan and child help lines. Callers and listeners.
For our doctors, nurses and emergency services.
For ourselves, what we need to keep us full of love today and see the best in people.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 26th January 2024

Lord I come to You
Let my heart be changed, renewed
Flowing from the grace
That I’ve found in You
Lord I’ve come to know
The weaknesses I see in me
Will be stripped away
By the power of Your love

Hold me close
Let Your love surround me
Bring me near
Draw me to Your side
And as I wait
I’ll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love

Lord unveil my eyes
Let me see You face to face
The knowledge of Your love
As You live in me
Lord renew my mind
As Your will unfolds in my life
In living every day
By the power of Your love

Hold me close
Let Your love surround me
Bring me near
Draw me to Your side
And as I wait
I’ll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love

Lyrics: Geoff Bullock