Tag: Daily Prayer

Thursday 21st Sept 2023

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or laboured in vain.” Philippians 2:12-16 NKJV

Awesome God,

The “therefore” comes after You reminded us that we should have the mind of Christ, (Philippians 2:5). The Christ who though equal to You, God, humbled Himself and died for us. But who is now highly exalted and one day every knee will bow before Him. We should have His way of thinking and therefore . . .

Do all things without complaining and disputing. It seems to me You keep reminding me recently of this and so I must need it! Why? Because You say here it is an attitude that can change me and stop me being blameless and harmless. We do still live in a crooked and perverse generation and that is what makes it hard sometimes. But that is no excuse with You.

Last night I noticed a really bright star near the moon and it did not twinkle, and I looked it up. It is not a star it is the planet Venus! It would be good lord to shine as a light in the world for You and not twinkle but consistently shine. Help us to hold fast to Your Wonderful Word and do that.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Awesome God,

It is not always possible to be at peace with everyone. Some people we know complain and are negative or just at odds. Help us to know what to say and when to keep silent. We pray for our family and friends some of whom are in pain or are going through trouble and need to share their challenges. Help us to know that sharing a complaint for prayer, explaining a situation, is not the same as moaning.

We pray for the many different circumstances those we know and care about are going through, and pray, You will be their light and guide and comfort.

We pray for Russia and a miraculous change in their attitude to Ukraine and for an end to war. Continue to provide Libya and Morocco with help and Your presence, even amidst those who would not know You ordinarily.

Grant us strength for today, the ability to smile at simple joys and a good nights sleep to come.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 21st Sept 2023

Jesus is Lord! Creation’s voice proclaims it,
for by his power each tree and flower was planned and made.
Jesus is Lord! The universe declares it –
sun, moon and stars in heaven cry: `Jesus is Lord!’

Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Lord!
Praise him with alleluias, for Jesus is Lord.

Jesus is Lord! Yet from his throne eternal
in flesh he came to die in pain on Calvary’s tree.
Jesus is Lord! From him all life proceeding –
yet gave his life a ransom thus setting us free.

Jesus is Lord! O’er sin the mighty conqueror;
from death he rose and all his foes shall own his name.
Jesus is Lord! God sends his Holy Spirit
to show by works of power that Jesus is Lord.

Lyrics: David John Mansell


Monday 11th Sept 2023

“Or what woman, if she has ten silver coins and loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search thoroughly until she finds it? 9 Then when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbours, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:8-10 NET

God of Joy,

I am always misplacing my car key as You know Lord, or my mobile phone or losing something I popped away safe! You know how often I pray and ask You to help me. I am never sure whether this is too trivial to pray about – but You do answer, remind me, and I am grateful.

But here I think the loss means, and represents something much more profound. This coin we are told was of great importance to her not because it was of great monetary value but because it was of great personal value.

Jesus is showing the scathing teachers of the law that God values every single one of us. We are of inestimable value and He will not rest till He finds us. And she rejoices and shares her joy with everyone she knows. What a story. was Jesus showing us, how You, God rejoice over us and share Your joy with the angels around You in heaven?

I am filled with awe that You should rejoice that Jesus found me. Not because of who I am, or what I’ve done or can do. Simply because I was lost and You were prepared to go to great lengths to find me and You values me for who I am. Mess and all. Amazing, almost too good to be true but not quite – because it is true. And I cannot praise and thank You enough.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God of joy,

Grant joy into the lives of those we know and love. Grant peace and healing and all the good things that they need today. For those that we are estranged from we pray there will be the beginning or reconciliation or a safe place to explore the possibilities.

Be with those who tend the sick and those who work in medical research. Grant the knowledge they need to help alleviate pain and cure disease. Bless a new generation with the desire to take up medicine as their purpose in life.

We pray for all those caught up in the devastating earthquake in Morocco. Comfort those who mourn, send aid to those who need help and support and medical attention. We pray You will keep the earth at peace and that there will not be after shocks.

We continue to ask You for peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Thank You as we enter this harvest season to appreciate all we have and help us not take one single mouthful of food for granted.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 11th Sept 2023

And can it be that I should gain
An int’rest in the Saviour’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain?
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, should die for me?

He left His Father’s throne above,
So free, so infinite His grace;
Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam’s helpless race;
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free;
For, O my God, it found out me.

Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free;
I rose, went forth and followed Thee.

No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in Him is mine!
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach the eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

Lyrics: Charles Wesley


Sunday 10th Sept 2023

“Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 So Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Which one of you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go look for the one that is lost until he finds it? 5 Then when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 Returning home, he calls together his friends and neighbours, telling them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost.’ 7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.” Luke 15:1-7 NET

Good Shepherd,

Joy in heaven. I wonder what that sounds like? I know what joy sounds like here on celebratory occasions. Like when a goal is scored especially a winning one. When someone wins gold and breaks a world record in the Olympic games. Like the cheer when someone is given an award or when candles are blown out on a birthday cake. Joy is catching, for those moments sadness, and any other thoughts are driven away.

There is joy in heaven. This is a parable but You are showing us through the telling of it in Your Word that heaven experiences joy. There isn’t just a big register counting up how many decisions have been made. How many have been added to the flock. No it is about the one, each one. An emotion and response. Joy over every single one. Because there is a victory, there has been a spiritual birth day. One who was lost has been found, rescued not only from death but to a life with meaning and purpose.

Today, and every day, help us to remember the joy that was in heaven when we met Jesus. We give joyful thanks that heaven still celebrates every single sinner who repents and finds Jesus. You know each of us by name (Luke 12:6,7).

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Good Shepherd,

Guard, guide and keep those we care for, safe. Heal the sick, call the rebellious, calm the worried and provide for the needy. Open their eyes to see the love and joy You have in them. Even if they scoff or say they do not believe.

Bless Ukraine with an end to war and conflict by Russia. You know how to speak peace and where and when. We pray it will be soon and not lead to continuing oppression.

We pray for the many areas of the world where there is oppressive regimes and poor provision of education, medical care and support for the aged and vulnerable. Thank You for the outreach of Your church in Word and deed. Thank You for the many aid organisations. We pray You will protect and direct them.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 10th Sept 2023

In tenderness he sought me
Weary and sick with sin
And on His shoulders brought me
Back to His fold again
While angels in His presence sang
Until the courts of heaven rang

Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God

He died for me while I was sinning
Needy and poor and blind
He whispered to assure me
“”I’ve found thee; thou art Mine””
I never heard a sweeter voice
It made my aching heart rejoice

Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God

Upon His grace I’ll daily ponder
And sing anew His praise
With all adoring wonder
His blessings I retrace
It seems as if eternal days
Are far too short to sing His praise

Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God