Tag: Eagles wings

Friday 20th December 2024

“Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. This was the first registration, taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone went to his own town to be registered. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David. He went to be registered with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him, and who was expecting a child.“ Luke 2:1-5
“Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalm 27:14 NKJV

God of love,

As I look back over this year, I see how patient You have been with me. I cannot thank You enough for the times You have restored my peace, encouraged me, and forgiven and washed me as if I had never sinned. As I look back to the year of Your birth, that first Christmas, I see Your eternal patience at bringing it to pass. And Your patience in waiting to fulfil Your promise that Jesus will come back again. At the right time.

The Christian church chose 25th December to celebrate Your birth. Whatever the date, Mary and Joseph had to be patient. A baby chooses when to be born! They must have been nervous and a little afraid? First child, a very unhygienic environment and no women to help with the birth?

We have times of waiting for something. Whether for warmer weather, a change in our circumstances, healing, appointments, deliveries? The list is endless. We praise You as we wait for You to come again, whenever that will be. Because we know the whole story. How Jesus was born at the right time, loved those who rejected Him, loved those not born yet and went to the cross for our sin. Help us to daily to wait patiently on Your timing and trust You every step of the way.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God of patience,

For our family, friends, neighbours, those we promised to pray for.
For our Christian family. Christmas services and meals planned.
For our king and His family and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2).
For our Government and for peace in our nation in this season.
For Ukraine and Russia. A miraculous end to war.
For Sudan to get a stable good Government, all areas of conflict in the Middle East to know peace.
For those planning or making journeys for Christmas to see family or friends.
For those waiting for hospital and doctors appointments or results.
For us to know Your patience. Patience – that strengthens our hearts and enables us to stop and count our blessings.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 20th December 2024

Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings

Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Repeat

Reuben Morgan
CD: By Your Side, Hillsong Music Australia.

(Isaiah 40:31) “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint..”

Wednesday 11th September 2024

“Who has measured out the waters in the hollow of his hand, or carefully measured the sky, or carefully weighed the soil of the earth, or weighed the mountains in a balance, or the hills on scales? 13 Who comprehends the mind of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his counsellor?
14 From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skilful design? 15 Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales.” Isaiah 40:12-15

Lord God,

Your people were having it rough. Many of the leaders had been exiled by the Babylonians and the rest are struggling to eke out a living. We have lived through a pandemic, conflict around the world, times of civil unrest and violence. Refugees live here who cannot return home. We too need Isaiah to remind us God has not changed or gone away.

I love the saying: like a drop in the bucket! Isaiah’s vivid imagery of one drop of water in a bucket full instantly gives perspective. He is asking us to get our perspective right. You are a God who has measured the sky – the heavens – the universe, easily. Who knows everything, is everywhere and is all powerful. Our nations are just like a tiny drop in a bucket when measured against the universe.

Isaiah finishes the chapter by reminding us of Your nature. You are eternal, Creator of the whole universe and earth. You never tire or grow weary, have limitless wisdom. You give strength to the tired and powerless. You uphold everything. And amidst all the trauma You care for us. And those who wait for Your help will find renewed strength to rise, run and walk as if on eagles’ wings (Isaiah 40:28-31). Nations are like a drop in the bucket, yes, but You know the intimacies of every single drop. Every nation. You are in the detail. Yes, and You know each person, even the hairs on our head (Matthew 10:30). And You invested life in us through Jesus.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
God of the Universe,

For our close family.
For our extended family, friends, neighbours.
For our fellowship, ministers and congregations. Churches where the flame needs rekindling.
For all the Paralympians, family and coaches and those supporting.
For our king and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2). For their family relationships..
For Ukraine. You, God, bring an end to war not by violence.
For Gaza, all the Middle East. Step into the midst with Your peace. A miracle to overcome hatred.
For each new life born today that they will grow and meet You.
For our neighbourhood, families, single people, schools, dentists, doctors, shops . . .
For those already worried about the coming winter.
For carers, home helps, district nurses and support charities.
For us and those we care for to know bucketful’s of Your blessings today.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 11th September 2024

Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings

Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings

I will rise on eagle’s wings, I will rise on eagle’s wings

Lyrics: Reuben Morgan



Easter Saturday 30th March 2024

“Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man. 51 (He had not consented to their plan and action.) He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God.]52 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 53 Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut out of the rock, where no one had yet been buried.” Luke 23:50-53 NET

God Almighty Victorious,

I am always tempted to open Easter eggs on Easter Saturday and not look at them longingly and wait till Sunday. Temptation is chocolate shaped. And Easter Saturday is kind of a between days, a no da Lord? Jesus died at the beginning of Passover which was Thursday night. Saturday was the third day Jesus was in the tomb. When nothing seemed to be happening. Had the disciples forgotten what Jesus said and were still in grief and not really waiting for a glorious resurrection dawn! For us it too is a waiting day.

Jesus disciples, family and friends stayed by the cross through three hours blackness, the shock of the Temple curtain being torn in too and seeing Your Son die.

We have that wonderful gift of hindsight. We are waiting but we are anticipating. Knowing His resurrection did come, death was vanquished (what a lovely word), defeated! Like the dying repentant thief we too have the promise of one day being with You, God (Father, Son and Spirit) in heaven.

Experience has taught me that when I seek God in prayer it is best to wait till He leads or speaks. Waiting is sometimes the hardest thing to do. It is easy when we are anticipation something wonderful like a holiday or going out for a meal. Today we can sit back and enjoy the anticipation of the coming Easter Sunday Morning! Help us to wait at other times with joy because You are a faithful, merciful and and prayer answering Father.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father,

For our family, friends and neighbours. Give them Easter hope and joy.
For our nation, to retain the foundation of Your law of justice and mercy.
For there to be a respect for life in this nation and the world.
For all those waiting – for healing, operations, diagnosis, Your help, strength and good outcomes.
For weddings, births, holidays. Joy and a future.
For Ukraine, Gaze, Sudan, Myanmar places of conflict. Your light to lead to a way of peace.
For us to learn to wait when nothing seems to be happening.
For You to conquer the evil within that drives men and women to sin and harm.
For every single one of Your children in Christ to know the joy of the resurrection dawn.
For a day when we can wait upon You and receive what we need for today.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Saturday 30th March 2024
A worship conversation not to be rushed.

Here I am waiting
Abide in me I pray
Here I am longing, for You

Hide me in Your love
Bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Come live in me
All my life take over
Come breathe in me
And I will rise on eagle’s wings

Lyrics: Reuben Morgan