God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place and let dry ground appear.” It was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:9-10 NET
“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 NET
God of the windswept sea,
Into the atmosphere and water comes dry land. Something for Your creation to stand, work and to rest upon and look heavenward to You. In hindsight we know it didn’t take them long to take Your name in vain. To believe the serpent and taste the forbidden fruit. The name of God no longer was law but something to be put to the test?
The names of my friends and family evoke good feelings treasured memories and thanksgiving. Your name evokes much more than thanksgiving. For You placed my feet upon solid ground. Giving me the choice and knowledge to build my house upon the rock. On Jesus, Your beloved Son.
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:1). “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name” (Psalm 29:2. “Hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9). There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
So many ways we hear Your name misused today even in the shorthand of modern text OMG – Oh my God. Some people use Your name to justify their behaviour, God led me to do it, when it is their own will. Some people just use the name of Jesus as a random word! But we cannot judge and they do not know You yet. For those of us that do, as we stand on this Your created earth. in Jesus our rock of Salvation – keep us revering (to honour, admire, respect) Your name.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
God of the islands,
We pray:
For all our extended family, friends, neighbours, our church family.
Those living in our street or road or cul-de-sac or area. For isolated farmers and outworkers.
For our town, our local council and the safety of our surrounding area.
For Gaza and the Middle East, a way to forward to the end of terrorism there without more bloodshed.
For Putin, the Russian people and for their political desires to change. An end of war in Ukraine.
For help, relief and comfort for those in the earthquakes zones in Afghanistan, and for those in the devastated areas in Libya and Morocco. For the ongoing aid and medical agencies.
For our world, for solutions to pollution of the seas and rivers to be ended. Along with a solution to already used plastic and alternatives that are eco friendly.
For ourselves, for Your helping hand to guide and to keep.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Thursday 19th October 2023
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
I will seek You in the morning
And I will learn to walk in Your ways
And Step by step You’ll lead me
And I will follow You all of my days
Hallelujah!
For you alone are worthy
And forever we will sing
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Lyrics: David (Beaker) Strasser 1991