Tag: Great is thy faithfulness

Friday 3rd July 2026

““Therefore I will yet bring charges against you,” says the Lord, “And against your children’s children I will bring charges.
10 For pass beyond the coasts of Cyprus and see, send to Kedar and consider diligently, and see if there has been such a thing.
11 Has a nation changed its gods, Which are not gods? But My people have changed their Glory for what does not profit.
12 Be astonished, O heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid; Be very desolate,” says the Lord.
13 “For My people have committed two evils: they have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.””
Jeremiah 2:9-13 NKJV

God who changest not,

I can never rush over these verses in Jeremiah. It is a fundamental question that God asks his people through Jeremiah. After all I have done with You and for You why have You swapped me for gods who are made of wood, powerless and made up? Teams swap their coaches when they loose a lot. Musicians change their teachers when they want to progress to a higher level. How can a people change their god when their is only one? You God star in their history. You were evident by the miracles and constant guiding. You gave them festivals of remembrance both grave and joyful. You never left them even when they turned to other gods.

Even the other nations whose gods cannot be like You, stick to their gods. Jeremiah is amazed at Judah’s foolishness. But You are more than amazed. You are astonished! They have chosen dry worship. There is no refreshment in idolatry. I know if I am too busy, neglect my inner connection with You or are distracted by worries or fears, I run dry. Like a car running on almost empty . . . Not replacing You, but neglecting You? I suspect it is similar . . . and it doesnt mean I have to read chapters, pray for hours to make up. But restore and keep that constant communication intact.

In Jesus name we pry, Amen.

Worship Friday 3rd July 2026
I like this version because they do not slow it down but sing it joyful.

 Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with thee.
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.

Great is thy faithfulness,
Great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.

Lyrics: Thomas O Chisholm

Tuesday 24th March 2026

“Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, one ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the Lord in Shiloh. And the child was young. 5 Then they slaughtered a bull, and brought the child to Eli. 26 And she said, “O my lord! As your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to the Lord. 27 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. 28 Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord.” So they worshiped the Lord there.” 1 Samuel 1:24-28 NKJV

God of history,

We move into the book of 1 Samuel and the end of the period of Judges. Perhaps Samson left them wary of having another Judge! But here, in readiness, God, You sent a baby, who who would grow up to be Your man and faithful to Your call. And it begins with a godly woman who calls to You in her distress for a child. Even being mistaken for a drunkard in her fervent prayer!

The miracle of life. But Hannah says something here that is not just godly it is an attitude of one who knew You as a provider. Hannah says, You Lord granted my petition for a child so I have lent him to You as long as he lives. She knew what it would cost her and treasured those early years.

Jesus said we should count the cost of being a disciple (Luke 14:28-30). We only begin to understand when we see what it cost You God, in Jesus. Hannah lent Samuel back to You because she understood, You had granted her request. Some versions say she dedicated him- but I like this version. If all I have is from You then I should make it all available lend it for You to use, Lord. That is a huge promise to make. Perhaps Lord, we could start where I am and learn as I go? Learning to know how and when and what to use in Your service? Wisely and yet freely?

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 24th March 2026

Not a hymn I select too often lest it becomes over familiar. But this version is sung with such gusto and faith it demands a silent prayer at the end – and all I have is thine to use as You will . . .

In 1903, Thomas Chisholm started a family by marrying the love of his life: Catherine Vandervere. His path in life was set, he would be a minister for the remainder of his days. But he suffered a decline in health and in 1909, had to leave his congregation. Financial issues arose from hospital bills. Thomas never became bitter quite the opposite. He had more time to write hymns, and the loving support of his wife and two daughters. He found a job selling life insurance. No matter the struggle, Thomas chose to see God’s faithfulness.

Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with thee.
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.

Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.

Lyrics: Thomas O Chisholm (1923)

Wednesday 10th December 2025

 “About eight or ten days later Festus returned to Caesarea, and on the following day he took his seat in court and ordered that Paul be brought in. 7 When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders from Jerusalem gathered around and made many serious accusations they couldn’t prove. 8 Paul denied the charges. “I am not guilty of any crime against the Jewish laws or the Temple or the Roman government,” he said. 9 Then Festus, wanting to please the Jews, asked him, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?” 10 But Paul replied, “No! This is the official Roman court, so I ought to be tried right here. You know very well I am not guilty of harming the Jews. 11 If I have done something worthy of death, I don’t refuse to die. But if I am innocent, no one has a right to turn me over to these men to kill me. I appeal to Caesar!” 12 Festus conferred with his advisers and then replied, “Very well! You have appealed to Caesar, and to Caesar you will go!”” Acts 25:6-12 NLT

Then the king, the governor, Bernice, and all the others stood and left. 31 As they went out, they talked it over and agreed, “This man hasn’t done anything to deserve death or imprisonment.” 32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “He could have been set free if he hadn’t appealed to Caesar.” Acts 25:30-32 NLT

Father in Heaven,

When we read through these full chapters we see that the courts were more about stopping trouble before it started than letting the innocent go free. The Jewish religious leaders were just as persistent with Paul as they had been trying to silence Jesus.

And Paul speaks in his letters about being ready to die, “the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” ( 2 Timothy 4:6-8). Scholars believe he was eventually executed by beheading (as he was a Roman citizen). And certainly he stops writing, after his second letter to Timothy, which I doubt he would have done otherwise.

He acknowledges the journey – a battle, a race and nothing has taken away his faith. Frightening, strenuous and stubborn faith? We know it has been because we are following his journeys and difficulties. I’m glad he does not gloss it over. You, God have not always answered his prayers and we are shortly to see how he nearly drowned, got bitten by a snake and had to live and earn his keep while awaiting trial in Rome. (Acts 27:42, Acts 28:3, Acts 28:30).

So perhaps I should not be surprised when it feels like a battle, or an endurance race. And I know how that feels having done marathons . . . It is past tiredness. I pray that I will stand on, lean on, rely on my faith. Which I cannot boast is from me but is the faith that You give me day by day as I need. And faithfulness is the fruit of Your Holy Spirt should I choose to feed it and let it grow (Ephesians 5:22). Thank You for Your great faithfulness O Lord.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Wednesday 10th December 2025


Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with thee.
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.

Great is thy faithfulness, Great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.

Lyrics: Thomas O Chisholm