Humble King – Start The Day

Friday 12th September 2025

“Upon hearing this, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) was overcome for a time, frightened by the meaning of the dream. Then the king said to him, ‘Belteshazzar, don’t be alarmed by the dream and what it means.’ “Belteshazzar replied, ‘I wish the events foreshadowed in this dream would happen to your enemies, my lord, and not to you!

²⁴“‘This is what the dream means, Your Majesty, and what the Most High has declared will happen to my lord the king. ²⁵You will be driven from human society, and you will live in the fields with the wild animals. You will eat grass like a cow, and you will be drenched with the dew of heaven. Seven periods of time will pass while you live this way, until you learn that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone he chooses. ²⁶But the stump and roots of the tree were left in the ground. This means that you will receive your kingdom back again when you have learned that heaven rules.”” Daniel 4:19-26 NLT

Lord God Almighty,

At the beginning of this chapter we read of Nebuchadnezzar praising You, God, saying,”His Kingdom will last forever, His rule through all generations.” (Daniel 4:3). Then He has a dream about a tall magnificent tree, bountiful,a place for all to find shelter and of benefit to the whole world. And Daniel has to tell him that though he is that tree now, if he does not match his behaviour to his praise of You he will eat grass till he comes to his senses.No wonder Daniel was scared of giving his interpretation. Just 12 months later Nebuchadnezzar forget this dream. Standing on his roof, seeing the beautiful city, he took all the glory for himself, puffed with pride, he declared his city was to display his own majestic splendor! So then he ate grass.

I sometimes stand back and look at something I have made well or done. I am pleased with myself for making the effort and doing a good job. But am reminded that I am only human and doing my best. I do not see myself as majestic or higher then others. Sometimes pride can sneak round behind and whisper – yes look at all you created . . . Then I need to get the taste of grass in my mouth. I can only do all thing through Christ because it is He who strengthens me. Paul reminds us in his letter to the Philippians 4:13. Bring me down a peg gently if I get too full of myself Lord, no grass?

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 12th September 2025

Oh, kneel me down again here at Your feet
Show me how much You love humility
Oh, Spirit be the star that leads me to
The humble heart of love I see in You

You are the God of the broken
The friend of the weak
You wash the feet of the weary
Embrace the ones in need

I want to be like You Jesus
To have this heart in me
You are the God of the humble
You are the humble King

Oh, kneel me down again here at Your feet
Show me how much you love humility
Oh, Spirit be the star that leads me to
The humble heart of love I see in You

You are the God of the broken
The friend of the weak
You wash the feet of the weary
Embrace the ones in need

And I want to be like You Jesus
To have this heart in me
You are the God of the humble
You are a humble King

Music interlude . . .

You are the God of the broken
The friend of the weak
You wash the feet of the weary
Embrace the ones in need

I want to be like You Jesus
To have this heart in me
You are the God of the humble
You are a humble King

You are the God of the humble
You are a humble King

Lyrics: Brenton Brown

Wednesday 15th May 2024

“And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12

Almighty but humble Lord,

I love children’s movies or any movie where the hero is the the underdog, least noticed and often not the most athletic. But he or she makes good and overcomes the bullies, the bad situations, bad people and events. But sadly to make it interesting he or she has to go through many bad or difficult experiences first. Pushed to the bottom, ignored, not picked for the team.

We all have different walks in life, some have more of a struggle than others. Some have a better start than others. Some have more than others. But Jesus calls us to have the same attitude of heart. When we are invited somewhere, to go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited us comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ (Luke 14:7-11) Not to try to sit at the top be the most noticed or most popular. And not to feel unworthy.

Help us Lord to recognise we are chosen, loved by You, God, absolutely. Children of the King and heirs, and yet called to be humble because all we have is from You. Like You we are all called to serve, love and forgive. Regardless of our gifting and abilities. To put others first. To encourage and thank others. To not allow flattery to puff us up, Lord keep us grounded in Your humility.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
Almighty and humble King,

For our family and friends and neighbours. Thank You for privilege of praying for them.
For our church, Ministers, lay leaders, church members. To serve and appreciate each other.
For the royal family.
For our Government. For our nations decision makers, humility and a desire to serve.
For Ukraine, to stay free and humble Russia to desire peace and withdraw from war.
For Gaza, empower talks towards next step and humble all those in talks for peace.
For those whose calling is to listen. Help lines, doctors, counsellors, friends, family.
For all those serving in churches cooking meals, running cafes, food banks, support groups, Bible studies, children’s playgroups . . .
For a good day, a restful day even among the business. To humbly acknowledge our weaknesses and find strength in You.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 15th May 2024

Monday 25th March 2024

“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you too ought to wash one another’s feet.For I have given you an example—you should do just as I have done for you.” John 13:14-15 NET

Lord God,

Washing feet was normal hospitality for visitors in Jesus day in the Middle East. A servants job, if you had one. Menial and not always too pleasant when no road sweepers, no real roads and if livestock wandering about! Your Son did not call for a servant but set us an example and washed your followers feet.

Jesus showed us Your attitude of heart. Came to serve, and served the disciples even though a King. He perfectly served You, God and yet came to served us too (Matthew 20:28). He met our needs relationally, physically and spiritually with care, comfort and compassion.

Times may have changed but Jesus visible image of You, as a man, stands true forever. We have technology, transport and time savers. Yet more than ever we still need Your and human relationships to touch and enrich our lives. Help us to humbly find ways to serve with You and be hospitable with what we have. Help us have a caring attitude, make others welcome and comfortable. To try to meet their needs not just physically but by talking about You.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
Lord God,

For our family, friends and neighbours. For their well being, todays needs and provision.
For those we have not seen for a while or are worried about we ask Your healing and loving care.
For our church family, Ministers and church leadership. Provide for future leadership.
For our young people to discover and be able to train and get work in their chosen professions.
For the Royal family. Their health. To have some privacy with their public duties.
For our government. Stability for the future and good legislation..
For our nearest towns and cities and city centres. For employment, development and growth.
For those on the front line in the NHS and police. Ambulance crew, rapid response, air ambulance.
For an end to the war in Ukraine. Deal with Putin as with Pharaoh so he will let the people go.
For a solution for Gaza and peace and healing and a way to rebuild relationships and homes.
For countries where there is conflict, oppression or famine – provision, safety and support.
For those who commit their lives to prayer and meditation as a calling, who are not known.
Today we give thanks for all those who help us practically at home, at work, on the phone and those who pray for us.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 25h March 2024

Oh, kneel me down again
Here at Your feet
Show me how much You love
Humility
Oh, Spirit be the star
That leads me to
The humble heart of love
I see in You

‘Cause You are the God of the broken
The friend of the weak
You wash the feet of the weary
Embrace the ones in need
I want to be like You Jesus
To have this heart in me
You are the God of the humble
You are the humble King

Oh, kneel me down again
Here at Your feet
Show me how much you love
Humility
Oh, Spirit be the star
That leads me to
The humble heart of love
I see in You

Chorus twice

Beautiful God
Wonderful Saviour
I want to be like You Jesus
To have this heart in me
You are the God of the humble
You are the humble King

Lyrics: Brenton Brown