I will trust in You – Start The Day

“There was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar.²Then the Lord appeared to him and said: “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land of which I shall tell you. ³Dwell in this land, and I will be with you and bless you; for to you and your descendants I give all these lands, and I will perform the oath which I swore to Abraham your father. ⁴And I will make your descendants multiply as the stars of heaven; I will give to your descendants all these lands; and in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; ⁵because Abraham obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” ⁶So Isaac dwelt in Gerar. ⁷And the men of the place asked about his wife. And he said, “She is my sister”; for he was afraid to say, “She is my wife,” because he thought, “lest the men of the place kill me for Rebekah, because she is beautiful to behold.” Genesis 26:1-7 NKJV

Lord God,

Same old, same old. Different place, different generation. A lie done, as he thought, to protect his wife. Just as his father Abraham had done. (Genesis 20:2,4 and 11.) Fear? There are times when I have been tempted to lie – not big lies. Or are there big lies and little lies? Or is it about the size of the consequences? What about fibs? No a lie is a lie and comes from the father of lies..

There are times I have fibbed, lied, stretched the truth . . . When asked about my opinion and I have known they really did not want it. Or is that just withholding what I think? I have answered with truth and hurt peoples feelings. Paul says whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. (Philippians 4:8) This should direct my thinking before I speak! But what about the times I am put on the spot?

Lord help me direct my mind before my mouth rushes in without thinking. Help me to be honest, and maybe stay silent when it is not necessary and will hurt someone. Let me not stretch the truth or tell even the smallest lie to try and protect myself. Help me to trust You.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen

Worship Thursday 15th January 2026

Psalm 32:7 Joel 3:10

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”
Matthew 11:28-30 New Living Translation

Father,

I moan about carrying shopping home or rather unloading it and carrying from the car and packing it into the fridge! Then I remember those who walk miles to carry water home . . . But we all carry the responsibilities and practicalities of life. And ours are ours. And there is something else I carry, feel burdened down by sometimes . . . guilt, worry, anger and fear? Sometimes the stress of not knowing, being afraid of what may happen weighs me down Father. Help me bring it all to You, little and large, and find You want to carry it with me, shouldering the weight of responsibility and removing the weight of sin and shame and guilt. We do not have to beat ourselves up or feel we have to worry as penance. Or making ourselves ill to try to show how much we care? Help us rest in Your gentle almighty strength.

Paul also told us to, ‘Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.’ (Galatians 6:2). If we are not weighed down by our own needs we are free to help each other. Not by taking on their burdens but listening and handing them over to You and helping with the practicalities.

You do not burden us down, You lead to a place where You carry them with us and for us. You do not ask for beautifully worded prayers or hours of prayer . . . help us if we feel overwhelmed. We will trust in You.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father,

For family, friends, neighbours, You know their real needs for today, bless them.
For our church family, ministers and all who serve, Carry them smoothly through todays tasks.
For all the Royal family. King Charles to Know You’re carrying Him through all the treatments.
For our government. In all the comings and goings today and many words be their guide.
For an end to the war in Ukraine. Send a miracle and soon. Have mercy Father.
For the church in Ukraine, Myanmar and the underground churches. Keep them safe and strong.
For Gaza an end to all the killing, hostage taking and hate. May talks start, lead to a ceasefire and peace..
For the many things we hear in the news and can do nothing about – we bring to You Father who can.
Bless our local communities, food banks, groups toddlers groups, social and lunch provision.
Encourage and strengthen those who work in hospitals, dentist and doctors surgeries. Those who work in maternity, surgery and cancer wards. Those volunteering and working in hospices. Comfort the comforters.
For us to know You walk with us Help us know you shoulder our cares and worries and give us joyful rest.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Saturday 2nd March 2024
I will trust in You.
Simple words, beautiful haunting melody. Singing Scripture.
“You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance” (Psalm 32:7).
“Let the weak say, ‘I am strong.’” (Joel 3:10).

You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid

I will trust in You
I will trust in You
Let the weak say
I am strong
In the strength of the Lord

Lyrics and music: Michael Ledner

Michael Ledner, composed “You Are My Hiding Place” at the age of 27 when he was going through a painful period in his life, a period of separation from his wife. He shared the song with several friends, made a recording of it, and set it aside. Nine months later he shared the song with a group while they were serving at a kibbutz (communal settlement) in Israel. These friends took the song back with them to California, and after it was sung there, Michael was contacted by Maranatha Music who asked if they could record it.