“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” John 1:1-4 NIV
Lord God,
It seems right to take a break from the ten times You spoke in creation and the ten commandments and just worship today. Starting at the beginning! John began his gospel at the beginning. He puts Jesus in You as part of You in Trinity before creation even began. Jesus was not just a good man, not just a martyr, not just a moral teacher.
He was God, You with us, You in person. And He provided us with all that we lost through the fall. Forgiveness for sin, a personal relationship with You and a future beyond this life as we know it.
So today it is good to just rest our hearts and minds. Think about You and allow Your Holy Spirit to refresh us as we consider the beauty of Jesus.
Worship Sunday 22nd October 2023
Fairest Lord Jesus,
ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor,
thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
Fair are the meadows,
fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine,
fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heaven can boast.
Beautiful Savior!
Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine.
Lyrics: Anonymous
Lord God,
We pray:
For all our family, friends, neighbours, our church family.
For our church fellowship and our ministers and pastors and Bible Teachers.
For Gaza and the Middle East, not just containment but an end to the terrorism without bloodshed. A miracle Lord.
For Putin, the Russian people that they would withdraw and consider peace. End war in Ukraine.
For help, relief and comfort for those in need in Afghanistan, Libya and Morocco. For ongoing aid and medical agencies.
For all those who need a day of rest and have to work. For those who need to be able to find rest for their minds and hearts.
For ourselves, that we would experience Your peace today.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.