“He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” 1 John 5:12 NKJV
God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Jesus,
But Jesus was not just like anyone else, not a historical figure, not an ancestor or someone to read stories about. He was Emmanuel, You, God with us. And he came to bring us life and it cost Him His own.
Today with the state of the world and the news, we turn to You and remember that You did not give death. You give us life. Death came through mans disobedience. Murder, death, hate, hurt and turmoil is caused by man’s sin. But You give us a clear choice. To choose You and life. We choose Christ. We do not understand why others choose every thing else but You. We are shocked at the evil in men and women’s hearts. But where there is faith, You are there. Where there is hope, You are there. Where there is injustice, You are there.
We cannot escape the outcome of sin here. Good people still die, but we know that You are ultimately, finally in control. Prayer can change things. We know that You will take us home and one day will return and bring an end to man’s sinful behaviour. An end to all sin and pain. Meanwhile we ask that You would help us to have the life of Jesus, Your abundant life in us, upholding us, helping us to see You in all our day.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Suggestions for prayer . . .
God Almighty,
For family, friends, neighbours, we pray the best for today and a path to Your love and life.
For our church family, ministers and all who serve, life to flow smoothly and untroubled.
For all the Royal family. Charles ongoing treatment and good health. Kates full recovery.
For our local council and those who work for the council in our community.
For our government to see the way ahead through Your eyes and the best life for our country.
For an end to the war in Ukraine. Give Ukraine a living hope of peace. Change Russia to end war.
For the church in Ukraine, Myanmar. The underground church in many countries.
For families from Ukraine who are praying to go home to family, but are having to stay in the UK.
For Gaza an end to all the killing, hostage taking and hate.. Give a yearning for peace. Send hope into the situation.
For those who make life easier, shopping delivery, home helps, district nurses and carers . . .
For us to enjoy life today, being alive today and knowing Your eternal life today.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
More Worship Sunday 25th February 2024
Have mercy on the people in Ukraine and the Russian soldiers who are carrying out orders.
For those caught in the hostilities and cross fire in the Middle East.
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Hear our cry and heal our land
Let kindness lead us to repentance
Bring us back again
For Your Name is great
And Your heart is grace
Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy)
Over all You reign
You alone can save
Kyrie Eleison
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy on us now
Who is this God
Who pardons all our sin
So ready to forgive
You delight to show Your mercy
Repeat . . .
Lyrics: Jason Ingram, Chris Tomlin, Matthew James Redman, Matt Maher