“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
Your mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning, new every morning:
great is your faithfulness, O Lord,
great is your faithfulness!
Lyrics: Edith McNeill
Inspired by Lamentations 3:21-23
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV
Father of first light,
After yesterdays confession that I am not a morning person, and the memories of singing morning has broken at school, I started thinking about the very first morning.
The first garden at creation and where You walked God. That the same light of day greets us each morning. And calls us to praise You, God for creation, for each new day and that we never face the day alone, but with You. You still walk with us even though we have messed up. The writer of the hymn (used yesterday) saw raindrops on the grass, heard a blackbirds song and wondered at the morning sunlight. Perhaps it was written in Spring?
Help us to see each new day as fresh, full of opportunities to give You praise and thanks as well as gratitude for Your endless love. Even when things are tough help us to look to You. Keep our eyes full of awe and wonder for Your creation and every new day. To take nothing for granted to give up our worry about tomorrow and rest today in Your peace.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Father of Light,
For our family and friends and neighbours. To be blessed and able to enjoy a fresh new day.
For Ministers, lay leaders, church members. A day to be refreshed amidst preparing and caring.
For the royal family. To be able to plan and execute their duties regardless of politics.
For our nation and Government. Be the God of our nation. Lead those who would stand.
Ukraine, show Your power for peace and disassemble this war. Turn Putin and His advisors.
For Gaza, and the Middle East. Our hope is in You for a way to peace.
For the aid and support organisations that take what is needed into war zones.
For those who do the every day work that enables our communities to function and be safe.
For those who work nights, nurses, police, fire and ambulance. Those on call for emergencies.
For us to pray about the worrying and troubling but lift our hearts to all the good and encouraging.
For good sleep to be able to awake fresh to a new day.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Sneaking in this well known and loved hymn once again in a soft version.