Tag: Prayer for Today

Friday 4th April 2025

“The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight. They forgot about the Lord their God, and they served the images of Baal and the Asherah poles. 8 Then the Lord burned with anger against Israel, and he turned them over to King Cushan-rishathaim of Aram-naharaim. And the Israelites served Cushan-rishathaim for eight years. 9 But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord for help, the Lord raised up a rescuer to save them. His name was Othniel, the son of Caleb’s younger brother, Kenaz. 10 The Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge. He went to war against King Cushan-rishathaim of Aram, and the Lord gave Othniel victory over him. 11 So there was peace in the land for forty years. Then Othniel son of Kenaz died.”
Judges 3:7-11 NLT

Lord God of all,

Joshua has died (Joshua 24:29) and Eleazar the High Priest died (Joshua 24:3). History is a history of change. But it is in keeping a firm foundation that gives a good future. It is not standing still but keeping those things that give stability. But once again we read the children of Israel forgot God their security. But even here in the midst of their enemies and living in war torn lands You proved faithful. You waited till they realised their need and cried to You, You answered. It was not an easy answer and they had to deal with the trouble it did not just disappear! But then their was 40 years peace.

It is very reassuring Lord to know that we can call on You whether trouble is just life happening, because we have got in a mess, sinned or the enemy trying to get us down. Many of the Psalms speak about being able to call on You in times of trouble (34:17, 50:15) Then Jesus came and said, “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7)

There is no limit to Your help in all our situations. And there is an eternity of peace. Not dead peace and calm and quiet. But a living, joyful love filled fellowship of peace with You now and in Heaven. Please be our help at all times, O Lord our God.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 4th April 2025
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Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home:

Under the shadow of your throne
Your saints have dwelt secure;
All we need is You alone,
And our defense is sure.

Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
God be our guide
As long as life will last
As long as life will last

Before the hills in order stood
Or Earth received her frame,
From everlasting you are God,
For evermore the same.

Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
God be our guide
As long as life will last
As long as life will last

Lyrics: Isaac Watts
Contemporary lyrics: The great Jungle Journey

Thursday 3rd April 2025

“After that generation died, another generation grew up who did not acknowledge the Lord or remember the mighty things he had done for Israel. 11 The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight and served the images of Baal. 12 They abandoned the Lord, the God of their ancestors, who had brought them out of Egypt. They went after other gods, worshiping the gods of the people around them. And they angered the Lord. 13 They abandoned the Lord to serve Baal and the images of Ashtoreth. 14 This made the Lord burn with anger against Israel, so he handed them over to raiders who stole their possessions. He turned them over to their enemies all around, and they were no longer able to resist them.” Judges 2:10-14 NLT

Father God,

Short memories and every generation like to do things its own way. Nothing has changed. Except . . . These were Your chosen people and You kept telling them one day they would bless all nations. And they were Your people by birth. Born into the lineage of Abraham.

Then Jesus talked about being born again into Your Kingdom (John 3:3). It reminds me that there are no grandchildren in Your Kingdom. Only Your children (John 1:12) We are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God in Jesus (John 1:13).

You have not changed. You are still disappointed, angry? when one of Your children turns away to other Gods or abandons You. And we would not want to anger You – but it is not fear that keeps me faithful. Though a healthy respect is good. It is Your profound love in sending Jesus, Your endless forgiveness and Your pouring out Yourself into our lives by Your Holy Spirit for our good. It is Your promises and who You. It is the gift of resurrection. It is knowing Your with me always. Keep me true.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 3nd April 2025

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.

Great Father of Glory, pure Father of Light
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
Of all Thy rich graces, this grace Lord impart
Take the veil from our faces, the vile from our hearts.

All laud we would render, O help us to see
‘Tis only the splendour of light hideth Thee
And so let Thy glory Almighty impart
Through Christ in His story, Thy Christ to the heart.

Lyrics: Walter Chalmers Smith
Modern Version ; Nathan Drake, Wal­ter C. Smith (Reawaken Hymns)



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Wednesday 2nd April 2025

“But the people answered Joshua, “No, we will serve the Lord!” 22 “You are a witness to your own decision,” Joshua said. “You have chosen to serve the Lord.” “Yes,” they replied, “we are witnesses to what we have said.” 23 “All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” 24 The people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God. We will obey him alone.” 25 So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day at Shechem, committing them to follow the decrees and regulations of the Lord. 26 Joshua recorded these things in the Book of God’s Instructions. As a reminder of their agreement, he took a huge stone and rolled it beneath the terebinth tree beside the Tabernacle of the Lord. 27 Joshua said to all the people, “This stone has heard everything the Lord said to us. It will be a witness to testify against you if you go back on your word to God.” Joshua 24: 21-27 NLT

Lord Almighty,

Omniscient who knows everything. The people are very insistent that in this new promised land and new promised future they will serve the Lord. So they are challenged to destroy their idols – anything they trust in that is not You Lord. Superstitions, amulets, charms, crossed fingers? And You know everything as they go forward. And a stone was placed as a witness and rolled under a terebinth tree next to their altar.

And Joshua said the stone was a witness because it had heard both sides. Your promises God and theirs. How wonderful how marvelous that now we can come to Jesus our living stone. The true witness that we can be forgiven, accepted and loved. And we are, in Him, living stones, being built up as a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter2:5).

The other stone this reminds me of is the one that was rolled away when Jesus rose again (Luke 24:2). That too was a reminder that we serve a risen Lord. Thank You, You are our Rock, Your work is perfect: all Your ways are just. A God of truth and without iniquity, just and right are You. (Deuteronomy 32:4)

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship 2nd April 2025


Ascribe greatness to our God, the rock
His work is perfect
And all His ways are just
Ascribe greatness to our God, the rock
His work is perfect
And all His ways are just

A God of faithfulness without injustice
Good and upright is He
A God of faithfulness without injustice
Good and upright is He

Lyrics: Mary Kirkbride, Mary Lou Locke, Peter West