Tag: Prayer for Today

Tuesday 4th November 2025

“After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. 5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.” Luke 10:1-6 NIV

“The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”” Luke 10:17 NIV

 “Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. 24 For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”” Luke 10:23,24 NIV

Lord of the harvest,

Yes, we need to pray for workers in the harvest field. To be called and for those serving. And we were probably prayed in by someone somewhere.! So we too go armed to harvest with peace and trust that You will give a harvest. You are a faithful God and when we read the history of the church despite attack, error and sin it has grown incredibly! You God warn us that there will always be those who reject You but we should not take it personally as they are not rejecting us but Jesus (Luke 20:16).

What a privilege it is to live it a time after the resurrection and before Jesus comes again. Sometimes I do not really appreciate it and I do not really expect Jesus to come tomorrow or in my life time. I need You to help me believe like the 72 disciples sent out I will see a harvest fields around me. That the same Spirit is with me, as was with them, and this is the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead (Romans 8:11). Help me keep my joy even if there are those who are not interested, mildly interested or out right rejecting the good news. Joy and peace so I do not become disillusioned, disheartened or distracted.

You know where the is good soil is. Which hearts are ready and You know how to water and protect that seed and give it life. I repent that my enthusiasm wains, I am easily put off witnessing and I think of what I could have said afterwards! Help us Lord, help me Lord. Come great Spirit come and revive us, fill our mouths and hearts with Your words of love.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 4th November 2024

Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.

The fields are white unto harvest
but oh, the labourers are so few;
so, Lord, I give myself to help the reaping,
to gather precious souls unto You.

Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.

The time is right in the nation
for works of power and authority;
God’s looking for a people who are willing
to be counted in His glorious victory.

Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.

As salt are we ready to savour,
in darkness are we ready to be light?
God’s seeking out a very special people
to manifest His truth and His might.

Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.
Here I am, wholly available as for me, I will serve the Lord.

Lyrics: Chris Bowater

Monday 3rd November 2025

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. 12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13 And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” Matthew 18:10-14 NIV

Father in Heaven,

We all , well most of us will admit we have had times when we have felt weak or vulnerable or both. This is a parable to reassure us that when we do have these times, the good Shepherd, who knows his sheep, sees and come to draw us back to himself and the safety of the flock. Whether we have gone a little way or far . . .

And the flock should not despise someone who is struggling but should welcome them in too. It is easy just to mix with the crowd we are comfortable with. But we need to look out for those struggling.

And we should not be distracted by the picture of angels. It is not the angels who look for the wandering it is the Shepherd Himself, You Lord God. You are a compassionate Shepherd which reassures us, You are a strong rescuer which gives us security, You are a Shepherd who does the finding Yourself so we know You love us individually.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 3rd November 2025

When I fear my faith will fail
Christ will hold me fast
When the tempter would prevail
He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold
Through life’s fearful path
For my love is often cold
He must hold me fast

He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast

Those He saves are His delight
Christ will hold me fast
Precious in His holy sight
He will hold me fast
He’ll not let my soul be lost
His promises shall last
Bought by Him at such a cost
He will hold me fast

Chorus

For my life He bled and died
Christ will hold me fast
Justice has been satisfied
He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life
He will hold me fast
Till our faith is turned to sight
When he comes at last

Chorus and Repeat

Lyrics: Ada Habershon (Original words)
Matthew Sherman Merker (Modern Version)

Sunday 2nd November 2025

Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. 2 As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. 3 Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. 4 Peter exclaimed, “Lord, it’s wonderful for us to be here! If you want, I’ll make three shelters as memorials—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him.” 6 The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground. 7 Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” 8 And when they looked up, Moses and Elijah were gone, and they saw only Jesus. 9 As they went back down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” Matthew 17:1-9

Father of Glory,

Jesus face shone like the sun. The Light of the world, strengthened by You before the real storms would hit. Also encouraged by Moses and Elijah who could witness to Jesus the man. And Peter, James and John, two mere mortals, flabbergasted and terrified by what they saw fell flat face down! Jesus gives them a comforting touch and words to encourage to get them back on their feet. And all is back to normal.

Sometimes after a high spiritual moment we wonder if it really happened. Peter, James and John could talk to each other about it but had to keep it secret. I am not sure they really knew what Jesus was saying about the Son of Man being raised from the dead! We cannot always put it into words how we experience with Your Spirit. Sometimes it is a knowing or a feeling of words in our head telling us it will be alright or do do some specific thing. It feels like we are talking to ourselves. And we know we were not trying to think of those things. Or we are overwhelmed when someone prays for us or during a hymn we have sung a thousand times before. But we know You are with us.

We do not crave great occasions like seeing Moses and Elijah or would we like to? We would be so awe struck if Jesus appeared before us and like the disciples be flat on our faces.!!! But we thank You for the myriad ways You reassure us You are here with us. For the hundred and one little touches of that glory that light up our way from Your Son, the King of Kings and yet gentle Shepherd. And for telling us not to be afraid.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 2nd November 2025
Simply timeless


The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am his,
and he is mine forever.

Where streams of living water flow,
my ransomed soul he leadeth;
and where the verdant pastures grow,
with food celestial feedeth.

Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,
but yet in love he sought me;
and on his shoulder gently laid,
and home, rejoicing, brought me.

In death’s dark vale I fear no ill,
with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.

Thou spread’st a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and oh, what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!

And so through all the length of days,
thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house forever.

Lyrics: H W Baker