Prayer for Today – Page 13

Thursday 27th March 2025

“Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. ²And the Lord said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. ³You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days. ⁴And seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark. But the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times, and the priests shall blow the trumpets. ⁵It shall come to pass, when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, that all the people shall shout with a great shout; then the wall of the city will fall down flat. And the people shall go up every man straight before him.”” Joshua 6:1-5 NKJV

God of Victory,

You said to Joshua. Lord, my Lord there are times I have prayed just tell me what to do. And I have been so busy asking I do not think I gave You any room to speak. Joshua had in chapter 5 gone alone to overlook Jericho and in his contemplation and silence You spoke personally to him. Perhaps the Commander of the Lord’s Army was none other than Jesus? (Joshua 5:15).

Help us at times just to step away and look at our situation from the side and give You opportunity to speak. Here we learn that the battle is not Joshua’s alone. It took everyone. Young and old. And it was only at Your leading and recognition and trust that You would do what was humanly not possible. And the walls fell down.

We are told we battle against principalities and powers. rulers of the darkness of this age and spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12). That is why You are our protective armour and strength against walls we cannot see. You can bring us victories if we work together in Your strength with Your guidance to pull down walls and not kill those behind but set them free in Jesus name.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 27th March 2025

In heavenly armour we’ll enter the land
The battle belongs to the Lord
No weapon that’s fashioned against us shall stand
The battle belongs to the Lord

We sing glory, honor
Power and strength to the Lord
We sing glory, honor
Power and strength to the Lord

When the power of darkness comes in like a flood
The battle belongs to the Lord
He’s raised up a standard, the power of His blood
The battle belongs to the Lord

Chorus

When your enemy presses in hard do not fear
The battle belongs to the Lord
Take courage my friend, your redemption is near
The battle belongs to the Lord

Chorus x 2

Lyrics: Jamie Owens-Collins

Wednesday 26th March 2025

“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” ¹⁴So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?”¹⁵Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.” And Joshua did so.” Joshua 5:13-15 NKJV

Holy Lord,

Joshua had grown accustomed to hearing You God, being with Moses as he was mentored for leadership.. He had grown up knowing You God and intimately when Moses died. But this was a different moment. In the midst of his life and facing trouble he met with the Commander of the Lord’s army. Was this Jesus? And Joshua was commanded to take off his shoes. Moses received the same command when approaching the burning bush, a symbol of Your presence (Exodus 3:5). Both of them facing difficult, seemingly impossible situations!

For both of them it was a sign of humility, respect, their own unworthiness to take off their shoes and submit to You as God and Lord. Both their futures depended on their attitude to You God. Neither could know or do what You planned without letting go of their own ambitions and plans. They both took off their shoes and followed You. Amazing things happened.

I know that on occasions I need to be brought back to remember not only are You my friend (John 15:15), and You promised never to leave me, but You are also the King of Kings and my Lord. Keep me humble, respecting Your plans and submit to Your will. Not like a zombie or a rebellious child but out of love and fellowship. Even in difficult situations. Especially then.

Give us those times when we slip of our shoes and worship You..

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 26th March 2025
Take 5 and slip off your shoes . . .

There comes a time in each believer′s life
When problems crowd around
In the darkness hands outstretched we wish to
touch you once again and all the joy that’s found . . .

“Slip off your shoes and leave your doubts outside
You won′t be using the walk of the world in His presence
You’ll only need your repentant heart”

Now it may seem funny but if you use the word too much
The meaning flies away
‘sorry′ doesn′t mean a lot unless you understand the cost
And how the price was paid

“Slip off your shoes and leave your doubts outside
You won’t be using the walk of the world in His presence
You′ll only need your repentant heart.
Come and sit by your Father’s side
Tell Him what′s on your heart
Give your worries to Him, every problem, every sin
And make a brand new – come on – make a brand new start…”

“Slip off your shoes and leave your doubts outside
You won’t be using the walk of the world in His presence
You′ll only need your repentant heart . . . that’s a start . . .
slip off your shoes…”

Lyrics: John Pantry

Tuesday 25th March 2025

“The Israelites had moved about in the wilderness forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the Lord. For the Lord had sworn to them that they would not see the land he had solemnly promised their ancestors to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. ⁷So he raised up their sons in their place, and these were the ones Joshua circumcised. They were still uncircumcised because they had not been circumcised on the way. “And after the whole nation had been circumcised, they remained where they were in camp until they were healed. ⁹Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So the place has been called Gilgal to this day. ¹⁰On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, the Israelites celebrated the Passover. ¹¹The day after the Passover, that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land . . . ” Joshua 5:6-11 NIV

Lord God ,

Who took away their shame. Circumcision being the outward sign of a commitment to You God, Yahweh the great I Am. They belonged to You and to each other. They were no longer slaves even if they were not rich.

The New Testament in Romans (12:2) tells us now to look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and at down at the right hand of the throne of God. No longer do we need an outward physical sign bt we have the one who endured the cross for us who removes our shame, and writes faith into our hearts. We belong to His family. The Trinity. Slavery to sin is not an option. Slavery to shame should not be an option. We are released into forgiveness. We may live with consequences and regrets . . . but they have been forgiven.

The children of Israel celebrated Passover to remind themselves that death had passed over them because of the blood of the Lamb. It was an early promise that we would be able to be passed over by death through the blood of The Lamb, Jesus. So each time we take communion or share a meal we can remember we are loved, we are forgiven, our shame has been scorned, taken way we belong to God’s family. You, Lord God, Jesus and Holy Spirit. And all of those who have put their faith in You. Keep writing Your love in our hearts and leading us into the next chapter of our lives. One day at a time.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 25th March 2025
A reminder to silence the lies of the enemy and a song and truth I wish all young people and older would listen to..

Are you past the point of weary?
Is your burden weighing heavy?
Is it all too much to carry?
Let me tell you ’bout my Jesus
Do you feel that empty feeling ’cause shame’s done all it’s stealing?
And you’re desperate for some healing, let me tell you ’bout my Jesus

He makes a way where there ain’t no way
Rises up from an empty grave
Ain’t no sinner that He can’t save
Let me tell you ’bout my Jesus
His love is strong and His grace is free
And the good news is I know that He
Can do for you what He’s done for me
Let me tell you ’bout my Jesus
And let my Jesus change your life
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah amen, amen

Who can wipe away the tears from broken dreams and wasted years
And tell the past to disappear?
Oh, let me tell you ’bout my Jesus
And all the wrong turns that you would go and undo if you could
Who can work it all for your good?
Let me tell you about my Jesus

Chorus

Who would take my cross to Calvary?
Pay the price for all my guilty?
Who would care that much about me?
Let me tell you ’bout my Jesus, oh

Chorus

And let my Jesus change your life (change your life)

Lyrics: Matthew Joseph West, Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson