Tag: Prayer for Today

Friday 1st December 2023

But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” 30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.” Luke 10:29,30

36 So which of these three do you think was neighbour to him who fell among the thieves?” 37 And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10: 36,37

God,

A priest a Levite and a Samaritan. A parable to show compassion is not about status, job title or being seen to do good. It is about how we act, react and respond to what and who we come across in life. From before the moment You saw man and woman’s first disobedience (eating forbidden fruit) in the garden of Eden, You knew Your plan! You knew we could not be perfect and met our need, had mercy, and stepped in to help. A very long term plan and You did more than bind our wounds, pay the care bill – You sent Your Son, Your only Son to pay the price for us.

Mercy – compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. You could punish but offer compassion. Help us react with love and mercy. A non-judgemental closing of the mouth, a changing of our attitudes, a remembering that You died for us while we sere still sinners (Romans 5:8) Mercy, kindness, love to friend and enemy alike? Not easy.

Help us to have mercy, practice forgiveness and generosity. Practice is a good word. And above all help us to be grateful for the love and mercy we receive daily, moment by moment, from You, right now.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God who binds our wounds,

We pray,
For all our family, friends and neighbours. For their many individual needs and hopes. Keep them from evil and open their eyes to good. For our ministers, pastors and all in our congregations.
For those who need to move themselves from harmful and dangerous relationships and struggle to forgive. For those who need aa place of safety. For those trapped in harmful relationships.
For our Government, King, Queen and their family. For reconciliation where there is ongoing division.
For those in Iceland in the dangerous areas and those evacuated.
For Gaza and the Middle East, Lord. Lord, continue to enable both sides to see the value of ceasefire. Send relief.
For Putin and Ukraine. For a beginning to the end of this war, conflict and bloodshed.
For all those who need to know they are loved with Your everlasting, unfailing love today.
For all those who are being good neighbours to those they meet on the way.
For relief agencies, giving medical support, food and water, where needed without prejudice.
For those who are being eaten up by unforgiveness. Help them let go and let You be judge.
For ourselves, thank You for a new day. Thank You for all those who help make our life richer and safer and good..

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 1st Dec 2023
You, God our best thought in all situations.

Be Thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light

Be Thou my wisdom and Thou my true word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one

Be thou my battle-shield, sword for a fight
Be thou my dignity, Thou my delight
Thou my soul’s shelter and Thou my high tower
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
Thou my inheritance, now and always
Thou and Thou only, the first in my heart
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art

High King of Heaven after victory won
May I reach heaven’s joys, oh, bright heaven’s sun
Heart of my own heart whatever befall
Still be my vision, oh Ruler of all

Be Thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light








Thurs 30th November 2023

Now an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you understand it?”]27 The expert answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbour as yourself.28 Jesus said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” Luke 10:25-28 NET

Lord our God,

I love that Jesus always answers the hard questions and the ones meant to trip him up – not with irritation but with compassion. He does not point out what they were trying to do even though he knew what was in their hearts. He did not seek to belittle them in public or private. He did not look to score points. He asks the expert his opinion and uses the opportunity to help the one asking discover the truth.

It looks like the religious expert had found a way to get eternal life by worshipping You and being good. Jesus says do this and You will live. But then I realised that Jesus knew the expert also knew no one can worship God perfectly, heart, mind, soul and strength. If we truly loved our neighbour as ourself the world would be a very different place! We all fail and fall short of the glory of God. We all need Your Spirit to help us, and Your mercy, through Jesus, to forgive us when we mess up.

Help us to worship You and do our best to live as good neighbours. Thank You that you accept our imperfect worship and forgive us as we do our best. Knowing that You always love and forgive us – as You are love (1 John 4:8). We should have plenty to spare and share!

In Jesus name we pray.

Lord our God,

We pray,
For all our family, friends and neighbours. For their many individual needs and hopes. Keep them from evil and open their eyes to good. For our ministers, pastors and all in our congregations.
For Bible translators and those who get Bibles into the hands of those who need them and have been praying for one of their own.
For our Government, King, Queen and their family.
For those in Iceland in the danger area and those evacuated.
For Gaza and the Middle East, Lord thank You for this ceasefire and pause, enable it to continue.
For Putin and Ukraine. For a beginning to the end of this war, conflict and bloodshed.
For all those who need to know they are loved with Your everlasting, unfailing love today.
For ourselves, thank You for a new day. Help us see today through Your eyes and how You love and forgive us.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 30th November 2023
Remember this hymn – a prayer to Jesus.

Jesus, good above all other,
gentle child of gentle mother,
in a stable born our brother,
give us grace to persevere.

Jesus, cradled in a manger,
for us facing every danger,
living as a homeless stranger,
make we thee our King most dear.

Jesus, for thy people dying,
risen Master, death defying,
Lord in heaven, thy grace supplying,
keep us to thy presence near.

Jesus, who our sorrows bearest,
all our thoughts and hopes thou sharest,
thou to us the truth declarest;
help us all thy truth to hear.

Lord, in all our doings guide us;
pride and hate shall ne’er divide us;
we’ll go on with thee beside us,
and with joy we’ll persevere.



Mon 27th November 2023

“When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” 18 “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! 19 Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. 20 But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.””
Luke 10:17-20 NLT

Lord, my God,

I find this both challenging and a reassuring! Reassuring that You are concerned with our struggle here on earth with sickness, evil and trouble as well as our eternal destiny. That we should pray big prayers against evil and trust You to answer them.

I find it challenging because I struggle when praying with someone how big my prayers should be. What Your will is. And yet You encourage us to ask, seek and knock (Matthew 7:7). You saw Satan fall from heaven and we long for the day when You will finally throw him into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:9,10).

Help us to keep a healthy spiritual balance. You are everywhere, all powerful all knowing. Satan is not. Help us talk to You and not have fear. Give us faith to stand and pray.

The greatest miracle is, as Jesus says, we cannot be defeated, cannot be separated from Your all powerful love. (Romans 8:38-39). We’ve been adopted, our names are written down, heirs to a mansion, a robe and a crown. Whatever happens in this life, our present is in fellowship with You and, our eternal future is free of evil, sin, sickness and pain. Praise You!

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

These are just helps Your prayers are always the best . . .
Lord, my God,

We pray,
For all our family, friends, neighbours, and our church family. For their many individual needs and hopes. Keep them from evil and open their eyes to good.
For ministers, pastors, congregations and all that is done by those belonging to churches. May You keep them safe in You and from all harm and evil.
For our Government, that You would root out any evil, selfish intentions and bless each person with clean sight and the good of the nation.
For our King and Queen and their family. Healing for any broken relationships and forgiveness..
For those in Iceland where there is threat of volcanic eruption. For those who have had to leave their homes. Speak peace to the earth there.
For Gaza and the Middle East, Lord a miracle now, a pause, leading to a new peace.
For Putin and Ukraine. An end to this war, conflict and bloodshed.
For those with evil intentions to harm, murder or hurt. Thwart their intentions, convict them of sin and show a better way forward.
For all those who need to know they are loved with an everlasting, unfailing love today.
For ourselves, thank You for a new day. Send us Your joy today and keep us joyful in Your loving care. Help us see today through Your eyes and strengthen our hearts to see above the things that would get us down. And our names written in heaven.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Mon 27th November 2023

  1. My Father is rich in houses and lands,
    He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands!
    Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold,
    His coffers are full, He has riches untold.

    I’m a child of the King,
    A child of the King:
    With Jesus my Savior,
    I’m a child of the King!

    My Father’s own Son, the Savior of men,
    Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them;
    But now He is reigning forever on high,
    And will give me a home in heaven by and by.

    I once was an outcast stranger on earth,
    A sinner by choice, and an alien by birth,
    But I’ve been adopted, my name’s written down,
    An heir to a mansion, a robe and a crown.

    A tent or a cottage, why should I care?
    They’re building a palace for me over there;
    Though exiled from home, yet still I may sing:
    All glory to God, I’m a child of the King!