Tag: Prayer for Today

Friday 3rd November 2023

“Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 But He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and marvelled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” Luke 8:24,25 NKJV

Lord God,

End of this Bible story and they all were safe. Breathe. But there was a lot of fear and not understanding getting trouble doing what He asked them to do. First the fishermen were afraid of the wild water. Well Lord, they knew how serious storms could be. But then they were afraid of, and marvelled at Jesus Himself. From being in jeopardy of loosing the boat and worse still drowning, to being in fearful awe of a man who could sleep through a storm and speak to control nature.

I would have been exactly the same, terrified! I would have wondered who on earth this person was who could tell the weather off and command it to stop right away. And they questioned who He was among themselves even though he was right there with them.

Sometimes we go from extreme worry to still because of Your intervention and are overawed. Sometimes we have to battle through a storm of life for a long time. And sometimes we have to wait till it naturally abates. Like the actual storms battering the UK at the moment.

Help us to have faith that You are always in the boat and in the storm with us. If it helps send other disciples to encourage us. Sometimes we need to come together to ask for Your help. Grant us the assurance of Your presence and when it looks dark or stormy the promise that You will hold us fast.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Lord God,

We pray:
For all our family, friends, neighbours, and our church family. Be their help and strength and source of peace today.
For our Government our King and Queen and all those who seek the best future for our nation.
For Gaza and the Middle East, for a miracle ceasefire and an end to war.
For Putin, the Russian people and Ukraine, for men and women to choose peace over endless war.
For those areas in Afghanistan, Libya and Morocco that need it, to have provision for the winter.
For safety where there are fireworks and bonfires. For our fire service and emergency services.
Again for all those physically working on the seas. Cargo ships away from home for long periods, little fishing vessels trying to earn a living. Ferries, passenger ships and lifeboats. Let them not be in any peril. Those in bad weather and their families praying for their safe return.
For safety as people prepare for bonfire night at home or for public displays.
Bless all those affected by the storms this week. And help the storm blow itself out to calm.
For ourselves, still any storms in our family and lead us beside quiet waters and restore our souls (Psalm 23:2).

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 3rd November 2023
Beautiful old hymn updated with new melody.

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 Saviour 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

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

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
‘Til our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last!

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

Lyrics: Ada Ruth Habershon 1906
Tune: Matt Merker 2013

Monday 30th October 2023

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 NKJV

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT

God who loves the world,
e of course of the most well known 3:16 in the bible. John 3:16. How reassuring this verse is for down days or any days! For doubtful days, and for days we wonder about the things we cannot see yet. At a good Christian memorial or funeral services we get reminded of Your provision and the certainty we will meet in heaven. But they only can do that because of Your Bible promises.

You loved us more than Yourself, Jesus was with You in the beginning in a way which is a mystery in its fulness to us. The Trinity. We use the understanding of Your only Son. You loved us more than Him. You literally love Your neighbours (those you created), as Yourself. You practice what You preach! That takes some thinking about.

Whoever believes, everyone who believes in Him, it says. That too takes some considering. You leave it up to us to decide whether to believe and take the gift. It is not about who passes the test, does best, earns it . . . it is about faith.

Not perish? Meaning more than die but rot away, what a horrible expression. But yes, we all die. However Your promised us we could pass through the shadow of death (Psalm 23:4) and not perish We can rise with Jesus in His resurrection. (Romans 6:6).Jesus is preparing a place for us in heaven (John14:1).

We need to engrave these truths on our hearts and in our minds. And we give You eternal thanks for being utterly faithful..

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God who loves this world,

We pray:

For all our family, friends, neighbours, and our church family. To know Your love for them.
For our town to know Your love and grow our fellowships.
For our town, local council and MP’s to make wise choices. For our King and His family to follow You.
For Gaza and the Middle East, for the miracle of resting from war and finding peace.
For Putin, the Russian people and Ukraine, an end and soon, to war.
For ongoing comfort, help and relief for those in Afghanistan, Libya and Morocco and where there has been flooding in the UK.
For our world, for Governments to see the benefit of loving the world and their people and doing the best for them.
For ourselves, to know Your love in us and it colour our day beautiful and encourage all we meet.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Monday 29th October 2023

What kind of love is this
that gave itself for me?
I am the guilty one,
yet I go free.
What kind of love is this,
a love I’ve never known;
I didn’t even know his name –
what kind of love is this?

What kind of man is this,
that died in agony?
He who had done no wrong
was crucified for me.
What kind of man is this,
who laid aside his throne
that I may know the love of God –
what kind of man is this?

By grace I have been saved;
it is the gift of God.
He destined me to be his own
such is his love.
No eye has ever seen,
no ear has ever heard,
nor has the human heart conceived
what kind of love is this?

Lyrics: Bryn and Sally Haworth


Sunday 29th October 2023

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16 NKJV

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” Colossians 3:16 NLT

God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Today is a good day to just do that. Sing to You in worship, be thankful and remind ourselves how awesome and wonderful You are.

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with 10, 000 beside

Faithful Father,
We Pray,

For Our family including friends. For Our church, the one we know. For Our church family around the world. For all Your riches blessings and provision and wisdom to be theirs today.
For the world and its conflict. That You would speak peace and men and women would hear and change.
For our hearts to find rest in worship, peace in Your presence and life in Your Word.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.