Tag: Prayer for Today

Wednesday 24th September 2025

 “In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, 2“The Lord has been very angry with your fathers. 3Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Return to Me,” says the Lord of hosts, “and I will return to you,” says the Lord of hosts. 4Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets preached, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Turn now from your evil ways and your evil deeds.” But they did not hear nor heed Me,” says the Lord. 5“Your fathers, where are they? And the prophets, do they live forever? 6Yet surely My words and My statutes, Which I commanded My servants the prophets, Did they not overtake your fathers? “So they returned and said: ‘Just as the Lord of hosts determined to do to us, According to our ways and according to our deeds, So He has dealt with us.’ ” ‘ ” Zechariah 1:1-6 NKJV

God of Your Word,

Zechariah was the grandson of Iddo the prophet. He would have been born in exile and returned with his grandfather to Jerusalem, as Iddo is listed as head of his family in Nehemiah 12:16. So Zechariah would not have been relatively young and his name means ‘the Lord has remembered’. Even if he has no memories of Jerusalem. But which was prophetic when You, Lord, remembered and brought them out of exile!

Return to me and I will return to You. The exiles are hearing this same message not just once through Zechariah, not just twice again through Haggai, but three times as also through Ezra. Over and over again so they cannot say, they did not know or You never told them or they miss heard. Some times I think You need to make me to hear something three times before I catch on. And You are so generous in Your patience. Because I think I have heard something from You and then I need someone to confirm it and I often look for confirmation the next few days! Just to be sure!

I pray that I only need to hear You for direction and not for correction. And I apologise that I often am like a child needing reassurance and encouragement and am so grateful for Your patience.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 24th September 2025

Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think You’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And You tell me that You’re pleased and that I’m never alone

You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

Oh, and I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide
‘Cause You know just what we need before we say a word

You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

Because You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us,
You are perfect in all of Your ways
Oh, You’re perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us

Oh, it’s love so undeniable I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable I, I can hardly think
As You call me deeper still, as You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still into love, love, love

You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

(You’re a good, good Father)

You are perfect in all of Your ways (it’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are)
(And I’m loved by You)
You are perfect in all of Your ways (it’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am)

Lyrics: Tony Brown, Pat Barrett

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

“On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying, 11“Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Now, ask the priests concerning the law, saying, 12If one carries holy meat in the fold of his garment, and with the edge he touches bread or stew, wine or oil, or any food, will it become holy?” ‘ “Then the priests answered and said, “No.” 13And Haggai said, “If one who is unclean because of a dead body touches any of these, will it be unclean?” So the priests answered and said, “It shall be unclean.” 14Then Haggai answered and said, ” ‘So is this people, and so is this nation before Me,’ says the Lord, ‘and so is every work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean. 15‘And now, carefully consider from this day forward: from before stone was laid upon stone in the temple of the Lord– 16since those days, when one came to a heap of twenty ephahs, there were but ten; when one came to the wine vat to draw out fifty baths from the press, there were but twenty. 17I struck you with blight and mildew and hail in all the labors of your hands; yet you did not turn to Me,’ says the Lord. 18‘Consider now from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day that the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid, consider it: 18Is the seed still in the barn? As yet the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yielded fruit. But from this day I will bless you.’ “” Haggai 2:10-19 NKJV

Holy God,

Faithful God, even though Your chosen people continually defied You and mocked You by making and worshipping other Gods. Or just ignored You. You never gave up on them. Back in their own land free to return and rebuild Jerusalem and their Temple they still need reminding of their relationship with You.

And You simply and clearly remind them that they cannot make themselves holy. It is You who is their source of forgiveness, cleanliness and faithfulness. And now they should remember You God are graciously enabling them to start again with You and You are providing all and more than they need. But will they just rebuild the Temple or will they rebuild a relationship with You? Will they remember that You are God and they need You?

Taking communion, the wafer and wine, do not make us Holy. It ensures we humble ourselves and remember that You are God and provided all we needed for holiness through the death of Jesus. Every breath we take reminds us that we live in You, have Your total forgiveness, Your absolute holiness, and Your eternal faithfulness. You called Your people to rebuild, trust You and be faithful. Here today as we help build the Kingdom of God we commit to holiness and faithfulness a serious business. And Jesus doesn’t just touch us to keep us clean but lives in us by Your Holy Spirit. And He keeps us when we slip, falter or fail.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 23rd September 2025

This is my desire to honor You
Lord, with all my heart I worship You
All I have within me I give You praise
All that I adore is in You

Lord, I give You my heart
I give You my soul I live for you alone
Every breath that I take every moment I’m awake
Lord, have Your way in me

This is my desire to honor You
Lord, with all my heart I worship You
All I have within me I give You praise
All that I adore Is in You

Lord, I give You my heart
I give You my soulI live for you alone
Every breath that I take every moment I’m awake
Lord, have Your way in me

Repeat Chorus twice . . .

Lyrics: Reuben Timothy Morgan

Monday 22nd September 2025

“Thus the work on the house of God in Jerusalem came to a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. At that time the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem. They prophesied in the name of the God of Israel who was over them.” Ezra 4:24, 5:1

“On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the LORD gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. 2This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: The people are saying, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.’” 3Then the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai: 4“Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? 5This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! 6You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes! 7“This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! 8Now go up into the hills, bring down timber, and rebuild my house. Then I will take pleasure in it and be honored, says the LORD. ” Haggai 1:1-8 NLT

God of Israel,

I love the prophet Haggai. No flowery language, no illustrations with parables and stories. Just a straight forward message. You simply say through him, never mind building posher houses look at my Temple. And then the command – just get on with building it!

I would rather a friend come and be honest with me than faff around the problem. I may not like it at the time but then as Solomon says, “Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy” (Proverbs 27:6). Sometimes we have to learn the accept discipline.. Jesus told us not to worry about the trivialities of everyday life just to get on and seek first the Kingdom of God.(Matthew 6:25). Find out what You are doing and help? And not give You our second best?

Haggai’s message stands the test of time. God’s people had been called to return and to rebuild the Temple. He told them to get on with it and stop being distracted. Another ‘dis’. We need to find out what we need to be doing or see what he has put in front of us to do (We don’t all get Damascus Road callings . . . ) and get on with it.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 22nd September 2025
Unchanging prayer.

Master, speak! thy servant heareth,
waiting for thy gracious word,
longing for thy voice that cheereth,
Master, let it now be heard.
I am list’ning, Lord, for thee;
what hast thou to say to me?

Speak to me by name, O Master,
let me know it is to me;
speak, that I may follow faster,
with a step more firm and free,
where the Shepherd leads the flock,
in the shadow of the Rock!

Master, speak! tho’ least and lowest,
let me not unheard depart;
Master, speak! for oh, thou knowest
all the yearning of my heart,
knowest all its truest need;
speak! and make me blest indeed.

Master, speak! and make me ready,
when thy voice is truly heard,
with obedience glad and steady,
still to follow ev’ry word.
I am listening, Lord, for thee:
Master, speak, oh speak to me!

Lyrics:Francis Radley Hivergal