Tag: Prayer for Today

Thursday 18th September 2025

“In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the lineage of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans 2in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years specified by the word of the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet, that He would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. 3Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. 4And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, “O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments, 5we have sinned and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts and Your judgments. 6Neither have we heeded Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings and our princes, to our fathers and all the people of the land..” Daniel 9:1-6

“16O Lord, according to all Your righteousness, I pray, let Your anger and Your fury be turned away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all those around us. 17Now therefore, our God, hear the prayer of Your servant, and his supplications, and for the Lord’s sake cause Your face to shine on Your sanctuary, which is desolate.” Daniel 9:16-17

Father God, Lord Almighty,

Daniel read about Jeremiah’s prophesy of 70 years and he believed it (Jeremiah 29:10). He read holy scriptures before the Bible was put together! He believed, he prayed, it happened. Not quite as easily or as quickly as that but it happened because You Lord promised it and enabled it. You Gog stirred the heart of the King of Babylon, Cyrus of Persia. Sadly Jeremiah had probably died of old age by the time the 70 years had passed. Now I can understand why Simeon was so overwhelmed when he held the Baby Jesus in the Temple. He held, he saw prophesy alive in his hands. He saw Jesus, You God in the flesh. No wonder he was so moved. (Luke 2:25-37). These are nor stories they are events.

And the Israelites were allowed to return to their beloved Temple. They must have been overjoyed and yet in trepidation of what needed be done and what it would cost. Today, we became a Temple when we asked Jesus into our life (1 Corinthians 3:16). We too are overjoyed by the presence of Your Spirit within us. But also in wonder at how You can rebuild our lives and change us to be Your holy Temple. That You want to because You love us – its too amazing to comprehend.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Thursday 18th September 2025
This I believe is a Salvation Army Song.
You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. What a humble, generous, faithful God. How intimate is that.

I serve a risen Saviour
He’s in the world today.
I know that He is living,
Whatever men may say.
I see His hand of mercy;
I hear His voice of cheer;
And just the time I need Him
He’s always near.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
    He lives within my heart.

In all the world around me
I see His loving care,
And though my heart grows weary,
I never will despair;
I know that He is leading,
Through all the stormy blast;
The day of His appearing
Will come at last.

Chorus

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian,
Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs
To Jesus Christ the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him,
The Help of all who find,
None other is so loving,
 So good and kind.

Lyrics: Alfred Henry Ackley

Wednesday 17th September 2025

18The king returned to his palace and spent the night fasting. He refused his usual entertainment and couldn’t sleep at all that night. 19Very early the next morning, the king got up and hurried out to the lions’ den. 20When he got there, he called out in anguish, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?” 21Daniel answered, “Long live the king! 22My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.” 23The king was overjoyed and ordered that Daniel be lifted from the den. Not a scratch was found on him, for he had trusted in his God. 24Then the king gave orders to arrest the men who had maliciously accused Daniel. He had them thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. The lions leaped on them and tore them apart before they even hit the floor of the den. 25Then King Darius sent this message to the people of every race and nation and language throughout the world: “Peace and prosperity to you! 26“I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, and he will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his rule will never end.” 27He rescues and saves his people; he performs miraculous signs and wonders in the heavens and on earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” 28So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.” Daniel 6: 18-28 NLT

Father God,

I am amazed and I read this I believe it happened. I read the New Testament and believe the miracles Jesus did. And yet I sometimes hear a doubt in my head that You can or will do miracles today. I know it is the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead that dwells is us. (Romans 8:11). And that You and the Holy Spirit are One.

Perhaps it is that I see so much negativity around me in the world. Wars that have been going on for years. Men who are in leadership and seem to be able to defy goodness. Father we long to see You move in power in our day. We long for hearts to be changed as in days of revival. We long to see evil vanquished where many are dying.

And then Lord I do see You at work and the miracles of lives changed. And I do hear of You working through Your church for good. Daniel was put through a terrifying ordeal but the result was that not just him but his people had the support of the King. The King even enabled the miracle of the chance to return to Jerusalem. Lord give us faith to pray for and expect miracles. You will answer in Your way, the right way the best way. Chase negativity from our hearts and help us to see miracles Your business and will happen according to Your will. Teach us how to pray . . .

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 17th September 2025

When did I start to forget
All of the great things You did?
When did I throw away faith for the impossible?
How did I start to believe
You weren’t sufficient for me?
Why do I talk myself out of seeing miracles?

You are more than able
You are more than able
You are, you are
You are more than able
You’ll see that
You are more than able
Who am I to deny what the Lord can do?
It’s easy for you

Now I see all that I have
Oh, I’ve got my confidence back
I’ll put my trust in the One who still does miracles
You do miracles

You are more than able
You are more than able
You are more than able
We’ve seen it, we’ve seen it, we’ve seen it
You are more than able
Who am I to deny what the Lord can do?

And can you imagine with all the faith in the room
What the Lord can do, what the Lord can do
It’s gonna happen, just let the Way Maker through
He’s gonna move, He’s gonna move
Can you imagine with all the faith in the room
What the Lord can do, what the Lord can do
It’s gonna happen, just let the Way Maker through
He’s gonna move, He’s gonna move

Anything is possible (singing, oh)
Anything is possible
Anything is possible (c’mon)
Who am I to deny what the Lord can do?

Say anything
Anything is possible
Anything is possible
Anything is possible
Who am I to deny what the Lord can do?
Who am I to deny what the Lord can do?
Who am I to deny what the Lord can do?

You are more than able
You are more than able
Who am I to deny what the Lord can do?

Lyrics: Ben Fielding, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Steven Furtick (Elevation Music)

Tuesday 16th September 2025

“Darius the Mede decided to divide the kingdom into 120 provinces, and he appointed a high officer to rule over each province. 2The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the high officers and protect the king’s interests. 3Daniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other administrators and high officers. Because of Daniel’s great ability, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire. 4Then the other administrators and high officers began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling government affairs, but they couldn’t find anything to criticize or condemn. He was faithful, always responsible, and completely trustworthy. 5So they concluded, “Our only chance of finding grounds for accusing Daniel will be in connection with the rules of his religion.”” Daniel 6:1-5

“Then they told the king, “That man Daniel, one of the captives from Judah, is ignoring you and your law. He still prays to his God three times a day.” 14Hearing this, the king was deeply troubled, and he tried to think of a way to save Daniel. He spent the rest of the day looking for a way to get Daniel out of this predicament. 15In the evening the men went together to the king and said, “Your Majesty, you know that according to the law of the Medes and the Persians, no law that the king signs can be changed.” 16So at last the king gave orders for Daniel to be arrested and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to him, “May your God, whom you serve so faithfully, rescue you.”” Daniel 6:13-16

King of Kings,

How wonderful that they could find no skeletons in Daniels past life. Many of us could not say the same we have mistakes we regret and misspent youth perhaps. Bit it irked them he goodness, his ability. They were jealous and felt threatened. But he did nothing to provoke them that we know of. So they found a way via his faith and the Kings standing. Sounds a bit familiar. The ruling priests could not accept Jesus who did nothing but good.

I thought everything would be alright when I became a Christian and was a little shocked to find we still have an enemy and still suffer persecution and are still mocked for choosing to live clean good lives. But jealousy is human and we still have to ask God’s Holy Spirit to help us not to fall into it. But You God turned the evil into good. It brought a miracle, in the lions den and King Darius to praise You as a true God and favour Daniel’s people.

The opposite of what was hoped for. It is not easy when we come across those who do not like us because we choose Your way. But we also need to remember that You can stand up for Your own Name. We do not always have to rise up and fight. WHat the writer of the proverbs say, say? ” A gentle answer turns away wrath.” (Proverbs 15:1.). It may get hot and feel scary but like Daniel we can go on praying and watch for what You will do.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.


Worship Tuesday 16th September 2025

Through the love of God our Savior, All will be well
Free and changeless is His favor, All is well
Precious is the blood that healed us
Perfect is the grace that sealed us
Strong the hand stretched forth to shield us
All must be well

Though we pass through tribulation, All will be well
Ours is such a full salvation, All is well
Happy still in God confiding
Fruitful if in Christ abiding
Steadfast through the Spirit’s guiding
All must be well

We expect a bright tomorrow; All will be well
Faith can sing through days of sorrow, All is well
On our Father’s love relying
Jesus every need supplying
Yes in living or in dying
All must be well

Lyrics: Mary Bowley Peters and Matthew S Smith