9 The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just. 10 They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. 11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward. 12 Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. 13 Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.” Psalm 19:9-13 NET
Father God,
Flagrant? We all appreciate rules, till they stop us or we break them. Some we cannot always see the reason for! Or perhaps only because they hinder us? I have learned from experience and real life that Your law is right and for my best. Jesus certainly fulfilled it (Matthew 5:17). In school we used to get a gold star for good behaviour – now they get certificates and awards. Lord I do not need a star or a certificate but would love to know Your well done in my heart.
Your Word is as precious as pure honey on the comb (Psalm 119:103). Honeycomb was priceless – there was no other sugar! But even if we try our hardest every minute of every day we cannot be Your perfect children. So we thank You for Jesus gift to us of a clean slate. That You encourage us when we slip and are not waiting to catch us out or to punish.
The Psalmist was honest and open! You forgive us of sins we are unaware of, flagrant sins and even blatant rebellion! Thank You. Jesus, the law personified to show us how. For Your Spirit to correct, guide and bless us. Lead on.
In Jesus name we give thanks, Amen.
Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father God,
For our close family.
For our extended family, friends, neighbours, those we promised to pray for..
For our fellowship, ministers and congregations. Those who only come occasionally.
For our king and his family. Near and far.(1 Timothy 2:2).
For our Government. Lords and commons. Civil Servants.
For Ukraine and Russia. An end to war. Deliver a miracle.
For Israel, Lebanon, all around the Middle East. We cannot see but trust.
For America and their political future.
For the problems that sugar has brought and for those addicted to it.
For those who do not respect the law (pollical and legal) and disrespect others.
For those who flagrantly rebel, not just to get caught, but have a God change of heart.
For our overcrowded prison system. Prison chaplains and release programmes.
For us to appreciate the beautiful autumn colours and the still flowering plants and worship You in this minute today. Not just moan about winter coming.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Tuesday 8th Oct 2024
No-one loves you like Jesus.
Morning, I see You in the sunrise every morning
It’s like a picture that You’ve painted for me
A love letter in the sky.
Story, I could’ve had a really different story
But You came down from heaven to restore me
Forever saved my life.
Nobody loves me like You love me, Jesus
I stand in awe of Your amazing ways
I worship You as long as I am breathing
God, You are faithful and true
Nobody loves me like You.
Mountains, You’re breaking down the weight of all my mountains
Even when it feels like I’m surrounded
You never leave my side, oh oh oh.
Nobody loves me like You love me, Jesus
I stand in awe of Your amazing ways
I worship You as long as I am breathing
God, You are faithful and true
Nobody loves me like You.
Oh, what a song to sing
Oh, what a song to sing
Oh, what a song to sing
Oh, what a song, my heart keeps singin.
Oh, what a song to sing (what a song)
Oh, what a song to sing (I’ll never stop)
Oh, what a song to sing
Jesus, You love me
And I love You, God.
Nobody loves me like You love me, Jesus
I stand in awe of Your amazing ways
I worship You as long as I am breathing
God, You are faithful and true
Nobody loves me like You
Nobody loves me like You love me, Jesus (I’m a child of God)
I stand in awe of Your amazing ways (yes, I am)
.Nobody loves me like You
Nobody loves me like You
Lyrics: Chris Tomlin