Jesus prays to His Father . . .“I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. ” John 17:13 NIV
Jesus says to us . . . “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:9-11 NIV
God of Glory,
I do not always feel joyful and when I do the news comes on or someone talks about the wet weather! We need Your joy these days Lord God. You are our source of joy and You have given us all those people and things that give us joy. Your angels reminded us that first Christmas, You sent joy to all people with Christ’s birth (Luke 2:10-12). The joy of You, God breaking into our history, walking among us. Not to condemn, but to give the joy of sin forgiven and the joy of hope and heaven to come.
Jesus promised we would share in His joy – if – we remain in His love, keep His commands. Even if we make mistakes. Where we trip he forgives, where we are not perfect He covers us with His righteousness. It gave Jesus great joy when the 72 disciples returned from their mission. And they discovered the joy of sharing His message and power to change lives. Help us to find joy serving You and in every day circumstances.
Grant us Your sustaining joy in these days. Help us to seek it when we awake. Surprise us with Your underlying joy when life and the world news is distressing.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
God of Glory,
For our close family.
For our extended family, friends, neighbours, those we promised to pray for..
For our fellowship, ministers and congregations. Oil of joy and new harvest of souls.
For our king and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2).
For our Government. Lords and commons. Civil Servants.
For Ukraine and Russia. Oh Lord, peace. Divine protection of life.
For Israel, Lebanon, all around the Middle East. For medical help and supplies.
For America and their political future.
For those bereaved and homeless and suffering amidst war.
For countries to develop medical services and for relief agencies that help them.
For those going through difficult times financially, employment needs and health wise.
For us to give You permission to keep working in us and to give thanks for everyone and everything that makes us smile.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 9th October 2024
Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising
Give me joy in my heart, I pray
Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising
Keep me praising ’til the end of day
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna
Sing hosanna to the King of kings
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna
Sing hosanna to the King
Give me peace in my heart, keep me resting
Give me peace in my heart, I pray
Give me peace in my heart, keep me resting
Keep me resting ’til the end of day
Give me love in my heart, keep me serving
Give me love in my heart, I pray
Give me love in my heart, keep me serving
Keep me serving ’til the end of day
Lyrics: Anon