Tag: Take my life and let it be

Wednesday 26th February 2025

“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 10 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you come into the land which I give to you, and reap its harvest, then you shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest. 11 He shall wave the sheaf before the Lord, to be accepted on your behalf; on the day after the Sabbath the priest shall wave it. 12 And you shall offer on that day, when you wave the sheaf, a male lamb of the first year, without blemish, as a burnt offering to the Lord. 13 Its grain offering shall be two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil, an offering made by fire to the Lord, for a sweet aroma; and its drink offering shall be of wine, one-fourth of a hin. 14 You shall eat neither bread nor parched grain nor fresh grain until the same day that you have brought an offering to your God; it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.” Leviticus 23:9-14 NKJV

God of all,

You instigated a wave offering in celebration for the first sheaf of corn You saw after 40 years in the wilderness. The children of Israel constantly forgot Your provision and all You had done and moaned much. But then I know it is hard to be good 100% for 100% of the time! No its impossible. They were an agricultural nation and so having to bring the best lambs and best of the first harvest when they did reach the promised land would remind them and cost them. They would have to give the best and give it willingly. Giving was not as we sometimes think about today in church about money, it would be their livestock and food, the very stuff of their existence. Do we give of all we have?

What would I wave before You today as a witness to Your provision? Do I give You the first fruits of all You provide? Even the things I could not physically wave. My little car, my warm dry home, enough clothes to keep warm and dry. My supermarket shop. In fact everything I have I can give thanks for and use for Your service.

I can give lifts, give help, sponsorship and donations where it does not lead me to debt. My harvest sheaf wave does not need to be tied to food -unless perhaps to a food bank?

Help me wave my thanksgiving to You as I journey. It could bring a new meaning to raising my hands in worship. And an attitude of gratitude.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 26th February 2025

Take my life and let it be consecrated to Thee
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love
at the impulse of Thy love

Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee
Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my King
always, only for my King

Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee
Take my silver and my gold, not a might would I withhold
not a might would I withhold

Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to Thee
Take my heart let it be dedicated Lord to Thee
dedicated Lord to Thee

Take my love, my Lord I pour at Your feet, it’s treasure store
Take myself and I will be ever, only, for my King
ever, only, for my King

Lyrics: Frances R. Havergal

Wednesday 15th January 2025

“When Joseph was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelite traders, he was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt.  The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. 3 Potiphar noticed this and realized that the Lord was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did. 4 This pleased Potiphar, so he soon made Joseph his personal attendant.” Genesis 39:1-4 NLT

“Potiphar was furious when he heard his wife’s story about how Joseph had treated her. 20 So he took Joseph and threw him into the prison where the king’s prisoners were held, and there he remained. 21 But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the Lord made Joseph a favourite with the prison warden. 22 Before long, the warden put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners and over everything that happened in the prison. 23 The warden had no more worries, because Joseph took care of everything.” Genesis 39:19-23

Our Father,

Joseph prospered on his arrival in Egypt as a slave. But then had to make a choice between his values and the requests of his masters wife. He chose righteousness and suffered. Now a criminal, and judged unjustly guilty, what does he do? His best. And You, Father watch over and bless him.

It reminds me of a verse in Colossians someone gave me as I helped do menial chores somewhat begrudgingly, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” Colossians 3:23,24)

What more is there to say. Except to ask for Your help Lord to have the same attitude as Christ. Who did not think equality with God as something to cling to. Who gave up his divine privileges and took the humble position of a slave. Help us do everything as if for You as Jesus did.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Wednesday 15th January 2025
Love this more joyful upbeat arrangement of a well known hymn.



Take my life and let it be consecrated to Thee
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my King
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee
Filled with messages from thee.

Take my love, my Lord I pour at Your feet, it’s treasure store
Take myself and I will be ever, only, all for Thee
Ever only all for Thee.
Ever only all for Thee . . .

Take my will and make it Thine it shall be no longer mine
Take my heart it is Thine own, it shall be Thy royal throne
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.

Take my heart it is Thine own, it shall be Thy royal throne.
It shall be Thy royal Throne.

Lyrics: Francis Havergal
Arrangement by Hymn Charts.


Saturday 10th August 2024

 “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.” “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.’”” Mark 1:1-3 NKJV

“So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.”
Mark 16:19,20 NKJV

Lord God who works with us,

Mark’s gospel has first and last verses that reflect each other as a beginning an an end. Opening with the promise from the old testament (Isaiah 40:3) of a messenger crying in the wilderness who we see is fulfilled in John the Baptist. A man marked out by his determination to serve God and speak the truth. You kept Your word Lord God and he kept his vows. Help us to keep our promises made to You. Or seek forgiveness and be led afresh..

And at end of the gospel, Mark finishes up with the end of Jesus communication. They, the disciples, had to go out and preach and confirm the word through accompanying signs. John the Baptist did prepare the way and Jesus fulfilled Your plan and purposes at the cross. Now we all are called to prepare the way for Jesus. It is down to all of us, even if they decide not to follow Him. Holy Spirit help us see those precious opportunities.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Lord God who works with us,

For our close family, their needs for today.
For our extended family, friends, neighbours.
For inspiration to worship for our ministers, for enthusiasm for our church family.
For our king and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2). World rulers and governments.
Disperse evil. Open the eyes of the prejudiced to see the value of every life.
For the NHS and the plan for its future.
For Ukraine. An to end war. Protection, medical aid and protection.
For peacemakers in Gaza, all the Middle East. No more vengeance respect for life.
For Myanmar Your church people. Other areas where church is persecuted.
For the ongoing Olympic games. All those taking part, organising and attending.
For all those witnessing (to one or many) of the Love of God across the world in every nation.
For those You are calling into ministry. For Christian teachers, Christian schools.
For us to be confident we are loved so we have enough and some to share today. To be kind.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Saturday 10th August 2024
I love this new rendition.

Take my life and let it be consecrated to Thee
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee

Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my King
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee
Take my silver and my gold, not a might would I withhold
Take my intellect and use every power as You choose

Here am I, all of me, take my life, it’s all for Thee

Take my will and make it Thine, it shall be no longer mine
Take my heart, it is Thine own, it shall be Thy royal throne
Take my love, my Lord I pour at Your feet, it’s treasure store
Take myself and I will be ever, only, all for Thee

Here am I, all of me, take my life, it’s all for Thee . . .

Lyrics: Frances Ridley Havergal 
New Tune: Chris Tomlin