Tag: You're still God

Tuesday 12th August 2025

“The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 O Lord, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. 3 Why do You show me iniquity, and cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention arises. 4 Therefore the law is powerless, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; therefore perverse judgment proceeds.” Habakkuk 1:1-4 NKJV

Lord God,

Habakkuk is really having a bad time. His eyes are full of disaster and nothing else. It seems to him that You, God are allowing all the sin and enemies to plunder and violence. No judgement. Could be me praying into today’s world.

Habakkuk was speaking to the Southern Kingdom of Judah and about the sins of his own people. It must have been pretty bad and he must have seen a lot. Today we see on TV or online so much murder on our own streets, petty and major crime and public disorder. It is pretty bad here.

Sometimes there are no answers. We need to come to You, God, and have an honest conversation. Share our frustration. Habakkuk asks the questions as we do. And we too do not always get answers from You. But You are still God and we do not see it all. And if we could explain what You are doing, You would be small limited and You are not. You are omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient (all present, all powerful and all knowing) and You are working to Your time. We too see darkness but trust in Your eternal light.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Tuesday 11th August 2025


Where O where’s Your presence O God?
In this dry and weary land
So many people drifting away
How we need to understand…
You’re still God
Even when we’re unbelieving
Still God
When we’re desperate for our healing
Still God, you’re still God, you’re still God.

You’re still God
Even when our friends desert us.
Still God
Even through the things that hurt us
Still God, still God
So I will be still, and know You are God.

Where O where’s Your kingdom O God?
We have let holiness go
So many idols litter our land
We’ve got to let this nation know…
You’re Still God
When the government has no answers
Still God
When the media lowers the standard
Still God, you’re still God, you’re still God

You’re still God
When the plans we make are worthless
Still God
When we lose our sense of purpose
Still God, You’re still God,
So I will be still, and know You are God.

When will Jesus really be seen
Through the church that bears his name
Agents of his kingdom, his peace
In the world for which he came
You’re still God
Even though You were rejected
Still God
Though You were ridiculed, deserted
Still God, you’re still God, you’re still God

You’re still God
Though You suffered execution
Still God
You’re alive and Christ our champion
Still God, still God
So I will be still, and know You are God

Godfrey & Gill Birtill






Sunday 16th June 2024

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NKJV

God of beginnings and ends,

We reach, for me, the hard line: a time to kill and a time to heal. Theses few verses raise some deep questions for me about death and war and killing. And we don’t always find answers this side of heaven. Or we look from different angles and see only part, as through a mirror darkly? (1 Corinthians 13:12). We do have Your 10 commandments clearly stating no murder, but is war sometimes justified? I love the children’s version of the 10 commandments:

1. Thou shalt have no more Gods but me, 2. Before no idol bow thy knee.
3. Take not the Name of God in vain: 4. Nor dare the Sabbath–day profane.
5. Give both thy parents honour due. 6. Take heed that thou no murder do.
7. Abstain from words and deeds unclean: 8. Nor steal, though thou art poor and mean.
9. Nor make a wilful lie, nor love it. 10. What is thy neighbour’s do not covet.

It is a dilemma when we think what would have happened in the last world war, had no one fought. And when we look at Russia and Ukraine. Solomon (if he is the author) is speaking out of his experience. He was forced to take up arms and fight when peace and his peoples freedom was threatened. And should there be a death penalty? We mourn at man’s sin and we pray that You will help us and our world find peace and healing.

We wait with faith, eyes fixed on Jesus. And know that whatever happens – You are with us, you are still God. We can put all our hope and trust in You.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

God of beginnings and endings,

For our family, friends, neighbours. For todays needs, for healing, peace, provision, well being.
For our Ministers, lay leaders, church members. A boost of faith and hope and love.
For the community where we live and those who keep it safe and serviced.
For the Royal family and Charles and Kates return to duties and ongoing treatment.
For our nation and future Government. Lay the foundation of peace for the next government.
For Gaza, and the Middle East. Move those with power to find a way to peace.
For Ukraine, a move of Your Spirit to change hearts and end war.
For our armed forces and the many duties they do peacekeeping around the world.
For the national Health service, all those who work in it. Those who need it.
For us to know Your security amid the many changes and challenges. For peace in our lives and families.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 16th June 2024
Sometimes we struggle with what’s going on in the world. This song reminds us it is a mess but that God is still God. He will always prevail. I only remember the words of the chorus and that is the bit I need.

Where o where’s Your presence o God?
In this dry and weary land?
So many people drifting away,
How we need to understand;

You’re still God;
Even when we’re unbelieving.
Still God;
When we’re desperate for our healing.
Still God, still God, You’re still God.

You’re still God;
Even when our friends desert us.
Still God;
Even through the things that hurt us.
Still God, You’re still God;
So I will, be still, and know you are God.

Where o where’s Your Kingdom O God?
We have let holiness go.
So many idles litter our land;
We’ve got to let this nation know.

You’re still God;
When the government has no answers.
Still God;
When the media lowers the standard.
Still God, still God, you’re still God.

You’re still God;
When the plans we make are worthless.
Still God;
When we lose our sense of purpose.
Still God, still God;
So I will, be still, and know you are God.

When will Jesus really be seen
Through the church that bears His name?
Agents of His kingdom, His peace,
In the world for which He came.

You’re still God;
Even though you were rejected.
Still God;
Though you were ridiculed, deserted.
Still God, still God, you’re still God.

You’re still God;
Though you suffered execution,
Still God,
You’re alive and Christ our champion.
Still God, still God;
So I will, be still, and know you are God.