Good afternoon Church family As I was having my quiet time I was struck by the celebration David had when the ark of the covenant, which held the presence of God among the people, was returned from the enemy and brought to Jerusalem. I thought to myself how often do we take the presence ofContinue reading “Tuesday, 1 December 2020 – Shout for Joy”
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Wednesday, 25 November 2020 – Song of Ascents
Psalm 121 – A song of ascents I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber;indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches overContinue reading “Wednesday, 25 November 2020 – Song of Ascents”
Friday, 20 November 2020 – Our Shield
Good afternoon Church family “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” says Psalms 3:3 NIV. The Lord God is a shield about us, our protector, the one who takes the full force of the battle for us. Cocooned in His love we are sheltered, safeContinue reading “Friday, 20 November 2020 – Our Shield”
Thursday, 19 November 2020 – Steadfast Love
Good afternoon Church family “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 This is such an interesting verse. First it speaks of God’s love never ending, His mercies constantly available. So why does the writer say theyContinue reading “Thursday, 19 November 2020 – Steadfast Love”
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 – Comfort in Grief
Good morning Church family, The verse for the day in the YouVersion bible app is this: “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”” John 11:25-26Continue reading “Wednesday, 18 November 2020 – Comfort in Grief”
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 – God is with You
Good morning Church family, One of the questions we often ask in the hard times is where is God? It can be hard to see Him at work when everything seems dark, yet Psalm 139 v 11-12 assures us “If I say, “Surely the darkness will overwhelm me, And the light around me will beContinue reading “Tuesday, 17 November 2020 – God is with You”
Friday, 13 November 2020 – Power and Courage
Good afternoon Church family As a Christian it is really important that we know how God has equipped us. 2 Timothy 1:7 says “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” We are a people equipped to be brave, to overcome our fears and who areContinue reading “Friday, 13 November 2020 – Power and Courage”
Thursday, 12 November 2020 – Reassurance on Repeat
Good afternoon Church family I found this verse particularly comforting this morning. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalms 143:8 NIV I think that our Father God doesn’t mindContinue reading “Thursday, 12 November 2020 – Reassurance on Repeat”
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 – God’s Timing
Good afternoon Church family Something that I have realised about God and I am sure you know this too, is that His timing is His. We often wonder when He will act and if He has really heard our prayers. It may seem like an age for us and then suddenly it seems when youContinue reading “Wednesday, 11 November 2020 – God’s Timing”
Friday, 6 November 2020 – By my Spirit
Hi Church family Have you ever wondered how exactly God is at work in the world and in our lives. In my quiet time today I was reading the prophet Zechariah and this verse jumped out for me: “So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by mightContinue reading “Friday, 6 November 2020 – By my Spirit”
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