2026 will again be through the Bible chronologically selecting verses which attract my attention or questions or encourage me on the day. I pray it blesses whoever reads . . . My theological background is Salvation Army College and now Church of England. I love all Christian denominations.
Lord Jesus, I am sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life. Forgive me and help me turn from everything I know is wrong. Thank you for dying on the cross to pay the price and set me free from my sin. Please come into my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit and be with me forever. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.”
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. 22 All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.” 23 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; 24 for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.”” Luke 10:21-24 NKJV
““If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— 29 lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish’?” Luke 14:26-30 NKJV
Father God,
Jesus showed his pleasure, He rejoiced, at the return of the disciples. He did not ask about those who would not listen, critique or debrief. He revelled in their willingness and their sharing of God’s love. It must have been wonderful to know His pleasure.
Later, he addressed the disciples and a large multitude who were following Him. Was he sifting out those who were following and didn’t know what it would entail?? So they would see that as it cost Jesus everything it would cost His disciples everything too. It would take commitment. Family may be against it and in Jewish culture family is centre of everything.
Father, today we read Jesus words and we give thanks for those who have gone before us and served at great cost to themselves even giving their lives. We recognise that it is no different today, discipleship costs and for some more than others. And we grieve over those members of our own family who reject Your love and refuse to even consider You. We grieve over those who suffer pain, imprisonment and isolation for just believing in You. And cannot believe that even today Your children are martyred for their faith. Lord God we ask, we plead, for their lives and their freedom. For their families and for the churches under attack. Would I stay true to You under such threat? I am nots sure I would. Thank you for our relative freedom and wealth – may we use it wisely and support those without it.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Worship Tuesday 3rd November 2026 He will hold me fast. I believe it. Help those who are under persecution and sentence of death. Hold them fast, in Y0ur love.
When I fear my faith will fail Christ will hold me fast When the tempter would prevail He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold Through life’s fearful path For my love is often cold He must hold me fast
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast For my Savior loves me so He will hold me fast
Those He saves are His delight Christ will hold me fast Precious in His holy sight He will hold me fast
He’ll not let my soul be lost His promises shall last Bought by Him at such a cost He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast For my Savior loves me so He will hold me fast
For my life He bled and died Christ will hold me fast Justice has been satisfied He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life He will hold me fast ‘Til our faith is turned to sight When he comes at last
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast For my Savior loves me so He will hold me fast Repeat chorus
“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.'” John 6:35 NKJV “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.'” John 8:12 NKJV Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.'” and “I am the door. If anyone enters in, he will be saved…” John 10:7, 9 NKJV “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” John 10:11 NKJV “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.'” John 11:25 NKJV ” ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'” John 14:6 NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” and “I am the vine, you are the branches…” John 15:1, 5 NKJV
Our Father,
As I travel through the Bible this year I cannot stop daily on everything in the life of Jesus. And some events are worth a life times consideration. Here today I wanted to bring all the definitive statements that Jesus made about HImself. Each one is rich, full of meaning and life changing. Each one gives an aspect of You in Jesus and that I cannot live without.
Jesus: You are my bread of life. You are my light in all circumstances. You are the door to God and Salvation not judgement. You are the good Shepherd who died for me, but who is alive. You are caring, guiding and protecting me. You are my promise of resurrection and eternal life. You are the only way to God, the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and the source of my eternal life. You are the branch that I am grafted onto so I am joined with God, who helps me grow.
Jesus You also said, “before Abraham was, I AM.”John 8:58. You did not say ‘I was’. You were revealing Yourself as One with God. Sometimes we pray to God our Father sometimes to You Jesus and sometimes we call on Your Holy Spirit. But it is no problem to You because You are One and You always answer when we call on Your name. I don’t deserve any of it and yet I can do nothing to earn it. Just accept what You freely give.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 2nd November 2026 Bless the Lord O my soul. Sometimes we have to remind, tell ourselves, how much we have to thank God for. 10.000 reasons to worship, thank and praise.
Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His Holy name Sing like never before O my soul I’ll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up It’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes
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You’re rich in love And You’re slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find
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And on that day When my strength is failing The end draws near And my time has come Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years And then forevermore
“And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”45 However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.” Mark 1:43-45 NKJV “Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” John 2:4 NKJV “Then Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.” John 7:6 NKJV “These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come.” John 8:20 NKJV “Then He commanded His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ.” Matthew 16:20 NKJV “Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.” Mark 1:34 NKJV
God and Father,
Time. When the time was right, or as Paul says, in the fullness of time, Jesus was born (Galatians 4:4).Time is part of Your creation Lord, you set the sun and moon in place and had them rise and set and measure the day and night. You planned the right time for Jesus to be born. And he lived his life according to Your time.
He often told those he healed to be quiet because it hindered him getting about and teaching. He told demons to be quiet because they recognised Him and it was not time for that announcement. His mother called upon him to help out at the wedding and he did even though it was not time yet but keeping it quiet.
His time had not come! The time to reveal who He was and is. Not in signs and healings and words. But in unexpected action. Allowing Himself to be put on a cross to die, allowing man to seal his body in a tomb in grave clothes. Then the time came to be the Messiah and rise from the dead and show himself to those who had followed Him and many others. We see You, Jesus, living in us in our time but not being ruled by it.
You God, Jesus and Your Holy Spirit know the time a heart is ready to have its stone rolled away and come to life. You know the times when we need a fresh touch or an encouraging word. You know the time we will need You to take us through the valley of the shadow of death to be with You (Psalm 23:4) You know and hold all time in Your control. Help us trust You.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Sunday 1st November 2026. Inspired by Psalm 31
In You Oh Lord I put my trust I will not be ashamed You are my refuge, my defence I call upon Your name
Bow down Your ear and rescue me Be my rock my fortress strong For Your name Lord lead my way Guide my steps where I belong
You pull me from the hidden snare You are my strength my shield Into Your hands I place my life My spirit is sealed
When fear surrounds and voices rise Still my heart knows truth inside Into Your hands I give my life My hope my days my breath
You are my God my living truth My strength in life and death Into Your hands I will not fall You hold my past and all to come
I trust You now I trust You still My times are in Your hands
You saw my pain You knew my soul You did not leave me bound You set my feet in open space On firm and Holy ground
Though sorrow tried to wear me down And grief was in my way I lift my eyes I lift my voice I choose to trust You still today
My times are in Your hands My future in Your plan Let Your face shine over me Lord Here I stand.
Into Your hands I give my life My hope my days my breath You are my God my living truth My strength in life and death
Be strong take heart and hope again The Lord will make You stand I trust You now I trust You still My times are in Your hands
