“Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’ 28 The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.” Luke 15:26-28 NIV
Generous God,
I think I have always pictured myself as the lost child returning to You, Father. But I am not immune to jealousy! Such a small thing that creeps in unexpectedly. So simple a thing like someone else’s piece f cake being bigger than mine! We all have our own little petty jealousies if we are honest. Its hard when it is something like thinking a parent loves a sibling more than the others!
This jealous son had misunderstood his position. He didn’t need to wait for his Father to give him a feast – his Father had given him everything already he could just have one whenever he wanted! He was so busy being good he forgot to be happy. I suspect he was not a jolly person to be around – but this is a parable not a biography.
Help us to rejoice in others joy, bring joy to others and find joy in Your presence. As You relate in the parable, “My child, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.” (Luke 15:31).
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Generous God,
Answer the prayers of those we love and care for in a way that will bless them and give You the glory. Help us be patient with the prodigals who do not want to know You and persevere to open their eyes and soften their hearts. Bless our church fellowships and all that happens in the buildings during the week. And the people who make those things happen!
Bless Ukraine and Russia and end conflict and war. Grant a miracle.
There are so many natural disasters in the world in these days and we are not sure where to start. Be the God of provision, help and comfort. But we also ask that You would breathe Your peace over our world and into the weather systems, and very rocks and ground.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 13th Sept 2023
My Jesus, my Savior
Lord there is none like you
All of my days, I want to praise
The wonders of your mighty love
My comfort, my shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You
Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name
I sing for joy at the work of your hands
Forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have
In You.
Lyrics: Darlene Zschech