“who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 NKJV
“He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 NLT
God of the old and the new,
This verses remind me of the promise in Isaiah 53:5, “by His stripes we are healed.” Stripes meaning wounds. Yes, we do need to remember Your suffering and death – along with Your resurrection and our healing. And at one time I did not even know I was sick and dying in my sin!
Thank You, God, someone told me about Your cure. Your Son Jesus. It may have taken a while and other people saying the same thing for the light bulb to go on! And a lifetime to fully understand the depth, width and height of Your love. Then darkness gave way to light, fear gave way to faith and emptiness gave way to fellowship and a sure and certain hope. Healed, whole and wholly Yours. Help us to chase doubt and fear away. You made it a very personal experience for each one of us. Today we worship You and ask You to keep us faithful and knowing your healing love and power now and for ever.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
God of history and the future,
For family, friends, neighbours, answers to their prayers, and for many blessings today.
For our church family, ministers and all who serve, that they have good health: body, mind, soul.
For all the Royal family. Charles ongoing treatment. Kates full recovery.
For our government and MPs and their families. Raise up and bring down for good.
For those who need healing in their bodies, from fear, from trauma memories in their minds.
For an end to the war in Ukraine.
For Gaza an end to killing. Bombard them with Your peace.
For Yemen, Myanmar, North Korea, Chine, Sudan, Syria and other countries where there is war, aggression, oppression, dictatorship, slavery.
For those who cannot forgive themselves, remove their shame and guilt, release them.
For teachers to feel refreshed as they prepare to return to school after half term.
For us a day of healing past hurts, regrets and mistakes and a day to look for the good.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 19th February 2024
New take which does not ruin a favourite hymn for me.
What can wash away my sin
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Oh precious is the flow,
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For my pardon, this I see
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For my cleansing this my plea
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Oh precious is the flow,
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
musical bridge . . .
This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Oh precious is the flow,
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Lyrics: Robert Lowry