“We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel . . .” Colossians 1:3-5 NKJV
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
As we walk through life we are so glad we do not walk alone. If we were in a country that persecuted Christians or lived in a remote place we would still have You but we would miss other people who also love You. The joy of knowing there are others who believe in You, like us, is so encouraging. Each of us have a different story of when and how You found us, or we found You – but all of us know You, the same God and Saviour and share the same faith and hope in the cross.
We share many things with our friends. What holidays were like, new recipe’s, how our family is doing, how work is going, how we feel . . . But when we can also share what Jesus is doing in our lives and when we share Your Word and Your promises and prayer there is a depth and so much more. We have a shared hope. A hope that is exactly the same for all of us who trust in Jesus. The same future in all its fulness laid up in heaven.
Thank You that we are not holding on alone. We are a body of people in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). Thank You for the encouragement of others. Both those we know and those we do not know but will one day. Thank You that we are in this together, safe in Your love.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Suggestions for prayer . . .
Father,
For our family and friends. Those we know well, those maybe only a little. Help us pray with love.
For our neighbours and neighbourhood and all the good that happens day to day.
For our church, Ministers, lay leaders, members. That the church should grow with another generation.
For the royal family. For peace of mind, healing and family support and unity.
For our Parliament. To find harmony not animosity and work together for national good.
For our local dentists, GP’s, chiropodists and those in training. Those choosing their careers.
For families recently bereaved. For those who work in and those who support hospices.
For all the maternity wards, the staff and those due to give birth.
For Your people and Jerusalem. For Your wisdom and peace (Psalm 122:6).
For Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar, all places of conflict. Bring an end to war. Speak peace to stubborn hearts. Bless the peacemakers.
For a good day, doing what needs to be done, good conversations and a good nights sleep.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 17th April 2024
An old chorus put to new verses. Such a lovely melody, I love the piano and positive words. All about Jesus . . .
One day You’ll make everything new, Jesus
One day You will bind every wound
The former things shall all pass away
No more tears
One day You’ll make sense of it all, Jesus
One day every question resolved
Every anxious thought left behind
No more fear
When we all get to heaven
What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus
We’ll sing and shout the victory
One day we will see face to face, Jesus
Is there a greater vision of grace
And in a moment, we shall be changed
On that day
And one day we’ll be free, free indeed, Jesus
One day all this struggle will cease
And we will see Your glory revealed
On that day
And when we all get to heaven
What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus
We’ll sing and shout the victory
Yes, one day we will see face to face, Jesus
Is there a greater vision of grace?
And in a moment, we shall be changed
In a moment, we shall be changed
In a moment, we shall be changed
On that day
When we all get to heaven
What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus
We’ll sing and shout the victory
We’ll sing and shout the victory
Lyrics: Verses Eliza E. Hewitt, Matt Redman, Beth Redman, Leonard Jarman (2017?)
Chorus E. E. Hewitt 1898