The Visit of Mary to Elizabeth
(Luke 1:39-56)
Spirit of
blessing and joy
How we sang.
How we shared,
How we marvelled
At the wonder of it all.
Three months we
had
To prepare, to praise You,
To ponder in private.
Three months backstage,
Before the curtain of history went up.
By Daphne Kitching
Here is a prayer which is as relevant today as it was 18 centuries ago.
Courage to die for You
We believe and trust, Lord, that at the time of terrible persecution, You will hear and answer our prayers with the utmost urgency. We pray with all our hearts that You will give us courage to remain true to the gospel and proclaim Your name right up till the moment of death. Then may we emerge from the snares of this world, with our souls unscathed, and rise from the darkness of the world into Your glorious light.
By Cyprian of Carthage (martyred during the terrible persecutions
of the Roman Empire in 258).
THE PRAYER BEE
A time of prayer
& meditation
A time to be still
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reflection and prayer- either alone or with others aloud or in silence.
Drop in between 10am -11am
Every Monday ALL WELCOME
Trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the
land and enjoy safe pasture.
Psalm 37.3
These words from Psalm 37 were written by
King David in his latter years. His words of wisdom advise us to trust God for
security and provision and to do good even when those around us are not. He
urges us to rely on God’s faithfulness and resist to respond with anxiety to
those difficult situations around us. Although we cannot see God we must be
willing to trust Him and as we live by faith believe that God has everything
under control especially in these uncertain times that we are living in.
Trusting God fully means that we commit our way to Him, giving up our desire to
take control and make things happen ourselves. We accept that they are God’s
plans and God’s purposes in our lives.
These words are part of a passage that
encourages us to rest, wait patiently and not be constantly anxious or fretful.
Instead we can find joy in God and maintain our faith even when facing personal
or challenging circumstances which may be seen as a great witness to others.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father
May You help us to trust in You and do good
even when our circumstances are difficult.
Thank You for Your Great Faithfulness and
that You will meet all our needs.
Thank You that You will lead us securely as
we choose not to worry but to commit our ways to You through Jesus Christ
AMEN
Pam Hughson