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You saw who you created me to be before I became me! .. .. every single moment You are thinking of me! How precious and wonderful to consider that You cherish me constantly in your every thought! O God, your desires toward me are more than the grains of sand on every shore! ……
Ps 139: 16-18 TPT
Summertime comes,
Summertime goes,
All the while your mercy flows,
Waves of renewal,
Awash with peace,
A tide of love,
An assurance of grace.
Loving God, we reflect on the wonderful truth that each one of us is loved and cherished by You, every minute of every day, in every season of every year.
Loving God, as we reflect we thank you for your loving kindness to us. We pray that we may truly know we are so loved and valued by You. Renew our minds and soften our hearts. May your healing, restoring love and peace in Jesus wash over us and all those we love and pray for. Amen
Ruth Rushworth
You saw who you created me to be before I became me! .. .. every single moment You are thinking of me! How precious and wonderful to consider that You cherish me constantly in your every thought! O God, your desires toward me are more than the grains of sand on every shore! ……
Ps 139: 16-18 TPT
Summertime comes,
Summertime goes,
All the while your mercy flows,
Waves of renewal,
Awash with peace,
A tide of love,
An assurance of grace.
Loving God, we reflect on the wonderful truth that each one of us is loved and cherished by You, every minute of every day, in every season of every year.
Loving God, as we reflect we thank you for your loving kindness to us. We pray that we may truly know we are so loved and valued by You. Renew our minds and soften our hearts. May your healing, restoring love and peace in Jesus wash over us and all those we love and pray for. Amen
Jesus said “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me…..and I lay down my life for my sheep.”
John 10: 14-15
Gracious God we thank you for the words of Jesus, recorded for us in John’s gospel; words of love, goodness, assurance, provision and everlasting care. Thank you that they bring strength and comfort when we have doubts, worries and fears. As we reflect, may we rest in your love:
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in fields of green grass
And leads me to quiet pools of fresh water.
He gives me new strength.
He guides me in right paths…
Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me…
You prepare a banquet for me….
You welcome me as an honoured guest…
I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life;
And your house will be my home as long as I live.
Extracts from Psalm 23
Good News Translation
Gracious God, may we find ways to share the wonderful love of our Saviour Jesus, who guides and protects us all of our lives and leads us safely home. Amen.
Ruth Rushworth
Lord, through all the generations You have been our home! Before the mountains were born, before You gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, You are God.
Ps 90: 1-2 NLT
Gracious God, we still and calm our minds and bodies before You. As we reflect, we quietly speak your praise, as we breathe in…..and breathe out….
God our Maker,
We praise you….
Jesus our Saviour,
We praise you….
Holy Spirit of breath, of life, of love,
We praise You….
Lord of the skies and seas,
We praise You….
Lord of the fresh, clear air,
We praise You….
Lord of the mountain peaks,
We praise You….
Lord of the rustling grasses,
We praise You….
Gracious God of earth, sea and sky, we praise You. You do not change with circumstances; You always remain the same. Thank you that we can rely on your steadfast goodness and love all of our days.
Whatever is before us today Lord, may we face it in the strength and knowledge of your steadfast, unfailing love for us and your guiding presence with us. And may we take your creativity, your grace and your breath of life with us, wherever we are and in all that we do, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Ruth Rushworth
Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart I will praise his holy name.
Ps 103:1 NLT
I praise the Lord for his wonderful love
A love that lasts beyond a lifetime
A gift from heaven above
A love that embraces, forgives and sets free,
A love full of mercy that ends enmity.
A love that restores, renews and transforms,
A love that strengthens, softens and warms.
A love that reveals God’s plans for our lives,
A love that leads, a love that guides.
A love that unites and draws us near,
A love that extinguishes darkness and fear.
A love that is merciful, gracious and kind,
A love that will never turn us away, nor leave us behind.
A love of compassion to care for and aid,
The poor, the sick, the sorrowful and waylaid.
A love of justice, of truth and right,
To work for good with all of our might.
A love that promises hope, joy and peace,
And the assurance of eternal life through Our Lord, Christ Jesus.
Loving God, we praise You for wonderful love in Jesus. As we spend time with you and reflect, we ask you to speak into our hearts by your Spirit. Amen
Ruth Rushworth
‘The Lord is near to all who call on him’.
Ps 145:18 NIV
Open my eyes to see You
Unblock my ears to hear You
Strengthen my voice to speak of You
Prepare my hands to work for You
Equip my feet to walk with You
Soften my heart to love as You
Renew my mind to think of You
Gracious God, may the power of your love transform our lives. May we walk through this day in faith and trust in Jesus. And may your Holy Spirit lead us in your ways and will, that we may draw close to you and share your love in our world. Amen
Ruth Rushworth
The Lord will work out his plans for my life – for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Psalm 138:7 NLT
Gracious God, we thank you that your love is everlasting, faithful, sure and true. Thank you that each one of us is personally known and dearly loved by You. Thank you that our lives have significance and purpose and we find our true selves and identity through your love in Jesus. We thank you that your plans for our lives are good and just right for us, and You will bring them to fulfilment at the right time.
When we face a new start, or changing or challenging circumstances, may your Holy Spirit lead us along the right paths; may we rest and trust in your faithful love and may we know the peace of Jesus in our hearts. We bring before you in prayer all those facing change in their lives. Amen
Ruth Rushworth
Text Box
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony…let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts…and be thankful.
Col 3:14 /15 NLT
Love in kindness
Love in meekness
Love in compassion
Love in completeness
Love in forgiving
Love in nurturing
Love in listening
Love in caring
Love in our hearts
Love in our minds
Love in our souls
Love in our lives
Loving God, we come to You today and thank You for the wonderful gift of love that gives meaning and holds everything together. We thank you for Jesus and his greatest gift and act of love as He lay down his life for us.
Loving God, may we be clothed by your Spirit in the rich and gracious love that comes from You. Bind us together in harmony as we pray, live and act together for the needs of each other and our world, that all may know your love in Jesus. Grant us a thankful heart for all your blessings and may we know your peace in our lives. We bring our prayers to You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Ruth Rushworth
…God has poured out his love into our hearts by means of the Holy Spirit, who is God’s gift to us.
Romans 5:5 GNT
Blowing away the cobwebs
A refreshing cleansing breath,
Reaching every nook and cranny,
A holy, living guest.
Like the refreshment of the morning dew,
The warmth of the midday sun,
The coolness of the eventide,
The Holy Spirit comes.
He comes, strong as an eagle,
Yet as gentle as a dove,
With the grace and peace of God in Jesus,
Assuring eternal, heavenly love.
He comes with a love transforming,
To enrich our everyday lives,
To reveal the fullness of Jesus,
That in Him we may abide.
Loving God, we simply come to You; we come with thankfulness for Jesus, for his life and love; a love beyond measure; a love that can never be extinguished…..
We come in quietness, in stillness, setting aside the demands and tasks of the day to focus on You. As we breathe in, may we breathe in the peace, the presence and the refreshment of your Holy Spirit; your peace in Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us……
We come, we lay down our lives and open our hearts to You…. We thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit and reflect on your transforming love in our lives…… Amen.
Ruth Rushworth