Daily Share-a-Prayer w/e 30/11/2025
Derek Mill
Worship Leader, All Saints Church, Belton
Wednesday 26th November
Heavenly Father, thank You for lifting me up this morning. As You have done so often before, You lifted me through worship. Putting You in the place where You should be, makes me realise, and remember, that the difficult times will pass
As a good friend pointed out this morning: I heard a bloke in church ask another bloke who'd been born again for decades "Why does it often say in the Bible 'And it came to pass'?" The older Christian answered "Because mate it doesn't come to stay"
Thank You for Your Word to us: "Weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning." And: "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping carrying seed to sow will return with songs of joy carrying sheaves with him" Life will always be full of ups and downs, but Your promise is to be with us in every circumstance
Thank You for the songs You gave me this morning which encouraged and inspired me. You are the God we love. Who else is worthy of all our praise and worship. Hallowed be Thy Name
Thank You that at any time we can turn to Jesus and look to Him to restore us: "Turn Your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face; and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the Light of His glory and grace." If I remember correctly, as the sign at the Addenbrookes Hospital states: "Whatever it is... it will pass"
Thank You
Amen
Songs for today:
The God we love
Who else is worthy
Hallowed be
Let me see Jesus/Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Tuesday 25th November
Heavenly Father, when the rug is pulled from under one's feet it means we are destabilised. There are many reasons we can feel like this: loss of a job; loss of a home; loss of a partner; loss of confidence, etc. All of a sudden life seems different and difficult. Things we did almost without thinking, now need great concentration. The touch that was so assured now becomes a fumble
I see this happen in football all the time, when a player loses confidence, stroking the ball into the net becomes a wild slash at the ball, or a complete miskick, or a goalkeeper rushes to punch the ball or drops what was really a simple catch
Instead of going out into the world and meeting people, we might stay at home and watch TV. Instead of preparing a meal we might order a takeaway or just throw something in the microwave or air fryer. In some ways, life loses its purpose and we flounder, not knowing what to do next. The day loses its structure as the things we did by second nature, by habit, are no longer there
Lord, how do we recover from having the rug pulled? I guess it takes time. I guess we need to find a new focus for our day. I guess we need to restructure our day. I guess we need to find a purpose for living. Lord, help all those who have had the rug pulled to find You in the midst of the confusion and fear. You have a plan for us to prosper, to give us hope and a future. I guess we need to just hold on, hold on to You that is
"The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord." "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." "You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship You"
Help us to come back to the heart of worship
Amen
Songs for today:
The Image
When the music fades
As the deer pants for the water
Never leave
Monday 24th November
Heavenly Father, some people may say that I am lucky or fortunate, and I am; but there is far more to it than that; I am greatly blessed, for I am surrounded by my family and friends, who love me and support me in the most difficult of days. When I am down, they come to visit me, stay with me, sit with me, often in silence, but also talking with me. Thank You. It must be so difficult living life without the support of others, when there is no one to share successes and failures; no one with whom to "chew the fat" as a friend of mine asked to do the other day
Conversation, as well as travel, broadens the mind. Thank You for those who share new ideas and perspectives, helping me to understand different viewpoints. There are often deep and challenging conversations, but really, a lot of our chat is rambling, searching for the Truth, which of course we find in Your Word. And a lot of our talk is about past events, shared memories and recollections. And a good deal of it is nonsense, sharing jokes and funny thoughts
Thank You, Lord, for all those relationships that enrich my life; thank You for old friends, new friends, acquaintances becoming friends, and strangers, friends I haven't yet met. And thank You especially for my friendship with You, through Jesus. I find in You everything I could ever ask for in a good friend. And I find that most of my best friends know You as a friend too
Lord, help me to be a blessing to others, to be a good friend, and in time to introduce You to those who don't yet know You
Amen
Songs for today:
What a friend I've found
He calls me friend
Lord and Friend
Friend
all songs (usually with lyrics) and talks courtesy of YouTube
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