Wisdom and Unity……….
“And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,And her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace” (Cecil Spring-Rice) “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1)
New beginnings…..
“But you have kept the good wine until now.” John 2:10 “God gives the solitary a home” Psalm 68 v6
Respond…….
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Isaiah 60:1 “There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.” Psalm 46:4
Trust……
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God” “How gently and lovinglyyou wake in my heart,where in secret you dwell alone;and in your sweet breathing,filled with good and glory,how tenderly you swell my heart with love.” (from “The Living Flame of Love” St John of the Cross)
After Christmas
When the song of the angel is stilled When the star in the sky is gone When the kings and the princes go home When the shepherds are back with their flock The work of Christmas begins:- To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, To bring […]
Follow……
“You did not choose me, but I chose you…..” John 15:16
Prepare……
“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.” Psalm 96:1
Listen…….
In the quietness of prayer to the still small voice: “Be still, and know that I am God;” Psalm 46:10
Resting on the way….
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”. Matthew 11:28-29
Awake!
“you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light.” Romans […]
Thankfulness
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1
Remembrance
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go”. Joshua 1:9
Why we go to church
There is nothing like spending an hour or so on your knees, somewhere vast and empty, to put your life into some kind of larger perspective and make you feel suitably humble in the great scheme of things.
Wisdom
“Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.” Proverbs 3:18-35
Kindness
Evening Song……
Psalm 139:6″Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.”
Peaceful Light
Proverbs 16:9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
A Song of Gladness
Colossians 1:16 “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”
Rest
A comforting reminder that God’s spirit is within us…………. Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’