Heavenly Father, we have very little to offer, our wisdom is faulty, our advice is anaemic, our thoughts are bland and often self-centred, but you have spoken through your word. Thank you Lord, that we can tell and retell your wonderful word, knowing that you work through it. Please do so again tomorrow by your… Read more Preaching
Month: March 2024
Sickness
Heavenly Father, we long for the day when there will be no more sickness or sadness. We feel so acutely the pain of our broken world and set our hopes entirely on Jesus, our great physician and restorer. As we struggle with sickness please keep our eyes longing for the one who bore all our… Read more Sickness
You at the centre, Num 2
Mighty God, you are our creator and rescuer, and worthy of all praise. You have made us your people and lead us through the wilderness to your great kingdom. Thank you that you have brought us together as one body with you at our centre. Please help us to see that you have made yourself… Read more You at the centre, Num 2
Psalm 33
Lord, thank you that we are made by you and always cared for by you. You have formed our heart and consider everything we do. The strength of nations, kings and warriors are blind hopes, but the eyes of you are on all who fear you. We hope in your unfailing love that delivers us… Read more Psalm 33
Student invites
Heavenly Father, thank you for the many opportunities we have at uni to talk to people about you, or to invite people along to something that points to Jesus. Please help us to have boldness at uni, to let others know that we treasure Christ. Please help us to be happy to invite people along… Read more Student invites
Work through your word again
Oh Lord, maker of heaven and earth, you spoke a word and the world was made, you uphold all things by the word of your power, and in you, everything lives, and breathes, and has its being. Father, thank you that at many times and in various ways, you spoke to us, telling us your… Read more Work through your word again
Kick off camp
heavenly Father, thank you for a safe camp so far. We ask that you will continue to keep us safe tonight and tomorrow especially as we travel home on wet roads. Please help us tonight to soak up your word. Help us to marvel at your Christ the king and know his goodness, his power,… Read more Kick off camp
Approaching camp
Heavenly Father, thank you that we will be able to fellowship together with the Townsville CS group this weekend. We ask that you will give safe travels to everyone who will be driving tomorrow, especially with the approaching rain. That there will be times of good encouragement as people drive together, building each other up,… Read more Approaching camp
Camp that deepens joy
Heavenly Father, please deepen our joy at Kick-off camp. Help us to see how truly great and glorious Jesus is to us; help us to see how worthy he is of our praise and worship; please help us to see his goodness, and delight our hearts with him. May our love grow for Christ our… Read more Camp that deepens joy
Kick off camp prep
Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity to join together with the Townsville student group for the Kick-off camp. We ask that it will be a particularly encouraging time for students as they begin the year at uni. Please help me as I preach, to be faithful to your word and to speak it clearly.… Read more Kick off camp prep