Faithful God

Faithful God, we take comfort in the knowledge that you can be trusted. Though everything about us is changeable, or weakening, or unreliable, we can depend upon your unfailing character. So we tremble with humility at your holiness, we endure all things knowing your justice will triumph, we rejoice at your mercy. May we cling… Read more Faithful God

River of life

Lord of life, your presence with us is what we need, for through this, dead and barren places become lush and abundant. Your presence with us is the stream that flows from your temple, out and through the land, watering and nourishing. Your provision does not trickle away but every metre deepens and strengthens, extending… Read more River of life

Body of Christ

Father, help us to be united together as your people. Help us to behold Jesus, the head of the body, as preeminent in all things. He is the eternal Word of God who became flesh, and so takes the rightful place of firstborn of all creation. He is the author of life, by whom and… Read more Body of Christ

Ps 119: Daleth

Father, without your word our soul clings to the dust, yet with it we find life itself. Please make us understand the way of your statutes, cause us to know the beating heart of your testimonies. May we be captivated by your wondrous works, longing to hear of them over and again. Lord, we need… Read more Ps 119: Daleth

Glorious king

Gracious God, please open our eyes to the glorious king heralded in the gospel. Help us to hear the announcement of the Christ afresh, that he is the glorious king of all. He is your son whom you love, whose kingdom shall never end; your son to whom you have given the nations as a… Read more Glorious king

Col 1:11-14

Lord, as we read your word today please strengthen us with your power and according to your glorious might so that we might have endurance and joyful patience. Thank you that you have qualified us to share a glorious inheritance. At JCU, May you continue to deliver many from the domain of darkness in to… Read more Col 1:11-14

John 4:25-42

Lord, thank you that you have made yourself known to us. Though you are infinite and awesome, you became one of us, revealing yourself truly in Christ. We are so glad that this great king Jesus was not aloof but ate a spoke with sinners, for such were we also. Thank you that through your… Read more John 4:25-42