Heavenly Father, thank you that since before the world was made you had your plan in place to send the Christ. Thank you that he is the good king that we so desperately need. Thank you for the way he transforms lives, cuts through our facade, pours out forgiveness on the humble heart. Please help… Read more Knowing the Christ
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Generosity, Ex 36
Heavenly Father, how good and generous you are. Without you we hoard what we have and brew up selfishness that only serves to corrode our hearts. We need your work in us to reshape us into a people eager to give, with willing and joyful hearts ready to serve. Please help us to happily share… Read more Generosity, Ex 36
Your glory and mercy
Heavenly Father, you are the holy and glorious God, we cannot even look at your face and live. We are just finite creatures who cannot stand in the presence of an infinite God. Not only this, but we add sin and rebellion on top of this and stand condemned before you. We would face your… Read more Your glory and mercy
Mark 4, compassion
Heavenly Father, without you we are sheep without a shepherd, aimlessly, anxiously wandering in circles. Father, thank you that Christ had compassion and cared for those wanderers before him, that he took pity on them and taught them about your kingdom. Lord, may that fuel us to seek him all the more, to run ahead… Read more Mark 4, compassion
Psalm 8, small things
Heavenly Father, thank you that you are the God who has crowned with glory and honour limited and meagre creatures of the dust like us. You have built into us dignity and your very own image. We praise you for. your delight in taking the things that are weak, babbling helpless babies, and establishing strongholds… Read more Psalm 8, small things
Mid-week meeting
Heavenly Father, thank you for the common lunch hour that we get to be a part of on Wednesday. Thank you that the Student Association wants to have different clubs participating in this time. Thank you also for the plan to start a mid week Bible meeting straight after this. Please help us to make… Read more Mid-week meeting
Bible talk 1
Heavenly Father, thank you that you shape people through your word. As we meet together Tuesday night night, please encourage us and challenge us as we listen to John 2. We pray too, that you will work in the hearts of students who are new to Jesus. Please help them to see what it looks… Read more Bible talk 1
Your Spirit bringing growth
Heavenly Father, before your work in us, our eyes saw only foolishness when we looked at the cross. We cannot see your salvation without the work of your Spirit in our hearts and minds. Thank you that you have sent him to renew our mind, letting us see the power of your salvation in Christ.… Read more Your Spirit bringing growth
Your compassion set in law
Heavenly Father, thank you for the grace and compassion that overflows from your character. Thank you that you have always been like that and have even shaped that into your law for your people throughout time. You listen to the cries of the widow and fatherless, and have care for those whom others look down… Read more Your compassion set in law
Saving and shaping
Heavenly Father, you are our rescuing God who saved us. You rescued us, swooping down and scooping us up, carrying us on eagles wings. Without you we would be utterly lost in our own spiral of sin. Lord thank you thought that you rescued us to reshape us. You mould us to love others the… Read more Saving and shaping