Father, help us to listen well to your word. Pare away the reluctance to hear what you have to say to us that often edges into our hearts. Help us to value preaching and readily let others bring your truth to bear on our lives. Please bring fruit from the Bible talk we held and… Read more Hearing your word
Our need of you
Gracious Lord, thank you for constantly providing us with what we need in Christ. Our sin abounds but Christ stands as our intercessor without fail. May we rush to you with quick repentance knowing that through Christ alone we have forgiveness and peace. You have given us life by your Spirit, through your Word, please… Read more Our need of you
Tville supporters night
Heavenly Father, may we be encouraged and spurred on tonight as we meet together in Townsville. May the supporters and friends of AFES be excited as they hear what has been happening on campus at JCU this year. Father, thank you for the many people in north QLD and beyond who pray for, give financially,… Read more Tville supporters night
Defending the gospel
Heavenly Father, please work by your Spirit to help me defend the truth of the gospel. May I point people to the truth of your word that they may know your salvation in Christ. Help me to rebut any false gospels that might draw people away from you. May many know you, the one and… Read more Defending the gospel
Psalm 62
Father, please build up in us a trust in you at all times. May we be a people who pours out our heart before you, knowing that you are our refuge. May we be stuck anew with the wonder of your salvation, your provision of the Lord Jesus who is our rock and our fortress… Read more Psalm 62
Pour out your mercy
Heavenly Father, you have poured out your mercy on us through Christ and so we rejoice with trembling and serve you with thankfulness. Our hearts, our whole self, was adding to the tide of sin, humanity ebbing away from your goodness, and quickly flowing towards your wrath. Yet you loved us though we had repelled… Read more Pour out your mercy
Work through your word again
Father, please work by the Spirit through your word. Without this my efforts are in vain and the things I say fall dead on the ground. But your word is living and active and pierces our hearts bringing us to our knees in humble repentance. May you do this in all I have the opportunity… Read more Work through your word again
Bible study today
Heavenly Father, please bring us together to hear your word today that we may be shaped by it and built up into a group at JCU that stands for Christ Jesus. Keep us diving into your word for our mission methods and message. Help us to see your majesty and grace and be caught up… Read more Bible study today
Ruth 2
Gracious Lord, we have benefited so abundantly under the shelter of your wings. In your care we find that you are a God who is trustworthy and loving. Other things compete for our security – homes, families, prospects, gods, but these cannot compare to you, your steadfast love is matchless. Yet often we sit listless,… Read more Ruth 2
Gospel day by day
Lord please give us life through your word and cut away the sin that so easily entangles. Convict our hearts by your Spirit and bring us to our knees in humble repentance. Give us joy in knowing you – the riches of your grace and the lavishing of your love. May we bathe in the… Read more Gospel day by day