21st. June. 2022.Daily Devotions.

No temptation has overtaken you, but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

There is no temptation so peculiar that somebody else has not faced it. There is no temptation so great that God cannot overcome it. There is no temptation that God will not help us to resist it: you just must ask Him enough, for a spirit sent by God is the most powerful force in the universe.

So, we do not need to let our lust, our pride, our greed, or even our silly superstitions control our behaviour. We may have committed a specific sin ten thousand times. We may be so attached to it that we ignore it or try to rationalize it. But the Bible promises us, we can overcome it, because an all-mighty God will help us. And we will be happier for giving it up. Mason Barge

Lord, let me always remember that you will give me the power to overcome any temptation. Amen.

I thank God for most this amazing day; for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes. Amen.

A reminder to pray for Ukraine

Loving God, your Son Jesus Christ, wept over Jerusalem.
Today, we weep over Ukraine.
We weep for those uprooted from their homes and lives.
We weep for those cowering in basements.
We weep for those who have witnessed death and destruction on their streets.
We weep for those separated from parents, from children, from spouses and siblings.
We are amazed at the resilience of people seeking to comfort those in need and so we pray for Governments opening up borders so that Ukrainians can have safe passage.
We pray for churches and individuals providing food, clothing and shelter.
We pray for medical workers ensuring that shattered bodies are put back together again.
We pray for ordinary Russians demonstrating and voicing their disapproval of the military actions in Ukraine.
May the Holy Spirit give us the willpower to turn our tears into action also.
May we, through our words, prayers and example pursue the things that make for a just peace in the world today and especially in Ukraine. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen

An intercessory prayer

You call us to speak to you in prayer– even when the places we would usually go to are not available.
Help us to know you Spirit’s presence wherever we pray.
Today we especially pray for those who are living in fear – give them your strength.
For those who have not yet realised the urgency of the world situation – protect them, and all of us from harm.
Today I especially wish  to pray for …….
In the name of Jesus.  Amen