Suggestion for Daily Use

Follow the ‘Daily Prayer’ at the side+++Suivez le ‘Prière Quotidienne’. Read the bible passages and then the meditation. Pray, tell God how you felt about the reading and share the concerns of your life with him. Maybe you will continue the habit after Lent. Lisez les passages bible et après la méditation. Priez, dites à Dieu que vous avez ressenti à propos de la lecture et de partager les préoccupations de votre vie avec lui. Peut-être que vous allez continuer l'habitude après le Carême. Daily Prayer Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. Luke 4.1-2 Now is the healing time decreed For sins of heart, of word or deed, When we in humble fear record The wrong that we have done the Lord. (Latin, before 12th century) Read: Read the Bible passage. Read the meditation Pray: Talk to God about what you have just read. Tell him your concerns - for yourself, your family, our church family, our world. Praise him. Pray the collect for the week – see next pages. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Prière Quotidienne Jésus, rempli de l'Esprit Saint, revint du Jourdain et le Saint-Esprit le conduisit dans le désert où il fut tenté par le diable durant quarante jours. Luc 4.1-2 Maintenant le temps de la guérison est décrété Pour les péchés du cœur, de la parole et des actes, Lorsque nous nous souvenons avec humilité Le mal que nous avons fait au Seigneur. Lire : Lisez le passage de la Bible. Lisez la méditation. Prier : Parlez avec le Seigneur de ce que vous avez lu. Parlez-lui de vos préoccupations pour vous-même, votre famille, notre famille de l’église, notre monde. Louez-le. Priez la collecte pour la semaine. Voyez les pages suivantes Mon âme, bénis le Seigneur ! Que tout qui est en moi bénisse son saint nom. Mon âme, bénis le Seigneur, et n’oublie aucun de ses bienfaits !

07 March 2016

Memories

Psalm 77     Psaume 77

 Exodus 2.11- 22    Hebrews 9.1- 14    John 9.18- end
Exode  2. 11-22     Hébreux 9.1- 14    Jean 9.18- fin

If you could think back to a single event in the past for encouragement what would it be? A special moment, a kind word, a generous act out of the blue? This psalm is all about remembering back, recalling the promises and proof of God's love for his people.
It starts in deep despair "Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favour again? Has his unfailing love vanished forever? (vs 7-8). Then the psalmist’s thoughts turn back to the past and all the wonderful things God has done, “the miracles of long ago” vs 11. When we are in despair, what memories do we have of past blessings to help strengthen us to face the future? Is it the dedication of a past teacher or youth worker who was willing to spend time with us? It is perhaps a church weekend away where we felt a real sense of belonging? Or is it simply in the knowledge that in God’s love and protection we are safe and ready to face what lies ahead. The past can give us hope for the future.

Richard Steele


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