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Daily Share-a-Prayer w/e 26/01/2025
Derek Mill
Worship Leader, All Saints Church, Belton
Tuesday 21st January
Heavenly Father, it's strange that when we meet someone we love, that we haven't seen for a long time, that we sometimes can't think what to say. Perhaps there is too much to say and we can't think where to begin
Perhaps that is why I sometimes struggle to begin praying? There is so much to say I can't decide what is important and what is just rambling. I know I have a lot to be thankful for; I know I have a lot to learn; I know that what You have to say is more important than what I have to say; I know listening is a very important part of conversation
Body language is an important part of conversation too. Our demeanour, our posture, says a great deal about us. People soon recognise if we are interested in what they are saying, or not, by how we look. Turning away, looking at a watch or clock, interrupting what they say, are all indicators. Spending more time telling them what I think rather than taking time to listen to what they think is a clear indicator of where my priority lies
Father, help me to be a good listener. Help me to focus on what others are saying, to take time to take on board what they are trying to get across and to understand their needs and concerns
Help me to also hear from You as I listen. Just a word or two from You can help me to understand better; to see through to the heart of the problem, if there is one. You tell us: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn". I can only do this if I listen carefully. Thank You for listening. Help me to always be listening to You
Amen
Songs for today:
Teach me to listen
You say
Living hope
Monday 20th January
Heavenly Father, when we are missing something we can end up looking in the strangest places. Who would look in the fridge or freezer for their wallet or purse? When we have exhausted the usual places, we can become desperate and start looking in all the wrong places
If my wallet is not in my jacket, where it usually is, I look in my other pockets, then on the worktops in the kitchen, the sitting room, my office, the bedroom, on the chair or sofa, underneath the chair and sofa, in the car, under the car! Where have I been? When and where did I last have it? I put some shopping away, so I look in the cupboards and then the fridge and freezer! Eventually it turns up, usually when I backtrack I find it right where I left it, naturally
When we are not loved by the people we expect to love us we can end up looking in all the wrong places. When we do not receive approval from the people we expect to encourage and approve of us, we can end up looking in all the wrong places. We can become desperate. I guess this is why people look to their job for satisfaction, approval, and even love. I guess this is why people enter into wrong relationships, and even remain in them when they become abused and hurt. I guess this is why people look to drink or drugs, not for love or approval, but to dull the pain or drown out the negative sounds that haunt them.
Father, it’s You that we can look to You for all that we need, especially love and approval. You may not like some of the things we do but You never stop loving us. You never stop encouraging us. And when You look at us You know You made something good. Help us to look to You for all we need. "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness". You are the right place to look! Thank You
Amen
Songs for today:
All I know (Loving you is a losing game)
It's so good (Love of God)
Unending love
Your love never fails (Nothing can separate)
all songs (usually with lyrics) and talks courtesy of YouTube
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