Devotional

  • Psalm 61

    After a change of focus for Holy Week, today we return to our journey of praying through the Book of Psalms. Psalm 61 Loving God,my Safe Refuge,my Protector and Defender,hear my longing prayer:Lead me to safe havenin Your holy presence,under the shadow of Your love,forever.Keep me in your Kingdom,forever,under Your royal reign,forever,Safe in Your unfailing…

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  • A prayer for Good Friday

    Luke 22:66 – 23:56 Lord JesusYou are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.Son of God and Son of Man,the King of all kingsand Lord of all lords,You rule and reign at the right handof the Almighty Father,the High King of Heaven, Forever. How can I do anything but marvel,then worship and adore You,as…

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  • Luke 22:39-65 Lord Jesus,Perfect Son of Man and Son of God –In the faceof looming danger,and horror beyond words,You knelt to wrestle and pray.There in the GardenYou waged waragainst a fear and temptationI could never imagine.And when the anguish of choosingto sacrifice Your own lifefor usdrew sweat drops of bloodfrom Your head,still I heard You…

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  • Luke 22:14-20 Lord Jesus, my Saviour and KingI am so humbledthat You would passionately longto share this Covenant Mealwith me. Please forgive mefor taking this sacred privilege so lightly,forgetting that You are the HostWho paid for my seatin Your blood.I am so unworthy in my own right,yet, in Your mercy and love,You offer me these…

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  • Luke 22:1-6 Lord Jesus,Glorious Lord and Saviour of all,You have redeemed me from deathand led me in the Way of Eternal Life. And yet,to my shame:Time and again I have fallen into the trapof believing that there is a better way than Yours;I have looked for the easier way,the way that is moreprofitable,comfortable,pleasurable,acceptable,expedient.Please forgive mefor…

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  • The Widow’s Faith

    During the coming week (14-18 April 2025) we’ll pause our journey through the Psalms to focus on moments from Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem. As usual, I encourage you to read and prayerfully reflect on the passage for the day and then to try to write a prayer based on that reading in your journal.…

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  • Psalm 60

    Psalm 60 O LordForgive me for the times I have blamed you;when, in my suffering and confusion,I have felt rejected by You and defeated,as if You had brought calamity on me.In fact,You have consistently directed me,and all those who love You –answering our prayersand showing us the wayto escape the coming disaster.Lord,I believe that You…

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  • Psalm 59

    Psalm 59 LORD God Almighty, My Refuge,My Fortress and My Shield,I trust in You with all my heart,For You love meand will never abandon me.In Youand in Your loveI am safeforever! O LORD,The world is full of such evil and cruelty.Insults and threats are the order of the dayas the proud and powerfulbully and oppressthe…

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  • Psalm 58

    Psalm 58 O LORD,You are the Righteous King of all Creation,the God of Goodness and Equity,Justice and Truth.May Your perfect Kingdombe established on the earth. Where now there is only corruption,crime and violence,Let Your Kingdom of Justice come;Your Kingdom of Truthwhere lies and deception now reign. Where merciless and cruel menflaunt their powerand rebel against…

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  • Psalm 57

    Psalm 57 O LORD,my awesome God and KingGreater and more Gloriousthan I could ever comprehend! When I am overwhelmed by danger and fear,I run to You.I find safety in the shelter of Your perfect Lovefor me. You meet my every need.You answer every cry.You save me from every attackand defeat the enemy.You shower me with…

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