Devotions - 18th of the month

We praise You, Lord God, for when we are stressed by problems, we can always turn to You for guidance.  Lead us through the maze of feelings and emotions that accompany our troubles, for you have always been a help to Your people through the years.  Keep us sure-footed on the pathway of faith and compassion shown to us by Jesus, and may we always keep close to You, whatever happens to us in this life.  AMEN

Prayer ideas

Try to find an opportunity to pray out loud today, because doing this can focus our prayers immeasurably.

On-going prayers

• Pray for people on low pay.  Pray for your government, and pray that it will seek to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor
• Pray for those who are seeking the freedom of their countries
• Give thanks to God for the way He has guided you through your life

All around us, there are people rushing about,

Doing the things that people do to keep things going;

Working, playing with children, shopping and visiting friends:

Travelling, texting, phoning, listening to music, eating snacks.

All around us, somewhere just beyond our horizons

Are people rushing about, trying to keep everything going

Despite the break-up of marriage or the death of a loved one,

Barely aware of what they are doing; lost, and looking for help.

All around us, Jesus is alive and God is with us by His Spirit,

Just waiting to be found, offering all the strength and help ...

Now, people need to overcome their trials, troubles, and strife;

So who will point them towards the help of God as found in Christ?

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