Devotions - 27th of the month

Lord Jesus; You bring true compassion into a world of selfishness and materialism.  Remind us of Your love for the lost, the poor, the weak and the disadvantaged, and open our eyes to their need.  Inspire us to follow Your example of living for others and not for self, and give us a heart of service.  In this way, may greed and inequality be overcome by the truth and justice of the Gospel we declare.  Thank You Lord Jesus: AMEN.

I was wondering when the Lord might speak to me; and then it happened:

I was working at my desk, and He said ‘Follow me’;

I was in the middle of a meal, and He said ‘Share with the poor’;

I was thinking about myself, and He said ‘Love your neighbour’;

I was checking my bank balance, and He said ‘Give sacrificially’;

I was telling a friend about my work, and He said ‘Share the Good News;

I was relaxing at home watching the news, and He said ‘I am the truth’;

I was enjoying a drive in my car, and He said ‘I am Lord of all’;

I was living life to the full, and He said ‘I died for you’;

I came to a stop, and He said ‘follow me’ … again.

Prayer ideas

Ask the Holy Spirit to come on you afresh this day, to show you new things and lead you in new pathways.  Expect Him to do just this.

On-going prayers

• Pray about waste in our world.  Pray about the waste you see around you, paper, food, packaging etc.  Pray for those who have to clear it up 
• Give thanks for medical technologies that can save lives
• Pray for those who work in border controls in your country

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