Monday, 1st March Reading Palm 32 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you Psalm 32:9, NIV This is a great psalm about our relationship with the Lord, but I’m not so sure what verse 9Continue reading “Fast Day 11”
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Feast Day 2!
Sunday, 28th February The reading in the church service is Genesis 26: 12-33 Our passages each Sunday during Lent each feature a meal. If you’ve given something up for Lent it is allowed on the Feast day! As we feast and celebrate our act of worship together can be accessed on the internet : Facebook.com/LindfieldURCContinue reading “Feast Day 2!”
Fast Day 10
Saturday, 27th February Reading John 6: 27-40 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. John 6:38, NIV Jesus came that he might do the Heavenly Father’s will. He was sent that the Love of God be known, and the priceContinue reading “Fast Day 10”
Fast Day 9
Friday, 26th February Reading Psalm 55 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken Psalm 55: 22 NIV The psalmist speaks from personal knowledge, there are times he wants to flee but can’t, and even imagines flying away, “Oh that I had the wingsContinue reading “Fast Day 9”
Fast Day 8
Thursday, 25th February Reading John 6: 1-15 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, ‘Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.’ John 6:12, NIV I wonder how much of our food is wasted. Perhaps you exercise good stewardship of fridge and pantry, buying just what youContinue reading “Fast Day 8”
Fast Day 7
Wednesday, 24th February Reading Jeremiah 5: 20-31 …Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor. Jeremiah 5:28, NIV As the prophet brings forth the word of the Lord he speaks judgement against theContinue reading “Fast Day 7”
Fast Day 6
Tuesday, 23rd February Reading Psalm 73 You guide me with your counsel, and afterwards you will take me into glory. Psalm 73:24, NIV No one is free of the realities of life, we may all suffer ill health, and have great burdens. Do we ever look at someone wealthy and think, “They’ve got it allContinue reading “Fast Day 6”
Fast Day 5
Monday, 22nd February Reading John 5: 1-18 At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. The day on which this took place was a Sabbath. John 5:9, NIV I wonder what you did yesterday? The religious rulers got doubly upset on the Sabbath because first they discovered the man wasContinue reading “Fast Day 5”
Feast Day 1!
Sunday, 21st February The reading in the church service is Genesis 21: 1-8 Our passages each Sunday during Lent each feature a meal. If you’ve given something up for Lent it is allowed on the Feast day! As we feast and celebrate our act of worship together can be accessed on the internet : Facebook.com/LindfieldURCContinue reading “Feast Day 1!”
Fast Day 4
Saturday, 20th February Reading John 4: 43-54 The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” John 4:49, NIV There is no discussion about whether the official has been faithful to God prior to this occasion. There is no theological debate about who Jesus is or his ministry. The man comes to JesusContinue reading “Fast Day 4”