Let's talk about life (part 1) - John 3:1-15

Father,
Thank you that we can enter the Kingdom of God
Thank you, that when we believe, we are given eternal life
Thank you that we are loved by you
Thank you that we are not condemned by you
But instead saved by you.
Help us to come increasingly into the light
To hate the darkness
To hate the evil and wicked things that dwell in our hearts
To love the light
To do what is true
Amen

Day by day God is working his plan - Genesis 24

Father as we see your hand at work moving history towards your purposes.

We confess that

we are working for our own glory

we seek our own desires

we want our own way;

Little realising that the joy we seek is not found there.

As you show us your hand at work

Give us confidence in your plan

Help us to trust your love towards us

May we align our lives in accordance with truth

And in so doing experience your joy and peace.

May our strivings cease, and our confidence and trust in you grow ever stronger.

May our agendas pale and wane as we are increasingly give ourselves to your kingdom and your glory.

We pray for Jesus sake

Amen

The Rest Bringing Priest King Zechariah 6:1-15

Father your purposes are accomplished in all the earth

You have accomplished rest

  By the living branch,

  The temple builder,

  The throne sitter,

  The honour bearer,

  The peace bringer,

  The priest king.

It shall be for all the earth

Make us to hear and to diligently obey the voice of the Lord our God as we embrace your rest.

Amen

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit Zechariah 4:1-14

Lord of Hosts

You build,

  Not by might

  Nor by power

  But by your Spirit.

Unseen, quietly, humbly.

You level the obstacles and lay the capstone.

You do not despise the day of small things.

You will complete your kingdom.

You will keep your promises.

And we will rejoice.

Build your kingdom here.

May we be the light you have called us to be.

For your glory alone

Amen

Surprising Victory - Zechariah 1:7-21

Father,

Our world is at rest,

Content in our pride,

Assured in our confidence that you will not act.

But you have promised that you are a jealous for your people,

Angry at our disregard for you,

That you will comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem,

And you will destroy the power of nations by humble craftsmen.

Hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come.

Your will be done.

We pray for that day, when your kingdom is built.

We pray for our faithfulness in the task.

We pray for our love and light as we labour for your kingdom.

For Christ sake

Amen

Thinking God's thoughts - Luke 11:1-13 - Lord’s Prayer #2

Father, change our hearts.

Change the direction of our thoughts.

Change our desires, our wishes and our dreams.

Fill us with your desires, promises and activity.

Change the direction of our lives.

Make us Godward not inward,

Outward not self-focused.

Redeem our motives,

Sanctify our prayers.

Redirect our activity.

Hallow your name.

Bring your kingdom.

And may your purposes prevail.

For your glory alone.