Theme for October 2023: Near

Be near, be close

Be near, be close

Prayer God, we praise you, Father, all powerful, Christ, Lord and Saviour, Spirit of Love, drawing us to share in your life and your love. One God, three Persons, be near to the people formed in your image, close to the world your love brings to life. We ask you this, Father, Son and Holy … Continue reading "Be near, be close"...
Guest post: For peace with justice

Guest post: For peace with justice

Peace Wall, Tabeetha School, Jaffa   This guest post comes to us from Tiberias, on the Sea of Galilee. It’s from the Associate Minister for St Andrew’s Church of Scotland in Jerusalem and Tiberias, Muriel Pearson, as she reflects on a Christian response to the current crisis in Israel-Palestine. Muriel writes, At the moment we … Continue reading "Guest post: For peace with justice"...
Planted near you

Planted near you

Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, Western Cape, South Africa Prayer (inspired by Psalm 1) Holy God, we come before your throne and admit that most of the time we are too busy singing and praying and feeling good and feeling bad and feeling so-so to stop and listen for your tiny, little whispers. In your … Continue reading "Planted near you"...
The Lord is near

The Lord is near

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. >>> The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard … Continue reading "The Lord is near"...