Devotions for Tuesday 6th July

Gracious and powerful Lord, sometimes it seems as if too much that happens to us is not part of Your will and purpose, and we struggle to keep close to You and do what we know to be right and true.  Take these dark moments of life and transform them by the power of Your Holy Spirit; may Satan be defeated, and the suffering we endure be turned into glory for the sake of Your Kingdom.  All praise to You, Almighty God and gracious Lord: AMEN

Prayer ideas

Give praise to the Lord by thanking Him for His salvation.  Praise Him for His power to save!

On-going prayers

• Pray for Afghanistan.  Pray for general Petraeus, who is in charge of military forces in the country.
• Pray about the arms trade across the world, and pray against the illegal weapons trade that feeds much conflict in the world
• Give thanks to God for the young children in your church

Select your Bible study for today:

    Use the recommended study for today                choose from a range of possible options                  (a third option will appear in due course)

Be comforted, you who have felt the power of sin,

 There is One who has the victory over Satan’s evil sway.

Be strengthened, you who know cruel oppression,

 There is One who has the courage to bring you freedom.

Be heartened, you who struggle with your burdens,

 There is One who takes the weight you suffer on Himself.

Be encouraged, you who need to hear good news,

 There is One who broke through death to bring you love.

Be enlightened, you who have the heart to understand,

 There is One who taught the way of life, and lived it perfectly.

Be enthused, you who are willing to speak your faith,

 There is One who works through you in authority and power!

Be blessed, you who have walked in hope and joy,

 There is One you know who has a place for you in heaven!

Amos 8:9-14