Devotions for Thursday 8th July

All praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ,

for the joy of love, and contentment in friendship,

for the wonder of creativity, and delight of achievement,

for the miracle of faith and the wonder of Your glory,

and for all that we have received in our salvation:

All praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ:  AMEN

If my people would listen to me, says the Lord,

 Then they would know how I answer their prayers.

If my people would turn to me says the Lord,

 Then they would find through my touch that I love them.

If my people would read my Word, says the Lord,

 Then they would not suffer through lack of knowledge.

If my people would love their neighbours, says the Lord,

 Then they would find their own lives would be enriched.

If my people would do what I say, says the Lord,

 Then they would discover that I am faithful to my word.

If my people would pursue the truth, says the Lord,

 Then they would find themselves with me, in my Kingdom.

Life is a challenge for everyone, says the Lord,

 And our souls find their peace when we rise to His call.

Prayer ideas

As you pray, remember that you are joining together with millions of people who are the Lord’s own people in our generation.  Give thanks for them all.

On-going prayers

• Pray for Afghanistan. Pray for the people who are dying in the conflict within the country, and pray for an end to the fighting
• Pray for the people who are designing next year’s new technology
• Give thanks to God for the blessing of love in all its forms

Select your Bible study for today:

  Use the recommended WEEKDAY study

                                                                                         choose from a range of possible options                 (a third option will appear in due course)

                Amos 9:11-15