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We weep when we have fallen short and let ourselves down;

    We wish that we had learned our lessons long ago

        When we cannot later put things right.

We weep when we have failed and let our loved ones down;

    We wish that we had shown more love to them

        Because they mean so much to us.

We weep when we have been faithless and let our friends down;

    We wish that we had shown the courage and love

        That would have made a difference.

We weep when we have sinned and let our Saviour down;

    We wish that we had kept a stronger, firmer grip

        On the truths that Jesus taught us.

But do not fear.

Our weeping shows we know the penalties of waywardness;

    For truly contrite tears can open heavenly doors

        That lead to Him whose heart is love.

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Ephesians 3:7-13

Here, we read about the greatness of God’s plan of salvation, which spans all time and is ultimately more important than anything else.  Those who confess faith therefore need never be discouraged, for God has everything in His hands.

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Isaiah 37:30-38

Isaiah prophesies the end of the siege of Jerusalem, and then it comes to an end with a direct action on the part of an Angle of the Lord!  The awesome deliverance of Jerusalem was testimony to the Jewish people that God would protect them in their hour of need.

Devotions - Tuesday 13th of December

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Father God, sometimes the smallest of things have a powerful effect upon us all, for good or for ill.  Help us repent of those small sins which lead us astray, such as ill-timed or unkind words, selfish behaviour or persistent negativity.  Lead us to repentance and forgive us we pray; set our hearts free, and give us the will to show love to others through small things; a word or two, a smile, or an outstretched hand to help which says ‘I care’.  In this way, may we become like You and bear fruit for Your Kingdom.  We ask this in Jesus Christ;

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Consider praying under these four headings, and pray as you feel led.  The ideas below may help.

General theme for the week: WATER

1. For self

Pray about your health.  Pray for God’s blessing on your body mind and spirit, and ask the Lord to keep you fit and wellPray about your health.  Pray for God’s blessing on your body mind and spirit, and ask the Lord to keep you fit and well

2. For friends and family

Pray that those you love might give God the glory for their health, and pray that they will all honour the God who has made them

3. For the church and its work

Pray that your own church might become a stream of ‘living water’, and the means whereby God is able to move amongst people in your neighbourhood

4. For neighbourhood, country and world (the ‘news’)

Pray about the need for international co-operation in the matter of water supply.  Pray also for the engineering companies responsible for piping water.  Pray for God’s blessing on the genuine efforts of many to bring water to people throughout the world.  It is a very ‘political’ subject.