shining stars

Today, as I took down our prayers of Lament from the wailing walls which we participated in a few weeks ago, I prayed each of those prayers again. It was such a privilege to pray for each of you and give those laments to God; leaving them with him. He tells us to cast all our troubles on Him as He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). He truly does delight to take our burdens and free us from all that weighs us down so we can be free to soak in HIs love, joy, peace, and every blessing that He desires to bestow upon us. He has given up His son for us, will he not graciously give us all else? (Romans 8:32). I pray He fills each one of us afresh with more of his love and makes us to more than conquerors in all of our battles (Romans 8:35-39). Remember, the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

As we learn to trust Jesus more and more as Lord and King of our lives, we open the door more fully for His Kingdom to come into our lives, church and community. So, I pray that God continues to work in each of us to will and act in order to fulfil his good purpose and that we do everything without grumbling or complaining so to become blameless and pure “Children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” I pray we will shine among them like stars in the sky as we hold firmly to the word of life (Phil 2:13-16). This is my prayer for us this week. Have you been praying scripture this week too?

Blessings,
Rev Tanya