THIN SPACE
A Psalm of PRAISE
Verses from psalm 145: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.The Lord is gracious and compassionate; slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All your works praise you, Lord. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfils the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Let’s take time out from focusing on Covid-19 and fix our eyes upon Jesus. The Name above all names. The name that brings peace, healing, comfort, hope, security, guidance, wisdom, freedom etc. etc. The Name that stands for faithfulness, love, mercy and compassion. Don’t rush over praise, revel in it – give Him a standing ovation – He deserves it!
THANKS
Remember the new life that is springing up – the blossom, spring flowers, bees, butterflies, bird song, growing friendships and community, greater awareness and thanks for the simpler things in life, appreciation for the help and kindness given, for those who have been unwell but are coming through …. This is the season of hope and our greatest hope is in Him. Give thanks for all those who are helping the people of this nation in so many ways. Pray blessing, provision and protection over them.
HOME ALONE
Let us pray for those who are alone, unwell or isolating – no one to speak with, to smile at, feeling a lack of contact and touch, no-one to share with. Let us pray for all those in this place that God would reveal Himself to them and draw them to Himself. Let us continue to ask God to put peoples’ names on our hearts that we may be their salt and light during this time – inside and outside PBC. To pray for their health and wellbeing and that they would have peace rather than anxiety, hope rather than despair. Let us ask God’s forgiveness for our past self-centredness and complacency for others needs and ask that He would give us eyes to see those He wants us to befriend.
FULL HOUSE
Let us remember the millions who are in homes, flats or rooms with family, perhaps without green space or places to let off steam. For the lack of space and the lack of peace. For the worries about the future, and the fears of the present. For the tensions and stresses that arise and erupt. For the boredom because every day seems the same. Lord we ask for all those who are finding life at home stressful, fearful and difficult. We pray for patience in the family environment and for those who are anxious and worried about their jobs, their finances, their futures that they will be able to access help and advice. We pray for parents/single parents struggling to work and care for their children. Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
THE GRIEVING
Let us pray for all those who have lost loved ones.
STAFFING
That there will be sufficient staff for the new hospitals that are being set up.
TESTING KITS & PPE
That there will be a rapid increase in the number of key workers who are being tested. That all GPs, nurses and other front line workers will receive the PPE that they urgently require.
Praise God that He can do so much more than we hope or imagine.
PHIL 4:6-7 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 your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.