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Each day this week we have been encouraging the church to pray, be that at home or at work and be united in crying out to God. To help focus the prayer, we have been putting out daily short videos on our Facebook page. To watch these back visit our Facebook page or CLICK HERE
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Day 5
Worship
Ps 46: 1 Reminds us God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in time of trouble. So let’s start our time of prayer by focusing on Him in praise and worship:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 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.
Philippians: 4:4-7
Praise is a powerful tool, it lifts our spirts and helps us re-focus on God. It also declares how mighty our God is: Psalm 93:4 says He is “mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, - the Lord on high is mighty’. (It is good to remind ourselves that He is mightier than
Covid-19!)
Let’s all rejoice in all the good things God has given us
Deuteronomy: 26:11
Let us all be keepers of the light: for God made His light shine in our hearts
2 Corinthians: 4:6
Prayer
Prayer: For our family, friends and neighbours who are struggling with this virus, in isolation, feeling vulnerable, suffering with loneliness or alone without close family. That God will strengthen them to keep battling through. That He will give them His peace to know what is outside of their control is not outside of His and He will guard them under His wings of protection”
Prayer: For healing to those who have this virus, protection for those isolating & for those on the frontline - carers, NHS workers, supermarket workers etc. For parents struggling to work at home and look after their children. For those who are anxious and fearful.
Prayer: Let us boldly ask for the additional ventilators and personal protective equipment to be available urgently. For those producing them to have the inspiration they need to be able to develop and manufacture them speedily.
Above all, let us ask boldly for a cure and an end to this virus
Prayer: Thank you Lord that in this day and age we have the means and technology to stay in touch with one another. We ask that you will inspire many Christian leaders throughout this land to think innovatively of new ways to share your Gospel.
Let us encourage and pray for one another – someone within PBC, a neighbour, a friend, someone on the frontline, those stepping up to volunteer etc.
Let us choose faith over fear!
Nicky Gumbel reminds us to choose Faith over fear. If you haven’t seen this it’s worth watch. Click the picture to the left.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
