This week we begin a new series “How do we cope with James?” This week we ask “How do we cope with ... Peacemaking?” We all face difficulties in life and James has some great advice.
The Gospel Coalition have produced a playlist of 100 songs inspired by the book of James, and I intend to share some of those songs each day on the Blog, but you can listen to the full playlist during the next few weeks as we continue our studies in this book. I have benefited greatly from listening to these songs over and over again as I have asked God to speak from His word.
You can stream the playlist on Spotify or on Apple Music right now.
Here are the songs for today with a little thought about their subject matter.
- “How Long Will You Wander, My Wayward Daughter?” John van Deusen - How long will we wander before we return and submit to God.
- “Antidote for Apathy,” Tenielle Neda - Again all about submitting to God and begins with that well known quote from Jim Elliott. He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.
Let’s Pray For Middle East
Give thanks for the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. Pray for those who have been injured, those who are grieving, those who are living in fear due to the recent attacks and unrest. Pray for those trying to bring immediate and long-term peace, justice and a fair society for all in the Holy Land. Bethlehem Bible College & Nazareth Evangelical College Pray for staff and students at these colleges, especially for the students sitting exams and those seeking to complete their studies amidst disruption and insecurity. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
The Lord Gives And The Lord Takes Away
The main emphasis of the Blog every Friday is Prayer.
Today you will find information to help you pray for some organisations and articles and videos which will encourage how to pray in different situations.
New Minister For Portstewart
Morrow family ‘called’ to Portstewart Presbyterian Church. Do pray for the Stuart, Julia, Robin and Jacob as they start this new chapter in their lives. https://t.co/nahfKv5vdz |
Andrew Neill updates us on the latest prayer points for his world as SU North Coast E3 Worker.
su_june_pp_e3nc.pdf |
This is a RE Lesson produced by SU about Influence.
(Part 1) | Gospel Shaped Worship | Talk 5.1
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/why-and-how-we-pray-part-1-gospel-shaped-worship-talk-5-1/
(Part 2) | Gospel Shaped Worship | Talk 5.2
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/why-and-how-we-pray-part-2-gospel-shaped-worship-talk-5-2/
How Do You Pray For Your Child’s Salvation
Jason Helopoulos writes - Almost every night since they were babies, I have prayed the same prayer for my children: “Father, may they know you, love you, serve you, seek you, honor you, and delight in you all the days of their life.” It is a simple prayer for faith and a life of faithfulness. https://www.crossway.org/articles/how-to-pray-for-your-childs-salvation |
The latest prayer updates for June are now available.
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Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has released the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2021. The full list can be found here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/ This week the focus is on Mauritania the 20th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/mauritania/ |
Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week. 27 May – 2 June Pray for rest for students finishing exams and starting summer holidays. Pray for a fresh excitement for a new year of mission on campus to develop during their time off. Pray for freshers who will start university in September. Pray that they would connect with their local CU over the summer and feel already a part of the family by the time they begin. Pray for new CU committees around the island doing leadership training with their staff workers in this period. Pray that they would grasp the vision of what it means to lead a CU, to give their studies, their friendships, their whole lives up in worship to God and seek him as a leadership team together. |
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Jean 2:38
Derek 3:22
Another picture of the steps on the “Convent Walk”
Play the "Steps Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2cd551622c83