Prayer Diary Notes for Week commencing 24 July 2024.
The topic this week is based around the word “work”.
Exodus 34:21 “You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but on the seventh day, you must stop working, even during the seasons of ploughing and harvest.”
Exodus 20:10 “The seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day, no one in your household may do any work.”
1 Thessalonians 4:11 “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands.”
Romans 8:28 “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”
1 Corinthians 3:31-14 “On the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each person has done. The fire will show if a person’s work was of any value.”
Ephesians 4:11-12 “Christ gave gifts to the church – prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ.”
Hymns on the based on the word “work”.
CH2 357 “Work, for the night is coming! Work through the morning hours; work while the dew is sparkling; work 'mid springing flowers; work while the day grows brighter, under the glowing sun. Work, for the night is coming, when man's work is done.”
MP 50 “Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place; He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace. No work too hard for Him, in faith receive from Him. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.”
CH3 451 “Almighty Father of all things that be, our life, our work, we consecrate to Thee, whose heavens declare Thy glory from above, whose earth below is witness to thy love.”
MP 111 “With that deep hush subduing all our words and works that drown the tender whisper of Thy call. As noiseless let Thy blessings fall, as fell thy manna down, as fell thy manna down.”
MP 189 “What can we do to work God’s work, to prosper and increase the brotherhood of all mankind, the reign of the Prince of Peace? What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth will be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea?”
MP 673 “There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son, precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your son, and leaving Your spirit till the work on earth is done.”
Prayer Diary
South Lochaber Churches
Wednesday 24 July
Loving God, we pray for people who are overburdened by work with demanding jobs. Help them to see the wisdom of having time off to relax and be refreshed and establish the right rhythm between work and rest.
Thursday 25 July
Today O God, we pray for those who are unemployed and want to work but cannot find a job. May they find an opening where their gifts and talents can be used. “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”
Friday 26 July
Today, O Lord, we pray for those who try to resolve pay disputes which disturb the normal activities and life of our country. Lead them to find fair and just settlements which are affordable.
Saturday 27 July
Lord Jesus, we thank You for those who are called to minister to us and care for us. “Christ gave gifts to the church – prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ.”
Sunday 28 July : Kinlochleven at 10.00 am and Duror at 10.30 am.
Sovereign God, we thank You for the principle of having a day of rest each week when we can reflect on Your majesty. “Almighty Father of all things that be, our life, our work, we consecrate to Thee, whose heavens declare Thy glory from above, whose earth below is witness to thy love.”
Monday 29 July : Coffee morning at 10.30 at Duror
Lord Jesus, help us to support our local church and use our gifts and talents to serve You. May we see You power being active in our community. “Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place; He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace. No work too hard for Him, in faith receive from Him. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.”
Tuesday 30 July : Bible Study at 10.45 am Jeremy’s home led by Tony Walters
O Lord, when we meet together to read Your Word, may we hear your call. “With that deep hush subduing all our words and works that drown the tender whisper of Thy call. As noiseless let Thy blessings fall, as fell thy manna down, as fell thy manna down.”