Week 8: Courage

Luke 22 & 23

Palm Sunday we remember Jesus the King of Kings, showing immense courage as hearing the voice of the Father he sets his face towards Jerusalem.

In this holy week take time to read through the story of the events leading up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant that we,  walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Week 7: Obedience

1 Samuel 9 v 15 – 10 v 1

Samuel was unhappy that the people wanted a king but he obeyed God’s instructions to go and anoint Saul.

Are there things at this point in time you feel God is asking you to do? Are you being obedient in the things God is asking you to do?

Pray for those whose obedience to the voice of God is causing them to face persecution.

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Week 5: Confession

1 Samuel 7 v 1 – 17

What things get in the way of us hearing the voice of God?
Are their sins we need to confess?  Idols we need to topple?

Are there markers we need to place to remind ourselves of how God has spoken and acted in the past?

Spend time confessing what gets in the way of you hearing God’s voice each day. 

We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.  In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God.

Amen.

Week 4: Recognising

1 Samuel 3 v 1 – 4 v 1

How did you first recognise the voice of God?
Are you willing to say “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening” whatever the cost?
Are you spending time in a place where God can speak to you?
When have you heard God’s voice?

Pray each day this week, the words of Samuel, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”  And then take time to listen.

Week 3: Comfort

1 Samuel 1 – 18

After pouring out her heart before God, Hannah was no longer downcast.

When have you heard God speak comfort to you? How does he speak comfort? What stops us seeking God in times of difficulty? Are we as abandoned in prayer as Hannah was or do we hold back?

Who are we called to be abandoned in prayer on behalf of this week?

Pray for all those this week who need to hear the voice of God’s comfort.

Week 2: Reviewing

Luke 4 v 1 – 13

Take time this week to review your journey with God over the last year.  How has he spoken to you?  How have you grown in your discipleship?

How have you grown in your ability to hear the voice of God?

Jesus was lead by the Holy Spirit.  Where has the Holy Spirit led you over the last year?  Where has he led your family? Your network?

Where and how do you feel the Holy Spirit is leading you, leading your small group, leading your network, leading St George’s at this point in time?

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen

Week 1: Thanksgiving

Hebrews 12 v 1-3

Shrove Tuesday: Giving thanks for the richness of our lives.Can you take up the challenge of a day when you only pray prayers of thanksgiving?

Ash Wednesday: As the season of lent begins there is opportunity to gather at St George’s at 7:30pm for a quiet, reflective service or on Sunday 17th at 10:30am.

Spend time asking God how he wants you to use this season of lent. Are there things he is asking you to give up?  Are there things he is asking you to take on?

Holy God, our lives are laid open before you: rescue us from the chaos of sin and through the death of your Son bring us healing and make us whole in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.