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Lord God Almighty:

 If we are troubled,

      lead us into the peace of Your presence;

 If our minds are confused,

      bring us knowledge and understanding;

 If our hearts are broken,

      comfort us with Your unsurpassed love;

 If our strength is failing,

      touch us with Your loving help and healing;

 If our feelings are bruised,

      pour on us the balm of Your comfort and Word;

 If our pathway ahead is puzzling,

      guide us with the calm and steady hand of Your Spirit;

 For in You, and in Your peace,

      We are eternally blessed and forever saved.

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Devotions - Monday 19th of December

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Lord Jesus Christ; Your presence is more precious to us as each day goes by.  We yearn for Your friendship, Your compassion, Your healing, Your guidance and Your salvation.  In this season of ‘goodwill’, come to us afresh and challenge us to go further in our love, our generosity and our compassion. In this way, may we show that Your presence has made a difference to our lives. We praise You, Lord Jesus Christ:

AMEN

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Theme for the week: AID

1. For self

Look back over everything you have given money towards this last year, by means of tithe or other giving.  Pray that these organisations and institutions will continue to do a godly work

2. For friends and family

Pray for those of your family and friends who are in particular need at this time.  Pray that they will know the love and support of others in this Christmas season

3. For the church and its work

Pray for the work of the church this Christmas, especially for its special service; carol, midnight or Christingle services, and also its charitable work.  Pray that all these will receive good support

4. For neighbourhood, country and world (the ‘news’)

Offer to the Lord the aid organisations you support.  They will receive funding from various sources; pray that their good work will receive as much support as possible

Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
Brief Bible studies from 1 Timothy, containing some personal advice from a wise evangelist to a junior church leader
select a book from the Bible to do a brief Bible study including discipleship notes
Brief Bible studies from Psalms 1-24, the hymn book of the Bible
Brief Bible studies of the introductions to the four Gospels, including the birth of Jesus
Brief Bible studies from Jonah, the 'runaway prophet'
Brief Bible studies from 2 Corinthians in which Paul defends his ministry and reveals some remarkable teaching
Bible studies from Ezekiel, God's prophet to the people of Israel in Exile
Brief Bible studies from Hebrews, an open letter to Jewish people who were thinking intelligently about whether to accept Christ.
Brief Bible studies from 1 Samuel, the stories of David's early life including the victory over Goliath and the trouble between himself and king Saul.
Brief Bible studies from Proverbs, the famous book of 'Widsom' including many sayings of Solomon and others
Bible studies from Gen 25-36, the life story of Jacob, the devious youngster who became the father of many tribes and the forefather 'ISRAEL'
Bible studies from Isaiah 1-12 - The early prophecies and experiences of Isaiah of Jerusalem
Bible studies in Malachi - the last prophetic advice to God's Old Testament people before the coming of the Messiah
Bible studies from Matthew 26-28 - the Passion of Christ
Bible studies from Galatians, Paul's letter to some Christians who needed to know the difference between Christians and Jews
Bible studies from Ephesians, Paul's letter of encouragement to churches around Ephesus
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Bible studies from Exodus - from leaving Egypt to the giving of the Law
Bible studies from Amos - the first prophet to speak out against the sins of Israel
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Bible studies from Philippians, Paul's letter to a church he had founded, to keep them on the right track!
Bible studies in Judges - the record of great leaders of Israel in the years immediately after the occupation of the Promised Land
Bible studies from Luke 1-8, Luke's account of Jesus' birth and the beginning of His ministry
Bible studies from Isaiah 40-66 - Some of the most influential and memorable prophecies of the Old Testament, Jesus Himself quote these prophecies frequently
Brief Bible studies from 1 Corinthians; a substantial letter telling a young church how to be a loving servant of the Lord
Bible studies from Gen 12-24, the story of Abraham and the birth of Isaac
Bible studies from Matthew 8-9, Jesus' first public minitrys in Galilee
Bible studies from Ephesians, Paul's letter to the churches around Ephesus , setting out the Gospel for Gentile churches with a vision of growth and evangelism
Bible studies from the Gospel of Mark, that part of the story of Jesus after the transfiguration and before His entry into Jerusalem.
Bible studies from Matthew 15-17, the disciples begin to learn the truth about Jesus and His ministry

Isaiah 11:11-16

Here, the prophet has a vision of a time when God will so take hold of the affairs of nations and powers that His will is done, and His people are drawn together .  He will call out to them and gather them together ...

This Advent reading speaks of God’s intent to do His will on earth and bring His people together.  It is a divine glimpse of the ‘End Times’ when God will do a new work throughout the world, and especially amongst His people.

Luke 1:26-38

The angel Gabriel visits Mary and tells her what will happen to her.  It is a remarkable and stirring story, and it anounces that God is at work in power within His world!