4th Nisan Sunday 26th March To God Be The Glory Marching To Zion 1 Corinthians 12 v9:31 We are privileged and thank You that You have given us a hunger and a desire to eat at Your table, and then even more so that You have given us a place at Your table. Lord God of Israel, God Almighty, today we humbly ask for the gifts of Your Spirit. Whatever You have fashioned for us, may we receive it. However we have fallen short, may You forgive us. Let us return to You and be Your people, that You may be glorified, that Your name may be made known in the whole world, that in our expression of Your love, others may come to You and be satisfied. We want to give You glory and march in company into Your Heavenly Gates, rejoicing at the works of Your hands, at the splendour of all that You have done, are doing and will do. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 3rd Nisan Saturday 25th March Blessed Be Your Name Glory To God Deuteronomy 6 v16:19 To be called and stand ready on the battlefield. To make war both without and within in the name of the Most High, Jesus, Yeshua, the First Born Amongst All Creation. What a privilege You have afforded us, Oh God! What a miracle blessing You have bestowed upon Your chosen people! Now the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, as Your word declares, and we are do all that we do out of love for the truth, so help us, this day, Lord, and in the days to come, to stand rightly and justly for Your Kingdom on earth. Break every attack on the walls of Your truth, turn back every scheme and plot to bring down Your sovereignty, extinguish every fiery dart of the Enemy, silence every accusing tongue, for Your glory and Your glory alone. In all things, may our love for you be as evident as Your love for us. Glory hallelujah and glory amen! Romans 7 v9:22 Your Love, Oh Lord Father's Heart 2nd Nisan Friday 24th March Onwards, Christian Soldiers Into The Garden Philemon v4:13 To be returned to You, O God. To a relationship free from worldly pursuits and pleasures, to a life free from shame, pain, sickness, suffering and sin. This is the last, faultless condition. This is how we were originally called to be. Yet our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are dull, weighed down by the burden of guilt. Help us again, Lord God of Israel, remember Your goodness and mercy. Come, change our hearts and minds toward You, so the things of the world grow strangely dim. Let us pass this burden to the cross, where You paid the price demanded for it, and then take up once again the armour and robes that You have blessed us with, to walk as soldiers, warriors for Your Kingdom. As the Sabbath comes, may we be prepared to meet it, and may we cover the ground between here and there as the victorious children that You have called us to be in this dark and sinful world. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. ​ 1st Nisan Thursday 23rd March Arise Because He Lives Judges 5 How we celebrate You, O Lord, for Your throne is built upon righteousness justice. You are peace, comfort and rest to those who would receive from You, You are fierce and terrible towards those who stand against Your way. As we enter the month of the Passover we are reminded of Your edict issued to Pharaoh, and how Your revealed Yourself through signs and wonders, proclaiming Your superiority over ten of Egypt's strongest gods with a plague for each. We tremble at the thought of Your arrival, just as we share in the joy of anticipation, when King Jesus comes to this world for a second time. Fill our cups until that time, Lord, that we may in turn pour out to others. Hallelujah to the King! Amen! 29th Adar Wednesday 22nd March Moment By Moment Knowing You, Jesus Hebrews 11 v16:33 Help us in faith today, LORD. If not heard, to hear it, if not seen to see it, if not felt to feel it, if not known to know it. That step beyond the known, that anchor that holds within the veil. Not that we want faith in vain, Lord, for to have so much as to move mountains yet not have love is folly, but rather we want faith in You, the deep and natural, simple faith. School us in it, cultivate us in it, that we can inspire others towards it, for Your glory and Jesus's name, amen. 28th Adar Tuesday 21st March Preserve Me Who Am I? Romans 9 v4:8 Keeper of my soul. Preserver of my life. I lay myself down at Your feet. I am but dust without You. I ask You, Father, for provision this day. I am a wild olive branch grafted in to a well cultivated tree. I know that I am already blessed, beyond measure, beyond my ability to fully comprehend yet, Lord, I find myself asking for more. May Your abundance pass swiftly through my hands as power once passed through the body of the Son. To bless others. To uplift and supply the needs of my neighbours and society. For Your glory and name's sake. Amen. 27th Adar Monday 20th March I'm Gonna Clap My Hands Come Drink At My Table Mark 7 v24:30 You call people to come to You. First the Jews, then the Gentiles. Yet all who come to You must acknowledge Jesus as Lord. Then those prepared to turn and walk in the way that You have set before them will come and eat at Your table. Lord God Almighty, You are sovereign. We cannot depart from the right or left of what You have laid down for our lives if we want to remain with You. We cannot impress upon You our desires, thoughts and dreams. You were here before the world began, You will remain when all else has passed away. Throughout time, You have revealed Yourself as good and devoted to Your children. Such as healing the woman's daughter. Let Your glory be with us and manifest in us today, Lord, especially where it pertains to care for the young. May the work, schemes, powers, potentates, dominions and strongholds of the Enemy be brought down for Your glory, and the relief of Your beleaguered daughters, whatever the wretchedness of their condition. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. ​ 26th Adar Sunday 19th March My Saviour Loves, My Saviour Lives Yahweh Numbers 12 v6:8 It is too much to comprehend You, Lord of Lords and King of Kings and beyond this to fathom a heart that turns itself against You and Your servants. Yet such as we once all were. You have expressed a desire to restore Your children to Yourself, You have called us home with a sacrifice of unrivalled and unparalleled magnitude. Help us, O Lord, and continue to be merciful towards us, forgiving our sins and giving us the opportunity to change. Lead us by the narrow path, do with us what is required, for Your glory and name's sake. May we be obedient to You and seek Your face, with thanksgiving and praise for all that You are doing, have done and will do forever. In Jesus's name, amen. ​​ 25th Adar Saturday 18th March Draw Me Close To You Psalm 139 Isaiah 61 v1:3 With these words You declared Your ministry upon the earth open, Lord Jesus. Today we celebrate You. Your beauty and majesty, Your humility and grace. You wept for the fate of those who would betray You, You reserved Your final words of blessing for those who beat You and nailed You to a Cross. Who is like You in all of the world? The Heavens rightly declare Your sovereignty and place. Immanuel. Messiah. Name Above All Names. Lamb Of God. Lion Of Judah. How we wait and look toward Your triumphant return! How we kneel and pray to be like You in our walk, will and way. Hosanna to the King of Kings! Hallelujah to Yeshua, the Saviour, Most High forever! Amen! Luke 19 v37:44 Beautiful Great Is Your Faithfulness (Psalm 92) 24th Adar Friday 17th March I Will Worship Ding Dong Merrily On High Psalm 116 v12:19 How do we celebrate and remember You, Oh Lord God of Israel? With thanksgiving and praise! With songs and shouts of joy! You are the LORD, our God, and we love You. The beauty of Your majesty, the splendour of Your creation, the wonder of the works of Your hands, the incomprehensible joy of the truth of our salvation. Every day is a day to celebrate Your birth! Every day is a day to mark Your sacrifice! Every day is a reason to give thanks for Your resurrection! No matter the season or our situation, let us celebrate You this day, in Jesus's name, amen! 23rd Adar Thursday 16th March His Love My Wonderful Lord Ephesians 6 v1:9 Help us be in right relationship today, Father in Heaven. We know that there is no need for any other mediator in our spiritual lives between ourselves and You other than Your own Son, Jesus, who is the Messiah, yet in our earthly lives coming under and upholding the right authority upholds You and strengthens our case and cause against the plans and assaults of the Evil One. As sons and daughters, as husbands and wives, as masters and servants, help us serve You with humility, joy and thanksgiving, uplifting those that You have appointed to lead, setting aside grumbling, fear and malcontent so that we may wait for and they receive Your blessing. We pray for our elders and leaders, that they may shoulder their responsibility towards You first and foremost, that Your Holy Spirit strengthen them and guide them, bless them in the seen and the unseen, for Your glory. Amen. 22nd Adar Wednesday 15th March Rejoice Lord, You're Mighty Genesis 9 v1:7 You have done it, Lord. You have made a way that all can enter in to Your presence. You have put forth Your mighty power, You have revealed Yourself through Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ. Glory hosanna! Glory to the Most High, Living King! Lord, You promised to establish Noah and his sons and their wives, even knowing that that which was twisted against itself and You was still amongst them. We need the establishing and the provision, Lord, we need You to cut out what is holding us back, that we may even continue without an eye or an ear if it means we gain heaven and the Eternal Glory with You. Better is one day in Your courts, O God, than a thousand elsewhere. We exalt You and lift You on high, for You are our refuge and strength this and every day, Teach us in the way we should go, in Jesus's name, amen! ​​ 21st Adar Tuesday 14th March Blessed Assurance A Mighty Fortress 1 Corinthians 1 v27:31 ​May we ever remember that we are but dust without You, O Lord God of Israel. You are the source of life, the Maker and Creator of all things. We have no strength or refuge without You, when You found us we were lost, lonely, broken and afraid. As we remember our condition, may we also break out in celebration too. For what You have done. For what You achieved through Your death on the Cross, through Your raising back to life. Your Spirit has been poured out on all things, may it grow and flare in us this day. Glory be to the King of Kings! Hallelujah! Worthy is the Lamb that was slain! Who was, and is, and is to come! Amen! 20th Adar Monday 13th March Praise Is Rising El Shaddai Matthew 8 v16:20 Today we give You the glory, Father. It is ever rising up to You, it is ever around Your throne. We align ourselves with that which exalts You, we declare and sing our praises we read and acknowledge the scripture that tells us how You moved in power and authority upon the earth and of the enormous sacrifice that You made forsaking Your home and pasture, that we might receive it here also through the transforming power of Your blood. El Shaddai! Almighty God! You are worthy of all praise. We lift our hands and worship You again, so excellent are Your ways in all the world. Amen! https://youtube.com/watch?v=SNnTFDNPT3U 19th Adar Sunday 12th March Sing To Jesus At The Cross 1 Thessalonians 2 v4:8 Help us preach the gospel, O God of Israel. Not for human praise or worldly trinkets, but rather for the true treasure that is stored up in Heaven. Help us seek and find for the safe passage and the previously trodden path, as long as it accords with Your will and way for our lives. As riverbeds dry and the world reports of news that chills the soul, may we remember Your blessing and calling, O God of Jacob, and may we know more how to go out and humble ourselves, that we may be of service to You and Your Kingdom upon this earth, amen. 18th Adar Saturday 11th March A double portion of praise for the Sabbath. All My Hope Ancient Gates Leviticus 26 v1:13 We are nothing if we do not stand with You. We are so blessed to have been called by You, received by You. Do You ask so much, that we stand for Your Kingdom? For Your statutes? To uphold Your name? You have called us out of the world, to live with You in glory. Though we cannot win Your favour by following Your Laws, we uphold Your wisdom and truth out of love and gratitude. We observe Your feast days and Sabbaths out of a desire to know You more. You see and know our observance, may it be a pleasing sacrifice to You. Lord, today we thank You for Your Son, Jesus. We needed a Saviour. We all need a Rock of Salvation to come to, to stand upon. You opened a Way that we could come before You, and avoid the wrath to come on all mankind for its sinful nature and its inability to survive in Your holiness. In the texts today we see Your decree for those that serve You, and for those that stand against. So let us give thanks for the Way that You opened up, and celebrate the light that has shone in the darkness, that You may be glorified. Amen Leviticus 26 v14:24 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Be Still My Soul ​​ 17th Adar Friday 10th March I Am Redeemed Strong Tower 1 Samuel 28 v6:25 Lord God of Heaven, Saul was the epitome of fallen man. Throughout his life, he displayed the pride, arrogance, ignorance and vanity that plagues a people separated from You. You did not call him or cause him to be this way, it was in his operation as a free willed human being that he continually and wilfully turned away from Your statutes, ordinances, decrees and way. He was the king that Your people thought that they wanted. What they needed to be like other nations. Yet this is not or never their calling or identity. It should be You first, You only, because of who You are and what You have done. In this last part of Saul's life we see all of his human folly on display. A failing to persist in trust and humility, a calling upon sorcery, divination and witchcraft to make sense of what is passing, an ignorance of all that he knew in his heart to be true about You. Today we pray against such folly in our lives. Against not only our own misunderstanding, but also those of our families over the generations. We stand in prayer and obedience against sorcery, divination and witchcraft and cancel all curses, bonds, spells and protectorates in the wonderful and powerful name of Jesus, who is the Messiah, amen. 16th Adar Thursday 9th March Victory Belongs To Jesus My God Is Awesome Hebrews 1 v1:4 We cannot estimate Your value, High King of Heaven, we are not able to comprehend the fulness of Your might and power. What You have done for us, past, present and future. What You have achieved. In the freeing of Your people from bondage, in Egypt, in Babylon, you achieved a nation wide overcoming, vanquishing Your enemies and ushering in blessing and prosperity to those who stood up for Your name. We look forward to a time when Your Spirit catches fire again in Your Church and believe that You can and will do this to glorify Your name. Remember mercy and expose our folly, we pray, today, that we may turn and receive. That we may see and say that the LORD is good. Amen. 15th Adar Wednesday 8th March Precious Oil Psalm 19 Habakkuk 3 v8:19 ​We pray and long for Your coming. The night is always darkest before the dawn though. In the times of waiting may we continue to uphold You, in remembrance, in witness, in celebration and in prayer. You are our trust, our salvation, our deliverer. You were before there was time, You will continue to be after all of this world has gone. So, Lord, let us be as the hills and the mountains, as the angels and the nations, as we will be on the day of Your glorious return, and bow down before You. You are worthy of all honour and praise. Amen. 14th Adar Tuesday 7th March My Lighthouse This Is What You Do Mark 9 v2:30 Lord God Jehovah, You are the light and banner that goes before us. You fight our battles, You defeat our foes. You are sovereign. Your way is so much higher, Your thoughts are so much deeper, why do not more people turn and come to You? It is the weight of the Enemy that bears upon us, upon all mankind, yet You defeated him at the Cross. Help us take our place in Your plan for Redemption, help us realise Your desire to destroy him utterly, bringing peace and resolution to all who would call upon Your name. Guide us with Your Spirit, lead us with Your word and truth, we pray, in Jesus's name. Amen. 13th Adar Monday 6th March I Will Rise You Make Beautiful Things Psalm 139 v1:18 Who can compare to You in Your excellence and capability, O God? What power or dominion can claim such attention to detail, such abundance of beauty? From the petals of a flower and the wings of a butterfly, to the galactic spirals? From each and every snowflake to the fascination of the human eye? Help us to see the splendour of Your creation today, Father. In one way, in many ways. And may we share in them, in witness and fellowship, so that our appreciation, awe and wonder may grow. And, where grumblings and arguments rise, may we bold to trump them with the continual and ever widening knowledge of Your glorious earth, in Jesus's name we pray, amen. 12th Adar Sunday 5th March Hosanna This Is Amazing Grace Philippians 3 v8:14 To be lifted by You from the miry clay. Washed clean. Set upon a Rock, with feet shod in the reassurance that comes from the gospel of peace. Oh God, how we want and need this from You each and every day. As we press into the new week, as we look towards the work that You have for us in Your Kingdom, we go only as You go with us. May Your spirit be alive within us, may we do Your will and, above all, may we glorify the One who made it all possible. Jesus, called Yeshua, the Messiah. Amen. 11th Adar Saturday 4th March Fill My Cup, Lord Agnus Dei 2 Samuel 3 v6:12 In the passages today we see that doing right is no guarantee of a good end in this life. Your word says that it rains on the just and the unjust. You would not be perfect and fair if you allowed favour only to a select few. It is to the things of the next life that we must also look, knowing that our estate as adopted sons and daughters, first fruits and heirs, extends best beyond this realm, into the great beyond. It also says in Your word that better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. Help us be mindful of this today, Lord, to accept Your complete sovereignty over each and every situation, even if it does not go the way that we would like. Yes, we pray to be established in Your name and to share in Your victory, yet we will not grumble or grieve overly in times of hardship or strife. The greatest hardship or distress is to receive nothing from You but punishment on that day of Your return. You have set Your desire upon us, as Your children, and You will give greater than we can imagine on that day, so fill us, lead us and guide us this day for Your glory, in Jesus's name. Amen! Nahum 3 v8:15 All Who Are Thirsty Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour 10th Adar Friday 3rd March I Am Free I Will Waste My Life ​John 10 v11:18 Great Shepherd, You watch over the lives of Your people. You guide and comfort. You chide and bless. You provide for their needs, You protect them from harm. Like no other, You lay down Your life for us. How can we repay You? What can we give in response to a gift so great? We could never afford the price, Lord, yet what You request is humility and praise. To be like You, to the best of our ability. Help us and guide us in this today, for Your glory, in Jesus's name. Amen. ​ 9th Adar Thursday 2nd March Praises God Will Make A Way 1 Samuel 15 v1:11 Help us not depart from Your path to the left or the right today, Lord. You have forgiven us, now restore us we pray. May sickness and infirmity be bound and cast away from each of us, that we may testify to Your goodness and grace. Where we are tired or troubled, may we be restored. Help us also, Lord, to be steadfast and resolute, deliberate in our profession. Let us steel ourselves to the commitment, walking in Your way until victory is won. Even where the temporary things of this world may glitter or glow in our sight, let us not be distracted. We pray all of this in the Mighty and precious name of Jesus. Amen. 8th Adar Wednesday 1st March Come Make War See His Love John 1 v14:34 You came and lived among us, Lord, full of grace and truth. You are the King of Heaven, able to overcome all opposition and to defeat every enemy. Though the religious leaders at the time expected a warrior king, clothed in majesty, to deliver them from the Roman occupation, in truth came a humble servant whom by sacrifice would rise up and overcome sin and the grave, the greatest enemies of all mankind. Lord, today, help us be more like You. Let Your Holy Spirit guide us in the way that we should go, that we may honour You in Your actions and bring about Your Kingdom on earth for Your glory and name's sake. Amen. 7th Adar Tuesday 28th February Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Come Drink At My Table Luke 22 v14:21 Communion, Lord. To sit at table with You. To eat of Your bread, to drink of Your wine. To remember the body that was broken that we might live. To partake of the blood by which that new life comes. May we commune with You today, Lord. To know Your presence. To rejoice in Your dominion. To know our place in what has transpired. You have made the sacrifice. You have opened the way. You have called us to sit and eat. Thank You, O thou great Jehovah. Thank You, O thou humble Son. Thank You, O thou Holy Spirit. Thank You, praises, Three In One. Amen. ​ 6th Adar Monday 27th February Abide With Me Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing 1 Corinthians 13 We need love more and more each passing day. In our homes, our relationships, the Enemy of life is taking more and more from us. Help us drown him in love, Lord. Help us speak the name that You set for Yourself, "God who saves", Yeshua, Jesus, the Messiah more and more, each time with increasing boldness and assurance. You are not the God of Destruction, You are the God of Life, and we pray to You and You alone. Light the fire of love in each of us so that its light will cause the darkness to flee., in Jesus's name. Amen. 5th Adar Sunday 26th February Light A Fire Shall We Gather At The River? 1 Corinthians 11 v3:11 Lord we come to You with fear and trembling, in awe and wonder. We are small things before our Maker. The mighty one who created the Heavens and the Earth. We want to be the best we can before You. To acknowledge Your sovereignty, to show thankfulness for our privilege, out of love for who You are. We know that we can come before You as we are, in the wretchedness of our condition. We know clothes and attire do not make the man or the woman, that we are all naked and poor in the threads and coverings of this temporary world yet, wherever possible, we want to be deliberate and intentional in showing our gratitude to You. So, let us put on the garments that You would have us wear and appear before You as You would have us appear, in Jesus's name, for Your glory and the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth. Today, Lord, we intercede for the needy and the suffering. In our lives, in our societies, in our relationships, in our hearing, those that have not and need You to overcome and deliver. Press us into service, guide us in speech and execution, stir us to action, in love and thanksgiving, in witness and truth. That the name of Jesus be exalted and lifted high, that we may share with them the burden of their travail, that we may look to You, in humility, and say, "Come, Lord Jesus, come." Amen. 4th Adar Saturday 25th February Trust And Obey Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Daniel 10 v15:20 As unworthy wretches, we cannot lift our heads in Your presence, Lord God of Israel, King of the Heavens and the Earth. As much as we know, as much as we are, we are but dust before You. Yet You have called us. You have justified us, blessed us, forgiven us. You have poured out Your blood that we might live and walk in righteousness. There is no other way we can go, or would want to go. All things considered, it is Your will and desire that we might live and receive, so let us walk in this today. Not vain or puffed up, but strong and assured in the faith that comes from knowing that our Saviour lives. Amen! Hebrews 4 v12:16 What A Friend We Have In Jesus Old Rugged Cross 3rd Adar Friday 24th February Lord I Need You I Go Down On My Knees James 1 v17:27 Your strength is made perfect in our weakness, Father God. Where it is impossible for us, it is possible for You. Yet we are called to obedience, to preparation, because we must show faith. We must not be reliant on You without action. We must want to get well. Help us, this day, to put on the whole armour. Help us stand for You in our brokenness. We need to charge our lamps and trim our wicks. However much we suffer, we will never suffer as You did. However beaten down we get, You will give us the strength to stand. You are the lifter of our heads. Alight in us, we pray, in Jesus's name, amen. ​ 2nd Adar Thursday 23rd February Like Oil Take Me In To Holy Of Holies Revelation 19 v1:7 Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us, this day, our daily bread and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours, forever, amen. 1st Adar Wednesday 22nd February As For Me And My House Lord Of All Hopefulness Ecclesiastes 1 v1:11 The world, without You, Lord of Lords, is a bleak and unholy place. People clamour and gag after their own courses and desires. Every scrap of food is fought over, the wealthy buy and sell their brothers for the sake of bread. There is no joy anywhere. Love is meaningless, peace is but a word denoting a lack of sound. Yet there are those who would choose it, Lord, over You. For You require obedience and fealty. Acknowledgement and repentance. In truth, it is a joy and an honour to serve You, King of Kings. To those who turn to You it is life and life in abundance. Though it is not without trial in this same world that seethes so mightily to do without You, it is life and hope and provision beyond measure. We choose to follow You, for Your ways are higher, Your thoughts are deeper. We commit to loving You gladly, because You loved us first. Be blessed, Holy One of Israel, be exalted, lifted high. In this new month to come. In our hearts, in our lives, in our communities, in our families. For Your glory, in Jesus's name we pray, amen. 30th Shevat Tuesday 21st February All You've Done Deep Cries Out Zechariah 6 v8:15 All the good things we have come from You, Lord Jehovah. Yet You are also the God who gives and takes away. In these times, Father, may we remember that to trust You is faith. May You comfort and guide us when we lose the things that we cherish, and even love, by discernment through Your Holy Spirit. Yet, if no answer is forthcoming, may we step into thanksgiving and praise nonetheless, trusting that You will make all things clear on the day and hour of Your glorious return. In the name of Jesus we pray this, amen. 29th Shevat Monday 20th February Welcome Holy Spirit Glorified 2 Corinthians 3 v7:18 ​As we receive You, we lift You up, Lord God Jehovah. Not that we may be counted as righteous, though we will receive righteousness. Not that we may be glorified, though we will receive glory. Not that we may be justified, though we will receive justification. Not so that we can be forgiven, though we will receive forgiveness. You have loved us first, and have covered us with the blood of the Lamb, that we may be able to stand in Your presence at all. You have conferred upon us every blessing that we do not deserve. We cannot worship You for selfish gain. Rather, we worship You out of recognition of the love that You have shown for us, and a burning desire to lift that love up back to You because You are who You say You are. Glory, praise and honour be to the King of Kings, this day and every day, for He alone is worthy of all praise. Amen. 28th Shevat Sunday 19th February I'm A Lover Of Your Presence Praise The Lord, O My Soul Deuteronomy 6 v4:9 You are never far from us, Lord of Hosts, yet You are magnificent, You sit above the circle of the Earth. You are enthroned on High. It is impossible to understand Your nature without comprehension of the trinity. You are one whole, complete and without need, yet You are three distinct persons, roles, that bleed across our perceived realities to form a cohesive picture of total agreement and union. Wow. Though difficult to grasp, Lord, we, Your children and disciples, pray for those who struggle to comprehend this mystery. You are active today as You have been throughout the days of Creation, so let Your Holy Spirit come and touch the lives of those who wrestle with the concept, that they may see and hear and know that the Lord Jehovah is good and able to save. We pray this in the name of the Son, Jesus, called the Messiah, through the power of the Holy Spirit and for the glory of the Father in Heaven. Amen! 27th Shevat Saturday 18th February Holy Is The Lord God Almighty Days Of Elijah John 6 v9:11 We talk about the 'simple gospel', we talk about 'simple faith.' Yet, in reality, You are pouring out miracle after miracle every day, in every moment of our lives. Before we came and when we are gone, You were there, You still will remain. God of Wonders, Lord God of All Creation, we bow down and worship You today. For who You are. For what You have done. For what You are doing. For what You will do. And we petition and pray to be a positive and active part of it. To align ourselves with You. To have done with the old ways and to take up the new. The Lord, Jehovah, the Maker and Creator of all the earth, and Jesus, His Son, the Messiah, so close with the Holy Spirit to be One and the Same. The world groans as if in birth pangs for with the longing for it. All of Heaven waits, with baited breath, to see it. Come, live among us, we pray, as we turn to You forever. Amen. Exodus 17 v5:16, 18 v1:6 Whom Shall I Fear? Praise Adonai 26th Shevat Friday 17th February Consuming Fire Consuming Fire Hebrews 10 v24 What a joy. What a privilege. What grace! What splendour! The name Above All Names. The name of Jesus. It does not matter how we invoke it. What words we use, because in proclaiming the greatest thing in all of Heaven there is the forgiveness of sins. He has made a way. He has paid the price. He has suffered and died in our place. Coming into this Sabbath rest, may we be cleansed and burnt anew. Let every evil thing fall away, spent. And may the Spirit of God, living, alive, powerful, awaken and stir in our souls once again, as it did on the day when we first remembered Heaven and were called to take our place within it. We are not there yet, yet let that fire stir and burn within us and without us, for Your glory, that others may see and know that You are the Lord. Amen. ​https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qvu1PuOCvi8 25th Shevat Thursday 16th February Word Of God Speak Behold Our God Luke 5 v10:13 ​ You make all things new, Lord. When You speak, when You move, when you bless. When the disciples left their nets to become fishers of men, when the leper stretched out his hand in faith that You could heal him. You brought the dead to life. You opened the eyes of the blind. You cast out demons. Only where there was a lack of faith was Your ministry hindered, and this made You indignant. Their rejection grieved You to tears, Maker of the Heavens and the Earth. Keep us mindful of Your will and way, Father, keep us set on Your path. Bring us back to the fold, return us, we pray, to the sanctuary of Your wings. Only You can save. Lead us, O thou great Jehovah, we pray in Jesus's mighty name. Amen. 24th Shevat Wednesday 15th February Highly Exalted Rooftops Psalm 27 v1:4 We agree with the Father and declare the name of the Son from the rooftops. In the valleys and on the high mountains we will proclaim His name. By the power of the Holy Spirit we will stand and testify before the courts and rulers, before the nations, that Jesus Christ is the Living King, the One, the only, who is able to make the impossible come to pass. What is too hard for Him if He can save a wretch like me!? Today we pray for opportunity to speak and preach the name of Yeshua, the discernment to see the opportunity and the courage to speak it, even if our all of our preparation falls short. Amen. 23rd Shevat Tuesday 14th February We Need A Move Miracles Psalm 1 We are but dust without You, God of Miracles. We need your touch each and every day. How can we ask for more? We are like children, hungry for more. Yet we know this world is hungry also, and needy in its lack of knowledge and understanding. Information abounds, but what is done with it causes the most faithful amongst us to weep. We do not ask You to pour out Your wonder working power so that we may be lifted up, but that You may be. Faith would be that, even if we never saw a miracle, we would worship You for who we have heard You to be, yet we also know that there is nothing that is impossible for You. Be You, we pray, for Your glory. Come, Lord Jesus, and set the captives free. Amen. 22nd Shevat Monday 13th February How Lovely (Psalm 84) Praises Acts 15 v1:11 As many enter into the week's work, Lord, after beginning in worship, fellowship and praise, help the things that we have shared in and learnt dwell in us richly by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Help us put into practice what we have been taught, please give us opportunity to testify and feedback to those who share in fellowship with us, that we all may increase in faith. You go before us like a banner. May You also keep us safe from any traps and snares of the Evil One, undoing his mischief and calling us to account at each and every step. We must be ready for You, Lord of Lords, and bow down to no other. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, that we may pray and come into Your presence like this, thank You for Your forgiveness, mercy and grace. We pray in His name, for Your glory, and the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth. Amen. 21st Shevat Sunday 12th February Let the River Flow Let My Life Be Like A Love Song Hosea 7 v3:12 As we enter this new week, Lord God Jehovah, Lord of Hosts, we ask that You keep us mindful of Israel's vanity and pride. It is ever humanity's failing that in times of prosperity we forget our Lord and God. That we seek in other places as we dress in fine robes. That we become 'high minded' whilst the children of the Most High become a sufferance beneath our feet, that they toil and strive to uphold the weak and the sick, the widows and the orphans, simply gets in our way on our journey to our own greatness. In our blindness we believe that we richly deserve You. Keep our eyes open, O Lord, keep our hearts and minds aligned with Yours. Keep us to Your purpose in our lives and help us fulfil Your Kingdom promises to the world through Your Spirit and the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ. Live in us, we pray, and let Your river flow in His name, that You may be glorified and His name be lifted up forever. Amen. 20th Shevat Saturday 11th February Healer He Touched Me Deuteronomy 7 v9:17 Oh, Lord God of Israel, such are the benefits of standing with You. Let us take heed, help us to listen lest we die. Oh, Lord, who can stand against You? Surely being in league with Satan and the things of this world is enmity with You. How we need a Saviour, who is the Son of God. How desperate our position, how real and terrible our plight. These are not questions, these are statement of facts. We are like vapour in the wind, passing away, yet the Lord has set Himself to capture a portion of it, to craft a Kingdom from it that is both eternal and true. Father, today we lift our hands in desperation and plea, "Do not leave us or forsake us!" We pray this in the name of Jesus, Yeshua, Your Son, and commit ourselves to the sifting and turning from the things that are not of You, that we can be servants in obedience, joyful at the Master's return. Amen. James 4 v14:17, 5 v1:9 Lifesong Jesus Is Alive ​. 19th Shevat Friday 10th February Be Bold, Be Strong Our God Is An Awesome God 2 Corinthians 7 As we see and receive and know that You are God, the same that sits high above the circle of the earth; the same that was Lord over Isaac and Jacob; the same that gave life to the sun, the moon and the stars; the same that came as the humble Son, Jesus; let us also find and rejoice in each other, as adopted sons and daughters, and bathe in the glory that shines from You, Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Let us not rest until we find it. Let us not stumble until we hold fast to the truth. The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, and open to all who would accept Jesus, Yeshua, as their Lord and Saviour. Where doubt and conflict burden our brow, help us lay down our struggles and defilement and take up instead the simple gospel. A living Saviour, a risen King, in Jesus's name, amen. 18th Shevat Thursday 9th February All Is Well Light The Fire Again Psalm 63 Your faithfulness stretches to the skies, Lord of Hosts. In Your mercy and compassion You give us peace like no other. You cause it to rise up in us like a well spring river. Help us be buoyed up in that peace, Lord, today, help us also to recognise its source and give thanks and due obedience to You, Father, in the name of Your Son, Jesus, amen. 17th Shevat Wednesday 8th February Fine Holding Nothing Back Proverbs 16 v9 Yes, Lord, in You we have hope and rest, comfort and peace. You are a tower of billowing smoke that goes before us during the day, and a blazing pillar of fire that goes before us in the night. You are our establisher, our righteousness, the source of all power and life. Thank You, Father, and please continue to direct our steps. Thank You, Jesus, the Son, and please continue to intercede for us as shepherd of the flock. Keep us humble. And thank You, Holy Spirit, for all the things, seen and unseen, that You lift us through each day. All glory, honour and praise are Yours, Lord. Amen. 16th Shevat Tuesday 7th February Simple Gospel Thy Word Hebrews 4 v9:13 Oh Lord! We want to be right with You. Thank You for Your scriptures, the written word for us to explore, like pilgrims on a journey. Thank You for those who toiled ceaselessly throughout the ages to bring these works to us, those who carefully copied, those who faithfully worked. We acknowledge that You inspired it all, and ask Your help in the interpreting and, most importantly, the actioning of what it tells us to do in all that concerns Your Kingdom and its coming upon the earth. Let Your light shine and our feet walk bathed in it today, we pray. Amen. ​. 15th Shevat Monday 6th February Better Is One Day Eagles Wings Romans 14 v7:9 We surrender ourselves so that You can use us as vessels for Your Spirit, God of Israel. We want to see Jesus, more and more, and the best way to do this is to have Him live through us. But we are not passive in this, the choice to be still is our own and ongoing profession. Help us in this today, Father, guide us once again with infinite love and patience and help us be Your children, growing living and learning how to walk in Your love. You bless us in this, Lord, and we thank You, in Jesus's mighty name. Amen. 14th Shevat ​Sunday 5th February Victory Belongs To Jesus Arms Of Love Psalm 145 v16:21 ​Thank you for Your priceless gift, Lord of Hosts. Your Son, the only Son that came directly from You, given up for sacrifice, willingly stepping into this world to face punishment and death, a penalty that He did not deserve but chose to bear for all of us here, that we might have the opportunity to be saved. You would not ask this of those who follow You, Lord. It is a measure of Your greatness that the burden of sacrifice for Your people is carried by You. Wow. That is who You are, Lord God of Israel, the giver of priceless gifts. Lord, help us receive Jesus this day, and each day, through the filling of Your Holy Spirit and, as such, open ourselves to be used by You, to pour that great love out towards others. In the name of Jesus, by the blood of Jesus, and for the glory of You, our Father in Heaven, amen, and glory hallelujah! And amen! 13th Shevat Saturday 4th February Psalm 63 Psalm 19 Ephesians 5 v17:21 This Sabbath day we simply give You thanks and praise, Lord God, Maker of the heavens and the Earth. You are far and above, You sit above the circle of the earth. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You for hearing every prayer and cry of our hearts. Even when we were far from You, You listened for our voice. Your Word encourages us to lift up our voices and worship You, so we offer You this sacrifice of praise and thank You for the songs and the music, for ears to hear and eyes to see, for each other and for Your word. Thank You for the things that are seen and the things that are unseen. Thank You for each and every gift that You give us, in our lives and in each and every day. Praises, glory and honour to Your name, Yahweh Elohim, and the Name Above All Names, Yeshua, Jesus, Messiah, Your same and Son. Amen. Psalm 10 v16:18 Psalm 3 Psalm 23 12th Shevat Friday 3rd February Jesu Christo Basta Jesu Masih Ki Jai Romans 14 v11: 13 You are in the mix, dear Lord. You will carry the fight. Members of every nation of the earth will be at Your feet, Lord, yet let us not grow so fond of earthly things as to be comfortable in our course. Let us not be so attached to our national identity, that which is associated most with the place of our birth, and help us see through Your eyes the riches in glory we inherit when we enter in to the Kingdom with You. Who are we that You are mindful of us? Yet You are...and in this lays the reason that allegiance anywhere else, or to any other thing, is so wholly unacceptable. So keep us to Your narrow path today, Lord we pray. For Your glory, and the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth, amen. ​. 11th Shevat Thursday 2nd February Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Lord Reign In Me Deuteronomy 6 v6:13 The passage goes on to talk of Your jealousy for Your people, Father God. You have pursued us, help us turn to pursue You. To set aside the things that cause our situation to worsen, to take up that which is good and righteous and true. Lord, we need Your Spirit as counsellor, teacher and guide. As we go, go before us, we pray, and light the way so others may follow too. You called us to, "Go and make disciples of all nations." Yet we need You in this, as the Author of Salvation. Be that God for us, this day, jealous for Your people and hungry for them to return to You. In Jesus's name, amen. 10th Shevat Wednesday 1st February How He Loves Us You Make Me Brave ​ Hosea 7 v7:10 May the warnings of Hosea be a warning to our hearts today, Lord of Hosts. Your people, Israel, would come to You then fall away from You, causing You anguish. They would take up with the intrigues of the world, and fall on their knees before idols. Just because many years have passed since that time, Lord, we must still examine ourselves for signs of falling away. Seeking You, in Spirit and truth, asking Your Spirit for guidance and discernment. We were all slaves once, and You set us free. The only way for us to return to captivity is through falling asleep in our faith. Stir us, rebuke us, we pray, and reveal any part of our lives that may contribute to a return to darkness. Your Word says that we will never be tempted beyond our ability to overcome it, that You will always provide a way out. Though it may be a difficult road, we make commitment in our prayer, to take that path whatever the cost, in Jesus's name. Better is one day in Your courts, Lord. Amen. 9th Shevat Tuesday 31st January 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus Yahweh Zephaniah 3 v17:20 Your promise is to come again. Your word talks of a thousand year reign. Today we press into prayer for the same. For prophecy's fulfilment, for Your Kingdom come upon the earth. To be agents and ambassadors, to be royal priests according to Your strictest calling. Nothing else will satisfy or slake our thirst, to drink from the well that never runs dry. You are Jesus, our Messiah. You are the LORD, our God. Yahweh Elohim, King of all Creation. As Your promises come to pass, let us not turn away. From the hard tasks. from the Enemy, however he manifests himself against us. Let us resolute until the end. Your promise is to restore us in Your glory, for Your name's sake, and better is one day in Your courts than a thousand years elsewhere. Keep us to Your task this day, we pray, amen. 8th Shevat Monday 30th January Just One Look From The King I Will Sing The Wondrous Story 2 Kings 4 v1:7 Provision, Lord, miraculous provision. Not that we can array ourselves in fine clothes and parade ourselves about for all to see, but that we can testify to Your goodness and sew back righteously into Your Kingdom. Provision to provide for others, provision to live well if that is our blessing. You are the God of, 'Yes!' and 'Amen!' Today help open our eyes to the provision that You pour out for us. In doing so, help us lift up our portion to You rightly, to divide rightly what is good to give. Help us to tithe diligently, help us too to give generously. And, Lord, great is Your name, help us at the appropriate time to receive with thanksgiving and praise. Let us honour You in all that we do, for Your glory and name's sake. Jesus, the Messiah, Son of God, amen. 7th Shevat Sunday 29th January Jesus Paid It All Old Rugged Cross John 5 v31:47 As we continue on in the understanding of Your love, let us also acknowledge the divinity of Your Son. You are so close as to be indistinguishable from Him. You do not violate Your oneness, You are not separate. As with the Spirit, You are one and the same. Three persons, one God. It is difficult for our minds to grasp it, yet it ascribes Your condition perfectly, allowing You to move within Your creation, yet be separate from it; allowing You to hover before it was created; allowing You to die on a cross that all men might be saved. We must wonder at You. Even the enemies of Your cross must cry out before You. You are far and above, You are worthy of all praise. Lord, expose within us and around us any doubts to Your identity this day. Help us apply the truth of who You are to the wounds of our life, so that we may speak fairly and evenly of that same truth as it applies to others' lives. You are the First and the Last, and You deserve good and accurate witness, for Your glory, amen. 6th Shevat Saturday 28th January How Great Thou Art He Reigns Psalm 17 Today we lift up our songs of praise to You in thankfulness for who You are and what You have done. You are Faithful and True. You have overcome sin and the grave. You are Jesus, the Messiah. You are our refuge and strength. You have made a way where there was no way. Today we want to live in that. The fulness of Your Kingdom come down upon the earth. The truth that our lives have been radically transformed from death to life. Where opportunities present themselves, may we speak Your name and share the good news that You are risen and alive and powerful, even mighty to save. We know that salvation is the work of Your Holy Spirit, Lord, yet we know You chose and called disciples to be the vessels that the same Spirit was transported in, people to act as pointers to Your name. Let Your Kingdom come upon the earth, we pray, and Your will be done this day. For the glory of our Father in Heaven, amen. 1 John 4 v12:21 I Will Worship You So Much More ​ 5th Shevat Friday 27th January 10,000 Reasons You Are My Strong Tower 1 John 4 v7:11 We are commended by You to love one another. Yet how we should do this is not always clear. We have those that love us, that are our friends and yet we also have those whose interests are not for our wellbeing, who follow after their own ways, and even the ways of the world. Help us and steer us to see and do rightly. To uphold and to extol, to admonish and rebuke and all with the seasoning of love applied liberally to every word. Such as You did in Your time of ministry upon the earth, help us do in our relationships, communities and societies. Our witness can contribute to Your ultimate work of redemption, yet You will achieve it without us if we do not speak up. Guide us, oh thou great Jehovah, we pray, in Jesus's name. Amen! 4th Shevat Thursday 26th January In Christ Alone Deep Cries Out Acts 4 v8:12 In Your Son, Father, we have light and salvation. As the text says, there is salvation in NO other name. We, who have received, pray to You today, Lord, that Your Holy Spirit equip us in every way possible to speak and communicate this truth to the unbelieving people in our lives and society, for Your glory. Where we meet with other believers, help us to lift and exhort, to encourage and to bless and, if the opportunity arises, may we encourage those on the outside to lay down their wicked lives and take up the cross of faith. It is Your Spirit's work to save and we celebrate and glorify You, father, for every child that You bring home. Glory hallelujah! Amen! 3rd Shevat Wednesday 25th January Alpha And Omega Behold Our God Mark 1 v14:17 We want to see Your Kingdom come, Lord. Upon the earth, in the hearts of Your people. In our homes and societies. In our families and communities. That our enemies and those we do not know may receive. That the lion may lay down with the lamb, that You may be glorified. Help us and teach us in the way that we need to go. Let us examine ourselves for sin and distraction and, above all, be with us, Lord , in Spirit and Truth, that we may know You more. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 2nd Shevat Tuesday 24th January Almighty This Is Amazing Grace 1 Samuel 4 v12:22 Lord, this day of disaster that befell Your people also heralded a new day to come where Your name would strike fear into Your enemies and Your truth cause them to acknowledge You and return what was rightfully Yours. It would herald a new opportunity for the people of Israel to turn away from idolatry and be established in perpetuity as Your chosen ones. They failed to receive it, as they always did, choosing to appoint a King like other nations, choosing to be as the world rather than a people set apart. Yet this is not Your intent for Your children of the Cross, Lord. Today help us align our selves with Your will. Let us not toss our heads or dress ourselves in fine clothes because of our own greatness, rather let us start at the place of humility, and come to You as children seeking food, as servants seeking honest work, rather than as proud fools seeking Your service. We pray this in Jesus's name, for Your glory and the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth. Amen. ​ 1st Shevat Monday 23rd January Ever Be Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Philippians 4 v10:20 As we enter this new month we thank You, Lord, for all that You have afforded us. In Your plan for salvation. In Your provision for our daily lives. Help us be good stewards of what You have given to us Lord. To be generous in giving, wise in investment, careful in sewing and humble in acknowledging the fact that we have no good thing unless that it comes from You. In our tithes and offerings my we be swift to give and even swifter to forget, trusting in You and Your Spirit to administer and watch over the things of Your Kingdom. In doing this, may we set an example to others and promote the same in our communities and societies for Your glory, and the coming and establishing of Your Kingdom upon the earth. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 29th Tevet Sunday 22nd January The Love Of God Is Greater Far Your Love, O Lord John 15 v7:25 You are the One who loved us first, Father. You sent the Son. You left the sanctity and perfection of Heaven. You came down, to be handed over to Your enemies and killed. There is no love greater in all creation. No act of compassion deeper. No river of mercy so wide and so overreaching. As we receive Your love, Lord, help us to love others in the same way. To be patient with them. To be forgiving. To overcome differences and prejudice. To bless, nurture, comfort and sustain. For Your glory and name's sake alone. The name of Jesus, Yeshua, our Messiah, amen. 28th Tevet Saturday 21st January Creation Is Waiting Nothing But The Blood Matthew 27 v 62:66, Matthew 28 v1:20 You made a way, Lord. You overcame sin and the grave. You rose again, because death had no hold over You. You were perfect. Even bearing the burden of man's sin, the curse could not be put upon You. Satan thought that he had won, but instead You used the humble to shame the wicked. Even though Your own people had rejected You, You opened a way that all people could come to You, washed clean by the blood of the Lamb. Hosanna! And praises to Your name! Hosanna! Glory be to the King of Heaven! Thank You for this undeserving gift. Thank You also for the patience You show in working it out in our lives. Keep on in us, we pray, as we surrender our failings for this week, in expectation for the greater overcoming in the week to come. Until Your promised return, let us strive to uphold and upkeep all You have given us. In Your name, Jesus, Yeshua, we pray. Amen. Acts 28 v24:28 Arms Of Love East To West 27th Tevet Friday 20th January O The Blood Of Jesus ​I Give You My Heart Jonah 3 v7:10 The King of Nineveh acted quickly when he became convicted by the message that Your prophet Jonah brought. He did what was necessary. he brought his people to repentance. You, Lord, were good enough to forgive. You did not change, rather the people changed and You could set aside the rightful punishment they deserved for their transgressions. So it can be with us, Lord. We are sovereign only over our own hearts and families, and we must show them the way of repentance by example and petition. We cannot be perfect in this life and, although the condemnation that we deserve has been removed by the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ, we must still remember to return to You and surrender ourselves at the feet of Jesus to remain in Your love. You have paid the price, You have won the victory, and we must walk with You, follow You and walk in Your ways if we are to call You, "Lord." And, as we do, we may have the confidence that You have washed away our sin for Your glory. Amen! 26th Tevet Thursday 19th January Great Is Thy Faithfulness Where You Are Exodus 33 v12:17 Jesus is Your declaration of Love to the whole world, Father. The firstborn of all creation. It is a privilege to know Him, an honour to serve Him, a blessing to hear Him, and yet You have opened this Way to all who would receive Him. The beauty of Your majesty, Lord. The crisp splendour of Your humility. You came to serve others, to teach us to do the same. You bore the sin of the world upon Your shoulders, yet You did not sin once in all of Your life here on earth. Today, like Moses, we ask You to go before us. Be our Jehovah Nissi, 'God My Banner'. May Your name be written across the sky, that all should see and know that You are the Lord, and may each of us come to You and acknowledge that You alone are the King. For Your glory and name's sake, amen. ​ 25th Tevet Wednesday 18th January Standing On The Promises Yes And Amen 1 Samuel 16 v1:13 You do and will achieve what You set out to do, O Lord God of Israel. Most often, You declare it in some way first, so that people can see and know that You are the LORD, the Most High, that they may fear You in reverent awe. You are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. In all of this we can see and rest assured that You are a God of promises, and that You are faithful to keep them. Though men may fail to reach the mark, as with Saul, though we may look upon the Abinanadabs and Eliabs as good enough by their outward appearance, it is true to say that You see our hearts. Lord, today we pray to align ourselves with Your will and way. We surrender ourselves to be Your voice, eyes, ears, feet and hands. Wherever You would want us to be, send us. Whatever You would want us to say, give us cause to speak. If intercession, prayer or witness is needed, help us do it boldly. All in and for Your name, Lord, the name above all names, Jesus, Yeshua, the Messiah, amen. 24th Tevet Tuesday 17th January Here Is Love Vast As The Ocean His Love Is Higher Than The Highest 1 Corinthians 13 Your love. Your 'agape' love. There is nothing like it. It's magnitude is too great for us to comprehend. Yet we worship you for it. We thank You for it. We call upon Your name, and the name of Your Son, Jesus, for the abundance of it. We want to float in it, to be held by it, to know it as we are known. And, Lord, we want to show it to others. Nor for our glory, but for Yours, Father of Lights. The world needs Jesus. There is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved. That ocean of love that so overwhelms and dwarfs all others, a love we can but receive to our complete undoing. Wow! You are who You say You are! Thank you, Lord God. Thank You, King of Heaven. Impress upon us the way to go this day, for Your glory and in Jesus's mighty and precious name, amen!. 23rd Tevet Monday 16th January You Make Me Brave I Exalt Thee Psalm 91 We thank You, Holy Lord God, Maker of the Heavens and the Earth, for Your provision and promises. We lift up a sacrifice of praise because we love You. For who You are. For what You have done. Who is there in all creation like You? You give us refuge, You uphold us with Your right hand. As we exalt You, Your presence is a wonder and a privilege to us. Who are You that You are mindful of us? In our condition? In our sedition? Yet You have forged a way in the darkness. As You move ever closer to the fulfilment of Your divine plan, we look to you for guidance and direction, that we may serve You according to Your will and purpose, in Jesus's name, amen! 22nd Tevet Sunday 15th January Song Of Solomon Sing To Jesus Jeremiah 32 v39:40 O Lord, how we pray for Your love to flourish in the hearts of those that we know who are opposed to You. We pray for a blessing on those who would say cruel things to us, for those who deliberately ignore us, for those who speak evil of us to others. It is not for our benefit, but for theirs. That their hard hearts be put aside, that Your name, Yeshua, can be glorified. We do not need adulation or recognition, it is an honour just to serve You, the Most High King. Restore and renew our relationships, help us grow in the love that You have shown to us, the love that transcends all others, the love that is pure, steadfast and never changing. Open their hearts and their eyes to the truth that You are the Living God. Amen. 21st Tevet Saturday 14th January He Is Faithful Give Us Clean Hands Genesis 7 v1:6 You cleansed the world of the scourge of mankind's sedition, Father. Yet You spared Noah and his sons, even knowing that the same sinful nature would carry on through them into the new world. It is our identity, our inheritance from Adam. When You come again, You will cleanse the Earth with fire, and sin will have no place in the new world to come. Help us examine ourselves in honesty and humility this Sabbath's rest, Father. Help us to surrender all that we are to You. To accept the consequences of our actions, to turn, ever closer, back to You. You are our heart's desire, we have no place or hope of refuge away from You. You are our ark, as we are carriers of Your Holy Spirit. Bear us up, this day, for Your name's sake, amen. Matthew 24 v37:44 Glory To God Forever God, You're So Good 20th Tevet Friday 13th January El Shaddai Float Isaiah 49 You do not change, Mighty God of Israel. You are the same yesterday, today and forever. It is our position that can be precarious, we are the sheep that can go astray. Yet You have declared that You will redeem Your people. You have set Yourself a task and You will accomplish it. Help us align with Your will today. To set down what is unfruitful and even harmful to our walk and way with You. Help us look to You and seek You diligently, that You may be glorified. As we prepare for Your Sabbath, be with us and guide us, bring us in to green pastures according to Your word, that we may glorify You and honour You in praise, communion, ministry and worship, in Jesus's matchless and precious name, amen. 19th Tevet Thursday 12th January Jesus And Me King Of Glory Galatians 5 v15:26 King of Glory, Lord of all the Earth, we give You praise. There is no better thing than to walk with You. Your Spirit, Your strength, dwelling within each of us. Help us unite together in Your victory, O Lord, that we may pour out Your fruits on a dying and thirsty world. To love one another, to forgive as You have forgiven each of us. To lift up and be lifted up. It is Your splendour that is on display in this, help us to lift our voices in acknowledgement and praise, for You have made a way where there is no way. We pray all of this in Your name, the name You lifted up and exalted to the place of Name Above All Names, Jesus, called Yeshua, who is the Christ. Amen. 18th Tevet Wednesday 11th January I'm A Lover Of Your Presence I Just Wanna Be Where You Are John 5 v31:47 As we considered and prayed for the condition of Your sons and daughters, Lord, over the past two days, we now turn and pray and give thanks to You for Your Holy Spirit. We want to be with You. We want to be changed. We want be raised up with You and the last Day. We want to follow You, we want to live and walk in Your ways. We will need Your Spirit. We will need Your blessing. We cannot earn this or work for it, it is purely in Your hands and we commit ourselves to You. Throughout history You have bent Yourself to the task of redeeming mankind, You have sent Your Son, Jesus as ransom for all. Help us do the same today, for Your glory and His name's sake. Amen. 17th Tevet Tuesday 10th January Thy Will Be Done Praise You In This Storm 2 Samuel 23 v1:7 If yesterday we prayed for Your daughters gone astray, what then shall we pray today for the men of Your Kingdom? As sons and heirs, fathers, brothers? It is man's heart that is deceitful above all things, his tongue that stirs to curse, his hands and strength that rises to kill. We join in prayer for them today, for ourselves and our ways, for clarity to repent, wisdom to release and humility to receive. To love and forgive, to hope, serve and follow. All have fallen short of the mark, yet, as Your adopted son David, as your disciple Peter we must rise again, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ. To seek and find our comfort in You. Hosanna to the King of Kings, glory and honour forever, amen! 16th Tevet Monday 9th January Showers Of Blessing All Who Are Thirsty Hosea 2 v1:13 How often Your daughters have turned from You, Lord God of Israel? How often has Jerusalem played the harlot? How often Your church has opened its doors to false practices, idolatry and the worship of idols? Yes, Lord, we have an Enemy, who delights in exploiting their weakness, but You have given them wisdom to know right from wrong, and strength enough, if they would use it, to turn away from evil in all its forms. Today we pray for our women folk. For our wives, mothers, daughters and sisters. For those we know and for those that we do not know. May that wisdom blossom like a flower and that strength pour forth like a flood, that they may seek Your counsel and set aside all that the Enemy places in their hands. Where there is folly, may good practice come. Where there is vanity, may eyes see truly. Where there is pride, may humility overcome and, where there is fear may Your courage endure forever. Bless them and be with the, Lord God we pray, amen. 15th Tevet Sunday 8th January I Saw The Light I Need You More Galatians 4 v21:27 No longer slaves. No longer called to uphold an impossible Law. What yoke we do take up, we take up out of choice and love. The bond is light, not heavy, not burdened by condemnation or guilt. Rather a guide, a comfort, that we know which way to go. May each of us today raise a prayer against the Old Nature. Against the lie that carries us down to death. May we raise it in the name of Jesus. May He petition the Father on our behalf. We are not deserving of our respite or luxury, it is by His stripes we are healed. And may the Father send the Holy Spirit, that every bond tying us to our Old Nature may be gone. For the Father's glory, and the coming of His Kingdom upon the earth. Amen. 14th Tevet Saturday 7th January A double portion of praise for the Sabbath. Behold Our God Psalm 130 Joshua 1 v1:9 Not just hearers of the Word, Lord, but doers. Those that will step out and go. Those that will take up their mat and walk. This is our desire. This is our calling. This Sabbath, let us consider our walk and direction, Lord. Let us seek You and hear the way that we should go. Let us humble ourselves that we can hear the still, small voice of Your spirit. To get up, to go forth, for Your glory, in the name of Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen. Ephesians 6 v1:4 Ancient Of Days Thy Word 13th Tevet Friday 6th January Hosanna Forever Ezekiel 7 v10:17 Your faith and Your love also bring Your justice, Lord God of Israel. There is a Day of Judgement that will be filled with terror for those who have made there camp against Your gates, for those who grind their teeth at the thought of upholding Your statutes and laws. And we pray for them. The choice of even Your own chosen people was to reject Your rule, to reject Your Son, yet You still have opened the way for them who would turn from destruction. Vengeance is Yours. The task for Your servants is to love one another. Reveal in us any areas of unforgiveness in our hearts and lives today, Father, and help us pursue Your righteousness as a hind follows new shoots. Help us look to You and see Your love for Your children, in Jesus's name. Amen. 12th Tevet Thursday 5th January Wonderful Grace Of Jesus Amazing Grace Nahum 1 v1:8 Your strength, Your excellency, Your love, Your authority are all displayed through Your grace, Lord God of Heaven. You have poured it out so that all who would receive may receive in abundance. There is no other God like You, no other power in all of the universe that would care enough and commit himself to such an endeavour as Yours. We thank You for it. We are dumbstruck at the pouring out of it. We are forever grateful for even the least of it would be more than we could ever deserve or earn. Amazing grace! Amazing God! Amazing Son, Jesus, Yeshua, who is the Christ. More and more we pray, amen! 11th Tevet Wednesday 4th January Lord, You're Mighty Lord Of Patience Galatians 2 v11:16 Oh Lord, it is Your work, the act of Salvation. You completed the work on the Cross. You took it all upon Yourself that no man might boast of His condition before you. And, Lord, You are so patient towards us, revealing Yourself in the fulness of Your strength by waiting for us to change, waiting for us to accept the truth and turn from our wicked ways. Help us align with You, Lord. Help us come together in the unity of community. That we can walk side by side. Strengthen our relationships, that we can lift up our praises to You. For Your glory, Lord, amen. 10th Tevet Tuesday 3rd January Shout To The North Whom Shall I Fear? Psalm 5 v1:8 You are the Rock of Our Salvation, the righteous, Holy One, Lamb of God. You have made a way for us to follow. Help us to walk in it each and every day we pray. You are our establisher and refuge, You have set Yourself to redeem Your people. You will see it done. Help us with ways and opportunities to serve You, Lord. Not to win favour by merit, but because our desire to serve You is real. You have given so much, let us stand and testify to Your work within us; of Your work within mankind that merits our unreserved adoration and praise. Be it in word or deed or sacrifice, let us not fall back or decay, Jesus, that the Father may be glorified, that we may walk in our inheritance as sons and daughters, as kings and priests. As children and as parents, as those that know to fear the One, True, Living God. Glory hallelujah! Glory amen! 9th Tevet Monday 2nd January Beautiful Things When I Look Into Your Holiness ​​ Ephesians 3 v14:21 Today, Father, this day, help us to receive the message and prayer that Your chosen apostle to the Gentiles, Paul, has made. Help us to understand it and to embody it. That, as we receive, we may pour it out to others. You are with us. You are in our midst. By Your stripes we are healed and, as it is Your will for us, so we should do our best to make it our will for others. Even our enemies. Even the wolves at our door. We will need Your Spirit's help. We will need courage and strength beyond our own store. Help us, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen. 8th Tevet Sunday 1st January He Reigns The Lion And The Lamb Exodus 6 v1:8 You lead by revelation, Lord God of Israel. To those who seek You, You may be found. You were simply El Shaddai, Mighty God to the Patriarchs. Then You declared Yourself to Moses, Your servant, as Yahweh, the great 'I Am.' Finally You revealed Yourself as Jesus, Yeshua, the Messiah, as 'God who saves.' In the completion of that revelation You have set Yourself to return once again, as the Son, riding a white horse, with the whole host of Heaven at His back. Yet Your word tells us that He will come for His bride, the glittering Church adorned as with precious jewels. This blessed body is not in the world today, Lord. What we have as a body of believers is torn and separated. Self determining, cool. Like tattered sails it cannot turn this way or that, it fails in its purpose; it denies itself in its calling. Lord, in this Gregorian year may we see a change in how Your church comes together. May we see that unity of thought and direction that is the evidence of a body with life, that the Spirit of the Living God is flowing freely in her veins. Equip Your servants to speak, as You once did with Moses and Aaron, and unclutter the ears of those that need to hear, as You repeatedly did with Your people Israel and Pharaoh. Speak Lord, we pray, as we acknowledge Your sovereignty and right to rule, in Jesus's name, amen. 7th Tevet Saturday 31st December A double portion of praise for the Sabbath. Who Am I? My Shepherd (Psalm 23) Psalm 40 v12:17 How we need a place of refuge, Father God. Your menfolk have been pillaged and plundered, overrun. You womenfolk have been tortured beyond bearing, raped and strangled. Our Enemy is a ruthless foe, cruel and uncompassionate, a murderous liar content only with twisting that which is beautiful and true. You have broken his teeth, through the steadfastness and uprightness of Your Son, and You have utterly defeated him and set him aside for destruction, wresting the sovereignty of this world from his grasp. And yet he wrangles on, exercising his might and power through the one thing left that he has over both women and men. Time. Over two thousand years he has been able to be subtle. Over two thousand years he has been able to work his schemes and tricks. Over two thousand years he has been able to set his snares and traps. Yet You, Yahweh, true king of Heaven and the Earth, will not see him successful. You will frustrate him to the very core of his being. You will do this not out of piety or spite. You will do this not for self aggrandisement or petty mirth. You will do this because it is right to do so. You will do this because the very least of Your servants deserve to be treated better. You will exercise Your power and it will be the Devil's own nature that will stand against him. Father God, You will bring forth sweetness from strength. And at no better place, at no more needed spot, than at the meeting point of Your children on earth. You will open the eyes of Your sons and daughters and You will heal the marriages brought to naught by the twisting and conniving of the most evil one. In Jesus's name You will do this, for the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth. Amen. Proverbs 31 v10:31 Ma Yedidot (Psalm 84) Glory To God Forever 6th Tevet Friday 30th December Praise Adonai Oh The Deep Deep Love 1 John 4 v7:21 What love is there like Yours, God of Heaven? So vast, so pure, so perfect in its intent, so directed outwardly and not inwardly? How can we emulate such great love? How can we direct ourselves to be as You are? We need Your Holy Spirit. We need the desire and courage to live as You lived during Your brief life on earth. We need to take up our mat and walk. We need healing and supplication. Help us walk in this today, Father. Teach us Your ways. Guide us in paths of righteousness for Your name's sake. Help us see truly and accept what is true, even according to Your will and our denouement. Reveal Yourself in us we pray. Amen. 5th Tevet Thursday 29th December See His Love Above All Romans 8 v29:39 The Incarnate Son. The Messiah. The Risen Saviour. By Your actions through Him, by suffering Him to be sacrificed in the way You would not ask of those who follow You, You opened a way that all men and women may turn from their reckless way and receive of the truth and be born again. Yeshua, Jesus, is our Captain, our King, our standard, our Redeemer. He truly is the firstborn amongst many brethren. Though we celebrate His coming into the world, it is the purpose, both intended and fulfilled, that should cause us to rejoice at Heaven's gates forever. It is through the shedding of His blood that we wear clothes of purest white, it is by His stripes that we are healed, it is by His death that we are called to life. And it is by the miracle of His resurrection that we can inherit a sense of that same eternal Kingdom right now, because the forerunner of that new life, the Holy Spirit, is alive in each of us now. Alight in us today, Spirit of Truth, blaze in a world so choked and drowning in darkness. Bring forward a people prepared to dance and praise You, according to Your will, and who will boldly speak Your name in the courts and homes of those blasphemers, who believe that the only way the world should be lived in is by selfish pursuit, be it religious or carnal, vain or idolatrous, self serving or just plain mean. For it is Your Spirit's words that will turn the proud heads of men, as a bridle turns the head of a running stallion, until all but a few acknowledge You and turn, to be amazed at the truth that You have been professing for so long. Glory hallelujah! Lead us, Lord we pray! Glory amen! ​​ 4th Tevet Wednesday 28th December Christ Is Enough At The Cross Jude v22:23 You are our Lord and Saviour, God of Israel. The One who called Abraham out of Ur and sent Moses back into Egypt to petition Pharaoh for Your people's release. Yesterday we came to You for wisdom. Today we humbly ask You for the grace to bring such wisdom to bear. To sift the hearts of those we are connected to, to lift those up that You would snatch from the fire, and to close ourselves to those who would scratch and bite and burn rather then return to You. We are limited in our capacity and energy, help us invest our talents, Father, that a generous return can be paid to You. We choose the Cross, we choose to walk with You, we choose to give over our lives that Your will can be done. Lead us, teach us and guide us through Your Holy Spirit we pray, in Jesus's mighty name, amen. 3rd Tevet Tuesday 27th December Perfected In Love A Thousand Years Matthew 13 v31:32 Lord of Heaven, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, we hunger for wisdom. We need it if we are to grow. The Bible tells us that the fear of You is the beginning of wisdom. The soul churning, desperate realisation that we are but dust without You, that Your magnificence stretches from horizon to horizon and far, far beyond. That You created and named the stars one by one, that You are immortal, infinite, all knowing, all seeing, everlasting. The greatest of man's wisdom is less than the least of Yours. Yet we desire it, hunger for it, seek it. To grow from a seed, to a sapling, to a bush, to a tree. Your wisdom is more precious than rubies, You use the weak and uneducated to shame the high and the mighty. Help us in our hour of need. Look to us as we cry out to You. We seek to number our days, that a heart of wisdom we may gain. To sift the expanse of information, to discern rightly truth from error, not to exalt ourselves, but to expound Your truth, to communicate Your splendour, to infect a world that is dying with the seed of Your great love. For the name of Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ, for the glory of You, the Father, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, amen. 2nd Tevet Monday 26th December Hanukkah Day 8 ​ Rise Up And Praise Him Rising Psalm 57 v7:11 This same passage is repeated in Psalm 108, Lord. You do not often repeat Yourself yet, when You do, it is always to carry a truth beyond all doubt. For Ananias in His instruction to go to Straight Street, for Jonah in his mission to Nineveh, with the words of Your Son, Jesus, that begin with, "Truly, truly..." To worship You is to love You, it is to bring a sacrifice that every bar and strain You hear, and, no matter how cracked and croaked the voices, arrives as music to Your ears. Today we pray for worship leaders and teams across the world, for all who would lift up their voices and sing. That You may bless them and lead them to worship in Spirit and truth, as You told the woman at the well so long ago. We pray a prayer of blessing over their practice, dedication and instruments. We know that the Devil is amongst Your lambs, and such things as false spirituality, wealth and popularity play a large part in the modern church's musical repertoire, yet we pray for Your spiritual release, that every word sung to You should be heard in its best intention. That Your name be glorified, that Your word propagate to the ends of the earth. In Jesus's name we pray this, amen. 1st Tevet ​Sunday 25th December Hanukkah Day 7 Christmas Day I Serve A Living Saviour Rejoice Colossians 1 v13:29 Today is an auspicious day, Lord God of Israel. The first of a new month, the seventh of Hanukkah and the day that is internationally recognised as a celebration of Your coming into the world as the Son, Jesus, who is the Christ. So we celebrate it. We lift up our songs of praise. We exclaim in loud voices our awestruck wonder of all that You are doing, have done and will do. We tell people of the mighty works of Your hands, both in the history of the world and the history of our own lives. The passages make an attempt to explain what You have accomplished. As elegant and splendid as the words are, they do not and cannot convey the majesty and wonder of Your person. Most High God, Maker and Creator, King of Kings, we stamp our feet and jump for joy. You have ransomed captured Israel. You have made a way where there was no way. May all see and receive for Your glory, may all know the truth and rejoice to exalt Your mighty name. You are worthy of all honour and praise, today we enter into that to the best of our ability. Amen. Colossians 2 v1:15 O Come, O Come Emmanuel Let My Life Be Like A Love Song ​​ 30th Kislev Saturday 24th December Hannukah Day 6 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing For The Beauty Of The Earth Luke 2 v8:15 Your coming to the earth was ordained, Most High God. Your coming was necessary. To deliver Your people. To offer opportunity to the first chosen to receive their king, to make a way in the desert for all who would call upon His name. Jesus fulfilled everything that You had promised, now Your Spirit waits for Your children to come home, a Shepherd calling his sheep to pasture, hovering as it once did, expectant of the change to come. All glory and honour to You, the Most High. All praise and worship is due You because of the works of Your hands. You have lit a fire in the country of Israel, one that will burn throughout the whole earth. A light that shines in the darkness. We join Your angels in declaring, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His children on earth!" Glory hallelujah! Glory amen! Psalm 80 I Lift My Hands To The Coming King Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing 29th Kislev Friday 23rd December Hanukkah Day 5 All Who Are Thirsty O Night Divine Luke 3 v7:17 Lord God Almighty, God of Israel, God of Isaac, You have set a standard through Your word and prophets. Help us to be fair, just and honest in our dealings and careers. As a witness to You, for Your glory. We thank you for the work for our hands. Your word says that You hate those who give false measure, help us to be diligent and humble enough to continually accept Your lead and guide. Where temptation arises, help us overcome, help us see clearly the obstacles and barriers and give us strength, Lord, to make it through the things of the day, for Your glory and name's sake, amen. 28th Kislev Thursday 22nd December Hanukkah Day 4 ​ What A Beautiful Name Glory To God Isaiah 9 v1:11 What a beautiful name it is, Lord of Hosts. The longest name in the scriptures, the name that means 'Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace.' Yet how can we be sure that this name is applied to You, when the words around it speak of confusion and war? Surely, this is one of the places where we must read in context, read Your word wider and further and seek understanding to see the larger picture, that which You have painted that the wise may come to new knowledge, that the weak or the worried or the afflicted may come to new understanding, that they may be reassured, encouraged and made steadfast in who You are, power above all powers. It is in the previous chapter that we see 'Immanuel', 'God with us', we see the Living Word, Jesus, the Messiah, whose very life on earth was an expression of Your word confirmed. The war and confusion take their place in Jerusalem at the time of His ministry as they also redound through the appointment of Hezekiah. Who is like You, O Lord, that You place such a treasure as the scriptures before Your people and all the nations to be scrutinized and proved right? Where the texts of men fail to explain or prove correct, Your word interprets itself and reveals itself to those who would listen and learn as alive and powerful, sharper than the sharpest, two edged sword? Thank You, Father, for placing such treasure before us in word and flesh. Thank You, Son, for walking in this world and we pray to You, Spirit, to continue to open our hearts, eyes, minds and ears to the true and correct interpretation of all that You have set before us, for the Father's glory, amen. Isaiah 8 v7:22 27th Kislev Wednesday 21st December Hanukkah Day 3 Yield My Heart For The Beauty Of The Earth Joel 3 v4:14 ​ Pressing in. Walking in the Way. Bringing the sacrifice of praise. Worshipping You in Spirit and Truth. These are not just motions, empty deeds. We are not called to follow a set of rules or to be automatic in our obedience. We are a peculiar people, called by the Spirit of the Living God. We walk in relationship with Him, in communion with Him and every single person that has ever humbled themselves to do the same. We call and need that same Spirit to be present with us, this day and all our days, for He is the power of God living in us. To be ready for war, to be mindful and hopeful of a peace like no other to come. Be with us, Lord, in the name of Jesus, guide us in the way we should go, for Your glory and name's sake, amen. ​ 26th Kislev Tuesday 20th December Hannukah Day 2 Like Oil You Deserve 2 Corinthians 13 v3:10 Today we pray against the spirit of apathy, Lord God of Israel. It is and has ever been an enemy of the Church, where good people do little. We are called. We are commissioned, we are restored, healed and forgiven. To what end? For what purpose? To glorify the same God that saved us, to lift up praise and worship, to go out to the ends of the earth to preach the gospel. It is not an instruction, a set of rules with a caveat of, 'follow or die.' It is an act of reciprocal love, a mirror held up to the true love furnished upon each of us. We do not have to move, yet we should. Help us and let us shake of the heavy blanket of apathy, forsaking a life of largesse, indulgence and comfort in pursuit of serving the One who gave it all that we might live. There will be times of rest, there will be provision and strength for the day, but let us step up and step in and join the fight this day, without excuses, without looking to the sofa or the easy chair, without parading our cleverness and completeness whilst those in real need go wanting. Awake! Alight! Arise! and let us go forth, in Jesus's mighty name, amen! 25th Kislev Monday 19th December Hannukah Day 1 In Christ Alone Joy To The World Matthew 24 v4:44 It is a powerful picture You paint of the time to come as Your Son, Jesus, preaching to the disciples on the Mount of Olives in Judea. You spoke of the imminent destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, less than forty years after Your death. You spoke of Your glorious Second Coming, when the tribulation would lead to the rising of Your saints to glory. We know that this celebration of Your miraculous provision also speaks through the prophetic vision of Daniel and the events that caused the rout of Antiochus Epiphanes from the Temple a hundred and fifty years before Your arrival on the earth. What an awesome wonder, to see and know of Your prophetic majesty. How the God of Heaven has foretold His coming and actions as a witness to His authority, foreknowledge and power. In this time leading to the celebration of Your birth, we know that You are the true light come into the world. We acknowledge that it is not your real birth date and we testify that every day is like Christmas with You. A celebration of Your sending, a celebration of Your miraculous birth, a celebration of Your intent and inexorable move towards total victory, as You have willed it to be. Glory hallelujah! Glory amen! Happy Hannukah! Jesus, the light for all the world! Amen! 24th Kislev Sunday 18th December East To West The Lost Are Found Matthew 18 v10:14 We can be wayward sheep if we are honest, Father God. Prone to wander, to follow our own base instincts, to forget, to slumber, to be distracted, even deceived. It is in our nature as sheep. Yet, Lord, Your care for us and desire for us is beyond our reasoning. Where we would let the one that strayed go, You leave the ninety nine and go after that one. Why? Because of Your great love. Even the wretch has value and, if they turn aside from their wretched path, even more value to You as a reclaimed and renewed life than one that has obediently followed from the start. Not that we are to deliberately stray, which is disobedience, rather than You know when we are overburdened and weak. Lord, thank You for Your forgiveness and understanding, that even the least of Your people can know Your blessing, grace and favour, by the love that You carry for them. We thank You in Jesus's name. Amen. ​ 23rd Kislev Saturday 17th December So Will I Jesus Paid It All Judges 11 v13:28 Ignorance has only one place in all of Creation, Lord God of Heaven, that where we are called to, "be still and know You are God." In that we are to close our hearts and minds to the things of the world and to trust in You for deliverance and safekeeping. Elsewhere ignorance has no place but to jeopardize our very lives. In ignoring warnings, such as with the King of the Ammonites, or instruction, such as with Jonah, or opportunities to work for the Kingdom as with the tale of the Good Samaritan. Our place, other than that former condition, is to be alert and take part. Living and active as good servants to Your word. Even in the waiting we are to remain vigilant towards change, as Your people Israel watched for the shifting of the Tabernacle during their sojourn in the wilderness. Today we pray for the breaking down of the barriers caused by ignorance, for an overturning of the walls steeped up by apathy, that people, including ourselves respond, move and take part in the things that You would have us do, in Jesus's name, amen. ​Luke 10 v29:37 Are You Washed? His Name Is Wonderful ​ 22nd Kislev Friday 16th December Beautiful O Come All Ye Faithful Isaiah 14 v10:24 As wild branches of olive we have come to You, O Lord God, the Most High. As untamed and aggressive, at one time enemies of You and Your people. Yet now You have grafted us in. We have surrendered ourselves to You in word and deed. We follow after Your calling. We pray for Your elect. Father, we know it as true also that we have an Enemy here on earth like no other. Satan is a liar and a deceiver. A murderer. The Father of Lies. Today we pray against Him in Your name, the name of Your Son, the name You and he exalted, Jesus, called Yeshua, the Messiah. By His blood and sacrifice we were grafted in, by His stripes we are healed. We are released from the curse, yet we know, as those once fallen ourselves, that the curse is there to keep down the one who brought it upon all of mankind. We stand with You, God of Heaven, and decry his evil works. We stand with You, Son of Man and pull down the strongholds and palisades. Where new ground is taken, we pray for Your angels and Spirit to intercede. May You rebuke Satan, the enemy of God! Amen! 21st Kislev Thursday 15th December The Wonderful Cross Anastasis John 4 v19:26 You carried the truth of Your identity with You throughout Your life on earth. As a babe in the manger. As a child in the temple. As a man talking with the Samaritan woman at the well. Yet You did not announce it far and wide, as people do who want glory for themselves. You shared it with but a few, you hid it from the proud and foolish, so that only those that truly seek You could tell. The woman at the well told the people of the town and they came on the strength of her testimony, yet it says that after they had seen You and heard You, that they believed for themselves. You are and were the Messiah, the Holy One of God. You ever will be. Thank You for this precious gift that we have found. Thank You for this treasure in a field that we will sell all of our possessions to cherish. Your Cross, Your truth, Your life, for our own. A small price for so great a reward. Thank You. Jesus. Thank You, God. Amen. 20th Kislev Wednesday 14th December Lose My Soul Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing Romans 11 v11:24 It is clear in Your Word, Lord God of Heaven, that Your original and chosen people, Israel, have the opportunity to return to the right path. It is clear in Your Word that we can be stripped of the privilege of salvation by our own reckless deeds. Father, help us and them turn and return to You. In our days. In our ways. In our practice. In our prayer. We want to walk as You walked, and not any other way. We want Your people to come back to You, that we might rejoice with them and share of all the good things that You have done. Your Word goes on to say, in the Book of Revelation, that "they overcame Satan by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony." You have supplied the blood, help us speak the words in faith and truth for Your glory and in Jesus's name. Amen. ​ 19th Kislev Tuesday 13th December Blessed Be Your Name Love Has A Name Acts 4 v8:16 The truth of who You are, Lord, can only be denied by folly. The whole of creation stands as a testimony to who You are, and yet man, in his bitterness and pursuit of destruction, follows after his own heart and his own ways. Help us, Lord, and help us to help them. Those who do not recognise or know or see. Help us to express Your truth, help us to fulfil the commission that You have issued to each of us. To make disciples of nations; to go to the ends of the earth; to preach the gospel; to love one another. That Your name may be praised and our Father may be glorified. That the blind might see, the deaf might hear and the dead might rise. There is no other name by which we can be saved, help us speak and uplift that name before all men. Yeshua, Jesus, the Messiah. Amen. ​ 18th Kislev Monday 12th December Song Of Solomon Behold Our God Song Of Solomon 4 v15:16 ​ Your love is both fierce and gentle, Oh Lord of Hosts. It is fire and ice. It is cold winds and sunlit mornings. Your love is the Son, Jesus, on a cross. It is hard for us to comprehend, its magnitude enough to crush our thoughts and expectations, its splendour so difficult to look or dwell upon because of its brilliance. In the passage we hear and read the words of the Bride, Your church, in its precious yielding to the approaching groom. Help us yield all that we are to You this day, Father. Walk with us and dwell in us that we may share Your path, as we walk with You and dwell with You. It is an honour so far beyond our deserving, yet it is an honour that You have chosen to bestow upon all those who will turn and seek Your face. Keep us mindful that You are the source of every good thing and keep us humble enough to keep on receiving, that we may be consistent and convincing witnesses for You. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 17th Kislev Sunday 11th December Here For You Hosanna Isaiah 42 v1:9 The whole world will see Your majesty, Lord. Every tongue will confess You as King, every knee will bow before You in reverence and awe. We choose to worship You in the here and now, Lord, until that coming. It is our hope that others come to worship also, that your name be heard and known in the whole earth before You come. Let our joy be evident in our praises, let our thankfulness be a sign to others of all that You have done in our lives. Pour Your Spirit out on us this day, that we may overflow into the lives of others for Your glory and name's sake, amen. 16th Kislev Saturday 10th December A double portion of worship and praise for the Sabbath Withholding Nothing Worthy Of It All Ephesians 4 v1:7 Lord God Jehovah, Maker of the Heavens and the Earth, Unsurpassed, Almighty. When we pray we step in to the meeting place with You. The only way that we can be connected though, is through our total surrender. We must learn it and we must practice it. And, in the times we stray and become proud or vain or puffed up, or all three, we must learn to return to it and to call upon Your name. You are Faithful and True. You do not change. We must appeal to You and lay every crown at Your feet. You are far and above, so far that we are unable to comprehend it. So, Lord God of Israel, we turn to You again. Bless us in this Sabbath with a double portion of You, that we may know Your way and walk in it for Your glory. To go, to speak, to kneel, to confess, to glorify, to share, to give, to bless. To love without restrictions or limits, in Jesus's mighty name. Your will be done. Amen. Jonah 2 I Surrender All Rooftops ​ 15th Kislev Friday 9th December Great Is Thy Faithfulness Blessed Assurance Psalm 13 v4:5 Your salvation of us is like a steel war helmet upon our heads. In the greatest and sorest adversity, it is that which protects and gives hope and restores. You have made a way. You have set the captives free. You, You, You and You alone. Such as was known and agreed upon at the very beginning, such as caused the Father to become distinguished from the Son. Not separate, yet fulfilling a purpose, that mankind might be saved. Wonderful Lord! Blessed Counsellor! Risen King! We rejoice in You and acknowledge You this day! God of Israel! God of Isaac! Prince of Peace! Lord of All! Amen and glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah and amen! ​ 14th Kislev Thursday 8th December Yes And Amen Nothing But The Blood Psalm 119 v15:24 You fulfilled the requirements of the sacrificial law completely when You came as the Son, Yeshua, called Jesus, who is the Christ. You overcame by Spirit and example the very thing that had been set to expose our sin. The sacrificial law was impossible for us to follow perfectly, only You could do it, clothed in flesh as an ordinary man. Only You could fulfil it, the manifest God, betrayed and put to death as an atonement for the sin of the world. Thank You, Father. Thank You, Son. Thank You, Holy Spirit. Now we have no condemnation from the law. The Ten Commandments stand as a gateway to express our love for You, to know You more, to walk in Your ways. We are free to follow them or not, unbound of the responsibility of justifying ourselves by Your grace. Yet we do love You, Lord God of Heaven, and we choose to follow You, to live for You, to call upon Your name. Help us walk in them, meet us in the centre of things. Be our God, we pray, in Jesus's name. Amen. ​ 13th Kislev Wednesday 7th December My Whole Heart Holding Nothing Back Revelation 4 v4:11 Your highest honour is reserved for those who commit themselves wholly to You, Lord. Those prepared to lay their crowns at Your feet. To humble themselves as You did, to turn from all that they know and love in the world, to take up a cross and join You in a life of living sacrifice. It is not works that justify us, Your grace has done all of the work necessary for that, yet, as converts responding to the precious gift of a holy God, our show of gratitude should be apparent. Not for self adulation, not to be better than another, rather, simply, to show love for the love that has been shown; to fall at Your feet; to declare Your great deeds and incomparable love to a generation not yet born. Help us be consistent in our witness today, Lord, deliver us from the snares and traps of the Deceiver, the fine words that drip with honey, yet poison our hearts and minds in ways both obvious and subtle. Help us shake any mantle that he has placed over us, in the wonderful and matchless name of Jesus, amen. 12th Kislev Tuesday 6th December Perfected In Love We Wait For You 2 Chronicles 15 v1:15 Lord God of Israel, great is Your name in all of the earth. Our desire is to serve You. Only by this will we find the peace that transcends other peace, the peace that Jesus said he would leave on His journey to the cross. It is not the peace of the world, discovered by looking inwardly and pursuing separation, this is the peace of looking outwardly and pursuing communion. There is other than self, and in there is, in that other, the Spirit of God. We must sift as a prospector seeks fine gold, we must listen as a shepherd listens for a lost sheep, we must wait as a farmer waits for the harvest to yield. Lord, send Your Spirit upon us today in Your time, that we may know and rejoice in You, that others may see and know that You are the Lord. For Your glory alone. Amen. ​ 11th Kislev Monday 5th December I Will Worship Jesus Messiah Haggai 2 v7:9 All things are in Your hands, Lord God of Heaven. We worship You and praise You in the name of Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ. As You will shake all the nations, Lord, so let us be steadfast in our declaration and belief. You are who You say You are, we do not serve You out of need, rather out of love and testimony to who You are and what You have done. In our lives, in the very core of our being. You have touched us, we have been transformed. We have not felt the nails or endured the Cross, yet we have died with You to be born again. Help us stand, Lord, as we commit to stand for You, amen. ​ 10th Kislev Sunday 4th December The Voice Of Truth I Am Redeemed Luke 12 v4:7 Today we simply thank You for who You are, King of Kings. You have done a great work by opening the way to Heaven for so many believers. You have given us more than we ever deserved. You have defeated the Enemy. You have transformed our mourning into dancing. So thank You, Father, thank You, Jesus, the Son and thank You, Holy Spirit. You are worthy of all adoration and praise. Amen. 9th Kislev Saturday 3rd December A double portion of worship and praise for the Sabbath. Surrender Faithful One 1 Corinthians 10 v9:15 You are Faithful and True. Lord God, King of Heaven and Earth, You have made a way for us to follow. You have exemplified the perfect life of walking in that Way. We, as humble servants, must find that way and keep to it. We must seek You before everything else, and we will find You where we have a heart that follows after You and a contrite spirit that recognises You for what You have done, are doing and will do. Your word says that You make all things beautiful in their time, help us bend ourselves towards that season of ultimate success, and trust that the One who named and hung the stars one by one and furnished the Tabernacle with such careful attention to detail is more than capable of looking after, and even prospering, one such as ourselves, as long as we continually seek His face. Be with us and walk with us, we pray, that we may become more like You. In Jesus's name, amen. Numbers 4 v6:11 I Can Only Imagine All Consuming Fire 8th Kislev Friday 2nd November Theme: Men Who Usurped The Throne ​Since Your Love God Of Wonders Mark 14 v10:11 Judas realised too late, Lord, that there is no convenient way to usurp Kingdom power. His conviction was such that he could not return to You and ask for forgiveness, the railings of his accuser were so high that all he could see and do was to take his own life. Keep us humble, Lord, we pray. Make us mindful of our commitment and our cause. To be a good servant is to deliberately and wilfully turn from all that would harm our relationship with You, and to fall on our faces in total abandonment for the times where we transgress in folly. We must be prepared to face the consequence of our transgression, even if we understand the power and value the sacrifice that You made, once and for all, at the Cross. Betrayal, rebellion and deceit have no caveat that ever justifies them, only the fruits of the spirit pass through the gate of Heaven unhindered. So today, Lord, help us mindful of the times that we have transgressed, and to steel ourselves against the same for the future. Though we do not pray for the trials, should they come, we want and ask to be ready, in Jesus's mighty name. Amen. ​ 7th Kislev Thursday 1st December Theme: Men Who Usurped The Throne I Exalt Thee King Of Heaven Come Down Genesis 3 v4:10 ​ Clear in the Enemy's temptation, Lord, is the idea that we, as humans, could be and walk as gods, to usurp the throne as Satan wanted to himself. All of sin is tied into this betrayal. You are the Maker, the Creator, You are far and above the circle of the earth, You are complete, You have no need of another. Yet Your desire is set upon us because of Your great love. You do not need to explain it or justify it. I simply is. And we are not You, and have no right to walk as You do or be as You are, in truth it is not good for us to do so or try and do so, because in the same is our undoing, the very reason for our death. We are not You and cannot be You. Today, Lord, let us be clear and sincere in our surrender. That we do not carry a knife behind our backs or hide a poison kiss on our lips. You will know, You will find out. There is nothing hidden from You. Where necessary, help us in the overcoming of our Enemy, Yours and ours, Satan, the Deceiver, the Father of Lies. He has chosen to forever come against You, we declare our desire to forever stand for You, even if it cost us our lives. You are worthy, You are righteous, You are holy. Fulfil in us today, all that You would have us do for Your glory, in Jesus's mighty and precious name, amen. ​ 6th Kislev Wednesday 30th November Theme: Men Who Usurped The Throne Praise Ye The Lord The Almighty Glorified 2 Samuel 14 v21:33 ​Study here. ​ For Your servant David's third son, Absalom, we see a story of jealousy and pride. Beauty is a fleeting gift and not a certain sign of character and sometimes those that have much want only more. Let these two things be the cause of our sifting today, Lord. Let us search ourselves for both, and give thanks and praise to You, who has given us the power to discern and overcome for Your glory. Yesterday we sang for a clean heart, today let us use it to glorify You, King of Heaven. You are worthy of all praise and honour, Your statutes and judgements are right like no other's. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne, O God, let us uphold You this day, in Jesus's mighty and precious name, lest we become caught by the neck, as Absalom eventually did, and be left, helpless and dangling, to the fury of our enemies. Amen. 5th Kislev Tuesday 29th November Theme: Men Who Usurped The Throne Leaning On My Beloved Create In Me A Clean Heart 1 Kings 1 v5:40 Study here. O Lord, the outworking of sexual sin was evident in David's life. Although a beloved servant of You, his passions and desires caused him to fall and fail. And this failure had consequence. Stripped of the confidence necessary in raising a son, he did not think to correct Adonijah when he was young. The consequence of this was that Adonijah grew to be impetuous and self serving. Whilst his father yet lived, he gathered support and had himself crowned king, even in full knowledge of his father's declaration that Solomon was to follow after him. Help us search ourselves for the traits of arrogance and hubris. As with Saul before David, Adonijah became conceited and vain. Give us opportunity, Lord, to get down in the dirt and work. Guide us in recognising the value of others over our own. Let us walk in Your ways, as good and faithful servants, for Your glory and name's sake. The name above all names, Yeshua, Jesus, the Messiah. Amen. 4th Kislev Monday 28th November Ma Yedidot Lifter Of My Head Psalm 103 v11:22 It is to You we look, Father of Lights. To You we bow our heads and bend our knees, God of Isaac and God of Abraham. We want and have no other. You are the Living God, Most High and we cannot usurp Your power by strength of arms or acts of will. You have ever been. You will always be. Today we rededicate ourselves towards You. To uphold Your wisdom, to not follow after the ways of the world. To testify of Your goodness and great works. To show Your compassion, grace and tender mercy towards those around us, to the best of our ability, in words, deeds and offering. You are worthy of all we have and much more, help us discern and choose rightly the paths we should take. We thank You for all that You are doing, have done and will do, that You do not change and for Your Son, Jesus Christ, by whose blood and sacrifice we are saved. Let us glorify You. Let us testify of You. Let us sing Your praises. Let us tell the world of the great and good news. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 3rd Kislev Sunday 27th November ​Jesus Is My Superhero My Heart Is Overwhelmed Psalm 61 v1:5 ​ Thank You for hearing our prayer, O Lord, thank You for giving us a place to stand. Though the world rocks and sways in the throws of its despair, though the Enemy stirs up trouble and dissent, with You we have a place to be, in the shadow of Your great wings. Lifter of our head, author of our faith, cause to stand our ground with others for Your glory. Help us see past the differences and be drawn to Your truth in unity, that You may be glorified and Your church be established rightly upon this earth. The bride that You will return for, the congregation of the saints that is a pale reflection of the wonder that is to come when we rise to be with You. Glory hosanna! Glory amen! In Jesus's name we pray, amen! ​ 2nd Kislev Saturday 26th November A double portion of praise and worship for the Sabbath. Beautiful Psalm 63 Song Matthew 21 v1:5 Your triumphal entry, Lord. Such as You made into our hearts and lives. Such as happened when we surrendered. Such as You deserved. Such as You will make on Your glorious return. King of Heaven, remind us and refresh us in that same triumphal entry today. Help us flare anew for You, Your Kingdom come, for the Father's heart. Help us to witness, help us to expect. Above all, help us to reflect and discern any parts that hinder this triumphal entry into our lives; to look for the influence of others; to search out any place where we fall short or have forgotten to remain vigilant. We know it is within Your power to forgive, and praise You for all that You have forgiven already, yet we want to be responsible servants, able to seek and root out those things that detract from our service to You. Thank You for the blessed peace of this Sabbath rest to do that in, may we press in for Your glory and name's sake, Yeshua, Messiah, Immanuel, amen. John 10 v1:18 Daniel 9 Prayer Song Refiner's Fire ​ 1st Kislev Friday 25th November Passion Hosanna ​ Proverbs 30 v5:10 ​ Feed us, dear God. Feed us the food to satisfy our hearts as well as our stomachs. Lead us not into temptation, deliver us from every evil. What are we without You? How can we survive? By theft. By deceit. By idolatry. We are truly in need of a Saviour, and what a blessing that He has already come. We praise and give thanks to You for Yeshua, Jesus, the Messiah. We praise and give thanks that You sent Him, and that He died for our sins. We praise and give thanks for the Holy Spirit, surrendered up then sent down that we may have a comforter, teacher, advocate and guide. Feed us the true bread, slake our thirst with the Living Water, burn a fire in us of holiness and peace that all who see us will bear witness to You and Your saving grace. Holy God of Israel, be with us in this day and this month, for Your glory and Your name's sake, Yeshua, Lamb of God, in whose name we pray, amen. 30th Cheshvan Thursday 24th November A Mighty Fortress A Thousand Years Amos 4 v1:7 We have much to be thankful for, Lord God of Israel. Over and above all is thanks to You, Your Son, Jesus Christ, for making a way that we may be saved. Throughout this month of Cheshvan, You have been with us and watched over us. You do not slumber or sleep, whether ten people or a hundred people, or a hundred billion people, nothing escapes your attention. You have counted every hair on every head. Thank You, Father for revealing who You are. Thank You for giving us the opportunity to be in relationship with You, it truly is an honouring and humbling experience. Praise be to You! As we close this month, may we be mindful of all that You have done, and may we rest and look forward to a new month, full of hope, faith and trust that You will be there already. Glory hallelujah. Glory amen! 29th Cheshvan Wednesday 23rd November Come Make War Whom Shall I Fear? Revelation 14 v14:20 There are powers in the heavenlies, Lord, that go to and fro. Not all walk according to Your purpose, but none can overcome the inevitability of Your will and way. Help us in these spiritual matters, Lord, to put on the whole armour and a garment of praise so that we may be ready to act if called. Lead us and guide us through Your Holy Spirit, Lord, as Your Son, Jesus, promised so long ago. Your power has not diminished. In a world that does not recognise You more than it seeks Your face, You are no less present. So, Father, shod our feet and help us prepare for battle, to be ready when You call. Let the name of Yeshua ever be on our lips. For Your glory and is name's sake, and for the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth. Amen. ​ 28th Cheshvan Tuesday 22nd November I Am Free See His Love Luke 7 v17:23 The power that You put forth on the day of Your crucifixion changed the whole universe forever. This was not just a simple death; an act played through to a fanfare of trumpets and a standing ovation. This was the defeat of Satan, the overcoming of destruction. This was power in its rawest, most complete form. This is You, Father, this is You, the Son and this is the power of You, as the Holy Spirit, breaking through the barriers that had held man trapped for millennia. Glory hallelujah! Hosanna! Glory amen! Help us stand in this power and authority today, Lord. Not for our own selfish gain or vanity, but out of an alignment with You that causes us to stand against the evil forces, powers and dominions of this dark world. Praise be to the King of Kings! And, where we stand Lord, may the name of Jesus, called Yeshua, the Messiah be not far from our lips, as a banner in our boundaries, as a trumpet in our homes. In whose name we pray, amen! ​ 27th Cheshvan Monday 21st November All Things Bright And Beautiful Be Strong And Courageous Psalm 23 Oh the simple gospel, Lord Jehovah, King of the Universe. We are but sheep. Defenceless, wretched, weak, yet You are the Great Shepherd, ever loving, ever attentive, ever providing. You give us protection and sustenance, You afford us mercies each morning and love us with tenderness in the night. Who is like You in all the earth? There is nothing that we could compare You to. Be with us this day, and guide us in the way we should go. May we not stray far from Your call, or present ourselves to needless danger. Help us be receptive to Your comfort and correction, let us lay ourselves at Your feet. Keeper and protector watch over us, we pray, in Jesus's name, amen. 26th Cheshvan Sunday 20th November Death Was Arrested Forever Philippians 1 v3:11 As Jesus, Yeshua, You gave us two commandments to follow as disciples of You. To love the Lord, our God, with all our heart and all our mind and all our soul, and to love one another as we ourselves would like to be loved. You said that upon these two, all of the other eight commandments hang. As we begin our new week, let us strive to inherit the gift that You have given us in this. Help us in the struggle to fulfil them in our daily lives. Each day, may we come to You in prayer, petition and praise. Each day, may we lift our hands and words towards our brothers and sisters in proclamation of our love. Finally, each day, may we set ourselves to reach the poor, the widowed, the orphaned, the sick and the needy, that Your name may be glorified and Your Kingdom be apparent on the earth. In Jesus's name we pray this, amen. ​ 25th Cheshvan Saturday 19th November A double portion of praise and worship for the Sabbath Closer Great Is Your Faithfulness Daniel 5 v25:31 It is to You, Lord God of Heaven, that we need to come if we are to escape the wrath and destruction. The stripping away of all that we are, all that we have fought and struggled to acquire. Unless we let go of the needless ownership of these things, and acknowledge that their true source, and true owner, of all things, including our very lives is You, then we are not able to walk rightly with You, for You are worthy of all honour and praise. This is not out of capriciousness or a need on Your part to be idolised and worshipped. This is out of a simple truth. That there is one Maker and Creator. One being who is the source of all light and life. And it is You. You will not strip us naked and leave us in the fields to die. Rather, You clothed Adam and Eve in clothing that would last. You will furnish us with all that we need and more, for Your glory. Yet to acknowledge and not bite the hand that feeds us us the first step in growing towards walking in our own right. Help us grow this day, Father, that we may abound and testify in the showers of blessing that come from above. For Your glory and name's sake, amen. Psalm 91 Moment By Moment God Of Wonders ​ 24th Cheshvan Friday 18th November God You're So Good Create In Me A Clean Heart Luke 17 v1:10 Oh, how ye ache and yearn to be done with sin. Yet it washes at our feet like an ocean and, at times, rises up as if to drown us. We need You, Your cleansing power, and we need to turn, repent, and lay down that sin at the foot of Your cross. 'Restore unto us the joy of our salvation' is our prayer, our cry. Not out of expectation, though Your word declares it so, for each and every sin carries the penalty of death, but out of appeal to mercy, may we be humbled by Your response. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 23rd Cheshvan Thursday 17th November My Wonderful Lord It Is Well With My Soul Psalm 8 v6:9 You put all living things in your creation under the jurisdiction of man, Father God. Today we pray for the world and its resources. We know that much damage has been done in the name of progress and for financial gain, so we give thanks also that one day the world will be made anew. Our prayer is that we learn to become good stewards, mindful of our impact on the things set before us and careful of the privilege that has been granted to us. We pray for the beasts of the air and the land, and of the deep seas, and wonder at the variety and abundance that You have created. And we pray for those whose decisions affect the same, that they receive the guidance of Your Holy Spirit and accede the authority over their decision making back to You, by acting in a way that honours You and all of Your creation. We pray this in Jesus's name, amen. 22nd Cheshvan Wednesday 16th November This Is Amazing Grace Who You Say I Am ​ John 8 v31:45 You are steadfast and true, Lord God of Israel. You have made a way. How fortunate that we are no longer condemned by the law, when not one of could fully keep its statutes and commands. How thankful we are to be reminded of the Saviour, and His work of grace upon the Cross. Let us not revel in idolatry and unrighteousness, though, instead give us discernment we pray to separate right from wrong, and to lay aside all that does not honour You. You have made a way, help us walk in it this day, for Your glory and the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth. Amen. 21st Cheshvan Tuesday 15th November Here For You I Will Worship You Numbers 19 v4:10 You have fulfilled the whole of the sacrificial law through the blood of Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ, Lord God of Israel. You have made a way to sanctify the gentile and the Jew. Yet we must be baptised and born again to fully receive it, to be healed by faith and take up the reigns of service. Help us continue in praise at this knowledge, Lord. It is all and only through You, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, it is only through You, as the Author and Finisher of our faith. Let us praise You in the good times and the bad, in sickness and in health, in times of plenty and times of lean, for Your glory, in Jesus's name. Amen! ​ 20th Cheshvan Monday 14th November How He Loves Us King Of My Heart Ezekiel 12 v17:28 Many would say that these days are like none that have gone before, Lord God. Though there is nothing new under the sun, the level of technology we now experience is unprecedented. Though it offers great boons, it also brings great danger. We know, Lord, that You are sovereign over all. Though we may not understand all that is going on, Your requirement of us is to acknowledge You and be ready, watching faithfully, pursuing the things of righteousness that You would have us do. Keep us humble, Lord. None of our works can be counted for us as righteousness, it is through Your grace alone that we are saved. Help us keep on, steadfast and resolute, even if the waters around us are dark and the outlook grim. You are the Way, the Truth and the Life, and You will return one day to call us home. Glory hallelujah, glory amen. 19th Cheshvan Sunday 13th November Behold Our God Majesty 1John 4 v7:16 Who has loved us as You have loved us? Who is like You? You are Lord of All. Let us sing Your praises today, Lord. Let us tell of Your mighty deeds. You have more than given us the cause, more than a thousand times over, now please give us the opportunity. To speak Your name, to lift the heads and hearts of others. To appeal to those You have chosen, to do what is necessary to bring the Holy Spirit to their attention. You are waiting on their reception, let us not hinder but guide. Use us, dear Lord, for Your glory. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 18th Cheshvan Saturday 12th November The King Is Coming King Of Kings Revelation 1 v7:9 You will come like a thief in the night, Lord. You will come in glory and great power. You are Yahweh, Mighty God, the First and the Last. As the Father, You alone know the date and time for Your coming. We are encouraged to look for signs, and we see many around us. Help us to get ready, Father, we pray. Help us stand firm. Remind us of the whole armour, watchfulness, thanksgiving and praise. Help us communicate this to others. Your glory is what our hearts yearn for and, even though there will be enmity between ourselves and those close to us, our desire is as Your desire, we pray, that not one should perish. Bless us, Lord, and thank You for blessing us. In Jesus's name we pray. Amen. Matthew 10 v34:42 The Lion And The Lamb Mighty Man Of War ​ 17th Cheshvan Friday 11th November Arise Glorify Psalm 11 ​ The seat of Your throne is built on righteousness and justice. You are the God who gives and takes away. You see clearly and rightly. You fathom the depths of man, though none can fathom You. O Lord, lead us today in paths of righteousness for Your name's sake. Let us seek opportunity to glorify You, to reveal You to those not familiar with You, to speak the name of Your Son, Jesus, the name above all names, boldly and with courage and conviction. You have saved us, it is only right that we should tell others of this, of Your amazing grace. May our eyes remain fixed upon You, as we enter Your Sabbath with singing, thanksgiving and praise, amen. 16th Cheshvan Thursday 10th November All My Hope Is In Jesus Redeemed Philippians 4 v7:19 We pray a prayer to guard our hearts and minds today, Lord God of Israel. May You also move to break any teeth or barbs that we would present to those around us. Cause us to reflect on our walk, words, will and way and may we submit in each to Your overall goodness, grace and mercy. Our Enemy is a defeated foe, we claim Your victory over Him through the blood of Jesus. O Lord! We truly need You, each and every day. Be with us, thank You for being with us, we pray, in Jesus's mighty and precious name, amen! 15th Cheshvan Wednesday 9th November Marching To Zion ​Show Me Your Glory Matthew 24 v36:40 Need. We need You, Lord. You do not need us. You have a will, a word and a way. We are witless, dumb and lost without You. And as we have come to know You, the cost of potentially losing You is a yawning chasm from which there is no return. Keep us to Your path, King of Glory. Cause us to walk in Your ways, to keep Your statutes, to honour Your name. Help us reach and teach others to do the same. Where we fail, hem us in. Where we follow after the world, deflect us, distract us, help us to turn. There is no place where we would rather be, no one we would rather belong to, no word we would rather have on our lips. Let us sing Your praises, let us tell of Your good deeds. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 14th Cheshvan Tuesday 8th November I Will Rise Ancient Gates Psalm 24 You are strong and mighty, Lord of Hosts, You are the King of Glory. You have shone Your glory upon all of mankind, You have placed Yourself in the eyes and minds of Your people. Nothing else could ever satisfy us so completely than to return to right relationship with You. We cannot do this of our own will or way, rather we need Your Son, Jesus, called Yeshua, to grant us salvation through His sacrifice on the Cross. There is no other name under Heaven by which we can be saved, and today we call upon it once again. Be with us, we pray, in our lives; our work places, our homes, our relationships, our victories, our defeats; may our life's song be a melody pleasing to Your ears. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. ​ 13th Cheshvan Monday 7th November Anastasis Nobody Loves Me Like You Hebrews 5 v9:14 Lord, may we be believers who ask for a double portion of Your blessings. Servants who pursue after the best way to serve You. Those that listen for Your voice and pray for discernment in what You say. Doers of the word, not just hearers. Faithful and true disciples, good friends, sons and daughters. You are worthy of all praise and honour, You are worthy too of relentless pursuit. Where we stumble and fall may we rise again, be strengthened through Your Spirit and stirred to good works, not for our justification but for Your glory. Where the enemy breaks in to steal, kill and destroy, may we be ready to overcome with word and humility, that we then walk blameless in Your courts and receive from You the fulness of Your blessing. Break his teeth, Lord, cut His throat. Where his hands touch our loved ones, cut them off. We do not want to waste a single moment of our new life with You, we pray, in Jesus's name, amen. ​ 12th Cheshvan Sunday 6th November Let The River Flow Great Are You Lord Isaiah 40 v25:31 Study here. A simple faith and a live of service. You do not ask for much for all that You give us, O Lord of Grace. And yet it is ever a struggle and a trial in this age, where we are pulled and pushed to the left or to the right. Help us cling to You, Lord. Help keep our feet upon the Rock. Today we pray for all of your children that are stumbling and falling. We pray for the singular truth of Your Word to ring clearly in their ears. With us too, Lord, shake out the cobwebs and the thorns, give us not over to utter destruction. Remember Your promises, O Lord, keep Your covenant for Your name's sake, as we commit to keeping it for your glory, out of love and thanks for all that You have done, are doing and will do. Bless those who have gone down into the grave to wait for You, and those who still walk the earth in need of Your still, small voice. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. 11th Cheshvan Saturday 5th November While I'm Waiting Thy Will Be Done Exodus 39 v33:43 Who is better than You, oh Lord? Who else fulfils his needs according to his purpose? You are everything that was ever promised, You are Alpha and Omega, You are the, 'Yes!' and 'Amen!' Our enemies may not rejoice over us, because even if we fall we shall rise again because of you. Thank You for Your provision and blessing, Lord, thank You for the splendour of Your creation. May we press in and receive what You have for us, though may we not become conceited as the people of Tyre. Let us praise You and seek You in seasons of plenty AND in seasons of hardship. You do not change, so instead let us examine ourselves. Blessing and honour and glory and power to You, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and peace to Your people on the earth, in Jesus's name. Shabat shalom. Amen. Ezekiel 27 v29:36 Better Than A Hallelujah My Lighthouse 10th Cheshvan Friday 4th November Days Of Elijah Draw Me Close To You Hebrews 13 v6:16 It can be a lonely and narrow way in following You, Lord. Yet only if we look at it by measuring success by the things of this world. Great are the treasures in heaven for those who suffer persecution or hardship for the sake of Your name in this life. Not that we ask for disaster, or give permission to our enemies to bring down evil upon our heads, but that the love of Christ means enmity with the world. Yet we are not alone in this. Your children number in the millions, even billions. As we draw close to You, Lord, may we see them more and more, spend quality time with them. Honouring You, praising You, sharing testimony and thanksgiving, breaking bread, washing feet. May the warmth and comfort we receive there be a foretaste of the eternal joy to come in Your courts, Lord. In all things, may Your spirit be welcome and amongst us that we may share in Your peace, love, discernment, correction and joy. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. ​ 9th Cheshvan Thursday 3rd November Where You Are Like Oil ​Psalm 34 v15:22 You are the Deliverer, the Holy and Righteous One, deserving of all honour and praise and glory. Your deeds and acts throughout the ages are testimony to Your greatness, Your selfless sacrifice upon the Cross testimony to Your unfathomable grace and incomparable love. We fall at Your feet every day, Jesus. We enter Your courts with thanksgiving and praise. Though we may be broken, crushed, overcome, sad, sorrowful, lonely or afraid, You welcome us home and restore us to the place we do not deserve to be. Thank You, Lord. Let us dwell in You and with You today, as we ask You to dwell in us. Overwhelm our innermost being and enter in. Do with us as You will, send us, call us, require us to be still, let us do this for Your glory. Amen. ​ 8th Cheshvan Wednesday 2nd November Strong Tower Great I Am Ephesians 4 v14:25 You move in righteousness and power, Lord of Lords and King of Kings. You move with grace and purpose. Yours is an excellency of movement. You do not deviate to the right or to the left, You are not wasteful or fruitless. You accomplish all that You set out to do. Do this in us, we pray, today. Do it like You have not done before. Show Your craft and excellency. To us, to others. In this dark world let even the blind see and know Your glory is to walk amongst us, to be with Your people, that You have and will put to shame the things of this world. Your glory knows no bounds, Lord God of Israel. Reveal Yourself in us this day, for Your glory, in Jesus's name. Amen. 7th Cheshvan Tuesday 1st November Moment By Moment Daniel 9 Prayer Song 1 Thessalonians 4 v15:17 You are our prayer and protector, Father. You are our God. How we need You in a world that is plunging into darkness, in a world that does not embrace the Light. Be with us in the overcoming, Lord, help us stand on our feet, let us look to You in the court rooms and the synagogues; in the places of accusation and hardship. You are the One who guides us and leads us, Lord, lead us please, we pray, in Jesus's name, amen! 6th Cheshvan Monday 31st October How Great Thou Art Shout To The Lord! 1 Samuel 15 v10:25 ​ "Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft!" How grievous it must be to You, O Lord God of Israel, that we parade our children in the way of accepting and even enjoying the wicked and the rebellious! How people cavort to exalt their festival of lights, not knowing the statues and other gods that are valued and venerated by such cursed idolatry! How fortunate we are to live in a time of grace, Lord, but let us not be slack in it! Let us not sit back and accept, be polite and take part! Even allow ourselves to join in with the 'fun'! Help us seek a better way, Lord. Help us love and not condemn, help us refrain from bitterness and anger yet not condone. Let us make no mistake, Maker of the Heavens and the Earth, that we have no truck or agreement or acceptance of that which is evil in Your eyes; clearly evil in Your word. Equip us, dear Lord, and encourage to speak out, with elegance and a contrite heart, that we keep our covenant with You, though it may cost us our relationship with the world. Amen. ​ 5th Cheshvan Sunday 30th October Behold This Is Amazing Grace Psalm 103 Like a Father who raises a child or a Shepherd who raises a sheep You love us and tend to us, Lord of Hosts. Who are we that You are mindful of us? Helpless and restless and feckless as we are, yet Your yearning is to be in relationship with us, to grant us more than we could ever possibly deserve or earn, to exalt us and lift us to Your loving arms, to gather us to Your bosom, where we can shelter with You forever. What a God! What a Father! Help us be more like You today, to love without boundaries, restraints or limits, a love that conquers all, that overcomes fear, that does no harm, that is beyond reproach. For Your name's sake, amen. 4th Cheshvan Saturday 29th October Hail Jesus You're My King Here For You Joel 2 v26:32 We enter this Sabbath day with thanksgiving and praise, Lord Jesus. While the world prepares to celebrate the demonic and the ungodly we thank You and look to You, knowing that You will wrap Yourself around us and keep us safe. Father, we pray for those innocents who are caught up and trapped in following down paths that they do not comprehend, who are presented with a worldly world and a norm that is an offence to You. The pursuit of other gods, the undead and witchcraft are all abominations to You, desecrations of Your covenant blessing towards mankind of the highest order. We pray for eyes to be opened, for truth to flood in and for a deep and profound change in understanding of the placement of acknowledgement and worship, from where it is not to be placed to where it should be placed. You alone are worthy of all praise and honour. As the Maker and Creator, as the Giver of Life, as the only begotten Son. In all things we should honour You. Wherever there is mention of Halloween, Diwali or El Dia del Morte, may You give us words to speak of correction, rebuke and the unfathomable love and grace that You have shown us, for Your glory alone. Amen. Galatians 1 v15:24 You Are God Alone All Who Are Thirsty 3rd Cheshvan Friday 28th October Praise Adonai This Is A Move Psalm 3 You deliver us from our enemies, O Lord God of Israel. You are matchless in power and grace, there is no way around You or beneath You, Your enemies cannot hide from You in the undergrowth or assail You from strong towers. David was in a time of complexity and turmoil, yet He trusted in You as the Lifter Of His Head. Lift ours today, Lord, that we may look around and see Your work through us. We offer our hands, mouths and feet to Your cause. You cause us to walk in paths of righteousness for Your name's sake, let us do this, and do it without becoming conceited or puffed up; arrogant or vain. We live for You as we have been made alive by You, not just as bones but as living servants, willing and able to do Your will. For Your glory and the coming of Your Kingdom upon the earth, amen. 2nd Cheshvan Thursday 27th October My Wonderful Lord Our God Reigns Here John 1 v10:14 I have seen Your glory, Father of Lights. I know that You are real. I want to come to You and serve You and align with You. To do Your will, to be about Your business. I know that I fall a short of the mark, far short of the standard that You have set through Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ, yet I persist because of what Your word says about You being faithful and true. I cannot, and could not ever, be made right through my own deeds and actions because I would have deeds and actions sufficient to justify my destruction a thousand times over. I am a wretch, and a wretch needs a Saviour to restore him and bring him home. A wretch needs the Father to reveal Himself because His faith is weakness. Help me Father, today, remember my name and call upon me, press me, into service and action, for Your glory and Kingdom come, amen. ​ 1st Cheshvan Wednesday 26th October You Make All Things New Amazing Love Isaiah 15 v3:7 You know the rise and the fall of nations, Father. You hear the cry of Your children. Your heart is to see them restored to You. Quite why You withhold Your time of coming is not clear to us, nor does it need to be. It is only for us to know that it will be the right time. That you do not waste or delay. You are coming. You are steadfast. You are resolute. You are faithful and true. In the waiting, let us be about Your business, Father, let us do as Your Son would have done, let us invest our talents wisely. In this new month and for this new month, may Your Holy Spirit guide us, be among us, that we can work as one for Your glory, in Jesus's mighty name we pray, amen. 30th Tishrei Tuesday 25th October The Great I Am ​Beautiful Exodus 3 v1:5 You have revealed Yourself in times past, Lord of Lords and King of Kings. To Your prophets, to Your people. Even some of Your enemies tremble in fear at what they have seen when You are near. Yet now Your Spirit has been poured out on all of the Earth so, Father, help us see You today. In the burning bush, in the splendour of Your creation, in the thoughts, words and deeds of others. And let us go to You if we do see You. Let us set time apart for encounter; for communion. For You alone are worthy of all praise and honour, how else should we react when You walk into the room!? Thank You, Father, be with us today, amen. 29th Tishrei Monday 24th October Forever Raise A Hallelujah 1 Thessalonians 5 v1:11 We look forward to and proclaim a day that is coming where You will return to Earth. You will come in all of Your indisputable glory. You release Your children from their earthly bondage, You will call them, past and present, to new life, a life of eternal abundance with You. This is not some sentimental wish fulfilment, but a simple fact. The Lord of All Creation has decreed it, so it will be. Father, though we wish to hasten the day, we know that it will come only as You have planned it, that, when it comes, it will be exactly the right moment for it. Your excellence has already been displayed before many witnesses, You are faithful and true, what You have said will be, will be. Glory hallelujah! So, Lord, today let us be ready. Ready to leave material things. Ready to lift our gaze to You. Ready to answer Your glorious call. And let us be about our true business. In reaching others, in building Your church, in proclaiming this same and simple fact, so that those who hear can have no excuse that they were not loved or told. In Jesus's precious name we pray, amen. 28th Tishrei Sunday 23rd October I Will Sing The Wondrous Story It Is Well With My Soul Titus 2 v11:14 Today we celebrate and thank You, King of Heaven, for You are holy and worthy of all praise! We declare your righteousness and justice before the assembly. We lift up our hands in worship. We commit to honouring You with the words of our mouths and actions of our hearts. Your Son, Jesus, has made a way for us in the wilderness, a narrow way that leads to life, help us stick to it and not depart from it, we pray, amen. ​ 27th Tishrei Saturday 22nd October Creation Is Waiting Perfected In Love ​Revelation 9 v1:11 The day and times of Your coming will be terrible for those who refuse to acknowledge and turn to You, Lord of Hosts. There is no sugar coating sweet enough, no cotton wrapping deep enough to remove the dreadful sting of Your fierce and righteous rebuke against those who have stood their ground against You; who have revelled in their rebellion; who have persecuted and killed Your saints all day long. Your word says that You will separate the chaff from the wheat, the bad figs from the good and that You will punish those who deserve punishment according to the fulness of the wickedness that they have done. Help us be ruthless in examining ourselves, Father, for any spot or hindrance that will cause us to fall. And help us be resolute and steadfast in proclaiming the truth, as it is the truth, for Your glory. Not out of condemnation and selfish vainglory, but out of love and proper understanding of what Your word proclaims, including Your express desire that all men return to You; that they may receive the fulness of Your blessing that You paid the highest price for. In Your name and for Your name, amen. Leviticus 21 v1:9 Who Can Stop The Lord Almighty? Yahweh 26th Tishrei Friday 21st October Glory To God Forever He Reigns Hebrews 10 v1:17 We can never be justified by works, Lord. Not one of us is perfect. We could never be good enough. Only Your Son, Jesus, who is the Christ, was able to live that life, where not one single temptation was entertained until it became sin. Yes we strive to emulate His peace and righteousness, yes we want to live a life in service of You, yet we must know and accept that it is only through the blood of Jesus that we can be set free. Help us walk in this light today, Lord. Help us light the way for others less fortunate than ourselves. In Jesus's name we pray, amen! ​ 25th Tishrei Thursday 20th October You Are Worthy Of My Praise Rejoice! Psalm 150 You are worthy of all praise, Father of Lights. You alone. You have made the world and all that is in it. You have made a way that Your people, desperate and wicked as they are, can return to You. Washed clean, upright, holy and justified. You have done this through the life, death and resurrection of Your Son Jesus Christ, whom You have drawn from You and drawn to You so close as to be indistinguishable to You. So You are praiseworthy. Help us find sanctuary and space to praise You today, Father. In the secret, in the open, You are not only worthy of praise but also apt to accept it in every form. So, where we can, let us clap, dance, sing and make glorious noise as an offering to You, as a sacrifice to You, as an expression of our love and thankfulness for all that You have done, are doing and will do, as a token of our immeasurable respect and debt of gratitude for all that You are. Amen! 24th Tishrei Wednesday 19th October When I Look Into Your Holiness Your Love, O Lord 1 Thessalonians 5 v1:11 Waking or sleeping, to arise to walk with You, Lord, is a blessing beyond our words to describe. Maker, Creator, Father, Friend. You are complete in Yourself, You have no need for anything outside of You. Yet it is Your desire. To share Your creation, to walk in communion, to celebrate in everlasting joy and peace. This is the new life that You envisaged. This is the covenant that You strove to bring about. This is the blood that You have spilled, this is the hope for all mankind. Help us walk in it today, Lord. Be with us in words and fellowship, let us lift up our friends and families and colleagues, help us exhort them all to a joyous pursuit of You. You are so good, in Jesus's name we give thanks and pray, amen! ​ 23rd Tishrei Tuesday 18th October O The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus All Creatures Of Our God And King Galatians 2 v11:21 Dear Lord, as we pass away from the celebration of the feast of Booths, let us not forget that Your victory on the Cross as Your Son, Jesus Christ, was the fulfilment of the Passover feast, and that Your return as the same, risen Son will fulfil all that You have declared in this second celebration. You will return with a trumpet sound; You will separate Your people from the rest; You will lead them into the Promised Land. May our days be joyful and may we celebrate this truth forever, Lord, and may we sing of Your glory from day to day without abating. You are worthy of such praise. Amen! 22nd Tishrei Monday 17th October We Wait For You You Are God Alone Luke 10 v25:37 You challenged Your disciples not to be like the legalistic yet unconnected people of Your generation. In their piety and self aggrandisement they became puffed up and vain, in defence of their untenable position before You, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, they chose assault rather than capitulation. You showed a way in this story, where our actions can be counted as righteous and a correct course may be steered towards our honour and alignment with You. Compassion towards the weak and the vulnerable. Generosity when it comes to meeting the needs of others. Help us cross over the road this day, Lord, to reach out to those in need, even if there are cultural and theoretical differences. You died for all of Your children, from every nation, tribe and tongue. Bring us together in support and celebration, in Jesus's name we pray, amen. 21st Tishrei Sunday 16th October Feast of Booths Day 8 Consuming Fire When I Look Into Your Holiness Joshua 3, 4 You parted the water as a reminder for Your people, Israel. You made a way that was supernatural. As you had done forty years earlier for the previous generation, You did this. You revealed Yourself to Your people as the God of the impossible. You were fulfilling Your covenant promise. You were being consistent in who You are. Help us be reminded and walk with renewed confidence as we finish this Feast of Booths and go into the new week. Let us not turn to the left or the right. You have sent Your Son, Jesus, to allow us to walk in paths of righteousness. You have done this to reveal Your glory to the world. You will see us through. You will deliver us to the Promised Land. May we ever be thankful and humble for all that You have done, are doing and will do, and praise Your name forever, amen. Closer 20th Tishrei Saturday 15th October Feast of Booths Day 7. Sabbath. An extra portion of an extra portion in praise, scripture and worship! We Wanna See Jesus Lifted High Awake, Awake O Zion Psalm 145 It is in the little pin pricks of Your love that we are reminded that You are with us all of the time. Your seed, Your Spirit, has been poured out on all the Earth. Your sacrifice was enough to atone for our sins once and forever and, washed clean by Your blood, we are able to be presented before the throne as spotless and blameless, living sacrifices to a worthy king. Oh Lord! Let that fire burn within us each and every day, that we can be a light upon a hillside before men, a beacon for women, and a lamp to the feet of children, young and old. For Your glory and name's sake, amen. Desert Song Thy God Reigneth Psalm 146 How wonderful, how beautiful is Your dwelling place, O Lord God of Jacob. How splendid it is that You are mindful of us, great as You are, small and given over to wickedness and wretchedness as we are. Yet we read in Your word that You have a heart for the widows and the orphans, that You care for all that You have created, and mankind most of all. As we walk in the last days of this feast, a feast that You have appointed, help us recount and be mindful of all that You have done in our lives. As the Father, as the Son and as the Holy Spirit. Lead us to wisdom and understanding, help us see the way forward with Your eyes. And, if we can ask another favour in this prayer, help us be steadfast and resolute in following that way. In Jesus's name we pray, amen. Amazing Love​ Forever 19th Tishrei Friday 14th October Feast of Booths Day 6 Here I Am To Worship I Will Worship You Exodus 15 v1:21 Let us ever sing praises to You, God of Israel. You have made all things, You have given us life, and You have raised us to new life with You through the birth, life and death of Your only begotten Son, Jesus, Yeshua, who is the Lamb. Let Your men sing Your praises, as Moses did. Let Your women sing Your praises as Miriam did. Let us all come together in praise of You, for You alone are worthy of such praise. Help us not be rebellious or expectant of greater things than our station in Your family, Lord God, for You say that Your burden is not heavy and that Your yoke is light. Let us not pull at that yoke, rather let us accept it and work at it for the good of Your Kingdom. May this be an acceptable act of praise to You too! In Jesus's name we pray, amen. Praises 18th Tishrei Thursday 13th October Feast of Booths Day 5 Be Strong And Courageous My Lighthouse John 10 v1:13 There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved. We cannot steal our way into Your Kingdom, we cannot cheat or lie our way past the watchman, there is no time that He sleeps or slumbers, our very thoughts are an open book before Him. Lord God of Israel, You know our hearts and see us rightly, we cannot hide from You. In the wilderness, Your people learned this as a stark daily reality, where consequence was swift and complete. As children of Your grace we have the opportunity for correction and repentance, through the blood that You poured out at the Cross of Calvary. Open our hearts and eyes to the absolute truth, expose our shortcomings, burn away all that is unnecessary, everything that hinders our walk and way with You. Father God, it is our desire to walk in Your image, to be Your people, to call upon Your name, Yahweh Elohim, the One Who is Three, and declare that same gospel to all who would listen for Your glory alone. Amen. Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah 17th Tishrei Wednesday 12th October Feast of Booths Day 4 Like David Danced Where You Go I Go Deuteronomy 31 v1:8 You are a God who keeps His promises, Lord. You are faithful and true. Even though the Israelites were under punishment for their sin against You at Meribah, they knew that their next generation would inherit the land You had promised. They undertook to pass the blessing forward and strove to follow You in obedience, ready to move at a moment's notice. They always kept a watchful eye on the Levite priests, in case any one would shift and begin to take up the tabernacle. Where You went, Lord, Israel followed. You went before them as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Remain a beacon to us, we pray, a banner lifted high over us, a testimony to an empty grave and a risen King. For Your glory, Father, in Jesus's name. Amen. Jesus Messiah 16th Tishrei Tuesday 11th October Feast of Booths Day 3 Blessed Be Your Name Reign In Me, Sovereign Lord Numbers 34 v7:15 You marked the borders and boundaries of the Promised land, Lord, and rightly divided between the tribes that had been freed from bondage in Egypt. You gave them their inheritance, Lord, You brought them in to a land flowing with milk and honey. There will be a time, Lord, when we will enter Your Heavenly Kingdom , a place that knows no bounds. Even better, in aligning ourselves with You, we can call that precious dwelling place and abode down and enter into a right and two way relationship with You right now, that we may walk as ambassadors and disciples, bondservants and friends. Glory hallelujah! King of kings and Lord of lords! Hosanna! Hosanna! To the precious and loving and generous Father God. May we be reminded if we stray from the narrow path and may we glorify Your name in thoughts, deeds, actions and words, that others may see You an receive You, in Jesus's mighty and precious name, Amen! Be Bold, Be Strong​ 15th Tishrei Monday 10th October Feast of Booths Day 2 So Will I Reckless Love Exodus 16 v1:15 Dear Lord, You supply according to our needs, not our wants. When we find ourselves grumbling at our lot or portion, may we also look with discernment at the lives of those who are less fortunate than ourselves. May we learn to give thanks, whatever the circumstances and to trust in You and Your will and way, acknowledging that Your ways are higher and Your thoughts are deeper than our own. Help us look and examine ourselves as well as appreciate what we have been given. Help us be still and know that you are God. Above all, let us look to Your Son, Jesus and celebrate the life that He has given to enlarge our own, in whose name we pray, amen. Wonderful Grace Of Jesus 14th Tishrei Sunday 9th October Feast of Booths Day 1 How Lovely (Psalm 84) Before The Throne Numbers 14 v17:42 You had warned Your people, Israel enough. You had freed them from bondage and slavery. You had revealed Yourself clearly for all to see, You had done much and asked little, You had asked only that they believe and remain in You. Yet their hearts were hardened and their fear of what was seen was great, even with the evidence of Your goodness and greatness apparent to them, they still doubted that You could deliver. O Father! How many times we have failed You also, in trust and obedience alone! As we receive the blood of Jesus over our wounds and transgressions once more, help us think on and turn our eyes and hearts towards You. To trust in Your ways, to lean not on our own understanding. During this time of celebration and praise, help us sense and see Your goodness and mercy through the eyes of Your people, that we may experience and give thanks for the same and more. Your grace is sufficient, Your will and way perfect. Help us, Lord, we pray, in Jesus's name, amen. ​King Of My Heart 13th Tishrei Saturday 8th October A double portion of praise and worship for the Sabbath. I'm A Lover Of Your Presence Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here John 14 v16:21 We are but dust without You, Lord God of Israel. You are the lifter of our heads, through You all things that have life, have life. Father, Your word says that we may choose our path, yet You will direct our steps. We press into this on this Sabbath day and beg You for revelation, insight and discernment regarding our trajectory. Our road, we declare, is in Your service. We trust You to lead us and guide us for Your name's sake, the name of Your Son, Yeshuah, Jesus, who is the Christ. We ask no other boon or favour other than this yet we are so thankful for Your provision. We received far more than we ever deserved at the foot of the Cross of Calvary. Lead us, guide us, teach us, Lord, we pray. Amen. 1 Corinthians 1 v4:31 All Who Are Thirsty Deep Cries Out 12th Tishrei Friday 7th October Holding Nothing Back Great Are You Lord Numbers 19 v11:22 ​ You prescribed our relationship with that which was dead before Jesus, the Messiah, came and opened the Way for all to enter in who would turn from sin and acknowledge You as Lord. As unclean people we were encouraged to come to the ritual washing, to allow the pure water to cleanse them. Now we have the continual washing of Your blood as the perfect sacrifice to keep us clean. Thank You, Father, that You have spilled Your precious blood, and thank You more for spilling it for us. Amen. ​ 11th Tishrei Thursday 6th October Glory To God Almighty Genesis 9 v1:17 Heavenly Father, You have draped a tent over Your people. Your dwelling place, where we can be alive with You. This is not just a promise for the future, though we wait with baited breath for the promise of Your Kingdom to come, but also a promise for our lives here and now, a promise for today. You have set Your bow in the Heavens as a covenant with all of mankind and all the creatures of the earth and, as You are Faithful and True, You will not violate it. Thank You, Father for Your magnificence and grace, thank You for being mindful of us and abiding with us, despite all of our failures and flaws. Help us look to You and praise You this day, for all that You are, for all that You have done, are doing and will do, in Jesus's name. Amen. 10th Tishrei Wednesday 5th October Yom Kippur. The Day of Atonement. The Steadfast Love I Give You Glory, Glory 2 Chronicles 16 v7:11 We are so fortunate that the debt for sin was paid on the Cross of Calvary. What a wonderful work You wrought, Father in Heaven. As we tear our clothes and wear sackcloth and ashes, we do so with tears of gladness. We think on and lift up Your name, the name of Jesus, and give thanks and praise for His once and for all sacrifice. In the same way that we cannot be justified by works, so neither do we judge people according to their keeping of new moons, feast days or Sabbaths. Yet You do not paint things idly, to set them down, there is wisdom in all that You do. We serve out of love and thanksgiving, and we seek to know Your character and to serve You well. Any sin we keep or make hinders this relationship, as with King Asa. Help us discern them, have done with them and lay them down at Your feet, in Jesus's mighty and precious name, amen! Oh, Happy Day! 9th Tishrei Tuesday 4th October All My Hope Is In Jesus Jesus Paid It All Habbakuk 2 v8:20 Who could pass the test in the dark and terrible day of the LORD? Which one of us could be counted as righteous? Praise be to the Living God, to the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, the God who has declared Himself and revealed Himself as Sovereign over all creation, who is the First and the Last, who is the Lion and the Lamb, who is at once Father, Son and Spirit, who is the Lord God, Mighty Jehovah, the Most High, our Elohim. As Jesus of Nazareth you have started and completed a work and when He comes again, all of Creation will be held accountable, according to Your will. Yet those who have accepted and received, those that have been born again, will pass from death to life in the twinkling of an eye, the Accuser's demands silenced by the blood of the Lamb. Glory hallelujah! Glory amen! Glory be to the King of Kings forever! Amen! 8th Tishrei Monday 3rd October Glorify Thy Name Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus James 2 v4:23 In this time of reflection we do not look as those under the threat of condemnation, but as those with a desire to serve You, Lord God of Israel. These are the words of acceptance we crave on entering Your Heavenly sanctuary at the End of Days, yet do we truly pursue being good and faithful in service to You? How do we treat the poor, the homeless, the sick? Do we visit with those who are in prison? Are we about Your business? Do we invest wisely of the talents that You have given. We make no mistake, we are not justified by works as the writer of James points out, and we could never make payment for what has been bought with a price so far beyond earthly riches, yet our desire, and our calling, is to serve You all of our days remaining here on earth. May Your Holy Spirit be our light and guide, for Your glory, and may we strengthened, equipped and encouraged to change where needed, stirred to action, made alive to Your calling, in Jesus's mighty name we pray, amen. ​ 7th Tishrei Sunday 2nd October Jesus You're My Superhero Fruit Of The Spirit Luke 9 v46:48 On reading this passage and after singing these songs of worship and praise, let us cease to pursue the idea of greatness in comparison to our brothers and sisters. Let us look instead for the least of them, and welcome them as it says in Your word for us to do. We were once despicable and low born sinners, facing a righteous and deserved destruction for the stoniness of our hearts. Stir our new heart of flesh to compassion, Lord, that we may join the Kingdom community with the innocent joy of children. For Your glory and name's sake, amen. 6th Tishrei Saturday 1st October The Sabbath before Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Jesus Christ has paid our every debt for our sins, yet we must be careful and considerate around the mistakes that we make in this new life, and lay them all at the foot of the Cross. We are to bear their burden no longer, for to carry them ourselves is to take them from Christ's atoning sacrifice. All glory, praise and honour to the Risen King! He Hideth My Soul Sing To Jesus Exodus 33 v12:23 Lord of Lords and King of Kings! We cannot work for our salvation, it is not earned but given. You, Lord, did the work at the Cross of Calvary, the work that You were about and are about and were about at the dawn of time. As it is written on the mosque that stands on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, "God does need a Son," so it is. You do not need a Son, but we need You to have a Son and to be the Son if we are ever to be reconciled to You. Lord, in this time of contemplation, let us continue to sift our lives for the chaff that causes Your Spirit to grieve. From our past, working in our present. Let no stone be unturned. Let no scar be so great that it cannot be touched and healed by Your atoning power. Let us surrender them, tenderly, gladly at Your feet, and release thanks and forgiveness towards those who have sought to do us harm. You will deal with each of us according to our deeds when the day comes, help us receive the fulness of Your grace, mercy and blessing this day, each day and forever until Your glorious return. Great is Your faithfulness, God of Isaac, great is Your name in all the earth! Amen. Psalm 139 v1:16 Great Is Your Faithfulness Leaning On My Beloved 5th Tishrei Friday 30th September This Is What You Do Made A Way Jeremiah 15 v11:21 It is ever true and has ever been true, Lord Jesus, that it is all about You. You have made a way. You have started the great work, You have completed its most important steps, You will see it through to the end. What the Father creates, You build. It is built of You. You are the cornerstone and the capstone. You are not separate or distinct. You are the Son, at One with the Father. As You do not change, from yesterday to today, so we can be assured and have hope that You will not change for tomorrow. Help us receive this today. Help us know that we cannot remain away from You, that we must accede, that we must submit. Your word says that when You come again, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess You as Lord. This is not just human beings, but every created and living thing that has ever been. It is so much better for us if we do this now. You alone are God. You alone are faithful and true. Amen. Glory hallelujah! And amen! 4th Tishrei Thursday 29th September Breath Of Yah Salvation Belongs To Our God Job 2 v1:10 Thank You, Lord, for Your word. Both as the Son, Jesus, and as the written record of Your love for us, Your people Israel, it is, like You, without equal or like in all of the earth. Other books are there just to be read. Yours is there to be lived; to be scrutinised by; to be informed; to be confirmed; to be rebuked; to be broken apart; to be made whole. There is no better book for instruction or guidance, there is no truer word written anywhere, in all of existence. We marvel at the multi facetedness of Your intelligence, and are awestruck at Your cleverness in design. May we one day become scholars enough to lead another in opening it's treasures and value, may we breathe on them as You breathed on the dry bones, as You once gave each of us new life. All scripture is truly God breathed, as the scripture itself says, and we thank You for it, in all of it's pure of heart translations and formats, in Jesus's name, amen. 3rd Tishrei Wednesday 28th September Great And Mighty Is The Lord Our God Rooftops John 7 v25:44 Your light shines in the darkness, Lord God of Israel. When You came down from Heaven and walked the in the cities and towns, You spoke and taught about the things of Your Kingdom. You set Yourself before men, as a man, that You could reveal the difference between blamelessness and blasphemy. Yet, though a few persisted in hearing Your words and seeking to understand them, most others were too caught up in this world, too determined to have their own way over Yours. They even prepared to kill You for it, such was their anger kindled towards You, whose presence exposed their sins. Lord, Today, help us lay down our lives anew. Help us consider the glory of Your name, the wonder of Your message, the perfection embodied in Your truth, that we may seek to serve You and not ourselves, to turn from the things of this life in favour of the things of Your Kingdom. You alone are Mighty God, yet You have expressed a desire to be in relationship with us, even to the point of laying down Your life, that we may renew ours here. Glory be to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Amen. 2nd Tishrei Tuesday 27th September Great Is Your Faithfulness More Love, More Power Revelation 14 v1:5 To sing with You, Father. To soak in Your presence. To walk with You daily. To stand in Your courts. What an awesome privilege, what a glorious honour. Keep us to the right path today, Lord. Help us reach others and meet their needs. Keep us humble, mindful and may the name of Your Son, Jesus, ever be near the forefront of our minds, may it be as a coal burned upon our lips. For Your glory and name's sake, amen. 1st Tishrei Monday 26th September What better way to end a month of making a double portion of praise and worship than to come into a festival day of the Lord and make another double portion of praise and worship!? Trumpet Blast! Rosh Hoshana! Awake, awake, O Zion, consider your wicked ways! The Lord Reigns Days Of Elijah Psalm 145 v1:13 The days of the harvest. The glory and splendour of the Coming King. You are high over all of the earth, Lord, yet You will come again one day soon. You will come to redeem Your children, You will come to take us home. Hosanna! Hosanna! Who is like You, Lord? Robed in righteousness and glory? Glory hallelujah! Your line goes throughout the whole earth! Father, help us gather ourselves and rouse ourselves to wakefulness. Let us begin to consider, sift and ponder the things of our walk and way, the places where our feet slip and Your help is needed. It is a joy to know You, and health to our bones to to be in Your presence, today we rise up and celebrate You, LORD, for who You are. Amen. Mark 2 v13:17 10, 000 Reasons God Of Wonders