Thought for the day (Page 148)

Every day we post a Thought for the day written by someone within the circuit. Some are very light hearted and some are very deep theologically with all bases between covered.

We hope these will encourage, uplift and make you reflect but most of all we hope you enjoy reading these small daily snippets and take some inspiration on your daily journey

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15)

“Never give up”

Thought for the Day – Friday 12th June 2020 Bible Reading  1 Corinthians 10  13God is faithful and he will not let you be temptedbeyond your strength but, with the temptation, willalso provide the way of escape,that you may be able to endure it. The greatest inducement to give up the Christian fight (and we…

“Peace”

Thought for the day – Thursday 11th June 2020 As we watch our tv screens,read newspapers, listen to radios follow our social media feeds the world can feel anything but peaceful. This can cause us deep unease at times – even as Christians. However when all around us feels like absolute chaos we can depend…

“Crem de la Crem”

Thought for the day – Tuesday 9th June 2020 Psalm 46 reminds us that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” During the very challenging times in which we are living, Crematorium staff and Funeral Directors have been working flat out. Can we please remember them all in our prayers.…

Gardening

Thought for the day – Monday 8th June 2020 Things I like to do…. This is the last in a series of “Thoughts for the day” using four of my hobbies, all of which I have been fortunate enough to continue despite the Covid-19 lockdown. They all give me the opportunity to reflect and ponder…

“Footprints”

Thought for the day – Sunday 7th June 2020 Life can be a struggle at times, marked by pain, loss, grief, broken relationships and ill health. None of us can avoid all of these things because they are part of the journey. We would not be human if we didn’t feel desperate for help at…

“Perseverance”

Thought for the day – Saturday 6th June 2020 Ephesians 6 18 ‘…keep alert with all perseverance…’ The world of sport is not the only area of life where instances of perseverance or endurance cause deep admiration and worthy wonder. Think of selfless heroes or heroines of war, Odette, for example, or the people of…

“Being a child of God”

Thought for the day – Friday 5th June 2020 Romans 8: 38:  And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love.  Death can’t, life can’t.  The angels can’t, the demons can’t.  Our fears for today and our worries about tomorrow and even the powers of Hell can’t keep God’s love away.…

“Endurance”

Thought for the day – Tuesday 3rd June 2020 2 Timothy 4 7  “ I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith”. Paul, writing to Timothy, about to face execution after an unfair trial and an unjust sentence from Emperor Nero, says, “I have fought the fight;…