Thought for the day (Page 153)

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)

“Being thankful”

Thought for the day – Thursday 23rd April 2020 Daniel had every reason to feel down about his situation, he had lost everything he knew:  his family, his country, the teachings and priestly worship in the temple, the annual festivals, his hopes and expectations for the future, even his name.  In their place he now…

“Honour God and He will honour you”

Thought for the day – Wednesday 22nd April 2020 Brought to us by Carol Almond Daniel and his 3 friends were taken captive and brought to Babylon.  They were amongst a group of young men, who were from Israel’s nobility.  They were handsome, intelligent, well informed and showed an aptitude for all kinds of learning…

“Pray to the Spirit”

Thought for the day – Monday 20th April 2020 Hymns & Psalms 740  My God, I know, I feel thee mine verse 7Refining fire, go through my heartIlluminate my soul;Scatter thy life through every partAnd sanctify the whole. It is a pity to miss out some reflection on verses 5 and 6 of this hymn…

“Wonderful God”

Thought for the day – Sunday 19th April 2020 Hymns & Psalms 740  My God, I know, I feel thee mine verse 4Jesus, thine all-victorious loveShed in my heart abroad,Then shall my feet no longer rove,Rooted and fixed in God. The Bible (it had to be the Authorized Version in Wesley’s time, remember) really filled…

Easter People

Thought for the day – Sunday 19th April 2020 We sometimes refer to Christians as “Easter People” and I believe that means we are people who are changed because of the Easter story, I have written some Easter People reflections to share with you and invite you to reflect upon. Thomas: It felt strange as…

“Freedom of the Spirit”

Thought for the day – Saturday 18th April 2020 Hymns & Psalms 740  My God, I know, I feel thee mine verse 3When shall I see the welcome hourThat plants my God in meSpirit of health and life and powerAnd perfect liberty ? You will already have noticed that this is a great hymn about…

“Feelings and Faith”

Thought of the day – Friday 17th April 2020 Hymns & Psalms 740  My God, I know, I feel thee mine verse 2I hold thee with a trembling handBut will not let thee go,Till steadfastly by faith I standAnd all thy goodness know. The initial reaction to the words of verse 2 might well be…

“All renewed I am”

Thought for the day – Thursday 15th April 2020 How spiritual are you ? How much do you love God ? In effect, these questions ask the same thing just using different words. Your spirituality is measured by how much you love God and want to live your life in accord with his teaching. Consider…

“God is Sovereign”

Thought for the day – Wednesday 15th April 2020  It’s often said that we are living in strange times. There are times in our lives even in ‘normal’ times when we go through difficulties, when it’s hard to keep going, when we may wonder ‘Where is God in all of this?”  It can be hard…

“Decisions ?!”

Thought for the day – Tuesday 14th April 2020 Isn’t it fantastic the way the country is pulling together to heap their praises on all the care staff who are working tirelessly, often at risk to their own health, in their vocation to use all their skill and energy to save lives and restore health. …