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)
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Sue Griffiths www.ellel.uk “The Most High … is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful”. Luke 6:35-36, NIV I am reading Luke’s Gospel at the moment, and every morning as I read I am being bowled over by…
People who know me, will know that I don’t drive and I never have. Last Saturday, I was walking to my nearby supermarket, dragging my trolley behind me. I walk alongside the river, so it’s a nice walk with swans and ducks to entertain me but this morning it was quite damp and foggy in…
Matthew 4:11 ‘Then the devil left him.’ The storm raged, the sea crashed, and all night long the gale blew. In the morning, the sun came out and the wind abated. The sea was still rough, but all that remained of the force of the night’s activity was seaweed on the road and some spray…
On March 7th I went to a World Day of Prayer service at a small chapel near to my home village. Once called the Women’s World Day of Prayer, the name has now been changed and it was good to see 5 or 6 men there, enjoying the privilege of sharing in this service which…
Some years ago, I was transporting an elderly Christian to a hospital appointment some miles away. As we approached a busy roundabout, he said, “And what new experience have you had of our Lord, David?” I quickly responded, “Sorry, but I am concentrating on my driving at the moment”. I knew that was an excuse,…
At our recent Circuit Prayer meeting we thought about trees and how they can help us in our faith. Yesterday was Mothering Sunday when we remember all those who “mother” us. The first tree I want to use is the bay tree. This photo is a bay tree in my back garden. It is an…
Sing to the Lord a New Song Welcome to a new series that seeks to take inspiration from the words of newer hymns and songs. The Goodness of Jesus Come you weary heart now to Jesus Come you anxious soul now and see There is perfect love and comfort in your tears Rest here in…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Yulia Kariuki www.ellel.co.uk As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a…
So, Mothering Sunday is 15th March this year – the day after Pi (π) Day. This is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (Pi) and is observed on March 14th since 3,1 and 4 are the first significant figures of π and it was first celebrated in the USA who tend to note the dates…
Matthew 4:8–9:Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” In the third of the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness, the Devil does not use…