29th July 2026

Counting Your Blessimgs

“. . . For the things which are seen are temporary,

but the things which are not seen are eternal."

2 Corinthians 4:18

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.

Psalm 33, is an anonymous psalm that praises God and calls listeners to join in the praise (v 1-3). The psalm encourages us to celebrate God’s faithfulness with joyful praises (v 1-3) because “the word of the Lord is right and true” (v 4). Using the world God created as tangible proof of His power and dependability (v 5-7), the psalmist calls on the people of the world to worship Him: “Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him” (v 8).

When plans fail or people let us down, we can be tempted to be disappointed in God. However, we can rely on God’s trustworthiness because His plans “stand firm forever” (v 11) We can praise God, even when things go wrong because our loving Creator sustains everything and everyone. God is forever faithful.

Take a few moments and reflect on how you have experienced God’s character, creation, and love, and give Him praise for all His unfailing love. As the old gospel song says, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done!”

Prayer: Thank You, Lord God, for the life you have blessed me with. Thank You for the opportunities that I have been given and for the strength to make the most of them. In Jesus precious name. Amen.

28th July 2026

Peace. Perfect Peace

“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap

nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them . . . ”

Matthew 6:26

Today's Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-33.

Some track workers on a British railway line found a thrush’s nest under a rail-track. Peacefully sitting on her eggs, the hen was undisturbed by the roar of the fast trains above and around her. Someone has written a little verse which goes:

“Said the robin to the sparrow,‘I should really like to know, Why these anxious human beings Rush about and worry so.’Said the sparrow to the robin,‘Friend, I think that it must be, that they have no heavenly Father such as cares for you and me.'”

The Lord Jesus used the carefree attitude of the birds to underscore the fact that worrying is unnatural. I am learning in my own life, day by day, to keep my mind centred on Christ, and the worries and anxieties and concerns of the world pass, and nothing but “perfect peace” is left in the human heart. God has taken the responsibility for our care and worry.

Prayer: My Father in Heaven, I am happiest when I am fully trusting You. This day help me to be constantly grateful for Your care and faithfulness. In the Saviour's name. I pray. Amen. 

27th July 2026

The Power of Persistent Prayer

“Pray and not lose hope.”

Luke 18:1

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 18:1-8.

Luke 18, is filled with stories of power. It begins with the power of the widow’s persistence (v 1-8), then continues with the story of the tax collector and the Pharisee (v 9-14), which displays the power of a humble, repentant heart. The Lord's parable of the rich ruler (v 16-30) shows the negative power of possessions that can pull us away from God. The chapter concludes with the Lord Jesus healing power on full display as He heals the blind beggar Bartimaeus (v 35-43). These are some of the Lord's final acts and teachings before reaching the destination in His “journey to Jerusalem” 

The Lord Jesus taught that we should be persistent in our prayers; and that persistent prayer is powerful. In His parable of the persistent widow, a widow pleads repeatedly for justice from a corrupt judge. At first, he refused her, but “because this widow troubles me I will avenge her” (v 5).

With far more love, “shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him ?” (v 7). He will, said Jesus (v 8). As He inspires us, let us seek to persistently pray and never give up. In His time and perfect way, God will answer.

Prayer: Father God, I thank You for answering my persistent prayers. In Jesus name. Amen.