SHAKEN

Snippet

The most important thing about any one of us is not what we do but what God does, not what we do for God but what God does for us. Eugene Peterson Practice resurrection pg 80

Scripture

For God alone my soul waits in silence;

from him comes my salvation.

He alone is my rock and my salvation,

My fortress; I shall never be shaken. Psalms 62:1,2 NRSV

Song

"We Won't Be Shaken"

 by building 429

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDYWOH-q-RI

This world has nothing for me

This life is not my own

I know You go before me and I am not alone

This mountain rises higher

The way seems so unclear

But I know that You go with me so I will never fear

I will trust in You

Whatever will come our way

Through fire or pouring rain

We won't be shaken

No we won't be shaken

Whatever tomorrow brings

Together we'll rise and sing

That we won't be shaken

No we won't be shaken

Oooh oooh oh

Oooh oooh oh

Oooh oooh oh

No we won't be shaken

You know my every longing

You've heard my every prayer

You've held me in my weakness

Cause You are always there

So I'll stand in full surrender

It's Your way and not my own

My mind is set on nothing less

Than You and You alone

I will not be moved oh

Whatever will come our way

Through fire or pouring rain

We won't be shaken

No we won't be shaken

Whatever tomorrow brings

Together we'll rise and sing

That we won't be shaken

No we won't be shaken

We will trust in You

We will not be moved

We will trust in You

And we won't be shaken

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No we won't be shaken

Whatever will come our way

Through fire or pouring rain

We won't be shaken

No we won't be shaken

Whatever tomorrow brings

Together we'll rise and sing

That we won't be shaken

No we won't be shaken

Oooh oooh oh

Oooh oooh oh

Oooh oooh oh

No we won't be shaken

Oooh oooh oh

Oooh oooh oh

Oooh oooh oh

No we won't be shaken

Sentence Prayer

Father,

You did not send Jesus to die on the cross

To make us safe

Jesus,

You died on the cross to make us dangerous.

Holy Spirit,

Empower and Equip us to wreak havoc on the enemy

Amen  R.M.

FAITHFUL

Snippet

“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.”

J.R.R. Tolkien

Scripture

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant 

of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer 

hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word 

of God is not imprisoned. For this reason I endure all things 

for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may 

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it 

eternal glory. It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died 

with Him, we will also live with Him;If we endure, we will 

also reign with Him;If we deny Him, He also will deny us;

If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny

Himself 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Song

Paperthin Hymn Anberlin

http://youtu.be/u7KpYP1V63s

When your only friends are hotel rooms

Hands are distant lullabies

If I could turn around I would tonight

These roads never seemed so long

Since your paper heart stopped beating leaving me

suddenly alone

Will daybreak ever come?

Who's gonna call on Sunday morning?

Who's gonna drive you home?

I just want one more chance

To put my arms in fragile hands

I thought you said forever

Over and over

A sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion

These thoughts run through my head

Over and over

Complaints of violins become my only friends

August evenings

Bring solemn warnings

To remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight

You never know what temporal days may bring

Laugh, love, live free and sing

When life is in discord

Praise ye the lord

Who's gonna call on Sunday morning?

Who's gonna drive you home?

I just want one more chance

To put my arms in fragile hands

I thought you said forever

Over and over

The sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion

These thoughts run through my head

Over and over

Complaints of violins become my only friends

I thought you said forever

Over and over

The sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion

These thoughts run through my head

Over and over

Complaints of violins become my only friends

I thought you said forever

Over and over

These thoughts run through my head

Sentence Prayer

Father, you are faithful

Your mighty gift Jesus, faithfully fulfilled every promise

Your Holy Spirit is a faithful guarantee

Forgive us for we are unfaithful

Grant us the strength to be just a little more faithful

Today.  Amen R.M.

MISSING

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I don't have a problem believing in God and Jesus. But in Genesis one has to wonder about these sentences that just go on and end without finishing. The thought is unfinished. Where did Adam go? What is he doing? Hello? There has to be some pages missing.  Bill Cosby

Scripture

And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died[f] so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

Song

The Hymn for the Missing by Red

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWEsrQx6A2U

I tried to walk together

But the night was growing dark

Thought you were beside me

But I reached and you were gone

Sometimes I hear you calling

From some lost and distant shore

I hear you crying softly for the way it was before

Where are you now?

Are you lost?

Will I find you again?

Are you alone?

Are you afraid?

Are you searching for me?

Why did you go? I had to stay

Now I'm reaching for you

Will you wait? will you wait?

Will I see you again?

you took it with you when you left

These scars are just a trace

Now it wanders lost and wounded

This heart that I misplaced

Where are you now?

Are you lost?

Will I find you again?

Are you alone?

Are you afraid?

Are you searching for me?

Why did you go? I had to stay

Now I'm reaching for you

Will you wait? will you wait?

Will I see you again?

Sentence Prayer

Lord,

So strange to us

This doorway labeled death!

-A door of darkness

Still closed to protect us

From the brilliance of eternal life;

A final obstacle

To the fullness of your presence.

We stand together at the threshold,

(Name)

And I pray this prayer

For this your child.

Give courage, Lord,

For this uncharted journey,

Peacefulness at parting

From all that must be left behind

An inner vision of invitation

For all that is better that awaits.

And I  also must release (name)

From my own flawed embrace

To your precious and perfect presence.

Soon enough I too must follow.

Placing my footsteps

In those of Christ Himself.  Amen 

(Celtic Daily Prayer pg 225 North Umbria Community)

HOPE

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I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.  Martin Luther King, Jr.

Scripture

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection,[e] and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[f] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,

“I will take revenge;

 I will pay them back,”[g]

 says the Lord.   Instead,

“If your enemies are hungry, feed them.

If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.

In doing this, you will heap

burning coals of shame on their heads.”[h]

Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:9-21

Song

Hope To Carry On by Rich Mullins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsYR9DhnrN8

I can see Jesus hanging on a cross

I can see Jesus hanging on a cross

Oh, I can see Jesus hanging on a cross

He came looking for the lost

And love has come

Love has come

Love has come

And given me hope to carry on

I can hear Jesus saying Father forgive (Father forgive)

I can hear Jesus saying Father forgive (Father forgive them)

I can hear Jesus saying Father forgive

And what a thing He did

Love has come

Love has come

Love has come

And given me hope to carry on

And I can see love

Love is all I want to see

It can make a beggar rich

It can set a prisoner free

I know He can do it for you

God knows He did it for me

And I can see love

And love is all I want to show you

Love

Love's the only way to go

And love

But love is all a man might need to know

This I know

And you know Peter put away his sword

I can see Peter putting away his sword

Well I can see Peter put away his sword

He won't fight no more

Love has come

Love has come

Love has come

And given me hope to carry on

To carry on

To carry on

Sentence Praye

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Praise you O God, for you are Love!

By faith I affirm Love is greater than hate!

Yet, in this sin filled world violence forces us to change instantly

And our prayers for peace seem to be pie in the sky

Holy Spirit give us the courage to carry on with love

While the world practices hate.

We pray for Jesus return when Shalom

Will finally come.  Come Lord Jesus

Come Quickly.  Amen R.M.

BIGGER

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What if the Grand Canyon isn’t just a hole in the ground in the ground but an expression of divine vastness? God’s self-portrait draws millions, but do they really see it? What if we were to recognise that the world’s music rings with a spiritual echo of the harmonies of the Trinity? What if the millions who attend a NASCAR race this year would come to understand that they are doing more than cheering a favourite driver—that they are seeking intimate connection with the ultimate Great Person.

What if we were to realise that every sunset viewed, every sexual intimacy enjoyed, every favourite food savoured, every song sung or listened to, every home decorated, and every rich moment enjoyed in this life isn’t ultimately about itself but is an expression and reflection of God’s essential character? Wouldn’t such beautiful and desirable reflections mean that their Source must be even more beautiful—and, ultimately, most desirable?

— STEVE DEWITT, EYES WIDE OPEN: ENJOYING GOD IN EVERYTHING (P.8)

SCRIPTURE

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are your ways my ways,”

declares the Lord.

“As the heavens are higher than the earth,

 so are my ways higher than your ways

 and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8,9

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I try to put You in my little box 
But You keep busting hinges and You keep picking locks 
And I see a bigger picture, how small I really am 
Naked I come to the world, naked I'll go out again 
What's a man to do
when he comes face to face with the divine 
When every part of me
wants to run away and hide 
But You keep getting bigger, and I do believe 
That even with eternity, I still could not see 
Just how big You are and just how far
You reach for me 
You are bigger than me 
You're bigger than me, Lord 
I found it quite amazing, somewhat amusing too 
The way some of us try
and put our fences around You 
But I'm grateful for Your mercy
and for Your patient grace
And to think that You invite me Lord
to look upon Your face
What's a man to do when he comes face to face with the divine 
When every part of me wants to run away and hide 
(Chorus)
You're so much bigger than me, bigger than me

SENTENCE PRAYER

Eternal God,

By your power we are created

And by your love we are redeemed;

Guide and strengthen us by your spirit, hat we may give

ourselves to your service

and live this day in love to one another and to you.

Amen (New Zealand Prayer Book pg 130)

SEED

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Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed. Robert H. Schuller

Scripture

But someone may ask, “How will the dead be raised? What kind of bodies will they have?” 36 What a foolish question! When you put a seed into the ground, it doesn’t grow into a plant unless it dies first. 37 And what you put in the ground is not the plant that will grow, but only a bare seed of wheat or whatever you are planting. I Corinthians 15:35-37 NLT

Song

I am a Seed

David Crowder Band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDpkj9Kamqg

Oh I am a seed

Oh I am a seed

I've been pushed down into the ground

But i will rise up a tree

Oh I can see it won't be long

Till I break free from what I was

Your river of grace flows endlessly

You won't turn your back on me

Oh I am a seed

Oh I am a seed

I've been pushed down into the ground

But i will rise up a tree

I've been burned up in so many fires

From these ashes I will rise

Lord your power has rescued me

For you I'll always sing

Oh I am a seed

Oh I am a seed

I've been pushed down into the ground

But I will rise up a tree

Oh I am a seed

Oh I am a seed

Won't stay long here in this earth

When you rain your love on me

Lord, rain your love on me

Sentence Prayer

A grain of wheat is a solitary grain

Till it falls to the ground and dies

A grain of wheat is a solitary grain.

But dead it bears a mighty harvest.

Praise to Jesus, the resurrection and the life.

All who have faith in Christ,

Through they die, they will come to life;

And no one who is alive in faith will every die.

For the Son of Man was raised up

So that everyone who believes in Jesus

May have eternal life.

Look on Jesus, lifted up,

Lifted high to redeem the world. Amen

(New Zealand Prayer Book pg 107)

HERO

Snippet

The three years of Jesus’ public ministry have stimulated more comment and literature across nineteen centuries than any other comparable segment of human history.  Carl F.H. Henry  A Plea for Evangelical Demonstration, Baker, 1971, p. 55.

Scripture

Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.  John 21:25

Song

Hero By Abandon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bN1WFt21-0

He walked the dirty streets

Famous for nothing

He said, "Come follow me"

And they came

A face like all the rest

But something was different

The Son of God would lead the way

And soon they all would say

There He goes, a Hero, a Savior to the world

Here He stands with scars in His hands

With love He gave His life so we could be free

The Savior of the world

He spoke with clarity

Walked across the sea

A single word

Would calm the storm

His touch could heal the sick

But He was called a hypocrite

Laid behind the stone

His death was shortly mourned

He left the curtain torn

And there He goes, a Hero, a Savior to the world

Here He stands with scars in His hands

With love He gave His life so we could be free

The Savior of the world

He chose to take the cross

Shed tears for the lost

The broken and the needy

Forgiving those who were and will be

The angel made it clear

He told them have no fear

He's not here, He's not here

There He goes, a Hero, a Savior to the world

Here He stands with scars in His hands

With love He gave His life so we could be free

The Savior of the world, the Savior of the world

The Savior of the world

Sentence Prayer

Father

When we were still helpless,

Christ died for the wicked at the time God Chose.

One of us might dare to die for someone good.

But now we see God’s love;

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

God rescued us from the power of darkness

And brought us safe into the kingdom of his dear son.

By whom we are set free and our sins are forgiven.

So we rejoice in the hope we have of sharing in God’s glory.

By the Holy Spirit God has poured into our hearts the love of

Christ.  Amen. (New Zealand Prayer book pg 129)