‘If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you…’ (John 15:7)

During Jesus final days on earth He taught His Disciples some very valuable lessons, perhaps none more so than the one contained in these words. Here Jesus simply reminds them that without Him they could do nothing, but in Him all things are possible. But it also emphasises the power of prayer and how we should take all things to the Lord. So in all we do today, let’s take it to the Lord and let’s allow His Spirit to guide us in all we do.

‘If I go away the comforter will come to you…’ (John 16:7)

As we thought of yesterday, wherever we go and whatever we do, by His Spirit the Lord is always with us. At times we might might this dauting and overwhelming, but in this prayer Jesus reminds us that this presence will be comforting and reassuring. So whatever we are doing today and wherever we are going, pray for God’s Spirit to guide you and know that comfort only He can offer.

‘Where can I go from your spirit, where can I flee from your presence…'(Psalm 139:7)

Give thanks to the Lord that wherever you go and whatever you do, by His Spirit He is always with you – and always will be. Amen.

‘To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb, be praise and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever.’ (Rev. 5:13)

As we live our our busy lives each day let’s remember to pay attention to these words from Revelation and let’s give the Lord the praise and honour He is due.

‘Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you…’ (Psalm 84:12)

Lord, help us to be more faithful and to put our trust in you at all times.

‘Maintain justice and do what is right…’ (Isaiah 56:1)

Pray for all those in positions of authority and leadership in our land, that they would at all times seek to do what is good, right and just, according to the Word of God.

‘How deep the Father’s love for us…’

The words of this well known hymn remind us that through His Son God has shown us just how great His love is for us and as followers of Jesus we are called to share that love with others at all times. Yet today there are so many in the world who feel unloved. Pray that God’s love may be revealed to them today, however that may be.

‘…blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed…’

Pray today for all who doubt because they see no ‘evidence’ for themselves of God in our world. Pray that their hearts, minds and souls might be open to the work of the Holy Spirit within them, that they would discover all the evidence they need and come to know the Lord themselves.

‘….stop doubting and believe…’ John 20:27

What is it in our own lives that may lead to us having doubts about our Lord. Pray that He will reveal Himself to you through the Holy Spirit that your doubts may be quelled.

I will proclaim the glory of the Risen Lord…

The opening words of the second verse of that well know Easter hymn, All Heaven Declares, lays upon us all a commitment to bear witness to the Risen Lord. So let’s ask the Lord for the words to say and the things we can do as we seek to do just this – to proclaim the glory of the Risen Lord.