tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-12:/MokoFeed2009-11-12T20:44:23+01:00tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-12:/2009/11/12/12-nov-7355562/nicgibson2009-11-12T07:32:44+01:002009-11-12T07:32:44+01:00 <p>John 16:16-33<br> Lord Jesus when I am under pressure I pray that you would help me know your inner peace and joy deep within my heart. I ask Lord that you would give me strength and wisdom to know what you would have me do and how you want me to live. I ask that my joy may be evident to all and that in fact it is yur joy flowing through me. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/12/12-nov-7355562/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-11:/2009/11/11/11-nov-7349266/nicgibson2009-11-11T07:41:38+01:002009-11-11T07:41:38+01:00 <p>John 16:5-15<br> Father God, there are many questions I have that I know one day I'll find the answer to. For now, I thank you for Holy Spirit who gides and directs me. I ask Father that you would continue to enable me to cope with what I need to and to leave the things that are unnecessary at the moment until the time is right. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/11/11-nov-7349266/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-10:/2009/11/10/10-nov-7341803/nicgibson2009-11-10T07:35:45+01:002009-11-10T07:35:45+01:00 <p>John 15:18-16:4<br> Lord I thank you for this reminder of the batttle all christins find themselves in. Thank you Jesus that you have won the battle, help me always to remember this. I pray for Christians who are on the frontline of the battle. I ask that you would give them your protection, peace and guidance that they may make progress against the devil and his evil schemes. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/10/10-nov-7341803/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-09:/2009/11/09/9-nov-7335305/nicgibson2009-11-09T07:06:11+01:002009-11-09T07:06:11+01:00 <p>John 15:1-17<br> Lord Jesus I want to be more fruitful for you. Would you help me use all I am and all I have to bring your presence to those I meet. Lord help me too always to be rooted in you, checking my plans and actions with you first so that I don't do anything out of character.</p> <p>You are the vine,<br> We are the branches,<br> Keep us abiding in you,<br> You are the vine,<br> We are the branches,<br> Keep us abiding in You.</p> <p>And we’ll go, (and we’ll go)<br> In Your love, (in Your love)<br> And we’ll go, (and we’ll go)<br> In Your Name, (in Your Name)<br> That the world, (that the world)<br> Will surely know, (will surely know)<br> That You have power to heal<br> And to save.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/09/9-nov-7335305/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-08:/2009/11/08/8-nov-7329056/nicgibson2009-11-08T06:52:30+01:002009-11-08T06:52:30+01:00 <p>Psalm 122<br> Lord my study informs me today that Jerusalem means city of peace. It appears far from it in the accounts reported through the media these days. So I pray firstly for peace in the middle east, asking too that many would come to know you Lord Jesus. Thank you for the peace you have given me through the opportunity to worship you any time, anywhere. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/08/8-nov-7329056/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-07:/2009/11/07/7-nov-7324179/nicgibson2009-11-07T08:54:43+01:002009-11-07T08:54:43+01:00 <p>Isaiah 63:7-14<br> Lord Jesus there is no way I could ever repay you for the sacrifice you made for me to seal my destny and change my life forever. I pledge to you now that I will always live sacrificially for you in terms of time, resource, committmnt and energy. In the difficult times, I ask that you would sustain me. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/07/7-nov-7324179/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-06:/2009/11/06/6-nov-7316899/nicgibson2009-11-06T07:16:22+01:002009-11-06T07:16:22+01:00 <p>John 14:15-31<br> Holy Spirit, I do thank you for your help and I ask that you would continue to guide and encourage me. I thank you that our relationship is developing and I ask specifcally today that I would be aware and able to share my concerns and worries with you and that you in return would enpower me to acomplish what Father God wants. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/06/6-nov-7316899/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-05:/2009/11/05/5-nov-7310312/nicgibson2009-11-05T07:37:42+01:002009-11-05T07:37:42+01:00 <p>John 14:1-14<br> Lord Jesus I thank you that you have found me. I ask that you would hel me play my part in our relationship. Lord I thank you too that you have gone on ahead to prepare a place for me. I thank you once more for your word that tells me that if I ask for things in your name, you will do them. Lord Jesus, in your name I ask that you would bring healing to Tom. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/05/5-nov-7310312/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-04:/2009/11/04/4-nov-7303447/nicgibson2009-11-04T06:58:29+01:002009-11-04T06:58:29+01:00 <p>John 12:31-38<br> Jesus wold you help me from now on listen to you better so that I may hear and understand what you are saying. Lord I ask this so that I may understand your will and plan for my life. Help me not to jump to conclusions but be always ready to listen attentively to you. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/04/4-nov-7303447/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-03:/2009/11/03/3-nov-7296851/nicgibson2009-11-03T07:38:24+01:002009-11-03T07:38:24+01:00 <p>John 13:18-30<br> Lord of trut I ask that you would always hel me to be hoest and truthful withall I meet, an ost importantly with you. Help me to avoid deception and falling into believing the lies of the evil one. Lord, let your presence be very real to me so tht my heart may burn within me and that I might reflect your glory. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/03/3-nov-7296851/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-02:/2009/11/02/2-nov-7289730/nicgibson2009-11-02T07:03:04+01:002009-11-02T07:03:04+01:00 <p>John 13:1-17<br> Father woldd you develop furhter in me a servant heart. I do feel like I am close to capacity at the moment and realise therfore giving out more would be difficult for me. I do realise however that I am yours and that you desire to serve me aswell, so my request today is that you help me get through the business of these next few weeks and that I would be a blessing to others around me as I serve them as I lead. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/02/2-nov-7289730/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-11-01:/2009/11/01/1-nov-7283957/nicgibson2009-11-01T08:01:45+01:002009-11-01T08:01:45+01:00 <p>Psalm 143<br> 'I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither abgels or demons... nor anything else in all creation, will be able to seperate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesu our Lord. (Romans 8:38,39) Father I praise ou for this truth and ask that you would help me fully accept it and liv in freedom from sin. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/11/01/1-nov-7283957/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-31:/2009/10/31/31-oct-7279439/nicgibson2009-10-31T09:56:06+01:002009-10-31T09:56:06+01:00 <p>Acts 20:17-35<br> Father I thank you for the opportunities we have had as a married couple to serve you throgh our lives.Lord hough childrens work, music, leadership, small group development and pastoral care of couples. I feel now at least the bulk of my service for you is through my family and my work. Lord help me to serve you through all I do. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/31/31-oct-7279439/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-31:/2009/10/31/30-oct-7279377/nicgibson2009-10-31T09:41:17+01:002009-10-31T09:41:17+01:00 <p>2 Corinthians 13<br> Lord I pray for church leaders and especially pastors this morning. Would you mould them in your own image,where they love sacrificially, lead with authority and distribute discipline with the Fathers heart and with grace, that through them your life changing kingdom may be established here on earth. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/31/30-oct-7279377/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-29:/2009/10/29/29-oct-7266587/nicgibson2009-10-29T09:26:41+01:002009-10-29T09:26:41+01:00 <p>2 Corinthians 12<br> Father I pray that you would help me accept my weaknesses and that through them your strength may be displayed for the good of your kingdom. Help me always to know your love for me, regardless of my situation. Would you help me share this love. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/29/29-oct-7266587/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-28:/2009/10/28/28-oct-7259403/nicgibson2009-10-28T09:27:45+01:002009-10-28T09:27:45+01:00 <p>2 Corinthians 11:16-33<br> Praise you Lord that through what would appear to be weakness, you indeed won salvation for the whole human race. Lord help me always judge success by your standards and not bythose of the world. Lord I thank you that in many areas I am weak. Through these you have the opportunity to show your strength. Let your light shine through me today I pray. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/28/28-oct-7259403/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-27:/2009/10/27/27-oct-7251594/nicgibson2009-10-27T08:55:04+01:002009-10-27T08:55:04+01:00 <p>2 Corinthians 11:1-5<br> Lord I thank you that the gospel is packed full of good news. Clearly at its heart is teh saving work of Jesus, but this is just the start. I thank you that this gospel, this good news rolls out to every aspect of my life. Lord would you help me reach out to others with the full power of this gospel. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/27/27-oct-7251594/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-26:/2009/10/26/26-oct-7245107/nicgibson2009-10-26T08:43:06+01:002009-10-26T08:43:06+01:00 <p>2 Corinthians 10:1–18<br> Lord I ask this morning that in all things you would help me develop consistency. I pray that my words and actions may be one, and that through my life others may see your life flowing through me. Would you always strengthen me to stand up for my faith and give me wisdom to know when to act, when to speak and when to pray. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/26/26-oct-7245107/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-25:/2009/10/25/25-oct-7238491/nicgibson2009-10-25T07:36:13+01:002009-10-25T07:36:13+01:00 <p>Psalm 85<br> Lord God I thank you so much for the forgiveness, new ife, joy, salvation and peace that you have won for me. Now that I am cleansed and restored, I ask for your help that I may live in such a way that people will recognise and respond to you through me. Help me always to include you in everything I do. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/25/25-oct-7238491/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-24:/2009/10/24/24-oct-7233491/nicgibson2009-10-24T06:31:35+02:002009-10-24T06:31:35+02:00 <p>Acts 7:9-19<br> Although I am a multi-faceted person, I would praythis morning that you would develop in me charcteristcs that would most benefit your kingdom. For Joseph Isee wisdom and grace. Lord would you develop these in me so that I may grow into a powerful witness for you and so that I may have a profound effect on those around me. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/24-oct-7233491/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-23:/2009/10/23/23-oct-7226955/nicgibson2009-10-23T06:36:18+02:002009-10-23T06:36:18+02:00 <p>Genesis 49:29-50:26<br> Father I know that unforgiveness and bitterness are crippling attributes that not only stunt growth but damage all invoved. I would ask that you wuld help forgive and prevent me from becomig bitter. In all I do I ask that you ould help me keep focused upon you and your will and plan for my life. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/23/23-oct-7226955/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-22:/2009/10/22/22-oct-7220564/nicgibson2009-10-22T06:35:50+02:002009-10-22T06:35:50+02:00 <p>Genesis 49:1-28<br> Father I thank you that in and through your word there is all I need to knowabout you. Clearly there is more to know, but not for me and not at this time. When I meet you in heaven I look forward to knowing you fully. I thank you that there is no small print or hidden clauses. Through your word you have shown me who you are and what I need to do to live in relationship with you. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/22/22-oct-7220564/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-21:/2009/10/21/21-oct-7212886/nicgibson2009-10-21T06:26:10+02:002009-10-21T06:26:10+02:00 <p>Genesis 47<br> Father I realise there is onlyon way to move on and that is to move and be focused forward. I ask you that you would always help me me keep an eye on the future. Not just the rest of my life on earth, but my future, my glorious inhertence spent in eternity with you.</p> <p>In Christ alone my hope is found<br> He is my light, my strength, my song<br> This Cornerstone, this solid ground<br> Firm through the fiercest drought and storm<br> What heights of love, what depths of peace<br> When fears are stilled, when strivings cease<br> My Comforter, my All in All<br> Here in the love of Christ I stand</p> <p>In Christ alone, who took on flesh<br> Fullness of God in helpless babe<br> This gift of love and righteousness<br> Scorned by the ones He came to save<br> 'til on that cross as Jesus died<br> The wrath of God was satisfied<br> For every sin on Him laid<br> Here in the death of Christ I live</p> <p>There in the ground His body lay<br> Light of the world by darkness slain<br> Then bursting forth in glorious Day<br> Up from the grave He rose again<br> And as He stands in victory<br> Sin's curse has lost its grip on me<br> For I am His and He is mine<br> Bought with the precious blood of Christ</p> <p>No guilt of life, no fear of death<br> This is the power of Christ in me<br> From life�s first cry to final breath<br> Jesus commands my destiny<br> No power of hell, no scheme of man<br> Can ever pluck me from His hand<br> 'til He returns or calls me home<br> Here in the power of Christ I'll stand </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/21/21-oct-7212886/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-20:/2009/10/20/20-oct-7205206/nicgibson2009-10-20T06:16:24+02:002009-10-20T06:16:24+02:00 <p>Genesis 46:1-7, 26-34<br> You and only you Father God knows the future. I thank you fo the promise made in this scripture that ou wil be with me as my lifeunfolds. Thank you that the relationship that we enjoy now is for ever. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/20/20-oct-7205206/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-19:/2009/10/19/19-oct-7198002/nicgibson2009-10-19T06:46:33+02:002009-10-19T06:46:33+02:00 <p>Genesis 45<br> Father God I feel like I live in times of chaos, so busy, juggling so many plates. I do struggle to make sense of many of the things happening in my life, but I am not worried, I am confident and I trust in you Father. I know that you see the end from the beginning and I thank you that I can cast all my worries on to you because you care for me.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/19/19-oct-7198002/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-18:/2009/10/18/18-oct-7191838/nicgibson2009-10-18T08:12:54+02:002009-10-18T08:12:54+02:00 <p>Psalm 105:1-22<br> Father God I thank you for the reminder that you are sovereign and hold all things together. I still struggle with natural disasters and wars, I ‘m not sure why you allow these to happen. I thank you that you want to use my life story and weave it into your purposes for your kingdom’s sake. Help me be completely aware of the opportunities you provide.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/18/18-oct-7191838/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-17:/2009/10/17/17-oct-7185764/nicgibson2009-10-17T08:00:14+02:002009-10-17T08:00:14+02:00 <p>Romans 12:9-21<br> Father I fully understand your direction to turn the other cheek and not take revenge, in practice it is not so easy. So I ask Father, in practical terms that you would help me bless those who persecute me, honou others and live at peace with all men. In my own strength, as a fallen humn being this is almost impossible. Holy Spirit dwell within me to change my life I pray. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/17/17-oct-7185764/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-16:/2009/10/16/16-oct-7178889/nicgibson2009-10-16T06:47:47+02:002009-10-16T06:47:47+02:00 <p>Genesis 44<br> I am fully aware that sin does have conseqenses. For me as a sinner I am also aware that repentance can have such a positive, uplifting effect Lord I as that you would always help me deal with sin in my life and that as I turn from it, the positive change it hs n my life would be noiceable to all. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/16/16-oct-7178889/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-15:/2009/10/15/15-oct-7172383/nicgibson2009-10-15T06:38:58+02:002009-10-15T06:38:58+02:00 <p>Genesis 43<br> It is quite simply amaing that you the creator and sustainer of the universe should pay the price for my sin and prepare a feast for me in heaven. Than you so mch for the love and support you shower on me.</p> <p>He brought me to his banqueting table<br> (He brought me to his banqueting table)<br> He brought me to his banqueting table<br> (He brought me to his banqueting table)<br> And his banner over me is love<br> I am my beloved’s and he is mine<br> (I am my beloved’s and he is mine)<br> I am my beloved’s and he is mine<br> (I am my beloved’s and he is mine)<br> And his banner over me is love<br> Yes his banner over me is love<br> We can feel the love of God in this place<br> We believe your goodness<br> We receive your grace<br> We delight ourselves at your table oh God<br> You do all things well, just look at our lives<br> And his banner over me is love<br> Yes his banner over me is love<br> His banner over you, his banner over me<br> His banner over us, it is love, love, love </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/15/15-oct-7172383/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:myjournal2008.blog.co.uk,2009-10-14:/2009/10/14/14-oct-7165050/nicgibson2009-10-14T06:32:43+02:002009-10-14T06:32:43+02:00 <p>Genesis 42:25-38<br> Father I thank you that you have placed me in your world here and now. I thank you too for the people you have put around me whom I can trust and be accountable to. Would you help me share my good intentions openly that might then live up to my hearts desire to live and serve you. Continue to help me take accountablility seriously. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://myjournal2008.blog.co.uk/2009/10/14/14-oct-7165050/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>