General Chat

Good morning :-)

Prayers for a more settled time for you Vera...... <3


Collect (special prayer) for today:
Lord of all power and might,
the author and giver of all good things:
graft in our hearts the love of your name,
increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness,
and of your great mercy keep us in the same;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen

Today we learn about the beheading of St. John the Baptist.


Cx :-)

A lovely week of daily prayers Cynthia. Thank you. Thursday’s “Help me remain patient and calm in the midst of life’s chaos” particularly resonated with me. We do have some wonderful days but sometimes our life can be quite chaotic and Thursday was definitely one of those days when I was in sore need of patience. During the afternoon I was gritting my teeth and trying not to scream when I remembered those lines I had read in the morning and it really did help.

I wish all who look in a calm and peaceful Sunday tomorrow.

Good morning :-)


Heavenly Father, as we embrace this Saturday morning, we pray for guidance, wisdom, and protection throughout the day. Amen.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Psalm 118 v 24 reads...................

This is the day that the Lord has made: we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Happy Friday blessings to one and all.

Good morning :-)

So true kandj, so true! <3

Father, thank You for this Friday. Thank You for seeing us through another week and bringing us to the weekend. We pray this weekend will be filled with rest, refreshment, and quiet time with You. Our lives can seem overwhelming and confusing, but we know You are always there by our side. Amen.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to this week's daily postings, Cynthia.

The words by Eleanore Roosevelt seem fitting.

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but
today is a gift, that's why it's called The Present."

Happy Thursday everyone.

Good morning :-)


Heavenly Father, as the world awakens this Thursday morning, grant me the peace that surpasses all understanding. Help me remain patient and calm in the midst of life’s chaos. Let Your presence be my refuge and fortress. I entrust my concerns and anxieties to You, knowing Your grace will sustain me. Amen,

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)



Lord Jesus, as I begin this Wednesday morning, I thank You for the gift of a new day. I pray for strength to face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Renew my spirit and fill me with Your peace. Help me to be a source of encouragement to others, showing Your love through my actions and words. Grant me the resilience to persevere in my faith journey. In Your name, I pray. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Father God, I thank you for this Tuesday. I pray Lord, that you would be with me and guide me throughout my day. Be with my family as well. Protect them and watch over them. Let this day be a blessed day in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


My God, as the sun rises on this fresh Monday morning, I step into the new week with gratitude and joy in my heart.

This is the day that You have made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it. The mercies of the Lord are new every morning, and so I am confident in Your provision and guidance for the week ahead. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Ah........the Boys' Brigade hymn. A great sing!


The Collect (special prayer for today)
Merciful God,
you have prepared for those who love you
such good things as pass our understanding:
pour into our hearts such love toward you
that we, loving you in all things and above all things,
may obtain your promises,
which exceed all that we can desire;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Another week of thought provoking posts, many thanks Cynthia. I don't know where you find them.

St Peter, the key holder of our Christian faith, reading him described as being sturdy and steadfast like a rock had me thinking of the Boys Brigade services that we sing in church....
Will Your Anchor Hold, the 2nd verse reads........

We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love.

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The Rock Upon Which the Church Stands

Sturdy and steadfast as the rock he’s named,
Peter, the cornerstone, by faith untamed.
Against the winds of doubt, he stands resolute,
His belief, his strength, none can refute.
In the heart of Rome, amid the roar of the crowd,
His voice rings clear, strong and loud.
On this rock, he lays the Church’s foundation,
Spreading the Gospel to every nation.


We give thanks for the life and witness of St. Peter and for all church that are named in his honour. Amen.


Cx :-)

The Keys of the Kingdom – given to St. Peter

The Keys of St. Peter have been important in Christian art for ages, symbolizing the authority given to Saint Peter by Jesus. Artists often show him holding two keys, which represent his authority in both Heaven and on Earth.

The way these keys have been depicted in different artworks shows how important they are in Christian symbolism, reminding us of the Church's values and its role in guiding believers.

Lots to see on Google.

Cx :-)

Hello all

"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 16 v 19.

"Maturity begins to grow when you can sense your concerns for others outweighing your concerns for yourself." (author unknown).

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The Keys of the Kingdom – given to St. Peter

"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven”.

Because of Peter's steadfast preaching of the gospel, it is he who will unlock the kingdom's door for those who believe, while concurrently barring entry to non-believers. The Bible teaches what is permitted or forbidden.

So, the keys of the kingdom represent God's endowment to His people, declaring who shall enter the kingdom based on their reaction to the gospel.

Definitely something to think about.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


There are keys, and then there are keys!

Whilst keys have been around for a very long time – (the first locks appeared in ancient Babylon and Egypt, some 6 thousand years ago, and were simple wooden devices which used small pins hidden in a small opening near the bolt), the keys that Jesus gave to Peter represent the ministry of authority that Jesus entrusted to him in the service of all the Church.

The key that gives us access to the kingdom of heaven is recognizing that Jesus is the Messiah. The word Messiah means the anointed one who came to redeem the world. When we recognize Jesus is the one anointed to save us from our sins, and put our complete trust in him, then we gain access to the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of heaven is open to us because Jesus is the key to entering the kingdom of heaven.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

You're very welcome Vera :-D


Keys:
Peter was given the Keys of the Kingdom – what a responsibility.
Many of the keys we are given can be for important reasons.

Church officials have keys to the building and to all sorts of things within those sacred walls. Sometimes they get forgotten or lost.

Most of us have keys for our homes – and how often do we mislay them? We then panic because we are frightened of our homes being broken into – we want to keep intruders out.

However, the keys given to Peter were not to keep people OUT of anywhere but to allow them INTO the Kingdom. Big difference.


Cx :-)

What an interesting set of acronyms last week. They were certainly new to me Thank you, as always, Cynthia. I also particularly liked Sunday’s verse as it took me back to my schooldays. I Bind Unto Myself Today was a favourite hymn at our school and regularly sung in morning assembly.

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On Saturday we celebrated St. Peter’s Day. One of the most famous things about St. Peter is that he was given the ‘keys to the Kingdom of Heaven’.

Keys are used to lock or unlock doors. The specific doors Jesus has in mind in this passage are the doors to the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus is laying the foundation of His church. The disciples will be the leaders of this new institution, and Jesus is giving them the authority to, as it were, open the doors to heaven and invite the world to enter.

My church is dedicated to St. Peter and one of the processional crosses we use is in the form of two crossed keys, we also have a lovely window with a picture depicting St. Peter with keys.

Amazing what one can do with keys. ??

Cx :-)