Daily ScriptureThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me. (Psalm 23 v 1-4)Daily ReflectionPsalm 23 is quite possibly the best known and best loved passage of Scripture in the whole world, and for good reason. The imagery is profound, beautiful and timeless - faithful shepherd, green pastures, still waters, and we know that through this psalm that we are loved beyond all measure. Next week I am taking part in a day pilgrimage to Canterbury where I will certainly be walking through green pastures and discovering still waters as I search for Holy wells - I will also learn the art of staff making and discovering why pilgrims use this as a walking aid - perhaps it is to steady themselves as they walk through the darkest of valleys - a physical reminder that God is there with them to comfort and guide them in the bad times and the good. Lyn Hayes ALM
Daily ScriptureLet the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)Daily ReflectionWhat a beautiful thought; what beautiful words to try and live our lives by. That the things that we think about deep in our hearts would be acceptable to God; that the words that we speak would be acceptable to God.Knowing that “God is love”: if our thoughts and our words can be acceptable to him, then our thoughts and the things we say to one another are rooted in love. If the things we think, do, and say are rooted in love, then the world would be a much better place.But it is a “big ask”, isn’t it, that every thought and word we speak, every day, would be acceptable to God? It seems an impossible task. Today will be a better day if you can just remember this verse, and try and live by it. (Don’t worry about tomorrow yet, just try it today!) Revd David
Daily ScriptureThe cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. (I Cor 10.16-17) Daily ReflectionBefore his arrest, Jesus gathered his twelve disciples for a last supper. Sharing a meal together with friends whether at home or out is a precious time of togetherness which is only just beginning to come back into our lives. In Catholic countries, today’s Feast of Corpus Christi is more of a party than it is in England, but Holy Communion, the Eucharist, is worth celebrating. Jesus shared himself with us in an act of love, one that we can remember and be nourished by every day as we eat and drink the fruits of creation. As Christians or simply as humans, we differ in many ways, yet need reminding that we all feast at the same table. David Harmsworth
Daily Scripture:But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)Daily Reflection:One short verse of scripture, but what amazing words, what an incredible thought. Read those words again; let the message sink in.God sent Jesus to show us how much He loves us. But He went further than that: He shows us how much He loves us by sending His son to die for us. And He did so, not because we were good enough…. but because he loves us. Never ever think, “God cannot love me. I’ve done bad things.” God knows that, and He still loves you. Whatever you have done/are going to do: God still loves you. He has proved that to you: “While we were still sinners Christ died for us” – Christ died for you. Tell God you love Him for who He is (because He loves you for who you are); and feel His love pour into you. Revd David
