Daily ScriptureBut we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found. (Luke 15 v 32)Daily Reflection The parable of the “Prodigal son” is a very well known story - the story of a son who has gone astray, wasting the gifts that his father has given him but on his return is welcomed back home with open arms. We all make mistakes in life, none of us is perfect and even when we stray far from the straight and narrow we are welcomed home to God with such celebration and joy. And it does not matter how many times we transgress, he is there in our dark days even if we feel that he has abandoned us. The father in this parable offers his love in abundance, his love is boundless and inexhaustible - just as God’s love is - endlessly generous and unconditional. That is a God who I truly want to come home to. Lyn Hayes ALM
Daily Scripture:Though I am poor and needy, the Lord cares for me. You are my helper and my deliverer; O my God, make no delay. (Psalm 40:18-19)Daily Reflection:I guess not many of us would put ourselves in the category of being poor and of being needy. If we consider the psalmist’s words from a purely material point of view, the vast majority of us would be right. However, if we consider these words from a spiritual point of view……. we are all poor, we are all needy; and yet, the Lord cares about you. He is your helper and deliverer. He is waiting - patiently - for the day when you will recognise Him for who He is. The verse before these the psalmist says, “Let all who seek you rejoice in you and be glad; let those who love your salvation say always, ‘The Lord is great.’”May we recognise that there is something bigger than us. That there is God. May we then confess that we are poor and needy, and know that God cares; He is my helper. Revd David
Daily ScriptureSo Jesus asked the twelve, ‘Do you also wish to go away?’ Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.’ (John 6:67-69)Daily ReflectionThings are evidently getting tough for those following Jesus; many are finding it too tough and decide to leave, to go back to an easier way of life. Jesus asks the disciples if they want to leave too.There are two things going on in these short verses, which apply to us too. Firstly, we can either accept or reject Jesus for who he is, as he asks us the same question. Secondly, in Peter’s response, he speaks honest words for all of us: “To whom can we go?” There is no other way!…..You have the words of eternal life. When I meet with baptism or wedding couples, I often put to them the simple question: “Do you believe that there is God?” Either God exists or he doesn’t. Either Jesus exists or he doesn’t. Where do you stand today? Revd David
Revd Ylva has put together a series looking at some of the meditations of Julian of Norwich. Each meditative session is expected to last about 30-40 minutes. Please join us at 7:30pm via Zoom (cut and paste the link above). All are welcome. The material for tonight is here as a pdf. Please click to download.