Daily Scripture:'Help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you' (From the Collect, the special prayer for this week)Daily Reflection:There’s a famous quote, often attributed to St Francis of Assisi: ‘Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words only when necessary’. Actions speak louder than words, and if the actions don’t match the words we have no reason to believe or trust the speaker. Our actions matter. By acting out our faith in showing love and care for others we bear witness to the ‘good news’ of God’s love. But words are needed too. The good news is to be heard, shared, not just implied or obliquely hinted at.‘Always be prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But do this with gentleness and respect’ (1 Peter 3:15)Revd Rosemary
Weekly news and services for the Benefice of Benenden & Sandhurst, Kent.Sunday Services: Sunday 6th September8 am Holy Communion at St Nicholas, Sandhurst 10am Holy Communion St George's, Benenden
Daily Scripture‘I lift up my eyes to the hills,From where is my help to come?My help comes from the Lord,The maker of heaven and earth.’ (Psalm 121 1-2) Daily Reflection:When was the last time you felt in awe of something? - standing at the top of a mountain or by the crashing waves of the sea? Or maybe the first time you held a new born baby. In a world that increasingly relies on technology, it can be difficult to unplug enough to experience this powerful emotion. Scientists have found that experiencing awe is good for you, good for the soul, body and mind - and the effects last for quite a while after the initial experience. Awe gives you a sense of something much larger than yourself, without diminishing your own existence - and so it is with the Lord , the most awe inspiring creator of our amazing universe, who loves us and lifts us up with His unfailing love.Lyn Hayes, ALM
Daily Scripture:‘1 O Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 For there is not a word on my tongue, but you, O Lord, know it altogether.’ (Psalm 139:1 & 3)Daily Reflection:This is one of those Psalms where I really encourage you to take the time today to read all of it. It is a most beautiful Psalm recognising whom God is; how close God is to us; how powerful God is; how caring God is. And how God is always there – no matter where we are physically; no matter where we are spiritually; no matter how we feel. God is there. God cares about you.So we pray: Creator God, may every breath we take be for your glory, may every footstep show you as our way, that, trusting in your presence in this world, we may, beyond this life, still be with you where you are alive and reign for ever and ever. Amen.Revd David
