Daily ScriptureI will meditate on your commandments and contemplate your ways. My delight shall be in your statutes and I will not forget your word. O do good to your servant that I may live, and so shall I keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may see the wonders of your law. I am a stranger upon earth; hide not your commandments from me. (Psalm 119:15-19)Daily Reflection At first glance, it might seem very strange that the psalmist is rejoicing in commandments (from God) that must be kept…..especially if you are someone who bridles at being told what to do! However, when rules are in place things are so much better. A game of football with no rules would quickly descend into arguments and a fight, and no one would enjoy the football! God’s laws are good. God’s laws give us freedom to be the best people we can be - all that He wants us to be – and live the best lives we can. God’s laws seek to stop us from doing things that harm us, or other people, or our relationships. God’s guidelines help us follow the right path in life…..irrespective of whether you believe God exists or not!Revd David
Daily Scripture:In the morning, Lord, you will hear my voice; early in the morning I make my appeal to you, and look up. (Psalm 5, v 3)Daily Reflection:If you are anything like me, the first thing you need in the morning is a strong cup of coffee. But not this Psalmist - the first thing he does is to spend time with God. There is something incredibly grounding about giving the first moments of your day to God. Take time over it, don't rush ahead into the day. So often, we are swept up into busyness and action, but God dearly longs for us to be still with Him. It is in the quiet moments with Him that the Holy Spirit has room to move in our hearts and minds, to prepare us for the day ahead. As you go about your day today, remember to look up. Take your focus off your situation, and know that the Creator of the universe looks on you with love and grace. There is nothing that He doesn't know about, and nothing that He can't make right. Vicki Young
Here's the link to the recording of our 10am Holy Communion service, Sunday 18th July: <a href="https://youtu.be/2gGmu9aOC9c">https://youtu.be/2gGmu9aOC9c</a><br>
Daily ScriptureA dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. (Luke 22:24-27)Daily ReflectionWhat sort of a leader are you? You might think, you are not a leader, but most of us are, somewhere in our lives. As a parent, or a grandparent. As a member of a team, or at work. As a friend, or a neighbour. As the owner of a dog, or a horse (not so much a cat, they don’t recognise anyone as leader!). Do you roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, or stay detached? Do you ‘step up to the plate’? Do you take responsibility? Do you want to show others how it’s done? There are so many ways to lead: from the front, striding out, expecting others to follow. From the back, pushing people on. From the middle, in collaboration. But Jesus’ model of leadership is the very best; as we sing in one of our hymns, Jesus is the Servant King. Revd Ylva
