Alphabet Messages from Kay
MONDAY 18 MAY
Morning All, the word I have chosen today for the letter V in my alphabet challenge is VALUE. Some more questions ( not like me you might say?). What do you value in life. Who do you value in life? What are your values in life? Some might value their possessions - valuable jewellery; a car may be for some their pride and joy, for others their home, holiday home etc... Where as for others it may be their health, family - especially value holiday time with family, others may value good manners, respect, a moral compass in life. I am sure you can add many more to this small list. For Christians the value is in the person of Jesus Christ who instills within us the value of caring for others, loving God and treating people the way we would like to be treated that's the truth of the Gospel message we are called to share. Great values to live by sometimes hard to achieve, but we should always strive to achieve them, never give up trying and when we fall short, then learn from it. I have this wee saying, 'do your best better and do your better best'. Think about it, you'll get it . During this time as your Minister and friend I value your friendship and the sense of community spirit I witness in the parish. I hope you value that too, and each other. One last thing, the Lord Jesus Christ values you so so much that He will never turn you away when you call His name.
Rev Kay
God loves you - No Matter What
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, it's very comforting and reassuring to know that You think I am worth Your love and that You value me as a child of Yours. May I always remember to thank You and value that truth in my daily life. Amen
CHORUS:
You laid aside Your majesty, gave up everything for me.
Suffered at the hands of those You had created.
You took away my guilt and shame,
When You died and rose again.
Now today You reign,
And heaven and earth exalt You.
I really want to worship You my Lord,
You have won my heart and I am Yours.
Forever and ever, I will love You.
You are the only one who died for me,
Gave Your life to set me free.
So I lift my voice to You in adoration.SUNDAY 17 MAY
Morning All, the word I have chosen today for the letter U in my alphabet challenge is UNBELIEVABLE. Remember Victor Meldrew the character in One Foot in the Grave, TV sitcom, his catchphrase 'I don't believe it!'
We often say that don't we - 'I don't believe it' - or 'that's unbelievable' and its quite often in a negative way, that you can't actually believe what you witnessed even though it's true. I don't believe I/he/she/they said or did such a thing....unbelievable !!
the length of that queue is unbelievable .
I am sure that sentiment was even around when Jesus walked this earth.
Disciples often thought it was unbelievable Jesus did what he did during his ministry and their time with Him. ( think of some of the stories, here's a starter for 10, the loaves and fishes story ) If you had been there at His trial you may have thought it was unbelievable the crowds wanted to free Barabbas and not Jesus. You may have thought it was unbelievable He forgave them as he hung on a cross. You may have thought - as many still do - that He rose from the dead so that we my have life eternal with Him.
Unbelievable!! - I think not.Rev Kay
God loves you - No Matter What
PRAYER: Lord of life, of love, of forgiveness and acceptance. May I never
doubt that truth, may I always BELIEVE in You and the influence You can have on my life. Give me the wisdom and strength to always have the courage to say I Believe in Jesus. Amen
CHORUS:
I believe in Jesus,
I believe He is the Son of God,
I believe He died and rose again
I believe He paid for us all.
And I believe He's here now
Standing in our midst,
Here with the power to heal now
And the grace to forgive.SATURDAY 16 MAY
The word I have chosen for the letter T in my alphabet challenge is TRUST
Trust is a small word with a big meaning. Who do you trust? Who can you trust? Have you ever been let down by someone's lack of trust? Can you be trusted? When I was chaplain at Rachel House we went on a team building away day to Aberfoyle. Lots of exercises and tasks to complete both physical and mental. One of those exercises was you had to fall back into a colleagues arms, eyes closed and trust they were there, hadn't moved away and were going to catch you. Maybe you've done that as part of a trust exercise, scary and enlightening at the same time. My first question was who do you trust? Maybe I should have asked who CAN you trust? which is a wee bit different. Maybe some of you have difficulty in trusting our politicians, our scientists, our medical experts right now as the situation seems to change so rapidly from one day to the next. I have heard conversations in the queues going something like 'can't trust the numbers', or' can't trust a word that comes out any of their mouths', or 'you wouldn't know who to trust just now', and more.... Well my friends in the midst of all this uncertainty the one person you can trust is God - FACT! You will never be let down by Him, He doesn't change His mind, He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow and when you fall He will surely catch you...so if you know nothing else today know that....trust me
Rev Kay God loves you - No Matter What
PRAYER: Oh Lord my God, I do trust You even at times it may not seem like I do. I trust You always have my best interest at heart. I trust that Your love for me is unconditional. I trust You will always forgive and accept me for who I am. I trust You will walk with me in the dark places and I certainly trust You will always catch me when I fall then encourage me to stand up again and take every step with me as I continue my journey. Thank You Lord, Amen
CHORUS
Father, I place into your hands
The things I cannot do,
Father, I place into your hands
The things that I've been through.
Father, I place into your hands
The way that I should go,
For I know I always can trust you.
Father, I place into your hands
My friends and family.
Father, I place into your hands
The things that trouble me.
Father, I place into your hands
The person I would be,
For I know I always can trust you.
Father, we love to see your face,
We love to hear your voice.
Father, we love to sing your praise
And in your name rejoice.
Father, we love to walk with you
And in your presence rest,
For we know we always can trust you.
Father, I want to be with you
And do the things you do.
Father, I want to speak the words
That you are speaking too.
Father, I want to love the ones
That you will draw to you,
For I know that I am one with you.
