Sometimes a symbolic focus or action can be a springboard to prayer, a reminder of God's word, or a prompt to take time out to rest a while. Today, light a candle, settle quietly, and allow the candle's flame to encourage you in prayer.
Let the warmth of the flame remind you of your heavenly Father's love, for How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God. (1Jn3:1)
Consider the light of the flame burning brightly and give praise that Jesus is light. He said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. (Jn 8:12)
Delight in the energy of the flame burning as you give thanks for the Holy Spirit's enabling: They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:3-4)
Then pray (any or all of):
speak from your heart
pour out your feelings
tell Jesus your worries
read out a psalm (eg Psalm 33)
say the Lord's Prayer
go for a walk in the garden
dance
draw
be still
listen
follow God's prompting
Rest from the troubles that burden us
Trust in God who is faithful
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2Cor13:14)
Amen
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Tanunda Women’s Fellowship: Thursday 11th April 2024, 1.30pm at Langmeil Hall
Hosts: Langmeil Ladies
Bible Study with Pastor Paul Kerber. April Lutheran Women
Guests: Annie & Dean Chambers speaking about their “Motorbike Travels In America”.
All welcome to come along, both women and men
Artists of all ages, stages, and media are invited to participate in exhibitions in their local communities in August 2024 as part of the LCANZ Simultaneous Art Exhibition. Registrations close on 31st May 2024.
As we embark on bringing love to life at the LCANZ synodical convention this year, we are inviting members to join a new churchwide program of offering pastoral care to our sisters and brothers in Christ. Consider applying to be a pastoral carer. You will receive specific training. Applications close on the 31st of March 2024.
Details at www.lca.org.au/pastoral-care