Day 3 - ‘in-a-minute’

Lent
Written By Kelvin Burke

This is my third in-a-minute briefing - I hope it helps you start your day well………

‘Rejoice in the Lord Always!’ 
These are the words of St Paul who knew the power of praise. 
Note that it does not say ‘rejoice for whatever may be joyful in your life at any time but rejoice in someone and that someone is the Lord. Whatever your predicament may be, it does not control you, rejoicing in the face of difficulties declares or proclaims that, ‘God is in control.’  Paul was in prison when he wrote these words and he sang hymns of praise to God which had a miraculous effect – you can read about it in Acts 16:26  Let us be deliberate about praising God today. 
Philippians 4:4 ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice!’

 God Bless.   Kelvin <><

A prayer to conclude:

We pray for whatever lies ahead of us today, teach us to rejoice in you always.  
We pray for our loved ones.  Especially Lord, comfort those who are in need of your healing touch today.  Help us to show Christ’s love and care in our words and actions.  Amen.

Lent Prayer

Lord God, who in Jesus Christ revealed your love for all people, help us in everything we say and do to express that divine love, sharing the Good News with conviction, openness and sensitivity; by the leading and  enabling power of your Holy Spirit       Amen.  

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Pray Pointers
Today Let us Pray for your hospital:

For wisdom for our execs and managerial teams

For thwe Finance dept. – this may be the year end and a busy time.

For those needing to Recruit and for areas that are short staffed

For our nurses and Doctors doing God’s healing work

Prayer

Father of all compassion, bless the work of our medics and support staff, may patients experience your healing power and comforting love through our skill and caring compassion.  Amen (from Care Prayer Guide (Adapted))” 

Kelvin Burke
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