Carol Purves

If only everyone could know about the Lord of God and worship Him.

For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14

We are probably very much off the mark in our ideas about heaven, although Revelations does tell us some things about it. But our human minds are so limited.

‘And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying’ Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.’ Revelations 19:6

‘Who is worthy?’ Revelation 5:2

‘Thou are worthy, O Lord.’ Revelation 4:11

There can be times when we might feel that our prayer goes no higher than the ceiling. But if we our prayer is connected with a growing closeness to God, then it will be effective.

‘The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.’ James 5:16

Pride has a lot to answer for. No wonder it is known as one of the deadly sins. May our boasting only be in Christ.

‘Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgement.’ Romans 12:3

Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can do anything that is inside His will. The secret is to keep close to Him.

‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ Psalm 4:13

Heavenly wisdom is a commodity greatly needed in these times. The world and our country is in turmoil, we need the wisdom of God.

‘But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. James 3:17

Just as I look at other people to see how they behave I realise that other people are looking at me to see how a react and behave. I pray I may always be a Christian witness.

‘We spend our years as a tale that is told. Psalm 90:9

Agreement is not always easy in a church where people have strong beliefs. I think divisions need prayer.

‘That there be no divisions among you.’ 1 Corinthians 1:10

God has forgiven us so much. If only we could forgive as well, the world would be the better for it.

‘Be you kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.’ Ephesians 4:32