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September 14, 2018 by Alice Potter

Prayer Letter 14th Sept 2018

I have been reading through Luke at the moment and was challenged (again!) on reading the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). Have you ever noticed the question the lawyer asked Jesus in an effort to justify himself: “And who is my neighbour?” (v.29)

He didn’t ask “How can I be a better neighbour?” His focus was on who is his neighbour (suggesting that there are some people who would fall into the category of ‘not my neighbour’)

Jesus didn’t challenge this question directly but told the story of the Good Samaritan. He used a case study to challenge the man’s thinking and get the answer to the question he should have asked.

36″Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbour to the man who fell among the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”

As followers of Christ we are to see everyone as our neighbour and show them mercy. My prayer for you is that you seek to show mercy to everyone around you. Show people compassion and forgiveness when it is hard because, as his children, we have received God’s mercy. God has forgiven us when we should be punished. He has put our punishment on his Son so that we can be right before Him. Hallelujah! What a Saviour!

This coming week please continue to pray for:

  • All those grieving and coming to terms with recent news of a bereavement. This week, in Surrey, we’ve had a recently retired Sergeant’s death.
  • Please also pray for our Surrey Force Chaplain as he works with senior managers, families and others in the preparation for any involvement in the funerals.
  • Those recovering from illness or receiving ongoing treatment – you are in our prayers!

Every blessing!
Bert

 

This weeks Prayer Letter was guest written by Bert Dean

Filed Under: Prayer Letter Tagged With: Luke 10, Prayer, Prayer Letter

About Alice Potter

Alice has been a friend of the LCPF for many years and has previously played the piano at our annual celebrations.

She has been a Volunteer in Surrey Police for 22 years. Eight years ago she joined SP as a Support Worker for the CPA; since when she has written the Prayer Letter every week, at Surrey HQ’s. She supports the Christians and many others in the Force.

Three years ago she was asked to be the Chaplain at Woking Police Station. Caring for the Major Crime Team for Surrey and Sussex and the Complex Abuse Unit; amongst other Departments.

She is also a Trustee in the Woking Street Angel Team

Thanks to a new partnership between the LCPF, Surrey CPA and the Sussex Police Christian Fellowship the coverage of the Prayer Letter is now being shared between the force areas that the respective groups cover.

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