Tony Gale

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your replies to last week’s Prayer Letter.

I am continuing to ask you to Pray for those who are not well, including those of whom you are unaware. Also because of my chats with people, so much weariness is being experienced. Please take care of yourselves and those who are precious to you.

A few days ago, I was reading in Soul Fuel; written by Bear Grylls, that he (BG) would love to have the gift that Peter had – being able to walk on water. Having seen the times BG has finished up in water – often icy but also filthy, I can understand why.

We read in Matthew 14. 22-33, the story of Jesus making his way – walking on the water to the boat in which the disciples were. Peter said:

“Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.”

“Come,” Jesus said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

I believe there are many times when we are as though walking on water, having placed our trust in the Lord, but then begin to doubt because of the happenings around us. But yet He Jesus has never at any time left us.

I Pray when difficulties both at work and at home meet you head on this coming week, you will know Your Lord and Saviour will take you by the hand and see you through.

Many Blessings and In His Grip. Alice.

Hello Everyone,

Is it me or are the weeks travelling by very quickly? Here I am again with yet another Prayer Letter.

I am starting today with a Prayer Request. I am aware of a number of people in the Force battling illness and weariness. Some needing an operation and isolating – Praying that they do not succumb to Covid. Please can I encourage you to Pray, even though you do not know who you are Praying for. The Lord knows.

Staying in the Medical World. Last week I gave my usual blood donation. I have just learned that it is fine – I am really pleased to know that, but even more so that it has been processed; mainly into platelets, some of it remains as blood, the rest is plasma. It has travelled to Taunton in Devon where it will be given to 1 -3 cancer patients. My blood is always used in such treatment.

I have, since hearing this news, been in touch with a Police Chaplain in Lincolnshire. She too has donated her blood and in her case; babies and people with a low immune system will benefit.

Amazing how the Medical World has worked out how our blood can benefit different sections of humanity.

Thankfully Jesus paid the ransom with His Blood that is for everyone.

Thank You Lord for Your Great Sacrifice.

Blessings

Alice.

Hello Everyone,

As I write this Prayer Letter, I am so pleased to know that some of you are away on holiday. I am so thrilled for you. Prayers that this rest is richly rewarding you and those with you.

Yesterday I prayed for a Thanksgiving Service for a young Mum who had died from Cancer and had left two very young children and their dad behind.

Such an emotional Service. Loads of Zooming going on from various parts of the world, as people unable to be with us gave obituaries and the Service itself being sent out too.

Later in the evening I again recalled a true story, where a very young boy, attended a Concert with his parents; a very well-known pianist was going to play. The little boy managed to extract himself from his parents and found his way to the stage. He sat on the piano stool and started to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. His parents who had not realised he was missing were horrified. But at that moment the famous Soloist came onto the stage, placed his hands either side of the little boy’s, started to add all manner of harmonies at the same time whispering to him, “Keep playing”. As a result, the most wonderful music was heard by the audience.

A lot of people were Praying for me yesterday as I played the Grand Piano in our Church, knowing the emotional trauma for all concerned and how important it was for me to support everyone in how I played.

We give our gifting, which He in turn has given us – and He then enhances it by being there with us, beyond our imagination. Praise The Lord.

No matter where you find yourself today. He is there too. Hallelujah.

“He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we think or ask”. Eph 3.20.

Walk in Him and Under His Covering.

Alice.

Hello Everyone,

I trust you are well.

I would imagine that many of you are planning on a much-needed Holiday, which I trust you are able to take within today’s rules. Have a special time, richly deserved.

Earlier today I knew what I was going to place in this week’s Prayer Letter. I also knew that I would be watching the Police Memorial Service online for the Dedication of the Police Memorial in Staffordshire.

Below I am writing about the Memorial Service and not my planned Prayer Letter:

It was an exceptionally moving time, wonderful music which as a musician always gets me. If you are able to watch it, I would encourage you to do so. Beside watching it on line, I also had BBC 24-hour News on in the background. A lot of the Service was relayed live. It was thrilling to see that the weather report and the beginning of the news at 1pm was put to one side so that the Service could remain on the TV screen. Thank You BBC Controllers.

At one point the weather was somewhat of a problem; rain and strong winds but then the sun shone. To me a picture of the battle you as Police face every day. Then those moments of recuperation.

I want to, as I have done before, to express my thanks to you all for who you are and what you undertake; often above and beyond the call of duty.

The Service finished with Prayers and the Final Dedication was as follows, which I leave with you as My Blessing to you based on 1Thessalonians 5. 13-22:

Go forth into the world in peace
Be of good courage
Hold fast that which is good
Render to no one evil for evil
Strengthen the faint hearted
Support the weak
Help the afflicted
Honour everyone

May you know His Protection.

In Him.

Alice.

Hello Everyone,

I continue to hold you all in my Prayers.

Very infrequently I pick up my Bible and ask the Lord to show me what He wants me to know as I randomly open the pages. I did exactly that a few days ago. My eyes fell on a very well-known story. Jesus asking the Fishermen to Follow Him and become His Disciples.  Matt: 3.

^“18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ¹⁹ “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ²⁰ At once they left their nets and followed him”.

As I thought on that reading, my mind went to “appointing” people today to take up a position. Job Description, Interviews, DBS and many other avenues to pursue before someone receives the acceptance letter. All of the above in today’s world so vital.

My thoughts eventually arrived on this. God knows who we are and what His Plans are for us. He chose us to be His Children, the only qualification we needed was to be His Child, through Jesus His Son.

(A personal note, no pun intended. I have Letters after my Name for Music, but instead I find myself inside the Police, involved with the CPA and Chaplaincy – but for Jesus, Hallelujah!)

“Our sufficiency and qualifications come from God”.    2Cor: 3. 3-5

Many Blessings in Him. Alice.

Hello everyone,

Thank you for your replies to last week’s Prayer Letter.

I have a close friend, who this week is retiring from being an amazing Central King Pin in her School for many years.  She makes sure everything runs well. She is there for all eventualities; a friend and support to everyone who arrives at the School.

That has included – during the Pandemic – children who would normally have school dinners, but are having to isolate at home receiving boxes of food daily. This involves ordering the food, having it delivered to the school, packing it and then sending it to the home of such children. Responsible for the School’s Administration.  And all done with a smile. 

This is going to be a massive change in her life. She has not had an easy time in her personal life and in recent years experienced cancer.

She is however one of these people you know is always there for you, a smile, a caring voice; all the things you would want in a friend.

I sent her the PL where I referred to Psalm 23. I sensed she would appreciate it at this tough time as she walks into a new way of life.

She replied with what she described as a foundation in her life.

“Blessed is the one who is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
               and whose leaf does not wither;
        whatever they do prospers”.   Psalm 1.

I Pray that during these still very uncertain times; you too will know this Blessing.

In His Grip and Love

Alice.