London

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for the comeback received from the PL last week.

One email reply contained the following paragraph referring to the heat –

“We lost power for a bit of time, and the water pressure was vastly reduced. Apparently the water company reduced the pressure because of equipment failure, which caused the taps to provide only a gentle flow of water, but that didn’t affect us. Though T was distressed by the power cut in case it wasn’t restored quickly enough for us to cook him his preferred pizza the following day, when it was expected to be cooler! – the things kids worry about!”

I replied to the Officer – a Dad, “That last phrase you wrote: The things kids worry about! so spoke to me about our Heavenly Father as He sees us; His Children worrying about things”.

A verse that was quoted in our Surrey Prayer Meeting this week comes to mind. Proverbs 3.5.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
Lean not unto you own understanding
In all your ways acknowledge Him
And He will direct your path”

“Leave your imagination with God” was said to me many years ago.

Many Blessings as you trust in Him.

His Arms Around You

Alice

Hello Everyone,

Hopefully soon you will be taking a well-earned holiday.

Thank you so much again for all that you undertake, I have such tremendous admiration for each one of you.

As a Chaplain, I am aware of many activities in which you are involved, that was the case today when visiting. Such a privilege. Gives me added fuel to say “THANK YOU”.

A few days ago, I read the following – Susie Larson:

When you look in the mirror, you may see a tired, weary soul

Heaven sees a warrior

Firmly grafted into the family of God

Deeply rooted in the love of God

Profoundly called to the purposes of God

Heaven knows your name

And right now

God’s sufficient Grace is enough

Please can I encourage you in the midst of your busyness right now, to read the above at least once more.

Personally, it has spoken to me every time I have read it in the last few days. I so need it at the moment to feed my inner heart with the truth it speaks.

“God’s Sufficient Grace Is Enough”

Many Blessings,

Huge appreciation for all you are and do.

Alice.

Hello Everyone,

Last week I had the great privilege of being part of the International Day of Prayer for the Emergency Services. I spent an hour on Zoom with others from many parts of the UK, Germany, Italy, Nigeria and Nepal.

I had to smile. Our links over the Internet were excellent throughout, except when the President of the CPA – CC Pam Kelly, spoke from my village, now a Town in Gwent in South Wales, where I was born!

CC Pam Kelly referred to the Police as being the First Responders in most Emergencies. She thanked each and every one of you. When Leaders, the CC went on to say, are finding it difficult; due to pressure of work to pass on praise for work being done, “We the Christians in and amongst our Teams are there as a light to encourage”.

“Light” was referred to a number of times and as Christians to be encouraged to bring His Light, that is in you; to support others around you in the darkness.

I am reminded of the following – 1Tim 2. 1-3

I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and All those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all Godliness and Holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour

May you be there this coming week to Pray for yourselves, each other and those who do not know you and to bring light and encouragement.

In His Grip

Alice.

Hello everyone,

Last week in the Prayer Letter I shared an old Chorus with you.

“I stand before the Presence of the Lord God of Hosts”.

My mind has continued to stay in that area ever since.

My week has again been manic for many reasons and I know I need to take time out to renew my strength in the Lord.

I want to encourage you to do that, by sharing another Chorus with you, written by Noel Richards.

 To be in your presence
 To sit at your feet
 Where your love surrounds me
 And makes me complete

  To rest in your presence
  Not rushing away
  To cherish each moment
  Here I would stay

  This is my desire, O Lord
  This is my desire
  This is my desire, O Lord
  This is my desire

May I encourage you to take time out with Him. I know I need to do so.

Many Blessings as you spend time with Him this week.

Alice.

Hello Everyone.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

On June 2^nd 1953, I found myself in a neighbour’s house, early in the morning, sitting on a hard chair; looking at a very small black and white TV set. The only one in our road in our small village in Wales (Yes, I am old!). I was in the front row of chairs huddled together; so that as many people as possible could see the Coronation of the Queen. My very young memory of the time tells me clearly, I was bored. All these people walking towards me in very odd clothes. I was being told, “Alice please stop wriggling; I cannot see the TV”! Eventually my Mum came to the front, picked me up and sat me on the floor. That was even harder and even more boring!

Little did I know that the building, Westminster Abbey had been closed for 6 months as it was being prepared for the Coronation of our new Queen. A railway track had been installed directly into the ancient building to transport tons of wood and metal to construct stadium like seating; to house 8,000 guests, normally the building would take 2,000.

I don’t remember Princess Elizabeth arriving or being crowned, but I have since learned over the years, how much she loves Her Lord and Saviour.

She said on her Coronation Day –

I am sure that this day – my Coronation, is not a symbol of a power and a splendour that have gone; but a declaration of our hope for the future and for the years I may, by God’s Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.

May this be our desire too, for as long as God grants us breath, to serve in the capacity to which He has called each one of us. Amen.

In Hm and in His Strength alone

Alice