Prayer

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.

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your messages from last week’s Prayer Letter.

You may know that our Force Lead Chaplain, Patrick Samuels left Surrey Police to train in the Church of England. His two years of training resulted in his Ordination last Sunday in Guildford Cathedral.

I, like many others, although invited to the Service, were not able to attend due to our Covid Rule. Thankfully we were able to see the event on-line. A very special moment to see Patrick take part in the Service as he read the Scripture and later to be involved with others also being Ordained; being Prayed over.

The Scripture he read was 2Corinthians 5. 16 – 6. 2.

The phrase that spoke to me as he read was:

“We are Christ’s Ambassadors”.

Earlier today (Wednesday 7^th July) I heard the Ambassador from Denmark who lives here in London, sharing his excitement about this evening’s Football Match and for whom he would be cheering.

As Christ’s Ambassadors, we can live out a life with which He has blest us, so that others can see Him in us.

Many Blessings

Alice. 

Hello Everyone,

Earlier this week, I read the following,

“Be my safe leader,
Be my true mountain guide.
Free me from hidden traps.
I want to hide in you.
I’ve put my life in your hands.
You won’t drop me.
You’ll never let me down”.

These words above are from the Message Translation of Psalm 31. 3-5.

When I read them, I was reminded of every holiday that my late Husband and I took. We were always climbing mountains and did so in many parts of the world. We knew the first thing to expect at the beginning of every climb every day – we would get lost.

My Husband had an amazing sense of direction in a car. He had been a Pilot in the RAF, but come to a Mountain and a map in hand, we faced being lost. No modern Gizmos in those days!

As I write this Prayer Letter, we are still in the Pandemic that hit us well over a year ago. I am aware of the weariness so many people are feeling, including myself – how much longer? And how lost do we feel? I leave the above words with you as a Prayer for all of us at this time.

May you know His Comforting Arms around you.

In His Name,

Alice.

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your replies to Prayer Letters.

I have recently received the request for Prayer below; from a Member of the Contact Centre – Luke. I have his permission to share it with you.

It gives a picture of what we are all – in many ways dealing with at this time. The Funeral will have happened when this PL reaches you, but ongoing Prayer for those affected will be wonderful. Thank you.

Here is Luke’s request.

Can I ask you please to pray over the Contact Centre. This follows the sad passing of our good friend and colleague and a “work mum” to many, Janet. It was expected, sadly, so of course that lessens the shock to an extent, but grief has an odd way of creeping up on people, particularly around the time of the funeral, which is set for 20^th May at 1130. My prayer is that God’s love descends into the hearts of Janet’s family and all of her many friends, so that the tumult of emotions that come within grief can be assuaged. And also, that those who closely supported Janet through her last weeks and days on this earth are lifted over the void that her passing has left.

Isaiah 40:31 comes to mind as I write:

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

I love the idea that Janet was a “Work Mum” in the Contact Centre.

Please continue to Pray for each other as Christians and those who are not, in and around your Offices.

I read earlier today whilst in a Police Prayer Meeting –

“Prayer is a potent weapon” (Joyce Meyer).

In His Loving Care.

Alice.