Covenant, God keeps his promises! (2)

Remember

Jesus wants us to remember him.

He gave us a meal.

Bread.

To remember that he was real –

A body like ours

That was bruised

And was broken

And that died on a cross.

Wine.

To remember that he had life like us –

Breath in his lungs

And blood in his veins

Blood that flowed out

When he died on a cross.

Jesus wants us to remember him.

He gave us his life.

You have…

Creator and our loving God

We thank you

And we praise you.

You have made us in your image

And have promised

To love us

And to protect us.

You have sent your son

To be our Saviour.

To love us

And to lead us.

You have left us your spirit

To surround us each day.

To love us

And to bring us comfort.

May we know your protection,

Be happy to follow

And feel your comfort

Today, and every day.

Yes

Jesus calls us to walk with him,

Jesus calls us to live like him,

Jesus calls us.

Will we follow?

Jesus shows us what to do,

Jesus shows us where to go,

Jesus shows us.

Will we look?

Jesus asks us to turn to him,

Jesus asks us to learn from him,

Jesus asks us.

Will we answer?

Jesus, I will follow you.

Jesus, I will look to you.

Jesus, I say “yes” to you.

We promise

Jesus, you have promised so much for us.

Today we make our promises to you.

We promise to try and love you more.

We promise to watch out for those around us.

We promise to talk to you.

We promise to tell others about you.

May our lives be a gift of love to you each day.

May we live to please you and bring you joy.

May our lives make you real to those around us.

Jesus, we make our promises to you.

Promises

God made promises.

They show his love,

God made promises.

They give us hope.

God made promises.

He gave us Jesus.

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Promises, promises

I promise to be good…

I promise to clean my room…

I promise to do my homework…

I promise to eat my vegetables…

I promise that I’ll drink enough water…

I promise that I’ll try my best…

I promise, I promise, I promise,

I really do…

Every day I make promises – 

Often because I want something.

Every day I make promises –

Sometimes I even keep them.

Every day I make promises.

God has made a promise – 

And not because he needs something.

God has made a promise –

And his promise is always true.

God has made a promise – 

He will love me

And care for me

And provide for me

And walk with me.

All day.

Every day.

Everywhere.

Every way.

God has made a promise – 

And that’s more than enough for me.

Please forgive us

We’re sorry when we’ve not done what we should have

And we’re sorry when we have done what we shouldn’t.

Please forgive us.

We’re sorry when we’ve not said the right thing

And we’re sorry when we’ve said what we know is wrong.

Please forgive us.

We’re sorry when we’ve gone our own way

And we’re sorry when we’ve not looked to you.

Please forgive us.

Thank you

Thank you that you have promised to always be with us.

When we’re happy – 

Thank you.

When we’re sad –

Thank you.

When we’re good –

Thank you.

When we’re bad – 

Thank you.

When we’re busy – 

Thank you.

When we’re at rest –

Thank you.

When we’re troubled – 

Thank you.

When we’re blessed – 

Thank you.

Thank you that you have promised to always be with us.

I promise

Jesus, I promise to love you.

Jesus, I promise to follow you.

Jesus, I promise to live for you.

Jesus, I promise to love others.

Jesus, I promise to tell people about you.

Jesus, I promise to try and live like you.

Jesus, help me to keep my promises.

24 hours

Easter

Chocolate

And bunnies

And bright spring sun.

Means only one thing –

Easter has come.

Sadness

And crying

And Christ on the cross.

His life has been ended –

My future, his cost.

Singing

And laughter

When up comes the sun.

Jesus is living –

Easter has come!

 One day

One day

Can seem like a lifetime.

One day

Can go in a flash.

One day,

For you,

And everything changed.

The crowds thought they knew

Who you should be.

The crowds thought you’d fight

They just couldn’t see.

That the way of God’s son

Was not what they thought.

They just couldn’t see

That love was the key.

One day

I’ll be with you

And all we be good.

Until then you

Walk with me

As you promised you would.

 Jesus

Jesus,

Thank you

That you came to earth.

Jesus,

Thank you

That you were born as a baby.

Jesus,

Thank you

That you grew into a man.

Jesus,

Thank you

That you cared for those around you.

Jesus,

Thank you

That you showed us a different way.

Jesus,

Thank you

That you gave up your life for us.

Jesus,

Thank you

That you rose from the grave.

Jesus,

Thank you

That you live with us today.

Spring

Spring.

New life.

Lambs.

Snow drops.

Daffodils.

Sun.

Warmth.

Hope.

All come from you.

Thank you, creator God

That you made the world

And all that is in it.

Amen

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Alive today

Jesus lived

And Jesus died.

Jesus died,

And rose again

Today he’s with me,

By my side.

Thank you, Jesus, that you live today.

I can’t see you

I can’t see you

But I know that you’re here.

You’re here

In the morning,

And you’re here

In the night.

You’re here

When I’m smiling,

And you’re here

When I’m sad.

You’re here

When I’m busy,

And you’re here

When I’m quiet.

You’re here

When I’m coping,

And you’re here

When I’m not.

I can’t see you

But I know you’re here.

When

When I wake up

You welcome me.

When I go out

You walk with me

When I sit down

You rest with me.

I find strength

And comfort in you.

   

Grace

When I’ve been good,

You love me.

When I’ve been bad,

You love me.

When I’ve done well,

You love me.

When I’ve gone wrong,

You love me.

Whatever I’ve done

And however I’ve been

You love me.

Jesus

Jesus,

I’m sorry that …

(think of some things that you want to say sorry for)

Jesus,

I’m thankful that …

(think of some things that you want to say thank you  for)

Jesus,

I need your help to…

(think of some things that you want Jesus to help you with)

Sorry,

Thank you,

Please be with me.

Amen.

Tell

Jesus, I know you

And Jesus, I love you.

Help me to tell

Others about who I know

And about who I love.

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Easy

It’s easy

To do wrong things,

To say wrong things,

To think wrong things,

And to want wrong things,

It’s harder

To do the right things,

To say the right things,

To think the rights things,

And to want the right things.

I’m sorry for

When I’ve done the wrong thing,

Said the wrong,

Thought the wrong thing

Or taken the wrong thing.

Help me to

Do the right things,

Say the right things,

Think the right things

And want the right things.

Thank you, God.

Amen.

When

When I’ve been wrong,

It’s hard to say sorry.

Mum says to say it,

Dad says to say it,

Teachers say to say it.

But I don’t want to say sorry.

When someone’s been wrong towards me,

I want them to say sorry.

But just like me, they seem to find it hard

And often don’t say it –

And it makes me feel sad.

When I’ve been wrong,

And I don’t say sorry to you.

I’m sorry.

Thank you that you gave yourself for me.

Thank you that you forgive me.

Looking

The world is such a big place.

Big,

Wide,

High,

Full.

There are so many people.

Big,

Small,

Short,

Tall.

I can feel so small.

Lonely,

Confused,

And uncertain.

Feeling that something’s missing –

But not sure what it might be.

I find myself looking

For things to make sense,

Add up,

Feel good.

I find myself looking –

For you.

May I find you when I look.

I believe

I believe in you, God.

I believe that you are God.

I believe in you God.

I believe that you created the world.

I believe in Jesus.

I believe that he is God’s son.

I believe in Jesus.

I believe he died for me.

I believe in Jesus.

I believe he lives today.

I believe in God’s spirit.

I believe that he walks with me today.

I believe.

Christmas

What is Christmas all about?

What is Christmas all about –

A man in a gown,

Flying above my town?

What is Christmas all about –

Gifts in a box,

Seasonal socks?

What is Christmas all about –

Parties, games and crackers

Like nothing else matters?

No, Christmas is more –

So very much more.

There’s God come to earth,

A child just like me.

Take a look

In his book

And there you will see;

A Christmas that’s real,

A Christmas that’s true,

The love of our God

For me and for you.

Waiting

I’m waiting,

Waiting for Christmas;

For turkey,

Mince pies

And chocolate.

I’m waiting,

Waiting for Christmas;

For cards,

Presents

And chocolate.

You’re waiting,

This Christmas;

You’re waiting,

For me.

For me to stop waiting

And to welcome you in.

Someone special

Angels

And song.

Shepherds,

Sheep and

Stable.

Wise Man

And gifts,

With camels.

All for a baby.

Must be someone special.

Tough

At this busy time of year

It’s hard to stop and think.

To think of others

For whom it’s hard

And life is tough.

At this busy time of year

With so much fun to share.

Help me to stop

And think and pray

For those where life is tough.

God over all

God of hope,

You made this world in love

God of love

You made us to live in peace

God of joy

You made us to be joyful

God of my life

You gave us Jesus

God over all

This Christmas

We give ourselves to you.

Power

Always True

Walking with me,

Standing tall.

You will hold me

When I fall.

When I’m weak,

You’re always strong.

Right and perfect

When life seems wrong.

Always with me,

Always true.

You’re my Saviour

All life through.

Your kingdom come

In my home;

May your kingdom come.

At my school (or where I work);

May your kingdom come.

In my town;

May your kingdom come.

In this country;

May your kingdom come.

In your world;

May your kingdom come.

In my life;

May your kingdom come.

When

When I think

That I know best.

Let me turn to you.

When I’m sure

That I am right.

Let me look to you.

When I know

Just what to do.

Let me ask you first.

For yours is the Kingdom

The Power

And the Glory.

Amen.

Strength

When I should say “yes”.

Give me your strength to say “yes”.

When I should say “no”.

Give me your strength to say “no”.

When I should stay put.

Give me your strength to be still.

When I should go.

Give me your strength to be on my way.

Whatever I say

And wherever I go

Thank you that I can rely

On your strength and power.

Prayer for leaders

We pray for those who lead us;

For teachers,

For managers,

For council leaders,

For Members of Parliaments

For Ministers

For the Royal Family.

May they use their power wisely,

Acting with honesty

And integrity.

We thank you for those that know you,

May they reflect your love in the way they lead.

We pray for those that need to know you.

May they see you in the lives of others.

Pray

We pray for the powerless

In our world today.

Those without money;

Those without a home;

Those without enough food or water;

Those without freedom;

Those without a voice.

May they know your power in their lives.

Help us to shape a world where your power reigns.