Prayers
Theme: ‘ Acting upon Prayer – Faith That Takes Action ‘
‘ One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home[a] for you, where you will be well provided for.
Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. Tonight he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. Wash, put on perfume, and get dressed in your best clothes. Then go down to the threshing floor, but don’t let him know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking. When he lies down, note the place where he is lying. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down. He will tell you what to do.” “I will do whatever you say,” Ruth answered. So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law told her to do.
When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered his feet and lay down. In the middle of the night something startled the man; he turned—and there was a woman lying at his feet!
“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer of our family.”
“The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character. Although it is true that I am a guardian-redeemer of our family, there is another who is more closely related than I. stay here for the night, and in the morning if he wants to do his duty as your guardian-redeemer, good; let him redeem you. But if he is not willing, as surely as the Lord lives I will do it. Lie here until morning.”
So she lay at his feet until morning, but got up before anyone could be recognized; and he said, “No one must know that a woman came to the threshing floor.” He also said, “Bring me the shawl you are wearing and hold it out.” When she did so, he poured into it six measures of barley and placed the bundle on her. Then he went back to town.
When Ruth came to her mother-in-law, Naomi asked, “How did it go, my daughter? Then she told her everything Boaz had done for her and added, “He gave me these six measures of barley, saying, ‘Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’”
Then Naomi said, “Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens. For the man will not rest until the matter is settled today.”
RUTH 3 NIV
‘ Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.’
Matthew 7 : 7-8 NIV
Pray for: –
* Peter, grant him a time of blessing from the Lord, may he know God’s divine wisdom and have the mind of Christ when making decisions with humility and understanding. May he seek guidance of the Holy Spirit in all that he does in Jesus’ name.
* Brigid, may she have strength from the Lord that she may share His grace with the people she meets this week, may she know His peace and love in her heart.
* Hannah and Guy, may they share great love and happiness as they celebrate Hannah’s birthday this week. Help them to seek the Lord in all the work they do in their church lives together.
* David, that the Lord would draw him close to His word, His wisdom and help him make the right decisions for his life in the week ahead.
* Rob, Jo and their family, remember them in their service and pray for encouragement, energy and strength as Jo leads the Holiday Club this week.
* Hanna and her family, may she be faithful to the preaching of God’s Word, ask that her work within the parish will bear fruit and help to grow the Clarkston membership. May she find peace in the process of bringing our churches together.
* Aaron Johnstone, give thanks for his teaching and preaching today from the book of Ruth. May he feel at home and welcome amongst our members that they may be gracious and kind towards him. May the Lord grant him strength to aid him during his weekly duties.
* Elaine and family, may she know God’s guidance, encouraging her and leading as she carries out her work as a Deacon.
* Mhairi, give thanks for her work as a Reader and strengthen her as she develops her preaching and teaching.
* Mhairi, give thanks for her work as a Reader and strengthen her as she develops her preaching and teaching.
* The Holiday Club running this week, ask that many young young folk will want to attend the TEAMBUILDERS Club for teaching, learning and the fun events. May the team of leaders teach the youngsters wisely and ensure that the bible stories are delivered with understanding and love.
* everyone in our congregations, their families and friends that they remain faithful to the Lord. Pray that we will continue to support those who are lonely, vulnerable and isolated at this time.
* CAIRNLEA 2020 Group, pray to the Lord for clarity of His mission plan to help us design the new annexe. Ask for God’s guidance to have the Draft Agreement completed and signed by both parties to allow the new Annexe building work to commence. Encourage the 2020 team with Your strength Lord, give them resilience, patience and willingness to complete the work.
* all those who are dealing with bereavement at this time, ask that they will know the comfort of our Lord during these difficult times for them.
* those who are ill at home or in hospital, those facing surgery or treatment and anyone who is recovering at home or those suffering any difficulty within our congregation’s families.
* remember all medical staff (all disciplines and levels), carers and essential services throughout our land, pray for their safety, and energy to cope with the stress as they work tirelessly, caring for people.
* pray for all the young folk in School, College and University, may they seek opportunities to meet with the Lord, pray for those who teach them faithfully. Remember all young folk, keep them safe during the summer period.
* pray that there might be a sharing of Christian hope in these days; and that online or in telephone conversations, we might encourage one another in faith.
* Give thanks for the work of the Captain and leaders of the GB and give them rest during their summer break. Ask that the young men who moved to other BB companies in our area will flourish in the new fellowship offered there, may they, the Captain, and Officers, enjoy their summer vacation.
* Catherine, pray for her and her family. She asks for God’s guidance and provision towards a new Ministry post in Spain for her.
* Martin and Stefanie, may the Lord guard and protect them in their Biblical translation work, pray for the wellbeing of their team of translators, and strengthen them for the production of God’s word in their own language to allow people to read the Bible. Give thanks for their service over so many years, for their work of biblical translation which enables people to read the bible in their own language. Remember them as they return home for a summer break with their families.
* pray for those bereaved and injured in the wars and natural disasters in our world, may the aid agencies be kept safe as they work to help those in need. Remember before God, the Father, those caught up in the devastating Earthquake in Venezuela. Remember those involved in the wars in Iran, Lebanon. DR Congo, Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, praying for peace, calm and safety to be restored in these countries.
* the provision of food and medicines for the millions who are starving and homeless in Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Afghanistan.
Remember before the Father those Christians who are being persecuted across the World for their faith in Christ.
* Dr Callum Henderson of Comfort International, and his work with the children and women needing aid and support in DR Congo. Pray for the continuing difficulties the Comfort International people are facing from the rebels both in DR Congo and Burundi, pray for their safety. Remember all those who are working to contain the current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
* King Charles and our Royal family, ask the Lord to lead, guide and protect them as they work for and serve our country.
* Blythswood Care ask us to pray for their shop outlets, remember their staff, managers, and volunteers as they endeavour to grow interest in their shops across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
* Our new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, may the Lord place His hand upon him and his new Cabinet members. Remember the First Minister of Scotland, and all MPs, MSPs and Councillors, that they may govern the country wisely and with honesty and integrity.
* the Lord to bring about a just resolution to the continuing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ask for peace and justice for the Ukrainian people. Ask for guidance to bring world leaders together to encourage peace and harmony of all nations in our world.
* Pray the Lord will continue to guide, protect and encourage our Ministers as they work to reshape our National Church.
* that peace may be realised between the US and Iran. May the Lord guide those in power by allowing diplomacy, calm and good sense to prevail.
* Give grateful thanks for our members who support the ‘Growing Young – Cairnlea vision’. Ask that the Lord will encourage young people to apply for the Youth Worker post recently re-advertised. We patiently await the person called by God to carry out this demanding role with our young people.
* give thanks for the successful Calderbank Holiday Club held last week and pray that the children will grow in faith following the teaching received there.
* our friends in Calderbank,and Clarkston as they work towards bringing the 3 C’s together. Ask for blessing upon the members of Jackson and Chapelhall. Request blessing upon all 5 congregations as they share God’s love within their church communities.
‘ Ordinary people ….
EXTRAORDINARY GOD ….
FAITH ‘