Devotional - Colossians 1:13

‘He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.’

Rescued! No longer ruled by darkness but living in Christ’s kingdom.

Devotional - John 15:5

‘I am the Vine; you are the branches.’

Praise the Lord that He gives you life in Him.

Devotional - Matthew 6:8

‘Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.’

Talk about your concerns, needs and worries with your Heavenly Father, and thank Him that He understands.

Devotional - Exodus 33:14

‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’

The Creator of all things, the Almighty God, accompanies us through every day, we are never abandoned.

Devotional -Psalm 70:4

‘May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be exalted!”’

Exalt the Lord, speak aloud His Name, rejoice in Him.

Devotional -Deuteronomy 32:4

‘He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just’.

Jesus is the Rock of our salvation, His perfect sacrifice on the cross brings us justification. Praise Him!

Devotional - Psalm 103:1

‘Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.’

Today, spend time thinking of God’s holiness, and worship and adore Him.

Devotional - 1 Corinthians 1:3

‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Compassion and the God of all comfort’

Are you in need of God’s comfort today? May you know the reality of His compassion as you look to Him.

Devotional - Psalm 91:4b

‘His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart’

The word ‘rampart’ carries the connotation of being surrounded by something immovable: how good to know that we are totally encompassed by God’s faithfulness, He will not let anything harm us when we take refuge in Him.

Devotional - Psalm 91:1

‘He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty’

The word ‘dwell’ gives a sense of longevity; our resting secure in Him is not temporary or fleeting, but for all time.

Devotional - Psalm 100:5

‘For the Lord is good, His faithfulness continues through all generations’

Look back on the past week, month, year, recognise God’s faithfulness, and give Him praise.

Devotional - Psalm 17:8

‘Hide me in the shadow of Your wings’

This verse invokes a sense of safety from the storm, and comfort in fear; this is what the Lord offers us each day. Praise Him!

Devotional - Philippians 2:13

‘It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.’

Offer your life anew to God, allowing Him to work in and through you today.

Hearing Loss

Give thanks for the dedication of qualified BSL interpreters on news programmes.

Thanksgiving

Thank God for opportunities you have to show His love to others; thank Him for calling you to follow Him.

Devotional - Ephesians 2:10

‘For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’

Not only did God give you life, He also gives you a purpose.

Church

Pray that church prayer meetings will be a time where people with hearing loss are able to be fully involved.

World - Qatar

For years, a private entity that brings together the deaf in Qatar has been a dream for deaf people and those who care about them. The dream is now reality: “The Qatari Center of Social Cultural for the Deaf”. Pray that the centre will help people who go there.

Family and Friends

Thank you for our children and young people. Please protect them as they grow up and form their unique identities. May their hearts be opened to your saving love and may they find You as their friend.

Open Ears

Pray for the printers who print Hearing Eye. Perhaps something they read will touch their hearts.