Category: worship

I’m listening

Ruth Kirk

Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son. Listen to him” (Mark 9:7; NLT). 

I’m listening, Lord,
And loving you;
I’m worshipping
Your splendour, too. 

I’m following,
And trusting you,
Rejoicing that
Your words are true.

I’m saying, “Yes”,
And thanking you,
Because you always
Help me through.

By your help I have made a way through the wall which was shutting me in: by the help of my God I have gone over a wall (2 Samuel 22:30; BBE). 

References 

Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening'” (1 Samuel 3:9; NIV).

Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor (1 Chronicles 16:29; NLT). 

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT). 

Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me (John 14:1; NLT).

Rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:16; NIV).

All your words are true (Psalm 119:160; NIV). 

He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done” (Matthew 26:42; NIV). 

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18; NIV). 

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NKJV).

5.2.24: Speech or silence?

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Mountain presence: Ruth Kirk.

You must worship the LORD your God.
(Matthew 4:10; NLT). 

Today, shall I worship you
With speech, or silence?

What should I say, Lord?
What can mere words express?

How do I pledge my love,
And my reliance?

Wordless prayer is the richest,
And the best.

Be silent before the LORD, all humanity.
(Zechariah 2:13; NLT).

References 

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness (Psalm 29:2; KJV). 

Worship him and cling to him (Deuteronomy 10:20; NLT). 

In God have I put my trust and confident reliance (Psalm 56:11; AMP).

27.1.24: Gladly

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truni: Pixabay; modified by R.K.

The Scriptures say, “You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him” (Luke 4:8; NLT). 

Worshipping gladly,
Whatever you send:
Father,
I bow down
Before you.

Following gladly,
Wherever you lead:
Jesus,
I trust
And adore you.

Sharing all gladly,
In prayer, every day:
Spirit,
Please help,
I entreat you. 

Serving you gladly,
However I can:
Lord,
Give me strength,
I beseech you. 

Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant (Psalm 86:16; NLT).

11.1.24: Worship

Ruth Kirk
Worship: Ruth Kirk.

Worship the LORD your God (Luke 4:8; NLT). 

Stand in silence in the presence of the Sovereign LORD (Zephaniah 1:7; NLT). 

Worship in silence,
Worship in stillness;
Worship in darkness,
And worship alone.

Yahweh will hear you,
Draw near, and meet you;
Yahweh will kiss you,
And welcome you home.

So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him (Luke 15:20; NLT).

12.12.23: Praise

Ruth Kirk

I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness (Psalm 138:2; NLT). 

I praise you, worship
And adore –
With each new day
I love you more.

You’ve cared for me
Since life began –
Help me to serve
As best I can.

You feed me, clothe me,
Teach, and test –
Then take my soul
To share your rest.

My Lord, my God,
Without compare –
Though I am nothing,
Hear my prayer.

I am nothing (Job 40:4; NLT). 

LORD, hear my prayer! (Psalm 102:1; NLT).

References

The Lord cares for me (Psalm 27:10; CSB).

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb (Jeremiah 1:5; NLT). 

Serve only him (Matthew 4:10; NLT).

The LORD your God is testing you to see if you truly love him with all your heart and soul (Deuteronomy 13:3; NLT).

God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself (Psalm 49:15; NIV). 

Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you (Psalm 40:5; NIV).

7.12.23: No need

Ruth Kirk

Be still in the presence of the LORD (Psalm 37:7; NLT).

No need to move,
And no need to speak;
No need to think:
Lord, I love you.

Nothing to hear,
And nothing to see;
Nothing to search for:
I love you.

No need to pray,
And no need to bless;
No need to praise:
Lord, I love you.

Nothing to ask for,
And nothing to do;
Nothing to say, but:
“I love you.”

I love you, LORD (Psalm 18:1; NLT). 

1.12.23: Your presence

Ruth Kirk

I walk in the Lord’s presence as I live here on earth (Psalm 116:9; NLT). 

I revel in your presence, Lord,
And listen to your voice,
Receive your grace,
And seek your face –
For I have made my choice.

You are the God I worship, Lord,
You are my heart’s desire;
Forgive my sin,
And live within –
Baptise me with your fire.

He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Luke 3:16; NLT).

29.11.23: May I say, “Yes”

Ruth Kirk

Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word (Luke 1:38; KJV).

May I say, “Yes”,
To all You give,
And all You take away.

May I give thanks,
And worship, Lord,
And praise You every day.

May I rejoice,
Love others, Lord,
And serve in all I do.

Then You will live
In me, Lord God,
And I will live in You.

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them (1 John 4:16; NLT). 

19.11.22: Faith (for P.)

Ruth Kirk

✝️  He loves us with unfailing love (Psalm 117:2; NLT). 

Father, you cherish me,
Jesus, you ransom me,
Spirit, you counsel me:
Teach me your way.

Father, I worship you,
Jesus, I follow you,
Spirit, I trust in you:
Help me to pray. 

Father, you nurture me,
Jesus, you shepherd me,
Spirit, you comfort me:
Show me your face.

Father, I live in you,
Jesus, I walk with you,
Spirit, I welcome you:
Strengthen my faith. 

✝️  “If you possibly can, have pity on us and help us.” “If I possibly can!'” replied Jesus; “why, everything is possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father cried out, “I do believe: strengthen my weak faith” (Mark 9:22-4; WNT). 

6.11.23: Oneness

Ruth Kirk

You are God, O Sovereign LORD (2 Samuel 7:28; NLT).

Thank you, Lord,
For being God:
Holy, holy, holy
Is your name.

Thank you, Lord,
For being Christ:
From age to age, forever,
Just the same.

Thank you, Lord,
For being Breath:
Giving life,
And loving even me.

Father, Son,
And Holy Ghost:
One Lord, one God –
I bow, and worship Thee.

Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care (Psalm 95:7; NLT).

References

Verse 1:

Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God (Psalm 90:2; NLT).

Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory! (Isaiah 6:3; NLT).

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty – the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come (Revelation 4:8; NLT).

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness (Psalm 29:2; KJV).

Verse 2:

We look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed (Titus 2:13; NLT).

This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior (2 Peter 1:1; NLT).

You [the Son] are always the same; you will live forever (Hebrews 1:12; NLT).

Verse 3:

The LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul (Genesis 2:7; KJV).

The last Adam – that is, Christ – is a life-giving Spirit (1 Corinthians 15:45; NLT).

Then he [Jesus] breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:22; NLT).

There is in humans a Spirit, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding (Job 32:8; GWT).

Verse 4:

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:18; KJV).

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all (Ephesians 4:4-6; NLT).

There is only one God, the Father, who created everything, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom God made everything and through whom we have been given life (1 Corinthians 8:6; NLT).

Come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker (Psalm 95:6; KJV).