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by Simon
God is our God for ever and ever For this God is our God for ever and ever;he will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14 I began my working life as a temporary seasonal sales assistant for Marks and Spencer in Crawley. The role was for a couple of months over the …
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The peace of water You [God] covered it [the earth] with the watery depths as with a garment;the waters stood above the mountains.But at your rebuke the waters fled,at the sound of your thunder they took to flight;they flowed over the mountains,they went down into the valleys,to the place you assigned for them.You set a …
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The earth is the Lord’s The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,the world, and all who live in it;for he founded it on the seasand established it on the waters. Psalm 24:1-2 I’m old enough that when I was at school I had CDT, or Craft, Design and Technology lessons. The lessons, overseen …
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I long to dwell in your tent forever I long to dwell in your tent for everand take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Psalm 61:4 There are times in life when we all feel under tremendous pressure. It might be due to moving house, or planning a big celebration, or a marriage, or …
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Shout to God with cries of joy! Clap your hands, all you nations;shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome,the great King over all the earth. Psalm 47:1-2 I find that the world always seems a cheerier place when I reflect on all the reasons I have to be …
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You love righteousness and hate wickedness Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom.You love righteousness and hate wickedness;therefore God, your God, has set you above your companionsby anointing you with the oil of joy. Psalm 45:6-7 On September 9th 2015, Elizabeth II …
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The Lord is my shepherd 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3 he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right pathsfor his name’s sake.4 Even though I walkthrough the darkest valley,I will fear no evil,for you are with me;your rod and your staff,they comfort me. Psalm …
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God’s people, together in unity How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Unity is something that we seem to talk about a great deal in the Church these days. Whether it’s a discussion about whether a particular denomination should allow women to be bishops, or the possibility …
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The Lord will indeed give what is good Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Psalm 85:10-12 Have you ever made a promise that …
