“Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...”

 

“Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...”Isaiah 9 : 6

Our Lord and Father, it seems at times that our world, the world you created so magnificently, is falling apart. We hear so frequently about global warming and we see around us the negative effects that this winter’s rain and snow has and is still bringing to Spain. We hear of the ice that has broken free in Antarctica and its possible effect on the seas and marine life: and the fact that the recent earthquake off Chile has actually moved the city of Conception and the earth’s axis.

But Father we praise and thank You that, whilst so much around us is changing and threatening to change, You, and You alone, are the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. Help us to remember this as things in the wider world change and threaten to frighten us, and when things near to us and closer to our hearts also change, unsettle us and cause us hurt. You are almighty, You are everlasting and, in You, we can find peace.

As we approach the season of Easter may we be reminded and appreciate once again what it cost you to bring us this security and peace - the death of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Father we pray for those who will be preparing to pass on the Easter message of forgiveness, salvation and peace with You - in Málaga, in Cómpeta and in the various areas and churches known to us.

As we see changes all around us, may we also be willing to pass on the Easter message to our neighbours, and to those we know and love who are in need of You. Please forgive us for the times when we have not done this or been as open about our beliefs in You that we might have been.

Father grant us, and those we love, Your peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord,

Amen

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms”. Deut. 33: 27

Submitted to the Prayer Circle by a member of the congregation