🕯️ DAY 11: Pentecost
'Pentecost is about the gift of God to show us how to live in a way that pleases God.'
For the final day of #TKC2023, watch Archbishop @JustinWelby, and young people from The Way reflect on the beauty of Pentecost, prayer and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
#Pentecost Sunday marks the birth of a 2000 yr old, 2 billion strong, revolutionary movement of justice & love on the frontlines of education, innovation and care for the poor. For all her many imperfections the church remains the hope for a broken world. #ComeHolySpirit
On the final day of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - join us as we pray ‘Come Holy Spirit’ over ourselves and those we have been praying for during the 11 days.
Amen.
🕯️ DAY 10: God who empowers
‘When I have felt alone and disempowered, I remember this - God is always with us, quietly empowering and carrying us.’
Watch James Carver, the @YouthPresident of The @MethodistGB as he shares an inspiring reflection on the theme of ‘Empowerment’.
It’s Day 10 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - join us as we reflect on the God who empowers.
Today pray that your 5 people will experience God’s life-transforming love and be empowered to be all God has created them to be.
🕯️ DAY 9: God who encourages
‘We all go through challenges, and the one verse that is always comforting to me is: ‘Be still and know that I am God.’ I know that God is all in all.'
Watch this wonderful reflection on the importance of hope and trust from @BishopAngaelos.
It’s Day 9 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - today’s reflection is all about the God who is an ever-present help in trouble.
Take time to pray that your 5 people will know the peace and presence of Christ in their lives.
🕯️ DAY 8: God who saves
‘We have a God who pursues…He doesn't give up on people, because there is no such thing as a lost cause in the Kingdom of God.’
Watch this moving story about William and Catherine Booth, the founders of the @salvationarmyuk for #ThyKingdomCome 2023.
It’s Day 8 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - today let us reflect on the God who Saves.
Let us take time to pray for 5 family or friends that they will come to know the saving love of God.
🕯️ DAY 7: God who listens
‘God is not somebody who just hears, and doesn't take in. He goes beyond hearing, He listens because He loves us…It's the relationship of love.’
Allegra Mutanda shares a beautiful reflection on the theme of ‘Listening’.
It’s Day 7 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - today we are exploring the utter confidence we have in God, who hears all of our prayers.
Will you pray for five family or friends that they will turn to God in prayer, that they will know His love and that He is always with them?
🕯️ DAY 6: God who us
‘Prayer is not about changing things. Prayer changes you. You change things.’
Watch this incredible message from Brother Andrew - Founder of @OpenDoorsUK, as he shares his story of utter reliance on God in prayer.
It’s Day 6 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - today’s reflection explores the God who walks with us.
Take time to pause and pray for your 5 people - that God will make Himself known to them in whatever situation they may find themselves in.
🕯️ DAY 5: God who gives
‘Let us always remember God's ultimate gift of generosity through the gift of Jesus Christ.’
Watch @ShermaraFletche share an inspiring testimony on the impact of God's goodness and generosity on her life.
It’s Day 5 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - today we are filled with thankfulness as we remember the incredible generosity of God.
Let us take time to pray for 5 family or friends, that they will come to know and experience God’s abundant love.
🕯️ DAY 4: God who creates
‘‘I'm reminded of the story of the prodigal son in the Bible. It wasn't until he was tied to his father's home that he found true love & acceptance.’
Drawing on his own experience, @Mr_Wole reflects on how we can only find true satisfaction in Jesus.
It’s Day 4 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - today’s reflection explores how God is able to create something out of nothing.
As you pray for your 5 people today, give thanks to God for how He has created them.
It's Day 3 of #ThyKingdomCome 🙏 - today we are overflowing with thankfulness as we reflect on the God who speaks to us constantly.
Join us and take time to pray for 5 family or friends that they will know they are loved and accepted by God & that He desires to speak with them.