Thursday Morning God

Paul Skippen

5 Dec 2025

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Prayer of the Day

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Thursday 11 December 2025

 
1823
Richmond Bridge, Tasmania, was opened, it is the oldest bridge in Australia still in use.

1936
King Edward VIII abdicates the throne of England to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we stand and their living culture. We pay our respects to them for their care of the land and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region. May we walk gently and respectfully upon the land.

Call to Prayer

 

 
Gather your people, O God,
here in this time and this place.
As we wait, as we hope,
as we long for your coming, O God.

Gather Your People (Monica Brown) (from Comfort My People collection)
Words & Music © 2006, Monica Brown.
Published by Emmaus Productions. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Scripture

Matthew 11: 11 – 12

Jesus said, “Let me tell you what’s going on here: No one in history surpasses John the Baptiser; but in the kingdom he prepared you for, the lowliest person is ahead of him.”

Primary Daily Prayer

I am the Lord, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” (Isaiah 41: 13) You probably don’t remember the day you went from crawling on all fours to balancing on two feet. It must have been pretty scary for you to take those first few steps., knowing you might fall down again and again. But someone who loved you was there to hold your hand. That steadied you and gave you the courage to keep trying, and soon enough, you were running everywhere all on your own. This is what God does for us. Where do you need God’s help today? Talk to God about it.

Generous God, thank you for your strength and courage. Amen.

Today I will …
Please help me …

Secondary Daily Prayer

God, you call us to be strong and step up. Give us the courage to live with purpose, to stand for what’s right, and to make our world a better place. Help us bring your goodness into everything we do today. Amen.

Today I will …
Please help me …

Staff Daily Prayer

God of hope, you remind us that real greatness grows from courage and conviction. Strengthen us to lead boldly, speak truth with love, and inspire our students to rise with purpose. Help us push forward your Kingdom through every lesson, every choice, every act of justice today. Amen.

Today I will …
Please help me …

Commissioning

 

 
Emmanuel, God with us, come with love to our hearts.
Emmanuel, God with us, come with love to our hearts.

Emmanuel, God with us, come bring comfort to us.
Emmanuel, God with us, come bring comfort to us.

Emmanuel, God with us, come with peace to our hearts.
Emmanuel, God with us, come with peace to our hearts.

Emmanuel, God with us, come with love to our hearts.
Emmanuel, God with us, come with love to our hearts.

Emmanuel, God With Us (Monica Brown) (from Our God Is Near collection)
Words & Music © 2002, Monica Brown.
Published by Emmaus Productions. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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