Proverbs 8: 22 – 36 The Lord created me [Wisdom] at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago.Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.Before the mountains had been […]
URC Daily Devotion 18th October 2021
Proverbs 8: 1 – 13 Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice?On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out:‘To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live. O simple ones, […]
URC Daily Devotions Sunday Service for 17th October 2021 – The Revd. George Watt
Daily Devotions from the United Reformed ChurchService for Sunday 17th OctoberPhoto Credit John Cameron Unsplash The Rev’d George Watt Good morning. My name is George Watt. I am Moderator of Thames North Synod. I am married to Linda and have three sons, Nathan, Jacob and Reuben – some of you may know that Reuben is currently […]
URC Daily Devotion 16th October 2021
Saturday October 16, 2021 Proverbs 6: 16 – 19 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him:haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that hurry to run to evil, a lying witness who testifies falsely, and one who sows discord in a family. […]
URC Daily Devotion Friday October 15, 2021
Friday October 15, 2021 Proverbs 3: 27 – 35 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.Do not say to your neighbour, ‘Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it’—when you have it with you.Do not plan harm against your […]
URC Daily Devotion Thursday October 14, 2021
Thursday October 14, 2021 Proverbs 3: 13 – 18 Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding,for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold.She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.Long life is in her right hand; […]
URC Daily Devotion 13th October 2021
Wednesday October 13, 2021 Proverbs 3: 5 – 8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It […]
URC Daily Devotion October 12, 2021
Proverbs 1: 20 – 33 Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice.At the busiest corner she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks:‘How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?Give heed to my reproof;I will […]
URC Daily Devotion Monday October 11, 2021
Proverbs 1: 1 – 7 For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight,for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity;to teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young—let the wise also hear and gain in learning, and the discerning acquire skill,to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise […]
URC Daily Devotions Sunday Service for 10th October 2021 – The Revd. Alex Clare-Young
Daily Devotions from the United Reformed ChurchService for Sunday 10th October Photo Credit: Mick Haupt Unsplash The Rev’d Alex Clare-Young Intro: Topsy Turvy Hello and welcome to today’s Daily Devotions service from the United Reformed Church. I’m Alex Clare-Young: I am in the final full-time year of my PhD, sponsored by the Council for World Mission, exploring the […]