Spread for Me a Banquet of Praise

We are blessed with fantastic spring weather at the moment, waking to sunshine every day and enjoying the spring flowers, magnificent magnolias, birdsong and butterflies. All of God's creation shouts out His glory!

Psalm 50: 1 - 15 (MSG)

50 1-3 The God of gods—it’s God!—speaks out, shouts, “Earth!”    

welcomes the sun in the east,    

farewells the disappearing sun in the west.

From the dazzle of Zion,    

God blazes into view.

Our God makes his entrance,    

he’s not shy in his coming.

Starbursts of fireworks precede him.

4-5 He summons heaven and earth as a jury,    

he’s taking his people to court:

“Round up my saints who swore    

on the Bible their loyalty to me.”

6 The whole cosmos attests to the fairness of this court,   

 that here God is judge.

7-15 “Are you listening, dear people? I’m getting ready to speak;    

Israel, I’m about ready to bring you to trial.

This is God, your God,    

speaking to you.

I don’t find fault with your acts of worship,    

the frequent burnt sacrifices you offer.

But why should I want your blue-ribbon bull,    

or more and more goats from your herds?

Every creature in the forest is mine,   

 the wild animals on all the mountains.

I know every mountain bird by name;    

the scampering field mice are my friends.

If I get hungry, do you think I’d tell you?    

All creation and its bounty are mine.

Do you think I feast on venison?   

 or drink drafts of goats’ blood?

Spread for me a banquet of praise,    

serve High God a feast of kept promises,

And call for help when you’re in trouble—    

I’ll help you, and you’ll honor me.”

God's love is bountiful and freely given, He does not ask for anything in return but is there with help and love when asked and we can all join in with the banquet of praise. As all creation shouts of the Glory of God, so can we carry that glory and love to all who we meet, we can help shine God's light into the lives of those living in darkness and bring a message of hope and support for the whole journey of life. Praise in action!For our Ely and District CAP clients struggling with the burden of poverty and debt, it can be hard to see hope and a way ahead, even when the sun is shining. But our hope for them is that the love and support of the debt coaches and visit team, and the knowledge of God's unfailing love, strength and support can bring a hope for a better future, not just for the journey out of debt but for the whole journey of life.

Prayer

Please pray for all our Ely and Distrcit CAP clients, that the love and support of our debt coaches and visit team alongside financial assistance can help empower and restore hope beyond the debt journey. Pray that they would be able to see the glory of God at work in their lives.

Please pray for all the team working to raise awareness of the work of Ely and District CAP, and especially for Community Links Coordinator Fiona, that her work can help increase knowledge in our community of the help that CAP can provide, both financially and emotionally.

Please pray for all those completing the Money Coaching course, that they would be empowered with the financial skills and knowledge for a more secure future.

Please pray for CAP head office as flat income over the last few years and increasing costs means facing difficult decisions to balance the books, pray for the team working to make a more impactful and focused organisation within budgetary constraints and those facing challenging issues over the coming weeks.