Sunday Focus

 

19th July 2026

 

Welcome to our Sunday Focus for this week. 

 

We pray that you will be blessed.

 

 

Hymn -  All My Hope on God is Founded

 

Song - Teach me to dance 

 

Patient and gracious God,
You, whose power is shown in kindness,
gather us into Your presence.

Still our hurried minds and restless hearts,
that we may learn again Your way of mercy,
and worship You with undivided hearts.

God of gentle judgement,
we confess our impatience.
We rush to conclusions,
we judge before understanding,
we try to do Your work for You.

Forgive us when we fail to trust Your timing.
Teach us the kindness that reflects Your righteousness. Amen.

We thank You, God of steadfast love,
for Your patience with us,
for growth we do not always see,
for hope that carries us through waiting.
We praise You that Your purposes unfold in mercy. Amen.

  

Song  -  O My Soul Arise and Bless Yor Maker

 

Bible Reading

 

Psalm 86:11-17
11 Teach me your way, Lord,
    that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
    that I may fear your name.
12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
    I will glorify your name for ever.
13 For great is your love towards me;
    you have delivered me from the depths,
    from the realm of the dead.

14 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
    ruthless people are trying to kill me –
    they have no regard for you.
15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
    slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
16 Turn to me and have mercy on me;
    show your strength on behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
    just as my mother did.
17 Give me a sign of your goodness,
    that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
    for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

 

Psalm 86 is a Psalm written by David. It is a passionate, heartfelt and personal prayer for God's graciousness, mercy, and steadfast love.
As a plea in times of need, it reflects David's deep sense of humility and dependence on God.  His confidence rests not in circumstances but in who God is.  Verse 14 tells us that God is "merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness" 

The Psalmist does not deny difficulty or opposition but anchors their plea in the nature of God. This is not naïve optimism but faithful dependence.

Some things to think about.

What divides our hearts when we are anxious or impatient?
How does remembering God's character steady us?

  

Song:  Faithful God

 

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.

Amen.

 

Song -  Guide me O thou great Jehovah

 

 

May the patient love of God
steady your heart,
guide your steps,
and give you hope as you grow in grace.
Amen.