Encounter: In the stillness, draw near

As we turn to You now, Lord, we praise You that Your presence is close at hand and the way to Your heaven wide open for us. We throw open the doors of our hearts and celebrate the love that has called us to Your service. May the grace of Christ light our paths; our journeys and encounters, our hopes and our plans. We offer them, Lord, to You; direct them for Your glory. The Music: Lauda 1, written and performed by Bill Klein When Ros and I met Bill and Laurie Klein in Spokane in 1995, we knew that the Lord was forming a special bond between us. It is lovely to share this beautiful piece of music that featured on the original recording, and which Bill Klein both wrote and performed on the harp. I long to meet with You today, Lord. In the stillness draw near, that my spirit may be refreshed in You. Renew my love, Lord Jesus; be the joy in my heart, the moment of my waking, and the power behind the day, Bless to me, Lord, the work of my hands. Bless to me, Lord, the ways of my mind. Bless to me, Lord, the affections of my heart, May Your kingdom come each moment of this day. (Anon) May we embark this day, Lord, in the flow of your Spirit’s leading. Unlock the springs of creativity in our hearts; ideas and inspiration that flow to Your glory. Let the power of God rise up as we worship, the love of God as we reach out to others and the joy of Christ as we live this day for You. I welcome what You bring this day, be it inward joy or outward trial, May my thinking be true, my words and actions kind and my trust be strong. You have given me this day, this hour, this moment, I trust You now with that.