成人快手

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dr Krish Kandiah

Good morning.

Sunrise always feels like a holy moment. Watching the darkness gradually transform to light. Listening as the birdsong breaks the silence. However our circumstances may change, the reliable solar cycle keeps faithfully delivering morning, noon and night.

There is a much-loved Bible verse that has brought this comfort to millions of people throughout history and across the world. It was written during a crisis and because it is set against a backdrop of disaster and tragedy its beauty shines all the brighter:

鈥淚 remember my affliction and my wandering,
the bitterness and the gall.
I well remember them,
and my soul is downcast within me.
Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
Because of the Lord鈥檚 great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, 鈥淭he Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.鈥�

As we approach Passion Sunday when Christians around the world think about the suffering of Jesus on the cross I am reminded that it is here that the true light of God鈥檚 love was revealed to our world. Jesus willingness to undertake this suffering for the sins of the world speaks of a great unconditional, unfailing, sacrificial love available to all. Because of this we need not be consumed by our fears, our circumstances or our wrongdoing, but can live in daily hope. God鈥檚 love and compassion is boundless and one day we can be with him.

Lord God, Thank you for this reminder of your unfailing love. Just as the darkest nights always give way to a new dawn so may you give us hope in the dark times. We trust in your great faithfulness.

Amen