Wet and windy

Cedar Drive, Pevensey Road, Lintot Sq, Worthing Rd

Today it was more of a battle with the elements than a prayer walk.  It reminded me how powerful rain and wind can be. 

I thank God that, at least for the timebeing, we are not flooded. 

I pray for those who are affected by the dreary weather and early nights.  Let us remember to keep connected with one another and bring a little of the light of Christ to each other's lives.

Good news

Cedar Drive, Lintot Sq, Timbermill, Station Rd, Worthing Rd and Country Park.

 

Not really in the mood for prayer walking today however....

 

on Dot's recommendation, I took a pit stop at the cafe and met the new people who have the temporary franchise. 

The cafe is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the atmosphere was very friendly.

 

Whilst I was there they received the good news that they have been awarded the Cafe franchise for the next 5 years. 

They are very excited and have plans to refurbish and to open every day from about February. 

They have already made a few additions to make it more festive and cosy.

 

It was uplifting to share in someone else's good news and I hope we get the opportunity to use the Cafe as part of our church mission.

 

May God bless them in their new venture.

 

Juliet

 

Beauty in decay

Cedar Drive, Worthing Road, Station Road, Southwater Country Park and Lintot Square

 

 

As I walked to meet Christine to prayer walk together, it occurred to me that only God could create something so beautiful out of decay.  The variety and colour of the Autumn leaves are just beautiful.

 

It also occurred to me that when we are busy or stressed, it can be all too easy not to notice the beauty that God places around us.

 

Christine and I praised God for the beauty in creation and prayed for our church and community.

 

May we always have the time to spot God's glory and beauty each day, wherever we may be.

 

 

Surprise, surprise! Timbermill and Worthing Road

Sometimes walking leads to something unexpected.

 

Today I decided to turn left instead of right and spotted a hot air balloon in what looked like the garden of one of the houses in Cedar Drive.

Amazing how something unusual can get strangers talking.

 

It turns out the balloon was visiting the Infant and Junior School playing fields.  I'm rather jealous of those who got to have a ride in it.

 

Thank you God that you are a God of surprises. 

Thank you for the unexpected conversations. 

And thank you for the childrens smiles as they walked home from school chattering about the balloon visit.

Fill our hearts with the flame of your love and lift us high, Lord

Amen

 

 

OK so my cold meant I haven't been walking very much but in the last 7 days, I've prayed:

 

Cedar Drive, Pevensey Road, Timbermill, Worthing Road and Lintot Square.

 

Blessings on all the residents and businesses.

 

Juliet

Prayer walk

Another beautiful Autumn morning.  Praise God

 

Walked:  Cedar Drive, Castlewood, Cornflower Way, Blakes Farm Road, Charlock Way, Worthing Rd.

 

No specific prayer.  Was a little distracted by my own thoughts. 

Always have doubts after a leap of faith! (Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!)

 

I pray today that my feet were better prayers for the community than my thoughts were.

 

 

FW: Mon 29/10/12

Beautiful autumn morning to walk. Praise God

Prayed as follows:
Roundstone - healing and a warm welcome to CO
Worthing Rd - Lord's Prayer
Southwater Street - blessing on unused land
Warren Drive & Blakes Farm Road - warm welcome for CO's

And if anyone thinks the song 'the final countdown' is significant, let me know! :-)

Juliet