Today's spontaneous words during Worship

Ruth offered the mental picture she had of the Lord's arms outstretched, touching those whose arms are reaching out to him. She reminded us: As you relate to each other, you can be the Lord's physical presence. His arms when someone is troubled - our arm around them, strengthening them can be the Lord's way of reaching them. As a child reaches out, we can demonstrate the Lord's love for that child. Whatever he places in our way on our journey - we don't have to hide God's love inside us, we can let it shine out. Be those arms to others, and have others who can be those arms to you.

Peter W_ : Somebody is feeling fearful - looking at things happening in the world. God seeks to remind you that the safest place is in the arms of Christ. 'I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God's love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can do that. Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can do that. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God's love because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.' (Romans 8:38-39)

Sarah B_: Had a mental picture of a hole, like a plughole - felt that someone is looking into this deep hole, fearful of falling into it - feels that God would say to you he will plug that hole - he will fill it so you won't fall in it.

Today's spontaneous words during worship

"I know the plans I have for you - I want you to know me. I don't want to disappoint you; don't want you to miss out on all that I have for you. Lay yourself before me and allow me to speak to you. Draw near to me"
Paula read Psalm 42
verse 7 quoted here:
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
Paula: God's Holy Spirit is here in power today - he wants to draw you deep into his love and blessings.

Adrian: Wonderful to be in the presence of the Lord; to know his beauty and tenderness, his love. We've sung about knowing he's our friend forever - there is no event where he won't be with you. He wants to reassure you of his ability to sustain you throughout eternity - he wants you to know his promise. His tenderness can take your breath away - his love will sustain you through all eternity.

Anti read from Isaiah 52 and prayed thanks.