The following items would again be very appreciated to ensure we keep the cupboards well stocked for those in need.

> Savoury Biscuits (examples - Shapes, Jatz, rice crackers)

> Pasta Sauce Jars

> Vegemite or Peanut Butter

Please contact Louise if you have any questions about the Emergency Relief Program

that we run here in the Barossa.0447 971 406 lhickinbotham@lutherancare.org.au

by Pastor Glenn Crouch

Click here to download your printable verse to carry with you today.

The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does (Psalm 145:13b).

Read Psalm 145:10-18

I have heard the Psalms referred to as Jesus’ hymnbook or as his prayer book. This book was so important to the early church that it is quoted in our New Testament more than any other Old Testament book. Sadly, until about 10 years ago, I didn’t take the book seriously. Sure, I had read all 150 of the Psalms many times and I have my favourites, but the psalter came alive when I was advised to pray them. When I read them as my prayer to my Lord, and then built on that prayer all that has been revealed through Jesus.

In our passage today, we have the basis of a prayer of praise. Read the passage again, then use it as a prayer to your heavenly Father. Then build on that with what Jesus has revealed. So, for example, the following prayer is based on the section quoted above:

Father, you are trustworthy. You keep all your promises, and you are faithful in all of your actions. You promised Israel a Messiah. You promised a seed that would crush the head of the serpent. These and so many more promises, you faithfully fulfilled in and through your dear Son, Jesus. My faith is so feeble compared with your faithfulness – help me to trust you, help me to keep my focus on my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

See how you fare with the other verses in our passage today. It can be very helpful to write them down. Why stop with this passage? Through Scripture, the Holy Spirit can give us words when we struggle to pray.

Faithful Father, forgive me for not spending more time talking with you. Through your Holy Spirit, open your word to me. I want to know you better. I want to love you better. Help me see Jesus more clearly. In his name I pray. Amen.