The Olive Tree Church, Luton

Tag: Lent

  • Lent Day 28: FINDING PEACE IN OUR IMPERFECTION

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT – TUESDAY, 12 MARCH 2024 FINDING PEACE IN OUR IMPERFECTION Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, we come before You today seeking Your help to bring peace into our marriages, homes, relationships, decisions, and in Your church. We humbly ask for Your guidance and wisdom to assist us in creating an atmosphere of…

  • Lent Day 27: Guide us to do your will

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT – MONDAY, 11 MARCH 2024 GUIDE ME TO DO YOUR WILL Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I desire to please You and fulfil Your will by showing love and compassion towards others. I understand that it is Your will that I live a holy and acceptable life before You. Please help me,…

  • Lent Day 25: free us from a critical and judgmental spirit.

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT – 9TH MARCH 2024 JUDGE NOT, THAT YOU BE NOT JUDGED Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I pray that I will not focus on the faults or shortcomings of others. Instead, let me see them through the perspective of God’s grace. Please help me to avoid rejecting or condemning people because they do…

  • Lent day 23: A TIME FOR EVERYTHING

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT – 7TH MARCH, 2024 A TIME FOR EVERYTHING Introduction: You may have heard this famous poem being read at a funeral, but we rarely give it much thought. The poem reflects the natural rhythms of life, some of which we can control and others beyond our control. These rhythms include birth…

  • Lent Day 22: We WANT MORE OF YOU, LORD

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT 6TH MARCH 2024 I WANT MORE OF YOU, LORD. Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, Holy Spirit, anoint my mind, body, and spirit to be holy and bless me to pray without ceasing. Amen. Reading: “Early in the morning, Jesus woke up and went to a remote location to pray while it…

  • Lent Day 20:TRUSTING GOD AMID SUFFERING.

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT MONDAY 4TH MARCH TRUSTING GOD AMID SUFFERING. Prayer: In the midst of my trials, Jesus, my loving Savior, please grant me the grace to find comfort in Your presence. May my trust be like gold refined by fire, appearing, purified and unbreakable. I know that You are with me through every…

  • Lent Day 18: “Lord! may we remain faithful during life’s storms.”

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT REFLECTION – 2nd March “STAY LOYAL TO GOD DURING CHALLENGING TIMES.” PRAYER: My Lord, I pray for a peace that surpasses all understanding. When the storms of life rage around me, please allow me to stand in Your peace. I ask for comfort during life’s trials. When the clouds darken, and the winds…

  • Lent Day17: “the blessings we receive in our lives are the gift of God.”

    LENT REFLECTION: Rev Michael Anokye: FRIDAY, 30TH FEBRUARY Prayer: Dear God, I pray you guide me toward truth, love, mercy, gratitude, and compassion. Help me recognize the needs of those around me and enable me to extend Your love, mercy, gratitude, and compassion to those in need. I ask for this in Jesus’ name. Amen.…

  • Lent Day 15: “Serving people means serving God . . .”

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT REFLECTION – 29 FEBRUARY “SERVICE OF MANKIND IS SERVICE TO GOD.” PRAYER: Dear God, I ask for your guidance and strength to help me serve others as I start my day. Please remind me that every person I meet was created in your image and deserves to be treated with love…

  • Lent Day14:”How often should I forgive . . .?

    Rev Michael Anokye: TUESDAY, SECOND WEEK OF LENT – FEB 27, 2024 WHEN WE FORGIVE OTHERS, WE RECEIVE FORGIVENESS IN RETURN FROM THE LORD. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, your Son Jesus Christ’s obedience enables me to forgive others as I experience your supernatural forgiveness. Make me strong during the Lenten season and transform my character through…