The Olive Tree Church, Luton

Category: Lent 2024

  • Lent Day 30:“Can YOU drink MY cup?”

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT – 14 MARCH 2024 “CAN YOU DRINK MY CUP?” The prayer of Jesus in John 17. Father, I pray that You protect them by the power of Your name so that they may be one as We are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe.…

  • Lent Day 29: Getting rid of your idols

    LENT – WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH 2024 Rev Michael Anokye: “GETTING RID OF YOUR IDOLS” Prayer: Dear Holy Spirit, I ask you to remove any connection I have with idols in my heart or anything that may keep me from worshiping you. I pray that you keep them away from me. By the blood of Jesus, I…

  • 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 26: Mothering Sunday

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT REFLECTION – 10TH MARCH MOTHERING SUNDAY Prayer: Dear God, we are grateful for our mothers and all those who have played a role in nurturing and caring for children across the world. We thank you for the miracle of birth and the tireless work of raising children. Please give all mothers the…

  • 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 24: Be still

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT – 08/03/2024 BE STILL Prayer: Dear Lord, I trust that You will always be with me in times of worry and trouble. Please guide me to follow Your ways and have faith in You. When I feel tired and frustrated, help me to experience the joy that comes from You. Psalm 1:3…

  • 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 21: How do you experience the Kingdom of God?

    Rev Michael Anokye: LENT REFLECTION – 5TH MARCH EXPERIENCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD HERE ON EARTH Prayer: My Father, who is in heaven, I submit to you as the ruler of my life. All I have is yours, Lord. Father, please help me to live by your guidelines. Establish your Kingdom on earth, Lord, so that…