this week and a prophetic word for us all

Hope we are all having a good week.

In Proverbs God says:

"Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law."

Today I read a prophetic word over the U.K. given in 1967. I found this prophecy as I read the blog of a guy called Simon Holley for whom I have a growing respect. Simon is the lead elder at Kings Arms church in Bedford. I have heard him preach at a conference I attended in Bedford, and since listened to his preaches via podcasts, and read his blogs.

The prophetic word can be read here at his blog .

Please do take a few minutes to read this and be encouraged. We want to be a people who have a growing revelation of the glory of God, and a prophetic edge to us which brings expectation and faith for our country in a way which honours God.

This week, Community Group will be at our house. Please be encouraged to come and seek God together. I hope this prophecy will build us up with faith in God's plans, and also increase a godly dissatisfaction with settling for anything less than that which God has for us.

Jesus taught us that anything we ask in his name we would receive it - let's make sure we are in his presence so we have insight into what he would have us ask him for. We all come to God to ask in his name. There is no appointment in the church which gives anyone a greater or lesser position to call on God or enjoy his love. As his body, it is as we all gather in this name that we enjoy his favour and he hears us - his body.

Of course we will pray for the Fosters. Grace gave birth to Ruby yesterday which was fantastic! Both Grace and Ruby are still in hospital after a few initial complications, but Ruby is improving. Let's celebrate with them and pray for them.