Day 28 – Sick king, added days
James Smith
May 27, 2026
Day 28 — Isaiah 38:1-22 Sick king, added days Opening prayer Merciful Father, when I feel weak, afraid, or confronted by my frailty, please draw me
Day 27 – The king prays, God answers
James Smith
May 26, 2026
Day 27 — Isaiah 37:8-38:38 The king prays, God answers Opening prayer Living God, when I feel surrounded by threats and mocked for trusting you, please
Day 26 – Threats shouted, faith tested
James Smith
May 25, 2026
Day 26 — Isaiah 36:1-37:7 Threats shouted, faith tested Opening prayer Sovereign Lord, when I feel under pressure and tempted to panic, please steady my heart
Keep Running
James Smith
May 22, 2026
This Sunday, some of us will be running through the streets of Lindfield in the local fun run. I am looking forward to it, though my own ambitions are modest: finish upright, smile occasionally, and avoid needing pastoral care at the end…
Day 25 – The desert sings for joy
James Smith
May 22, 2026
Day 25 — Isaiah 35:1-10 The desert sings for joy Opening prayer Heavenly Father, when I feel weary, fearful, or far from home, please refresh my
Day 24 – The wilderness of judgment
James Smith
May 21, 2026
Day 24 — Isaiah 34:1-17 The wilderness of judgment Opening prayer Holy God, as I read this hard passage, please keep me from looking away from
Day 23 – A King will reign, a people restored
James Smith
May 20, 2026
Day 23 — Isaiah 32:1- 33:24 A King will reign, a people restored Opening prayer Lord God, in a world of failed leaders and fragile hopes,
Day 22 – Running to Egypt, returning to God
James Smith
May 19, 2026
Day 22 — Isaiah 30:1-31:9 Running to Egypt, returning to God Opening prayer Merciful Father, please show me today where I am tempted to run for