Prayer is first and foremost relationship. It is the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit woven into the community of God’s people. At its heart, prayer is not about performance, nor even primarily about words. Prayer is being present with the Lord Jesus and, in his presence, turning to the Father, asking for…
1. The Shepherd is with us “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” 2. Green pastures “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” 3. Still waters “He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” 4. Paths of righteousness “He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” 5….
We see Him. We see Jesus in the quiet places, in the humble heart, in the person before us and the one behind us.We see Him in the one who walks beside, and the One who lives within.We see Him in the home and in the hospital, in the school gate and the shopping street.We…
May our Father in heaven strengthen us in the glory of his love and may we find comfort in his Holy presence as we cry holy, holy, holy is the Lord. May his kingdom come and his will be done as we walk with meekness to see the presence of heaven transform earth. May we…
A reflection on witness, blessing, and the goodness of God from Genesis to Revelation © 2025 Mike Hey – The Withness Way From the Beginning, God Blessed In the opening verses of Genesis, we meet a Creator who speaks not only light and life into being—but blessing. “God blessed them…” (Genesis 1:28) Before there was…
Rooted in Presence. Formed in Love. Sent in the Spirit. The Cord and the Core At the centre of leadership in the way of Jesus is not strategy or structure, but communion. We are held by a threefold cord: 1. Communion with the Father (Ephesians 3:14) 2. Convincing union with Jesus the Son 3. Compelling…
The Walk – A Day with Jesus A reflection drawn from lived experience, Scripture, and the slow journey of presence. Walking is relationship. It is slow. Steady. Often quiet. In walking, we listen. We learn. We pay attention. We stay close to Jesus and to one another. And when we drift, we walk back. When…
The Preeminence of Christ in Homes, Cities, and Nations: Aligning with His Purpose in Prayer Gazing, Growing, and Going in His Preeminence From the intimacy of our homes to the vast expanse of nations, the preeminence of Christ shapes everything. His presence is not limited to the church walls but extends into every sphere of…
