Author: Dave

PASSIONAustralia.blog is my personal ministry website. I am also web servant for several church websites.

A Jesus Prayer option

October 24, 2025

Here is another version of the Jesus prayer I pray sometimes when I am praying with others or I am praying for my family. This one uses the word “us” instead of “me”.

On the Cross

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

O God, Make speed to save us,
O Lord, Make haste to help us.

The Invitatory

Matthew 6:9-13 KJV
[9] Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [10] Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. [11] Give us this day our daily bread. [12] And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. [13] And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

The Cruciforms

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us.

The Weeks

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God. Have mercy on us, sinners.

End cruciform

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls to heaven,
Especially those in most need of Your mercy.

End Invitatory

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
a world without end. Amen.

The Cross

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

Jesus is my Lord

October 23, 2025

Here is a simple explanation of what it means to have Jesus as our Lord. It is taken from the book, “To be a Christian” (Catechism #52)

What do you mean when you call Jesus Christ “Lord”?

I acknowledge Jesus’ divine authority over the Church and all creation, over all societies and their leaders, and over every aspect of my life, both public and private. I surrender my entire life to him and seek to live in a way that pleases him. (Daniel 7:13–14; Mat­ thew 7:21–23; Luke 9:23–26; Ephesians 1:15–23; Colossians 1:16–18)

Reflections from James

October 23, 2025

Here is a free download from my main website. This booklet contains a collection of short reflections from the book of James in the New Testament. The reflections have grown out my morning devotions and meditations on Scripture. There are 14 in total.

Click here to download

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes

October 19, 2025

This is an encouraging video about the work of Samaritans purse and the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box appeal.

Over the years most of the churches I have attended have been involved in packing boxes. In our town the churches get together each year and work together on the boxes.

When I was Pastor of a local country church, I had the privilege of taking the boxes down to the Perth warehouse to drop them off. It was great to see so many boxes and the joy the workers had in their work.

If you want to find out more, you can visit their website here.

Australia needs another revival like Melbourne in 1902

October 14, 2025

In 1898, a petition with over 15,000 signatures was sent to invite American evangelist D. L. Moody to come to Australia. But D. L. Moody was promoted to glory in 1899. Rueben A Torrey was sent in his place.

When R A Torrey arrived in 1902, 40,000 people were eagerly awaiting the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The meetings were held in the Melbourne Town Hall and several theatres. At the same time, there were 50 mission centres with 50 local evangelists preaching in halls and 30 large tents. The meetings were packed. Eventually the numbers grew so big they had to move from the Town Hall to the Exhibition Hall. Weekly attendance across the city reached 250,000 . At that time, Melbourne had just 1.2 million people.

Nearly 9000 people became Christians. Whole families were brought to Christ. Many lives were completely changed. The police for sometime after in some areas had very little work to do. “The Big Revival has begun, glory be to God,” became how Christians greeted one another.