Celtic Devotions 11th July

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Morning
Reading :  2 Corinthians 12 vs 11-21
Meditation :   consider Paul’s words of concern for the church at Corinth
Pray in response for our Kirk
O LORD, our Lord,
Receive our morning praise
And show us your glory in the heavens and on earth.
Hear our prayers for our church, Your church.
Make us more pleasing to You
And help us truly serve each other in Jesus’ Name.
Amen we pray together.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you – say nothing – but expect Him to speak

Evening
Reading :  2 Corinthians 12 v 19
Reflect on these words at the end of the day
Pray in response – that our motives have been aright.

Celtic Devotions 10th July

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Morning
Reading :  2 Corinthians 12 vs 1-10
Meditation :   consider Paul’s thorn  –  and God’s grace
Pray to receive
God of outrageous grace,
Thank you that there is enough grace even for me
And my thorns.
I offer my morning praise to You.
And I trust You to be all that I need
Even this day.
Help me now to receive from You…
In Jesus’ Name,  Amen

Midday
Pray for summer camps in UK – leaders and all those who attend

Evening
Reading :  2 Corinthians 12 v 10
Reflect on these verses written by Paul
Pray to his God, our God, in response

Celtic Devotions 9th July

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Morning
Reading :  Mark 6 vs 7-13
Meditation :   consider Jesus’s words here and then
Pray to understand
Jesus of old and of now
Teach us Your ways,
Equip us by Your Holy Spirit
And help us to serve and please You
Above all others, even ourselves,
That your kingdom may truly be seen on earth.
In Your Name we pray these words this day,  Amen.

Midday
Pray for members of LK confined to their homes or a care home

Evening
Reading : Mark 6 vs 12-13
Reflect on what the disciples did
And Pray your words of response to Jesus

Celtic Devotions 7th July

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Morning
Reading  :  2 Samuel 5 vs 17-25
Meditation :    consider how David asks God what to do – and what results from it all
Pray to know God’s guidance this day – and victories in Him!
LORD God,
David’s God and my God,
Help me to ask and follow
And not rush in and fail,
Even this day.
And may You have all the glory
From all the victories won!
In Jesus’ Name I ask this.
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own prayer at this time of day  – midday or not

Evening
Reading :  2 Samuel 5 v 25
Reflect on this verse and pray in response – for victories won and defeats experienced

Celtic Devotions 8th July

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Morning
Reading :   Mark 6 vs 1-6
Meditation :  consider what happened here and then Pray to have more faith
(Pray your own words
Of praise and faith
And of need)
Amen we say together.

Midday
Pray a blessing on those who visit the graveyard adjoined to LK

Evening
Reading :  Mark 6 v 6
Reflect on these words written by Mark and Pray in response to Jesus.

Celtic Devotions 6th July

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Morning
Reading :   2 Samuel  5 vs 6-16
Meditation :  consider how God helps us overcome – and gives us victories
Pray for God’s help this day
Thine be the glory!
Risen
Conquering
Saviour and Lord,
Even this day,
Even in our lives and circumstances.
May it be so
We ask and pray.
In Jesus’ Name,   Amen.

Midday
Pray for someone you know in need of God’s care and protection

Evening
Reading :  2 Samuel 5 v 10
Reflect on these words about David and Pray in response.