Morning
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 vs 13-19
Meditation : consider how God is described in these verses.
Pray for a true heart.
True God of True God, I worship You.
Merciful God, I need You.
Lord my God, make me more like You.
I ask in Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
Midday
Pray to love God more and more.
Evening
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 v 18
Reflect on God’s goodness this day – to you and to others.
Pray in response with a thankful heart.
Morning
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 vs 10-12
Meditation : consider how forgetful we become as God’s people.
Remember to Pray at the start of this day.
Father God, forgive us.
We often forget your blessings of yesteryear
And go our own way.
Help us to count our blessings
Over and over again!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Make the Lord’s Prayer your Thursday midday prayer.
Evening
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 v 12
Reflect on anything God has given you that you have forgotten to thank Him for!
‘Count your daily blessings’
Morning
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 vs 7-9
Meditation : consider how these verses speak to you.
Pray for someone to share this with.
Triune God, thank you for our community of faith.
Help us to reflect You to our community around us.
Teach us and show us how we do pray.
By your grace and power alone we ask.
Amen we pray together.
Midday
Pray for someone outside of the church family you know.
Evening
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 v 9
Reflect on your life at home.
Pray in response.
In his recent book on Liberton Kirk, Richard Purden reminds us of the often forgotten journey that the Christan Gospel took on its way to Liberton. It was first brought by Ninian to Whithorn, than borne by Patrick, one of his disciples, to Ireland, brought back by Columba to Iona, and from there, by his disciples, to the Isle of Lindisfarne in Northumbria, where eventually Oswald, the local King, responded and was baptised.
| At that time Edinburgh was a pagan city, but when Northumbria expanded its boundaries to cover a wider region stretching from the Humber to the Forth, the Gospel was finally brought to us by Aiden and Cuthbert. Here at Liberton we have a particular link with our Northumbrian roots following the discovery of the ‘Liberton Cross’ – a celtic stone cross of Northumbrian design which was found in a local field and now has its home in the National museum of Scotland. |  |
As part of our bi-centennial celebrations we plan to draw once again on the Northumbrian spirituality which first brought our faith to us. To this end we are planning a pilgrimage down the old ‘St Cuthberts Way’ to Lindisfarne. But, in preparation for this, and also for those who cannot make this trip, we are inviting Northumbria to Liberton.
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On Saturday 21st March we have invited Roy Searle, current leader of the Northumbria Community*, to lead us in a day long retreat in Liberton Kirk. Roy is one of the advocates of ‘new monasticism’ – a movement which is currently sweeping our land, encouraging us to re-discover the ancient ways of spirituality and apply them to our own culture and context. During our time together Roy will lead us in exploring different forms of worship and prayer – drawn from our Celtic and Northumbrian roots but applied and practised in a 21st Century context. |
A quick look around at the spiritual health of our city might encourage the view that it’s time for Edinburgh to re-discover the way of Jesus. Here at Liberton we hope this retreat will give us the opportunity to spend time together, re-focussing our faith and re-discovering our mission. Everyone is welcome, so please come and join us**.
Much love,
John
“Stand at the crossroads and look,
ask for the ancient paths.
Ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.”
(From the Oswald Declaration)
*For more details of Roy and the Northumbria Community – see www.northumbriacommunity.org
**(There are sign-up sheets at the Welcome Desks or you can contact me on 664 3067; LLLJyoung@btinternet.com)
Morning
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 vs 4-6
Meditation : consider how God wants all of us, in every part.
Pray for this to be so in your life.
Father God, teach me your ways.
Saviour God, help me trust you more.
Spirit of God, fill me afresh.
That in all things You might have all of me.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Midday
Pray for a longing to know God more.
Evening
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 v 5
Reflect on what God is asking of you.
Pray in response – with all of your soul.
Morning
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 vs 1-3
Meditation : consider how God wants the best for us and from us.
Pray for a listening ear.
O LORD our God, we bow before you,
With praise and thanksgiving.
As we receive your gifts,
Teach us to hear Your Word
And humbly obey.
Amen we say together.
Midday
Pause in silence – say nothing – listen for God to speak with you.
Evening
Reading : Deuteronomy 6 v 3
Reflect on what God has been saying to you recently, even today.
Pray in response.
