Celtic Devotions 26th August

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Morning
Reading :   Psalm 114
Meditation :  consider how God was at work for Israel of old and what He has done for you
Pray with thanksgiving
O God of Israel and of Jacob
Thank you for guiding Your people.
O God of Liberton Kirk
Thank you for guiding Your people.
O God of mine –
Help me this day to see and hear You
And to give You the thanks at the close of day.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Say nothing – take time to listen for God to speak with you
even for a few moments in the middle of the day.

Evening
Reading :  Psalm 114 v 7
Reflect on what it means to tremble in God’s Presence
And then humbly Pray in response.

Celtic Devotions 25th August

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Morning
Reading :  Psalm 113
Meditation :   take time and enjoy this psalm …then praise God in your morning prayers
(Pray your own words to the LORD God
In worship and thanks
For yourself, for others.)
O LORD, receive our praise and hear our prayers.
Amen.

Midday
Pray for all who serve others at the Gateway Cafe

Evening
Reading :  Psalm 113 v 3
Reflect on God’s great Name
and Pray in praise to Him at the end of the day

Celtic Devotions 24th August

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Morning
Reading :   Psalm 112
Meditation :  consider the blessings God gives –  and pray to receive
O LORD our God,
Hear our prayers,
And may we be careful
To give You all the praise and glory
When the blessings are given to one and another.
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray a blessing on the staff and pupils at Gracemount High

Evening
Reading :  Psalm 112 v 1
Reflect on this verse
and pray in response – to know God’s hand of blessing

Celtic Devotions 23rd August

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Morning
Reading :  Psalm 111
Meditation :  take time and consider this psalm – then
Pray in response to fear the LORD aright
LORD God
As we open our hearts to You this morning
Help us to see You – glorious and majestic!
Help us to rejoice and be glad in You
And to fear You aright in our faith
That You might bless us anew – even today!
Amen and amen we pray together.

Midday
Pray a blessing on the work of the Salvation Army in our city – and worldwide

Evening
Reading :  Psalm 111 v 2
Ponder on God’s greatness and pray to Him!
LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You.
As I put my trust and hope in You alone,
Even for those things that cause me fear and concern at the end of this day
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love.
In Jesus’ powerful name,  Amen.

Celtic Devotions 22nd August

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Morning
Reading :  Psalm 110
Meditation :  consider how God is described here – and that Jesus is King of kings
Pray in response to see Him so – even today
(Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise
Of trust
Of expectation)
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray for the church to know Sunday blessings tomorrow as we gather together

Evening
Reading :  Psalm 110 v 5
Reflect on these words and pray in response to Jesus the King

Celtic Devotions 21st August

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Morning
Reading :  2 Samuel 12 vs 15-31
Meditation :  consider all that happens here – the baby, David’s worship, Joab, the victory won
Pray in response
LORD God,
Thank you that You are involved in my life.
Show me Your ways even this day
And help me to worship You
Whatever happens.
In Jesus’ name I ask.
Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing of God’s grace on those serve us in leading worship at Liberton Kirk

Evening
Reading :  2 Samuel 12 v 20
Reflect on how you worship God at home and
Pray in response