Author: Alastair

Daily Devotions for Saturday 9th February, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : PSALM 18

Meditation : take the time to consider these verses written here.
How would you describe David’s story of faith?
What is God saying to you today?

And then Pray in response to this merciful God
Making verses 46-49 part of your morning prayer

O LORD God,
I read
I believe
I worship You
With songs of praise.
Oh this day
Help me to keep my eyes upward, inward and outward
And look for Your hand at work in and around me.
Amen we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those struggling in life at this time
God of grace and mercy hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read David’s song of victory again from Psalm 18
Reflect on this God, your God…. and then Praise Him in your evening Prayer
LORD God, our God, receive our praise
For who You are!
For all you have done for us!
And as we give it all back to you
May you continue to reach and save people
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done across our world
In our community, in our city.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for 8th February, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : GENESIS 32 verses 1-21

Meditation : consider all that happens here as your day starts!
How would you describe Jacob’s relationship with his brother?
What is God saying to you today?
Which words will you hold on to today?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Invite and allow the Holy Spirit to bring words and images to your mind.
Pray with confidence to our God, Father God

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who have family troubles at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, show mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the passage again
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
And may we be a people who evidence the fruit of the Spirit
Even in our own family circle.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for 7th February, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : GENESIS 31 verses 1-21

Meditation : take time and carefully consider these words this morning.
How would you describe this family relationship?
What is God saying to you today from these verses?

Then pray in response as your day starts
Including for others in your family circle

(Pray your own words to the LORD God……..)

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who have left family home unhappily
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from Genesis 31
Reflect on the words and images from yesteryear – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who was at work in Jacob’s life
O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You.
And bless all those we name before you.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.