Author: Alastair

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : Luke 4 verses 18 and 19
Meditation : consider the needs of those mentioned here… why Jesus came
….and to do what?!

and Pray in response to Him for those in need to have lives changed by Him
O God,
Hear our prayers for others.
Bless each one we humbly ask…and change lives
Even in our nation..our city..our neighbourhood..our family
Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday

Pray for a wave of God’s moving by His Spirit in your church
LORD, bless Your Church real good we ask!

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 153- 160

Reflect…. and then Pray to this God!
LORD God, our God, hear our prayers.

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading :   John 11 verses 32-36
Meditation : consider the grief and sorrow expressed here….

Pray for those walking this dark valley at this time,
that they may know God’s Presence, comfort, peace and strength
O God
Hear our prayers
And bless all those in a dark valley at this time.
May they truly know You are with them.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the various housegroups in our churches across the land
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

 

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 145-152

Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers.

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : Luke 16 verses 19-25
Meditation :   consider how God cares for the poor…..

and then Pray in response,
noticing the church in Revelation 3 verses 14-22 and what is said to them….
(Pray your own words to the LORD God
In worship and confession,
In need and trust
For yourself, for others.)
O LORD, receive our praise and hear our prayers.
Amen.

Midday

Pray for your friend no.3 on the list in your Catching the Wave booklet
Lord, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 137-144

Reflect on this verse at the end of your day…which promises do you hold onto?
and Pray in response to the LORD our faithful God
LORD, hear our evening prayers

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : Matthew 5 verses 3-12
Meditation : consider all that is said here….

Pray in response for God’s Kingdom will to be seen and done in our lives and in our world
O LORD our God,
Hear our prayers,
Move among our sinful and needy world we ask
With Your grace and justice, mercy and forgiving love
And may we be careful
To give You all the praise and glory
As we see Your Kingdom come, Your will be done.
Amen and amen!

Midday

Pray a God’s blessing on all those who lead in our churches
LORD, hear our prayers

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verse 136

Reflect on God’s heart towards our world and when we disobey Him and then pray in response
LORD God, Father God, hear our many different prayers.

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : Psalm 24 verses 3 and 4
Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning on your journey with God…

Pray in response
LORD God, King of all glory,
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 shine on us anew – even by knowing more of Your truth.
Amen and amen we pray together.

Midday

Pray for your Big Issue
Father God, hear our prayers 

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verse 135

Ponder on these words…. and pray to this God!
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 and on Your faithful Word
And that You have not forgotten even me.
In Jesus’ powerful name, Amen.