Alastair

Celtic Devotions 3rd February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from the LORD
Reading : Psalm 119 verses 17-24
Meditation : consider these honest words, as the psalmist looks at his own life and
the lives of those around him

and then Pray to God in response – noting the words of verses 20 and 24
(Pray your own words
Of praise and trust
For understanding
And of need – for self and for others
To this God, our God)
Amen we say together.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the residents and staff at Liberton Hospital
God of promise, hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : read verses 17-24 again

Reflect how true they are for you at this time in life and Pray in response to the LORD God
God of perfect goodness, hear my evening prayer.

Tuesday is Upper Room day

Each Tuesday the hall above the Kirkgate Café becomes the Upper Room…..a place with space….comfy sofa, chairs, music, journals, readings…….time out with God…….from 7.30am to 7.30pm. You are very welcome to come and make use of this time and space as and when you want.

At 7.30-8.00am, 12.00-12.30pm and 7.00-7.30pm there are times to share with others in prayer and comment at the Daily Offices.

The Café downstairs is open from 9.30am-2.00pm Monday – Thursday…….great menu…great prices!!

Celtic Devotions 2nd February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, our Saviour and Lord.
Reading : Psalm 119 verses 9-16
Meditation : consider the question here and the answers that follow….

Pray in response – to live, speak, rejoice, meditate and delight aright – use verse 16 as you pray
Lord Jesus,
Hear our prayers at the start of this day.
Help us to delight in the Father’s commands
And not to neglect the Word we read – even today.
Amen.

Midday

Take time out to listen for God to speak with you – ask…seek…knock…hear!
Master, speak – even to us.

Evening

Reading : read verses 9-16 again

Reflect on these verses and what they say to you and then pray verse 12 in response
O God, hear our evening prayers.

Celtic Devotions 1st February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Father God.
Reading : Psalm 119 vs 1-8
Meditation : consider these opening verses….when I look in God’s mirror what do I see?

Pray to steadfastly walk by God’s Highway Code – make verse 7 part of your prayer
Father God
Hear our prayers.
May your blessing rest on us and help us oh we ask
As we consider our ways according to Your Word
Amen and amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on all those who travel daily on our roads
Father God, hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : read verses 1-8 again

Reflect on the words written here and Pray anew to obey God- with His help
O God, may our evening prayers be pleasing to You.

Celtic Devotions February ’16

February 2016

As we move through 2016 you are encouraged to take time each day and use the daily devotional guide – we start by travelling through PSALM 119 and then take up Catching the Wave (the booklet proved by TryPraying) as we enter the period of Lent. The Devotions are one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday and in the evening….. to Pray with Him continually through your day…and even to share with others the treasures or hurdles that you discover along the way.

More information? See the Daily Celtic Devotions posted….the magazine…..and the comments under the Prayer tab…..

Celtic Devotions 27th January ’16

Morning
Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : Genesis 44
Meditation : consider what Joseph does here…..
Pray to understand
O God of Israel, Jacob and Joseph
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 for the way You have worked among us.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray a blessing on the Cubs, Scouts, Beavers and Guides in our churches
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : Genesis 44 v 18
Reflect on any anger shown today and pray in response
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers.