Celtic Devotions 19th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, who leads us into truth
Reading : John 17 verses 20-24
Meditation : take time and consider these verses
and what they say to you about the followers of Jesus            

Pray in response – for the words to be a living reality for you – and your church
LORD God,
Hear my prayer this morning
And make us, Jesus’ followers, as one.
In Jesus’ name I ask.
Amen.

Midday

Pray for a wave of God’s moving by His Spirit in our land
O God, hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 129 and 130

Reflect on the words written years ago and experienced by others since and then Pray
Spirit of God, hear our prayers.

Celtic Devotions 18th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.
Reading : Matthew 28 verses 18-20
Meditation : consider what these words teach about what Jesus expects of His disciples
…..and that it hasn’t changed for our day

Pray to be a disciple-maker, with the Spirit’s enabling
Lord Jesus,
We thank you that all over this world the Church is growing,
Help us, by the Spirit’s power
To make more disciples
To be just like You
And may Your kingdom come and Your will be done
In us and through us in our world.
Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on all those named on people’s lists in the Catching the Wave booklets
O LORD, hear our prayers. 

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 121-128

Reflect on these words….. and Pray in response
God of all grace, hear our evening prayers.

Celtic Devotions 17th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God
Reading :  Romans 12 verse 1
Meditation :  take time and consider the words in this one verse
…..and how you will worship and serve God today

Pray to do so by God’s help
O Lord Jesus,
Help me, help me I pray
Amen and Amen.

Midday

Pray for our needy world in these times
Amen and Amen, O God.

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 113-120

Reflect on their meaning for your life and then Pray in response
Father God, hear our prayers.

Celtic Devotions 16th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : 1 John 1 verses 9+10
Meditation : take time and consider these words

Pray humbly in response, with confession
Spirit of God, As I confess my sins,
Fall anew on me
Break and melt and mould and fill me
All over again
From the inside out
This day I pray
Amen…in Jesus’ Name.

Midday

Pray for your friend no.2 on your list in the Catching the Wave booklet
God of grace and mercy, hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 105-112

Reflect on these words and then Pray in response
Spirit of God, hear my evening prayer

Tuesday is Upper Room day

Could this be a good place to visit during Lent?

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…..and 5.30-8.30pm on a Tuesday and 6-9pm on a Wednesday evening…..great menu…great prices…..and of course friendly staff!!