Author: Alastair

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new month….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from PROVERBS chapter 12 verse 5 – as we continue to pause in Proverbs and Psalms this Summer time….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Monday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Time-Out Tuesday Pathway of Peace

As we step into these early days of July 2024….and reflect on God’s walk with us…

At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. However, the Upper Room is having a break until the 2nd Tuesday in August.

You are however invited to walk the Peace Pathway around the Kirkyard in July and August…taking time-out with God as you walk…..and also to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-8pm each day – where you can find more information and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name. The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there.

You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting!) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During July our focus is on the book of Proverbs and some Psalms. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we continue to journey through 2024.

Daily Devotions for Monday 1st July, 2024

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

Reading : PROVERBS 12 verse 5
Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
Honest people

What is your response to these words?

Then Pause to Pray in response to this God we believe and trust in

Pray your own words at the start of this day

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers across Canada
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PROVERBS 12 verse 5
– in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to Father God in response

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Hear my evening prayer
As I lay myself and my family before you at the end of this day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

The way of fools seems right to them,
but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 12 verse 15

Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?

It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.

The link to this morning’s – from John – have a look and listen…really listening?

Thy Kingdom Come – Scottish video for Day 1

Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture happened earlier this year in May.

But….we pray on!

Each Sunday at midday we are revisiting the videos – including the Cheeky Pandas and Youth Videos – to be encouraged and challenged to keep praying for our 5 friends to meet with Jesus.

Here is the Scottish video for Day 1 to watch and listen to…..

Daily Devotions for Sunday 30th June, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : PSALM 92
we take time to consider these words this Sunday morning ….
A Psalm of praise!

What is your song of praise today?

And then pray in response to this God

In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

O LORD our God

Teach us how
To trust You with all our heart
and lean not on our own understanding;

Help us
In all our ways to submit to You,
and know You will make our paths straight.

For we believe and trust in You
Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 92
Reflect on these words of praise and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great Hope,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this past month
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak and sing out of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen!