Author: Alastair

Thy Kingdom Come #offer

As a Church we recently took part in the global prayer venture of Thy Kingdom Come.
This ran during the 11 days between Ascension and Pentecost.

Each Saturday at 12 noon we are continuing to ask and seek and knock on Heaven’s door…..’Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done’…..and to pray for up to 5 people we know to meet with Jesus and to experience God’s Kingdom reign in their lives.

This week we focus on the theme of OFFER as we pause to pray with others.

We offer to God ourselves – just as we are

We offer to God our time – 24/7

We offer to God our monies – all of it

We offer to God today – and tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Saturday 4th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.

Reading : PSALM 23

Meditation : take time to consider these familiar words this Saturday morning.
The Good Shepherd.
Which words will you hold onto today?

Pray in response to the God of Psalm 23

O LORD
Our God
Good and Faithful One,
Receive our praise
Hear our prayers
And keep us on the right path we ask
As you walk with us this day
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read this familiar Psalm again

Reflect prayerfully on the words and images ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others in need of receiving help and guidance at this time

Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you
As we step into Sunday pastures with you.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 3rd July, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 12

Meditation : take time to carefully consider this psalm today.
The weak and the needy under pressure.
How do these words encourage or challenge you this morning?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you
Including praying for others in hard circumstances

O Father God,
Hear our cry
Protect
Provide
Bless those we name before you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours at this time
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 12
Reflect ….and then pray….for others as well as yourself

O LORD our God, hear our prayers at this evening hour
For we believe and trust in you in these days
As we lay ourselves and others before You in Jesus’ name, Amen.